Public Safety News Releases for December 2013

Dec. 31

SPD arrests robber who stole from pizza delivery man

11 a.m. - Spokane Police arrest suspect, 19-year-old Tredeone M. Winborne in the Domino’s Pizza delivery driver armed robbery that occurred on 12/23/13.

Dec. 30

SPD arrests three burglary suspects; recovers stolen property

3 p.m. - Spokane Police arrested three people in connection to several burglaries and attempted burglaries in the neighborhood north of Indian Trail/Francis.

SPD arrests repeat offender; recovers stolen bikes and cars

2 p.m. - Spokane Police recover 16 stolen bikes, two stolen vehicles and arrest Repeat Offender and 29-time convicted felon, Chris Cannata.

Dec. 29

Extrication at Wellesley and Belt intersection

10:15 p.m. - The Spokane Fire Department responded to an extrication call at the intersection of Wellesley and Belt on December 29, 2013 at 8:28 PM.

Two north side structure fires

9:28 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department responded to two north side structure fires at 3017 E Rowan and 6901 N Wiscomb on Saturday, December 28, 2013.

Dec. 27

Spokane Police prevent robbery and arrest suspect

9 a.m. - Spokane Police arrested 28-year-old Justin C. Werle, a convicted felon, for attempted robbery of the Sunset Grocery.

Dec. 24

SPD arrests armed burglary suspect after standoff

9 a.m. - Spokane Police arrested 32 year old Brent Nouwels for Attempted Residential Burglary and Felony Harassment after hours-long stand-off.

Dec. 23

Spokane Police arrest kidnapping suspect

1 p.m. - Spokane Police arrest suspect, 34-year-old George E. Rosenbaum, in cross-state kidnapping incident after vehicle crash and pursuit.

Dec. 21

North side garage fire

4:37 p.m. - The Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported fire of a detached garage at 2812 N Cincinnati on Saturday, December 21 at 12:13 PM.

Dec. 20

West Decatur structure fire

8:30 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 1107 West Decatur on December 19, 2013 at 09:45 PM.

Dec. 19

Community compliments for SPD

11:35 a.m. - The Spokane Police Department received the following compliments in the past month.

Dec. 18

Frosty roads assist officers in finding eluding suspect

1 p.m. - Frosty roads helped Spokane Police to locate a man, 20 year-old Christopher Riley, who fled after an attempted police stop.

SPD seeks information from public regarding homicide on 12/15

11:30 a.m. - Spokane Police Major Crimes detectives are asking the public for information on the homicide of Doug Carlile that occurred on 12/15/13.

Dec. 17

Trent Avenue warehouse fire

12:40 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported warehouse fire at 2627 E. Trent Avenue on Monday, December 16th at 2:46 PM.

Dec. 16

Spokane police continue fatal shooting investigation

8 a.m. - Spokane Police Major Crimes detectives continue to investigate the December 15, 2013 fatal shooting in the 2500 block of S Garfield on the South Hill.

Dec. 15

Spokane Police investigate fatal shooting on South Hill

8 a.m. - Spokane Police Major Crime Detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Sunday, December 15, 2013 on Spokane’s South Hill.

Dec. 11

West Boone structure fire

7:35 p.m. - The Spokane Fire department responded to a reported structure fire at 2722 West Boone on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at approximately 1:10 pm.

Dec. 9

SPD warns of several fraud scams in Northwest

10 a.m. - The SPD would like the public to be aware of three scams that have been circulating the Northwest. Call Crime Check, 456.2233, if you are a victim.

North side house fire

7:03 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 2004 W Gordon on Monday, December 09, 2013 at 01:25 a.m.

Dec. 7

Retirement Community Fire

9:53 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department responded to an automatic fire alarm at 2929 S Waterford, Touchmark on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 07:36 AM.

Dec. 6

North Battalion house fire

2:41 p.m. - The Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 1503 E Rich on Friday, December 6, at approx 8:30 AM

Dec. 5

Cold snap can mean opportunity for car thieves

10 a.m. - In less than 24 hours, the Spokane Police Department has taken three stolen vehicle reports where the vehicle was left running unattended.

Update on vehicle explosion

9:27 a.m. - Spokane Fire Department releases official update to the traumatic vehicle explosion that occurred on August 4, 2013

SPD asking for assistance locating two missing persons

8 a.m. - Spokane Police are asking for the media’s assistance to locate two missing persons, 46 year old Cathy Hastings and her 19 year old son Ryan Hasting

Dec. 4

Cold weather and heart disease

8:08 p.m. - The Spokane Fire Department provides tips and information on cold weather and heart disease to help you have a heart-safe winter.

Dec. 3

Convicted felon arrested after crashing into building

8:30 a.m. - Convicted felon eludes arrest, crashes into building, and is arrested with a firearm for the 3rd time this year

Dec. 2

North Denver structure fire

1:47 p.m. - The Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 2510 North Denver on December 2, 2013 at approximately 5:20 a.m.

South battalion house fire

8:50 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 717 N Stone on Monday, December 02, 2013, shortly before 4:00 AM