Latest Public Safety News Releases

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.

Feb. 27

SPD Releases the Names of the Officers Involved in the OIS on Carlisle

5:04 p.m. - Spokane Police releases the names of the officers involved in the incident that took place on February 25th, 2026.

Firefighters Contain Two West Spokane Fires Thursday Afternoon

10:02 a.m. - Both fires are determined accidental, and the occupants were not home.

Feb. 25

Spokane Police Officers Involved In A Use Of Deadly Force

9:29 a.m. - The following information is preliminary; more information will be released later by the Spokane Independent Investigation Response (SIIR) Team.

Feb. 24

Investigation into North Spokane Fatal Stabbing Continues

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

Feb. 19

Male In Custody After North Spokane Drive By Shooting

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

Feb. 18

Shoplifting Becomes A Felony Crime After Store Employee Assaulted

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.

Feb. 6

Investigation Into North Spokane Shooting That Left Two Dead Continues

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