Public Safety News Releases for Week of Sunday, May 15, 2016

May 20

Spokane Police Investigating Body Found in River

4:33 p.m. - SPD is investigating the discovery of a body near the 1700 block of north River Vista.Once on scene, officers located a deceased female.

Safety Tips for Torchlight Parade

9:33 a.m. - City of Spokane public safety officials want residents and visitors to enjoy a safe, well-attended Lilac Festival Armed Forces Torchlight Parade.

Spokane Police Officer Craig Hamilton Honored at Lilac Luncheon

9:07 a.m. - Spokane Police Officer Craig Hamilton was recognized as one of the Civic Persons of the Year by the Spokane Lilac Association.

May 19

Officer Released from Hospital;WSP Looking for Reckless Drivers

8:37 p.m. - Motor Officer Released from Hospital; Investigators Looking for Reckless Driving Suspects

City of Spokane Firefighter/Paramedic Honored at Lilac Luncheon

2:28 p.m. - City of Spokane Firefighter/Paramedic Jesse Ayotte was named Firefighter of the Year by the Spokane Lilac Association.

May 18

Spokane Police Investigate Occupied Residential Burglary

2:16 p.m. - Spokane PD arrested a burglary suspect after he attempted to break into a residence and was detained by the homeowner until Police arrived.

May 16

Old Scam Recirculating Using New Information

3:29 p.m. - SPD is receiving reports of a scam involving money owed to SPD. Victims receive a call saying they have to pay money to keep from going to jail.

Spokane Police Investigate Serious Auto/Pedestrian Collision

2:02 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department is investigating a serious vehicle vs. pedestrian collision that occurred this morning on Monroe near Carlisle.

Unattended Cooking Materials Cause Residential Fire

10:36 a.m. - Yesterday’s residential fire in the 1500 block of E. Houghton Court serves as an important reminder to not leave cooking materials unattended.