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SPD arrests man who exposed himself at a Downtown hotel and attempted to grab a young girl

Julie Humphreys Public Safety Communication Manager

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 2:12 p.m.

On Saturday evening 8/3/24 at around 6pm, SPD officers responded to reports of a male exposing himself in the parking lot area of a hotel in the 900 block of W. 3rd Ave. Responding officers learned the male had been causing problems at the hotel all day including throwing rocks at windows. He eventually left but came back later and multiple witnesses report he exposed and fondled himself by a number of cars. The owner of one vehicle reported the man broke into his vehicle where he continued his lewd behavior. During the investigation it was determined the male then approached a young girl sitting on the balcony of a room, moved toward her at a quick pace and reached through the balcony railing toward her. The girl's father saw the man’s actions and ran toward him yelling at him. The young girl, who expressed she was very scared when the man came at her, was able to run back inside her family’s room. The man then left.

As officers completed their investigation, a male fitting the description of the suspect returned to the hotel parking lot. Officers identified themselves and ordered the suspect to stop but he took off running. After a brief chase and resistance to arrest by the suspect, officers were able to handcuff him. They discovered a substance consistent with methamphetamine on the suspect. When in the patrol car, the suspect made lewd comments regarding the young girl, indicating sexual motivation.

Jody D. Cochran (39) was booked into the Spokane County Jail and is charged with Felony Indecent Exposure with Sexual Motivation, 4th Degree Assault with Sexual Motivation - related to his actions toward the girl, Vehicle Prowling with Sexual Motivation, and Resisting Arrest. Cochran is a 6 time convicted felon with convictions including Assault, Robbery, and Possession of a Controlled Substance. Additionally, he has 12 gross misdemeanor convictions to include Failure to Register as a Sex Offender, and 4 misdemeanor convictions including Indecent Exposure and Criminal Trespass. Cochran is scheduled for a first court appearance this afternoon.

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