Police Department News Releases for September 2026

Sept. 30

Safer Spokane

2:40 p.m. - The numbers tell the story: Spokane is safer today than it has been in the past seven years.

Special Investigation Unit Seized Large Amounts of Cash and Cocaine

2:30 p.m. - On September 28th, 2026 detectives with SIU executed search warrants on 2 vehicles, two residences, and a storage unit in connection with two locals.

Sept. 29

Spokane Police Investigate Fatal Fire With Fire Department

3:48 p.m. - Spokane Police Department’s Major Crime’s Unit Responded to Assist Spokane Fire Department Investigators With A Fire Involving A Fatality.

SPD and SFD Respond to Early Morning Fire in Downtown Apartments

3:33 p.m. - At 1 a.m. Sep 29, Spokane police responded to 106 S. Cedar St. for a man yelling and banging in a fourth-floor apartment.

Sept. 24

Police Arrest Registered Sex Offender for Child Sexual Abuse Material

11:36 a.m. - On September 10th, 2026, the Missing and Exploited Children Task Force arrested Randall R. Robinson (46) for Federal crimes against children.

Sept. 23

Convicted Felon Arrested in Vancouver After Eluding SPD Officers

2:01 p.m. - On September 8th, 2026 officers with SPD’s Gun Crime Unit (GCU) attempted to stop Djuan C. Black, who was driving a silver Kia Optima.

Sept. 22

18-Year-Old Male Deceased After Fatal Motorcycle Collision

5:16 p.m. - Spokane police officers responded to a single vehicle motorcycle collision at N. Ash St and W. Courtland Ave.

Sept. 4

Spokane Police Officers Arrest "Grave Robber"

12:55 p.m. - Officers responded to Holy Cross Cemetery; the Service Director called to report that the mausoleum had been entered and broken into.



Know the Number

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