Police Department News Releases for Friday, August 28, 2026

5 p.m.

Officer Reunites an 8-Year-Old Boy with His Bike After It Was Stolen

5:04 p.m. - The stolen bike was returned to the young boy, but the bike theft suspect has not been located or identified.

3 p.m.

Male Arrested After Starting A Fire Downtown

3:26 p.m. - The fire was located between train tracks and a gas station. SFD quickly extinguished the fire when they arrived.

Noon

Spokane Police Arrest Lumberbeard Brewing Arson Suspect

12:51 p.m. - Spokane police officers arrested David Gilchunmogon for Arson 2nd Degree in relation to the fire at Lumberbeard Brewing.



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