Garbage and recycling for customers who have Thursday and Friday collection days will be a day late due to the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Reminder! Carts need to be at the curb by 6 am on your collection day. See more information regarding other City closures.

Police Department News Releases for Week of Sunday, December 21, 2025

Dec. 23

Shoplifting Blitz Nets Multiple Arrests as Christmas Approaches

4:42 p.m. - A total of 17 subjects were arrested for crimes ranging from Theft, Fugitive, Animal Cruelty, warrants and drugs.

Sexual Assault Suspect Arrested in Connecticut; Extradition Pending

1:42 p.m. - The collaborative effort between the Spokane Police Department and the United States Marshals resulted in a quick apprehension.

SPD Cadets Engage with the Logan Community to Discuss Crime Prevention

1:27 p.m. - SPD Cadet volunteers educate citizens on what to look for and how to prevent property crimes.

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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