Latest Police Department News Releases

July 10

National Night Out Against Crime is August 5th

3:24 p.m. - Tuesday August 5th, 2025 is National Night Out Against Crime. It is time to get registered for your neighborhood party.

July 8

SPD Investigates Several Intentionally Set Fires

2 p.m. - The Spokane Police Major Crimes Unit (MCU) is investigating a series of intentionally set fires that happened early this morning.

July 7

False report of a shooting causes temporary delay at Riverfront Park

9:44 a.m. - False report of a shooting causes temporary delay at Riverfront Park during 4th of July celebration

June 23

SPD investigating fatal motorcycle collision

8:18 a.m. - SPD investigating fatal collision involving motorcycle in Downtown Spokane after driver flees attempted traffic stop

June 16

Spokane Police Department Statement on June 14 “No Kings”

9:58 a.m. - Spokane Police Department Statement on June 14 “No Kings” Demonstration Following Pride Parade

June 13

A message from Chief Kevin Hall

4:13 p.m. - A message from Chief Kevin Hall

SPD Seeking Public Assistance in Locating Missing Teens

1:18 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department is seeking help from community members in locating two missing teens.

June 11

DUI Driver Seriously Injures Two People in Two Separate Collisions

1:21 p.m. - Sunday night, an impaired driver seriously injured two different people in two different crashes in less than five minutes.

June 5

DV Suspect in Custody After being Located in Wooded Area

4:43 p.m. - Suspect was arrested and booked into the Spokane County Jail for 3rd Degree Assault- DV and two counts of 1st Degree Unlawful Possession of a Firearm

June 4

SPD seeking suspect/s in violent overnight assault

11:13 a.m. - Overnight assault sends one male to local hospital with life threatening injuries; SPD seeking suspect/s



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Emergency Services
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Mental Health Crisis
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Social services and community resources like housing, food, and employment help: call 211

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