Latest Public Safety News Releases

May 12

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.

April 30

2026 Wildfire & Forestry Safety Fair

1:54 p.m. - This event will offer residents education, resources, and steps to prepare for wildfire season and post-fire recovery

April 29

Spokane Police Arrest a Hospice Facility Caretaker

12:12 p.m. - Based on the investigation, Spokane Police believe there are potentially more victims that have not reported thefts.