Latest Public Safety News Releases

June 2

Working Smoke Alarms Help Seven Escape Early-Morning House Fire

12:07 p.m. - June 2, 2026- At 4:01 a.m. today, firefighters responded to a house fire in the 800 block of East Indiana Ave.

May 27

SPD Releases Name of Officer Involved in OIS on North Cincinnati

5:16 p.m. - Spokane Police Department releases the name of the officer involved in last weeks OIS on North Cincinnati Street

May 22

SPD is Seeking Public's Assistance in Locating Dangerous Offender

11:20 a.m. - The Spokane Police Department is asking the community for assistance in locating Javier Seaman-Buckenberger (19).

May 21

SPD Involved in a Use of Deadly Force on North Cincinnati St

3:23 p.m. - On May 21st, 2026 around 5:00 am, officers responded to a report of a Domestic Violence situation in the area of 2000 N. Cincinnati St.

May 19

Child Injured in Basement Fire Reminds About Youth Fire Setting

10 a.m. - On Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 4:23 p.m., firefighters responded to multiple reports of a house fire in the 1200 block of East 33rd Ave.

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.