Public Safety News Releases for February 2014

Feb. 28

Spokane Police investigate Safeway robbery

11:30 a.m. - Spokane Police are investigating a robbery that occurred on February 28th at approximately 1 a.m. at the Safeway on W. Northwest Blvd.

SPD executes search warrant; recovers guns, drugs

9 a.m. - Spokane Police arrest three people and seize drugs, firearms and electronics after executing a search warrant at a Spokane residence.

Feb. 27

SPD looks to public to help ID Fred Meyer robbery suspects

10 a.m. - Spokane Police look to the public to help identify two suspects, who threatened store security with a knife, from a robbery that occurred on 2-22-14.

Feb. 26

Officers follow footprints in snow and locate two suspects

9:30 a.m. - Officers follow footprints in snow and locate two suspects; Darren Bard and Nicholas Whitney were arrested on 2 counts of 2nd Degree Burglary.

Officers use CIT training to de-escalate suicidal man

9 a.m. - Spokane police use Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) to safely de-escalate a suicidal man with a firearm on February 25, 2014 just after 6 p.m.

Feb. 25

25 more charges requested for pharmacy robbery suspects

1 p.m. - Spokane Police have requested 25 additional charges for three pharmacy robbery suspects: Jacy L. Thomson, Philip J. Powlus and Dale J. Cusick.

Serious auto-pedestrian accident near SFCC

11 a.m. - Spokane Police responded to a report of a serious auto-pedestrian collision near Spokane Falls Community College (3400 W. Fort George Wright Dr.).

Feb. 24

Investigation leads to arrest of Robbery and Car Theft suspect

10:30 a.m. - Spokane Police arrest 19-year-old Corey Huska for a series of crimes committed throughout Spokane.

February Coffee with a Cop

10:15 a.m. - The Spokane Police Department will hold our second Coffee with a Cop event on February 25th at 9 a.m. at The Dawn of the Donut, 3402 N. Division.

Notable incidents and arrests from the weekend

9:30 a.m. - The Spokane Police Department had an eventful weekend. Find out about notable incidents/arrests that occurred February 21-23.

Volunteer Services Unit announces testing date for Reserves

9 a.m. - The Spokane Police Department’s Volunteer Services Unit announces March 8th at 10 a.m. as the first testing date for the upcoming Reserve Academy.

Feb. 22

Four related arson fires

8:47 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 2404 N Columbus on February 22 at 2:05 a.m.

Feb. 21

SPD investigates two stabbing incidents

1 p.m. - Spokane Police are investigating two stabbing incidents that occurred at 11 p.m. on February 20th and 3:10 a.m. on February 21st.

Feb. 20

SPD Detectives arrest suspect in Garland area shooting

11 a.m. - Spokane Police detectives arrest Marshall M. Barkdull (28-years-old) on three counts of 1st Degree Assault in connection to a drive-by shooting.

Feb. 19

SPD investigates two unrelated robberies

9 a.m. - Police investigate two unrelated robberies on Feb 18th, one at the 2100 block of W NW Blvd and the other at the 1800 block of E South Riverton.

Feb. 18

Duplex fire at 3420 E Liberty

10:21 p.m. - The Spokane Fire Department responded to a report of a fire in a duplex located at 3420 E. Liberty on Tuesday, February 18th, 2014 at 11 a.m.

SPD investigates copper wire thefts

10 a.m. - Spokane Police are investigating several reports of commercial burglaries where copper wire and other metals were stolen and offering prevention tips.

Feb. 17

Cooking fire injures one

8:22 p.m. - The Spokane Fire Department responded to a report of a fire in a basement located at 1827 W. 9th on Monday, February 17th, 2014 at 12:04 p.m.

Spokane Police search for coffee stand robbery suspect

8:30 a.m. - Spokane Police search for coffee stand robbery suspect after he robbed Mug Shots at 1717 W Garland Ave on February 17 at 6:37 a.m.

Feb. 15

SPD Detectives investigate Garland area shooting

6 p.m. - Spokane Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on February 15, just after 4 p.m. in the 800 block of W. Walton.

North battalion residence fire

8:45 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department responded to a residence fire at 3811 N. Calispel on February 15, 2014 at 8:14 p.m.

Feb. 14

Reminder: do not leave vehicles running while unattended

9 a.m. - Spokane Police remind citizens not to leave vehicles running while unattended.

Feb. 13

Enhancing the Survival Mindset class

11 a.m. - The Spokane Police Department is excited to announce the next Enhancing the Survival Mindset class on February 21st.

Vehicle stolen this morning while idling unattended

9 a.m. - Vehicle stolen this morning while idling unattended. Associate of vehicle owner pursues vehicle theft suspect; suspect crashes stolen vehicle.

Update: Investigation continues in deputy involved shooting

Midnight - The Spokane Investigative Regional Response Team continues to investigate the deputy involved shooting that occurred on Feb. 11, 2014.

Feb. 11

SIRR Team investigates deputy involved shooting

Midnight - County Sheriff's deputies involved in Officer Involved Shooting incident. The Spokane Investigative Regional Response Team is investigating.

Feb. 10

Detectives execute two search warrants in drug investigation

1:15 p.m. - Spokane Police Tactical Operations Unit executed two search warrants and recovered drugs, cash, two guns, and two cars, and arrested Andrew Kerr.

Police continue investigation into fatality collision

11 a.m. - Spokane Police Major Crimes detectives continue to investigate a fatal auto/pedestrian collision that occurred February 09.

Rick Dobrow promoted to SPD Assistant Chief

7 a.m. - Captain of Professional Oversight and Training, Rick Dobrow, has been promoted to the position of Assistant Chief of the Spokane Police Department.

Feb. 7

Off duty officer arrests domestic violence suspect

8 a.m. - The quick response of an off-duty SPD officer leads to the arrest of a domestic violence suspect on February 6, 2014, just before 8:30 p.m.

Feb. 5

PACT arrests prolific car thief

Noon - PACT arrests prolific car thief and five-time convicted felon, 34-year-old Anthony Carson, for Theft of a Motor Vehicle.

SPD asks public to help locate missing woman

11:30 a.m. - Spokane Police Department requests assistance in locating a missing adult female who escaped from the custody of Eastern State Hospital.

Feb. 4

Nine time convicted felon arrested for Hillyard burglary

8 p.m. - Spokane Police arrest prolific thief, 50-year-old Burnell Doering, for Hillyard area burglary.

Feb. 3

SPD Detectives investigate body found in north Spokane

8:30 a.m. - Spokane Police Major Crimes Detectives are investigating the discovery of a body in N. Spokane. An autopsy will be conducted today.

SPD responds to armed robbery

8 a.m. - Spokane Police responded to an Armed Robbery at a pharmacy in N Spokane. The suspect, 23-year-old Eric Bordner, was arrested for 1st Degree Robbery.

Feb. 2

Perry District house fire

1:30 p.m. - The Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported house fire at 1304 E. 12th Avenue on Sunday, February 02, 2014, at 9:48 a.m.