Solid Waste collection is on its normal schedule on Monday's Martin Luther King Day holiday, and a normal schedule will continue throughout the week. Reminder! Carts need to be at the curb by 6 am on your regular collection day. See more information regarding the City holiday operating schedule.

Police Department News Releases for November 2024

Nov. 20

Minor taken into custody after replica gun brought onto school grounds

2:02 p.m. - Minor taken into custody after replica gun brought on to school grounds

Nov. 11

City Hall Is Temporarily Closed; City Council Meeting Canceled

5:12 p.m. - Access to Spokane City Hall has been temporarily halted due to a security concern.

One Dead after a Fatal Shooting in East Central

8:17 a.m. - One Dead after a Fatal Shooting in East Central

One Person Detained after Fatal Stabbing

8:16 a.m. - One Person Detained after Fatal Stabbing

Nov. 8

SPD Seeking Fugitive/Person of Interest in Death Investigation

5:52 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department is seeking assistance from community members in locating a person of interest in a death investigation.

Nov. 7

SPD reminding the public not to leave your vehicle running

1:28 p.m. - Spokane Police reminding the public not to leave your vehicle running

Nov. 5

Statewide software issue causing delays for CPL background checks

4:30 p.m. - Statewide software issue causing delays for CPL background checks

SPD Seeking Assistance in Locating Homicide Suspect

11:07 a.m. - The Spokane Police Department is seeking the assistance of community members in locating a suspect in a homicide.

Nov. 4

Suspect Arrested in East Sprague Burglary

10:50 a.m. - East Sprague Burglar Caught in the Act, Officers Recover Stolen Property



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