Police Department News Releases for March 2026

March 13

Spokane Teacher Arrested For Sex Crimes Against A Child

11 a.m. - SPD's Special Victims Unit developed probable cause to arrest the suspect for Rape of a Child and Child Molestation.

Spokane Police Discover Multiple Stolen Items And Make Burglary Arrest

10:09 a.m. - A stolen MacBook leads Spokane Police to discover multiple stolen items and a burglary arrest.

March 10

Man Arrested for Fleeing Police and Colliding With a Patrol Vehicle

12:14 p.m. - This incident is still under investigation at this time. The suspect's vehicle was seized pending a search warrant and further charges may be pending.



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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

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Officer Daniel Strassenberg
509-835-4568
dstrassenberg@spokanepolice.org