Police Department News Releases for January 2022

Jan. 26

SVU Investigating Incidents near Manito Park

3:01 p.m. - Spokane Special Victims Unit detectives currently investigating incidents near Manito Park

Jan. 25

Officer Involved Shooting

1:42 p.m. - Officer involved shooting after officers encounter male holding knife to toddler

Jan. 21

Task Force Arrests Gang Members

4:31 p.m. - Spokane Regional Safe Streets Task Force arrests two known juvenile gang members recovering items stolen in a robbery including a French Bulldog puppy

Behavioral Health Unit Sees Continued Growth and Success

2:28 p.m. - The BHU sees continued growth and success assisting people experiencing behavioral health crisis in its’ second year of operation

Jan. 20

SPD Arrests Shooting Suspect

1:33 p.m. - Spokane Police arrest suspect in a shooting that put one man in the hospital with life threatening injuries.

Jan. 18

Stabbing in North Spokane

8:37 a.m. - Stabbing in North Spokane sends two to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries

Jan. 12

SPD's Volunteer Program

4:39 p.m. - SPD volunteer programs for young people renamed and refreshed

Domestic Violence Arrest

9:25 a.m. - Ex-husband arrested after attempting to burn down victim’s house during domestic violence incident in South Spokane.

Jan. 10

Assault/Luring Incident near Rogers High School

4:36 p.m. - SPD is currently investigating an assault/luring incident in the area of Rogers High School



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Emergency Services
Situations requiring IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE from Police, Fire or ambulance: call 911

Mental Health Crisis
Situations requiring IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE by phone from trained mental health counselors: call 988

Crime Check
Non-emergency police services: call 509.456.2233 to report crimes no longer in process or submit crime tips.
Crime Check Online Reporting also available.

City Services
Non-emergency reporting of potholes, graffiti, or unlawful camping, utility billing, and general information on city services: call 311 or report online

Social Services
Social services and community resources like housing, food, and employment help: call 211

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