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Police Department News Releases for May 2025

Today

SPD Traffic Unit Conducts Click It or Ticket Special Emphasis Patrol

2:22 p.m. - SPD Traffic Unit Conducts Click It or Ticket Special Emphasis Patrol

May 16

Out of Control Vehicle Crashes Into Downtown Building Causing Damage

1:27 p.m. - Out of Control Vehicle Crashes Into Downtown Building Causing Extensive Damage

May 14

Altercation on Spokane's South Hill Currently Being investigated

9:19 a.m. - Altercation on Spokane's South Hill Currently Being investigated by the Major Crimes Unit

May 9

Arson suspect in custody, resulting fire causes extensive damage.

7:16 a.m. - North Spokane arson suspect in custody, resulting fire causes extensive damage.

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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.
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Social Services
Social services and community resources like housing, food, and employment help: call 211

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