Police Department News Releases for May 2023

May 30

SPD Seeking Assistance Locating Missing Vulnerable Juvenile

8:35 a.m. - SPD is asking for the public’s assistance locating a missing vulnerable juvenile

SPD Seeking Public’s Assistance In Locating Shooting Suspect

8:33 a.m. - SPD is currently asking for the public’s assistance in locating 33-year-old Ryan B. Shaules.

Spokane Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Vulnerable Adult

8:29 a.m. - Robin was located and is safe.

May 25

SPD searching for two suspects in an armed robbery

4:56 p.m. - SPD searching for two suspects in an armed robbery after hours long standoff

May 24

Spokane Police Seeking Help Locating Missing 11-Year-Old

8:11 a.m. - Dior was last seen leaving on foot from Pride Prep in the 800 block of Sprague Ave.

May 23

Man Arrested for Indecent Exposure

8:53 a.m. - Male with 5 Prior Convictions for Indecent Exposure Arrested for Indecent Exposure After Exposing Himself to Dozens of Juveniles

May 19

SPD Responds to Social Media Video of Arrest

4:58 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department responds to questions about video of an arrest being shared on social media

May 18

SPD Searching For Work Crew Escapee

2:07 p.m. - Spokane police searching for escaped inmate

May 17

Arrest in Shooting at Grocery Store Parking Lot

4:06 p.m. - SPD arrests man for drive-by shooting and assault after altercation at a neighborhood grocery store

May 16

SPD Arrests Male Who Brandished Gun at Large Gathering

12:14 p.m. - SPD officers arrest male who brandished a weapon next to crowded bar

May 11

SPD arrests prolific burglary suspect

4:52 p.m. - SPD arrests suspect in a burglary spree at a museum, a cemetery, a cathedral, and other Spokane businesses

May 10

Investigation of Officer Involved Shooting

10:18 a.m. - A mutual aid request has been made to investigate an officer involved shooting that took place this morning. The follow information is preliminary.

May 5

SPD Arrests Wanted Felon

2 p.m. - SPD arrests armed, wanted, felon after foot chase

May 1

SPD Responds to Shooting on 29th Avenue

4:57 p.m. - Two people shot at while driving on 29th Ave – SPD searching for suspect

SPD Seeking Assistance Locating Missing Juvenile

8:41 a.m. - Update: Addison has been located and is safe.



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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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Media Relations Contact

Julie Humphreys
509.622.5868
jhumphreys@spokanepolice.org