Public Safety News Releases for Week of Sunday, June 23, 2019

June 28

Join the Spokane Police Department for Community Appreciation Day

3:35 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department (SPD) will be hosting its Community Appreciation day on Saturday, July 13.

Spokane Police Detective and Downtown Officers arrest suspect in Arson

3 p.m. - Philip B Lewis (53) was arrested today, June 28, 2019, for 2nd degree Arson for setting fire to an ATM on June 26th.

Early morning fire damages home, several garages and vehicles

11:46 a.m. - At approximately 2:45 a.m., crews from SFD dispatched to a reported garage fire in the 2300 block of E. Queen Ave. in northeast Spokane.

June 27

Working together for a safe Hoopfest

12:28 p.m. - With the largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament in the world just a few days away, attendees are being reminded to follow a few safety tips.

Working together for a safe Hoopfest

12:25 p.m. - With the largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament in the world just a few days away, attendees are being reminded to follow a few safety tips.

June 26

Sus Booked for Suspended Driving, Crashes Car less than 2hrs Later

7:31 p.m. - A woman booked for Suspended Driving @ 2:40p this afternoon, was released, & crashed 4:32p. She fled the scene @ 2nd/Spokane on foot.

Suspect Arrested, Booked, Released and Rearrested Within Hours

3:53 p.m. - Suspect arrested and booked for warrants, released an hour later and within the span of one and a half hours steals again.

WheelShare Geo-Fence for Hoopfest

11:44 a.m. - SPD would like to remind everyone about the temporary geo-fence for WheelShare scooters and bikes that will be activated this weekend for Hoopfest.

June 24

Improperly disposed smoking materials start fire in north side home

1:18 p.m. - Investigators with the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit say improperly disposed smoking materials are to blame for a fire at home.

Cause of North Spokane duplex fire under investigation

12:16 p.m. - The cause of a fire at a duplex in North Spokane remains under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit.