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

Police Department News Releases for April 2025

April 28

Male in Custody after Officers Force Entry into Home

8:24 a.m. - One male is in custody, two victims rescued in tense, rapidly evolving situation in northeast Spokane.

April 25

Overnight shooting in North Spokane leaves one deceased

9 a.m. - Overnight shooting in North Spokane leaves one deceased, second hospitalized

April 7

SPD Seeking Public Assistance in Locating Missing Endangered Female

11:28 a.m. - The Spokane Police Department is seeking assistance from community members in locating a missing person.

April 2

Police Seek Public Assistance to Identify Suspect in Downtown Incident

9:31 a.m. - An unknown suspect threw a brick through a window of a business located at 808 W. Sprague Avenue.



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

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