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Latest Police Department News Releases

Today

Robbery Suspect Taken into Custody Minutes After Committing the Crime

5:32 p.m. - The suspect was detained without issue and the items stolen from the business were recovered.

Downtown Arson Suspect in Custody

5:20 p.m. - SPD arrested the arson suspect of a series of fires in the downtown corridor.

Yesterday

SPD Seeking Public Assistance in Locating Missing Endangered Person

12:14 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department is seeking help from community members in locating a missing adult.

Aug. 19

Sergeant Ken Salas’ Memorial Service, Additional Road Closures

4:22 p.m. - Temporary road closures are set in preparation of the memorial service for Sergeant Ken Salas.

Aug. 18

Male Arrested for Multiple Domestic Violence Felonies

8:31 a.m. - Male Arrested for Multiple Domestic Violence Felonies after Officers Rescue Victim

Aug. 12

Search Warrant Uncovers Guns, Drugs, Money and Explosives

2:21 p.m. - The Special Investigations Unit is still following up with this investigation and criminal charges are pending.

Aug. 8

One Killed, Another Injured in Stabbing

8:27 a.m. - Spokane Police responded to a stabbing downtown this evening. Preliminary information indicates 2 people were injured.

Aug. 6

SPD investigating single motorcycle collision

2:42 p.m. - Single motorcycle collision closes roads around Assembly and Northwest Boulevard; driver transported to local hospital with life threatening injuries

July 31

Sex Trafficking Suspect in Custody

3:45 p.m. - Months long investigation results in an arrest of local man for several charges to include sex trafficking and 1st Degree Rape.

July 30

Search Warrants Net Large Quantities of Guns, Drugs, and Money

9:18 a.m. - Arrests related to the investigation are pending



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