Police Department News Releases for May 2026

Yesterday

Spokane Police Investigate Shooting in North Spokane & Make an Arrest

4:05 p.m. - On May 6th, 2026 just after 9pm, officers responded to reports of a shooting in the area of 9400 N. Division St.

DUI Driver Taken Into Custody After Attempting to Flee from Officers

12:16 p.m. - Suspect was later booked into the Spokane County Jail.

May 8

Spokane Police are investigating a collision on West Airport Drive

2:12 p.m. - Spokane Police, along with neighboring agencies, are currently investigating a single vehicle collision near W. Airport Drive and S. Spotted Rd.

May 7

SPD Air Support Unit Continues to be a Vital Tool for the Department

4:22 p.m. - SPD created the Air Support Unit (ASU) and due to its success, SPD created a full-time drone team in September of 2025.

May 6

SPD SIU Unit Makes Additional Arrests on Wanted Fugitives

4:39 p.m. - The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has once again located subjects wanted for murder in Spokane.

May 5

Federal Way Murder Suspect Taken into Custody in Spokane

9:24 a.m. - Suspect was taken into custody without incident shortly after being observed in the area of 1200 N Stevens.

May 4

SPD arrest male for threats against “The Villages” and Mar-A-Lago

9:50 a.m. - Sumter County Sheriff’s Office (Florida) reached out to Spokane Police regarding numerous telephone threats against “The Villages” and Mar-A-Lago

May 1

Spokane Police Investigate a Fatal Shooting on the South Hill

2:34 p.m. - SPD’s Major Crimes Unit is still investigating this incident, and no arrests have been made.



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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