Garbage, recycling, and food & yard waste services are on their normal schedule this week. Reminder! Carts need to be at the curb by 6 a.m. on your regular collection day. To view the city holiday operations schedule for the Indigenous Peoples' holiday, please refer to our news release.

Police Department News Releases for January 2024

Jan. 29

SPD locates shooting suspect within 4 minutes, suspect arrested

8:21 a.m. - The shooting suspect was located within 4 minutes, arrested and booked into jail

Jan. 26

SPD SPEAR unit arrests two for trafficking stolen property

3:56 p.m. - The SPD Stolen Property Enforcement and Recovery (SPEAR) team completed a vehicle prowling/trafficking stolen property investigation this week.

Suspect in Fatal Vehicle Collision Found Guilty

8:32 a.m. - Today, 1/25/24, in Spokane County Superior Court, a jury found the impaired driver guilty of vehicular homicide.

Jan. 25

SPD arrests suspect after house set on fire

2:19 p.m. - Spokane Police officers responded to the 2600 block of East Desmet on a report of a structure fire.

Jan. 24

SPD responds to an early morning homicide, suspect in custody

2:24 p.m. - Spokane Police officers responded to a call of a man shot at a residence in the 3300 block of E. 55th Ave.

Jan. 19

SPD Arrests Suspect in Violent Crime Spree

6:35 p.m. - Man who went on violent crime spree in Downtown Spokane booked into jail

Jan. 18

Please Help Locate a Vulnerable Adult

2:50 p.m. - Patrick has been located and is safe. Thank you for your assistance.

Jan. 16

Package Theft Arrests

7:54 a.m. - SPD SPEAR Team has success with holiday package theft operation

Second Suspect in Drive-By Shooting Arrested

7:53 a.m. - Second suspect in a drive-by shooting last May arrested in Idaho

Jan. 12

Major Crimes Unit Makes Arrest in 2021 Homicide

8:52 a.m. - Major Crimes Unit arrests suspect for Murder stemming from seemingly unprovoked 2021 attack.

Jan. 10

SPD Looking for Carjacking Suspect

4:42 p.m. - SPD seeks assistance in identifying suspect in attempted carjacking

Jan. 9

SPD Arrest Two Following Armed Burglary, Vehicle Theft, and Pursuit

8:12 a.m. - Spokane Police arrest two following armed burglary, vehicle theft, and multi-agency pursuit

Jan. 4

SPD 2023 Highlights

4:12 p.m. - SPD is constantly evolving to better serve the community - see highlights, with special mention of highlights under Chief Meidl’s tenure at SPD.

SPD Arrests Suspect in Shooting Incident

8:32 a.m. - SPD arrests suspect in shooting incident, along with related previous violent episodes

Jan. 2

Spokane Police Seek Help Identifying Hospitalized Male

9:26 a.m. - The male has been identified, thank you for your help.

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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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Officer Daniel Strassenberg
509-835-4568
dstrassenberg@spokanepolice.org