Police Department News Releases for 2025

February

Spokane Police Seeking Public Assistance in Locating Robbery Suspect

Yesterday at 4:38 p.m. - Spokane Police is seeking help from community members to locate a robbery suspect.

Spokane Police Officer involved in shooting Sunday afternoon

Yesterday at 8:59 a.m. - Spokane Police Officer involved in shooting Sunday afternoon during arrest of subject wanted on felony warrants

3rd suspect from 2022 homicide pleads guilty to 1st Degree Murder

Feb. 5 at 12:54 p.m. - 3rd suspect from 2022 homicide pleads guilty to 1st Degree Murder, sentencing set for February 14th

January

Spokane Police Seek Community Assistance in Locating 12-year-old

Jan. 31 at 9:26 a.m. - The Spokane Police Department is seeking help from community members in locating a missing 12-year-old female.

Suspect in Shooting that Took the Life of a 13-year-old Identified

Jan. 28 at 4:18 p.m. - Detectives with the SPD Major Crimes Unit (MCU) have identified the suspect in the shooting incident that took the life of 13-year-old Gavin Looper.

Spokane Police investigating overnight shooting

Jan. 27 at 9:28 a.m. - Spokane Police investigating overnight shooting

Spokane Police Officer involved in duty related shooting

Jan. 27 at 9:19 a.m. - Spokane Police Officer involved in duty related shooting stemming from Domestic Violence incident

SPD Seeking Assistance in Identifying Robbery Suspects

Jan. 17 at 3:39 p.m. - On December 23rd, 2024, SPD responded to a report of a robbery which occurred at Monroe and Montgomery.

SPD continues effort despite SREC board motion

Jan. 17 at 9:01 a.m. - SPD continues efforts to maintain vital emergency communication services with community members despite issues in finding common ground with SREC

SPD Asking for Public Assistance to Help Identify Robbery Suspect

Jan. 16 at 5:04 p.m. - On Dec. 25, 2024 just before 4 a.m., SPD responded to the Days Inn motel located at 3033 N. Division on a report of an armed robbery.

East Spokane Burglary Results in an Arrest, Officers Recover Firearm

Jan. 15 at 2:35 p.m. - Spokane Police Officers responded to a commercial building in the area of 1000 North Freya Street on a report of a burglary.



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

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