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Public Safety News Releases for Week of Sunday, May 3, 2015

May 9

Prostitution Sting conducted to improve East Sprague Neighborhood

7 a.m. - On Friday night, May 8th, Spokane PD conducted a “John” focused prostitution special.

May 8

Propane torch sparks accidental fire

11:31 p.m. - A homeowner using a propane torch sparked an accidental fire outside an Indian Trail home.

May 7

SIRR Team Investigating Officer Involved Shooting

12:55 a.m. - SIRR Team Investigating Officer Involved Shooting

Small aircraft with two occupants crashes into Spokane River

Midnight - A small plane with two occupants crashed into the Spokane River this afternoon after declaring an unspecified in-flight emergency.

May 6

Law Enforcement Memorial Service Invitation

8:46 a.m. - Spokane Police Department welcomes the media and public to attend the 28th Annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony next Tuesday, May 12th at 11:30am.

May 5

Suspect in Bank Robbery in March now Charged w/another from February

5:36 p.m. - Suspect Arrested for Bank Robbery in March now Charged with another that occurred in February.

May 4

Fire burns interior of West Central home

9:51 p.m. - One person was injured in a fire that damaged the second floor of a West Central home.

Fire burns exterior of northeast Spokane home

4:45 p.m. - Fire investigators are working to determine the of a fire that damaged the exterior of a northeast Spokane home.