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Public Safety News Releases for Week of Sunday, March 2, 2014

March 8

Four arrested in on-going kidnapping investigation

10 a.m. - Within days of a reported kidnapping and the location of a body in Stevens County, Spokane Police have arrested four suspects.

March 6

Change clock and change battery

12:30 p.m. - When you move your clocks ahead one hour for Daylight Savings Time on March 9, remember to check on the condition of your smoke detectors.

2013 SPD Employee Awards Ceremony

10 a.m. - The Spokane Police Department will recognize employees for outstanding service at the annual SPD Awards Ceremony, tonight, March 6, 2014, at 6 p.m.

March 4

Officers arrest carjacking suspect within minutes of report

2:30 p.m. - Officers arrest suspect, 31-year-old Tierra Walker, in carjacking minutes after report.

March 3

Sex offender arrested for Felony Indecent Exposure

9 p.m. - Prolific offender and registered sex offender, 31-year-old Billy Ogan, was arrested for Indecent Exposure at STA Plaza.

SPD responds to report of child luring in north Spokane

5 p.m. - Spokane Police, in coordination with Spokane Public Schools, are investigating a report of child luring in north Spokane.

Spokane Police weekend re-cap for 2/28-3/2

9 a.m. - Spokane police made multiple arrests over the weekend of 2/28-3/2, including a suspect from "Washington State's Most Wanted" list.