Public Safety News Releases for May 2018

May 31

Suicidal Man Causes School Lockdown in North Spokane

3:06 p.m. - Three Spokane Schools were locked down after a Spokane man threatening suicide was reported nearby. The man was quickly detained by Spokane Police.

May 30

SPD Identifies Suspect in Lewis and Clark High School Threats

4:31 p.m. - Extensive investigation by Spokane Police Major Crimes Detectives identifies suspect in Lewis and Clark High School threats.

May 29

Spokane Police Department Community Appreciation Day

3:15 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department is hosting a Community Appreciation Day!

SPD Safely Takes Armed Man into Custody in Downtown Spokane

9:43 a.m. - Spokane Police safely takes armed man into custody in downtown Spokane.

May 28

Suspect Arrested after Stabbing in Downtown Spokane

9:10 p.m. - SPD made an arrest in stabbing that occurred today. Officers arrested her after she was spotted by Spokane Transit Authority Officers at the Plaza.

May 26

Two people taken to the hospital after apartment fire

9:27 a.m. - Last night at approximately 11:30 p.m., crews from SFD were dispatched to a report of fire in an apartment building located at 1203 W. 5th Ave.

May 25

Stolen property/drugs/firearm arrest

9:17 a.m. - Stolen iPad investigation leads to multiple drug/firearms charges

May 23

Stabbing sends one man to the hospital and one to jail.

12:57 p.m. - An overnight domestic violence stabbing sends one man to the hospital and his brother to jail.

May 22

Shooting suspect, Christopher Felch, located and arrested.

11 a.m. - Shooting suspect, Christopher Felch, was located and arrested. Felch was the suspect from a shooting on May 17th, 2018 near 2000 W. Broadway.

May 21

SPD Investigating Shooting in West Central

12:30 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department is investigating a shooting in West Central Spokane.

SPD Investigation Fatal Stabbing

12:24 p.m. - Spokane Police Department investigating the fatal stabbing of an adult male in Northwest Spokane.

May 19

SPD arrests man who shot neighboring houses.

11:25 a.m. - SPD arrests a man who shot numerous houses this morning in the area of 4700 N. Post.

May 15

Spokane Domestic Violence End the Silence Town Hall

4:59 p.m. - A community conversation about the epidemic of domestic violence will be held on Thursday, May 17.

Flags Lowered For Peace Officers Memorial Day

10:06 a.m. - Mayor directs flags to fly half-staff May 15

May 11

SFD & Red Cross Participate in National Campaign

11 a.m. - SFD and Red Cross Participate in National Sound the Alarm and Save Lives Campaign: More than 500 homes targeted for smoke alarm install blitz

Pedestrian Emphasis Friday, May 11

8:42 a.m. - The Spokane Police Traffic Unit will be conducting Pedestrian Emphasis Patrols today.

May 7

SPD Asking for Help Locating Missing Autistic Child

12:48 p.m. - SPD requesting the public’s assistance in locating missing juvenile

May 1

SPD Investigating a Possible Child Luring Incident

1:26 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department is investigating a possible child luring incident in north Spokane.