Police Department News Releases for 2026

February

Investigation into North Spokane Fatal Stabbing Continues

Yesterday at 3:40 p.m. - This investigation is still ongoing, and no arrests have been made at this time.

Male In Custody After North Spokane Drive By Shooting

Feb. 19 at 1:57 p.m. - During the pursuit, the suspect crashes his car into a SPD patrol vehicle.

Shoplifting Becomes A Felony Crime After Store Employee Assaulted

Feb. 18 at 4:54 p.m. - Due to the physical assault of the employee while in the commission of a theft, the suspect was taken into custody.

Investigation Into North Spokane Shooting That Left Two Dead Continues

Feb. 6 at 2:17 p.m. - Additional evidence collected by detectives suggests this was an isolated event and there is no danger to the public.

Welfare Check Leads To Domestic Violence Arrest

Feb. 2 at 9:42 a.m. - Guns and drugs recovered at North Spokane apartment.

January

Phone Video Of Abduction/Assault Of Teen Leads To Multiple Arrests

Jan. 29 at 4:38 p.m. - A total of five suspects were taken into custody, all were minors.

Police Investigating Shooting In North Spokane; One Adult Injured

Jan. 29 at 9:47 a.m. - There is no current threat to the public.

SPD Continues To Bolster The Neighborhood Resource Officer Program

Jan. 28 at 12:22 p.m. - A fourth officer assigned to the unit will be based in the Downtown area.

Standoff With Domestic Violence Suspect Resolves Peacefully

Jan. 26 at 9:20 a.m. - Clayton J. Green (43) was arrested and booked into the Spokane County Jail.

Male In Custody After Puppy Is Thrown From Moving Vehicle In Argument

Jan. 23 at 2:14 p.m. - Puppy located by neighbor unharmed.

Arrest Made After Downtown Shoplifting Incident Turns Into Robbery

Jan. 21 at 6:08 p.m. - Quick arrest made after Downtown shoplifting incident turns into robbery after store owner is assaulted with pepper spray

Spokane Resident Arrives Home To Find Male Burglarizing Apartment

Jan. 16 at 2:50 p.m. - Resident assaulted before suspect flees the area.

Male In Custody After Court Order; Multiple Firearms Recovered

Jan. 9 at 2:46 p.m. - Domestic violence court order service results in emergent entry into a residence.



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

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Media Relations Contact

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