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Police Department News Releases for October 2022

Oct. 31

Happy, safe Halloween from SPD!

2:48 p.m. - SPD wants all little ghosts and goblins to enjoy this annual celebration and for everyone to be safe. You can do so by practicing basic safety tips.

SPD Seeking Assistance Locating Missing Child

8:57 a.m. - The child has been located and is safe.

Oct. 28

SPD announcing changes to processing of 911 calls

1:47 p.m. - In some situations citizens may not experience any difference in service, while the process for other calls will shift.

Oct. 24

SPD’s Major Crimes Unit (MCU) investigating suspicious death

4:14 p.m. - On 10-23-22, just after 4 p.m., SPD received a call of a body found near the river in a remote location adjacent to the Peaceful Valley neighborhood.

Oct. 20

SIIR Team Investigating Officer Involved Shooting

10:09 a.m. - Initial SIIR release; Deputy involved shooting in Stevens County on 10-12-2022

Oct. 17

Officer Involved Shooting

8:25 a.m. - Officer-involved shooting after suspect immediately opens fire on officers during arrest attempt

Oct. 5

WADOT encampment shooting

2:38 p.m. - SPD arrests suspect in shooting near WADOT encampment

Oct. 3

SVU Detectives Arrest Sexual Assault Suspect

12:17 p.m. - SPD’s Special Victims Unit makes arrest in apparent stranger rape

Warning Period for New Speed Cameras Ends Nov. 1st

9:17 a.m. - The warning period for three new School Zone Safety Cameras will be Monday, Oct. 3 to Monday, Oct. 31.



Know the Number

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

For general police email contact:
SPDWebMail@spokanepolice.org

Media Relations Contact

Julie Humphreys
509.622.5868
jhumphreys@spokanepolice.org