Police Department News Releases for Week of Sunday, August 31, 2025

Sept. 5

Fugitive From Idaho Located in Spokane; Booked on Multiple Charges

10:06 a.m. - Specialty units responded to take a wanted fugitive into custody.

Sept. 3

Arrest Made in Burglary that Resulted in Theft of Firearms

1:12 p.m. - Fast response by officers identifies suspects and recovery of several of the stolen guns, investigation ongoing.

Sept. 2

Brief Standoff in West Spokane Ends Peacefully

4:18 p.m. - Brief standoff in West Spokane ends peacefully after Domestic Violence suspect taken into custody.

Domestic Violence Suspect Arrested for Multiple Felonies

12:13 p.m. - Domestic Violence Suspect Arrested for Multiple Felonies



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