Police Department News Releases for Week of Sunday, September 27, 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.



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