Latest Public Safety News Releases

Yesterday

Arrest Made After Downtown Shoplifting Incident Turns Into Robbery

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

Jan. 16

Spokane Resident Arrives Home To Find Male Burglarizing Apartment

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

Jan. 15

Firefighters Contain Fire After Car Crashes Into Home

3 p.m. - Firefighters were dispatched to the 1400 block of East Courtland Avenue for a report of a vehicle that had crashed into a home.

Jan. 9

Male In Custody After Court Order; Multiple Firearms Recovered

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

Dec. 23

Shoplifting Blitz Nets Multiple Arrests as Christmas Approaches

4:42 p.m. - A total of 17 subjects were arrested for crimes ranging from Theft, Fugitive, Animal Cruelty, warrants and drugs.

Sexual Assault Suspect Arrested in Connecticut; Extradition Pending

1:42 p.m. - The collaborative effort between the Spokane Police Department and the United States Marshals resulted in a quick apprehension.

SPD Cadets Engage with the Logan Community to Discuss Crime Prevention

1:27 p.m. - SPD Cadet volunteers educate citizens on what to look for and how to prevent property crimes.

Dec. 18

South Spokane Standoff Ends Peacefully; Suspect Surrenders to Officers

2:09 p.m. - The combined efforts of all the specialty units involved led to a peaceful outcome.

Dec. 17

Civil Bike Infraction Ends in Arrest After Suspect Flees from Officers

11:54 a.m. - Stolen property recovered after suspect is taken into custody.

Dec. 12

South Spokane Burglary Suspect Quickly Taken Into Custody

2:38 p.m. - Suspect found sitting in a chair when officers arrived.