Police Department News Releases for March 2024

March 27

SPD Arrests Multiple Suspects in Brazen Downtown Daylight Robbery

4:47 p.m. - Multiple suspects got arrested from downtown daylight robbery.

SPD Arrests Male for 1st Degree Kidnapping

1:44 p.m. - DV after victim held against her will on separate occasions over 2 days, suspect released on own recognizance by court 12 hours after being booked

March 25

Male Arrested for 4 Counts of Assault in the First Degree

9:30 a.m. - Shortly before 6am on Saturday March 23, 2024, Spokane police responded to a shooting in the 900 block of E Indiana Ave.

March 22

SPD arrests 4 suspects for kidnapping and felony assault

4:20 p.m. - SPD responded to the 1300 block of West Boone after 911 received a call.

SPD responds to shooting in Spokane that leaves one subject deceased

3:41 p.m. - Spokane Police responded to the area of Thor and Cleveland on a report of a shooting

March 15

SPD Seeks Assistance in Identifying Suspect in Armed Robbery

12:24 p.m. - The suspect is described as a white male in his 40’s, about 6ft with a medium build and last seen wearing a tan jacket, ball cap, hoodie & blue jeans.

March 14

SPD Arrests Suspect for a Stabbing and Unlawful Imprisonment

5 p.m. - SPD arrests suspect for a stabbing and unlawful imprisonment in a domestic violence incident, suspect released by court after first appearance.

March 13

SPD Investigating Serious Collision on Highway 2

7:13 a.m. - The Spokane Police Department is currently investigating a serious traffic collision which occurred on Highway 2 near Spotted Road.

March 12

SPD Arrests Male for Commercial Burglary, Felony Drug Warrant

3:51 p.m. - On 3-5-24 at 4:48am, SPD responded to a burglary in the 800 block of West Riverside Avenue.

SPD honors fallen WSP Trooper

1:27 p.m. - The City Of Spokane and Spokane Police Department honor fallen Washington State Trooper

March 11

DUI Collision and Suspect Assaults Hospital Staff

8:51 a.m. - After an injury collision SPD Officers arrest a woman for DUI/vehicular assault, no interlock device when required and driving while license suspended

March 7

Mother of a Teenager in Jail for an April 2023 Homicide Also Booked

5:03 p.m. - The mother of a teenager in jail for an April 2023 homicide also booked for murder in the case

March 6

SPD Arrests Suspect Involved in String of Local Commercial Burglaries

2:37 p.m. - SPD arrests suspect involved in string of local commercial burglaries after patrol officers recognize suspect from security video.

March 5

DUI X 2

4:53 p.m. - DUI emphasis officers arrest a man for impaired driving during a traffic stop & then arrest his wife for the same crime when she pulls up to the scene

SPD Arrests Male for Malicious Mischief

2:32 p.m. - SPD arrests male for malicious mischief after causing over $10,000.00 of damage to medical care facility, Hostage Team negotiators respond to assist.

Former Pasco Police Officer Sentenced in a Spokane Cold Case Murder

8:18 a.m. - A former Pasco Police Officer was sentenced in a Spokane cold case murder that spanned 38 years and resulted in two trials.

March 4

Spokane Police Department Responds to an Armed Barricaded Subject

1:10 p.m. - Spokane Police Officers, SWAT, HNT, EDU & K9 respond to an armed barricaded subject who attempted to light his residence on fire with a victim inside.

SPD Arrests Male for 1st Degree Robbery

7:49 a.m. - SPD arrests male for 1st degree robbery, store clerk stabbed during theft of a water bottle

March 1

SPD Looking for Suspect in Assault

4:03 p.m. - SPD seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male who brazenly hit a business owner over the head with a flower pot.

SPD Arrests 8 Time Convicted Felon in Relation to Drive by Shooting

1:13 p.m. - Spokane Police Department arrests eight-time convicted felon in relation to drive by shooting.

SPD Seeking Assistance in Identifying a Theft Suspect

8:44 a.m. - SPD seeking assistance in identifying a theft suspect who has been stealing items from hospital patients.



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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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Julie Humphreys
509.622.5868
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