Extreme heat is expected in the City of Spokane. If you are currently without water service, please contact us at 3-1-1 or (509) 755-2489 to discuss restoring your services.

Downtown Arson Suspect in Custody

Ofc. Daniel Strassenberg, PIO

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 5:20 p.m.

In the early morning hours of August 21st, 2025 SPD patrol officers responded to a series of fires in the downtown corridor.  Three separate properties located in the 400 block of West Main, 400 block of West Riverside and the 300 block of West Spokane Falls Boulevard were damaged by intentionally set fires.

Patrol officers worked diligently to secure evidence and were able to identify a person of interest.  On August 22nd, Major Crimes Unit Detectives (MCU) were able to secure the needed video footage from surrounding businesses and arrested Troy A. Silk (45) for 3 counts of 2nd Degree Arson.  Silk was already in custody at the Spokane County Jail at the time of his arrest for unrelated crimes.

Related Photos

Know the Number

Know the Number flyer

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