Public Safety News Releases for June 2021

June 29

Man safely taken into custody after six hour standoff.

8:59 p.m. - Hostage Negotiators, SWAT, K9 and Drone assets used to safely take a wanted subject into custody for felony DV order violations.

Carjacker on the loose after crime spree spans the breadth of the City

7:43 p.m. - Carjacking suspect on the loose after crime spree nearly spans the breadth of the City.

June 28

SFD Vaccination Clinics Postponed Due To Excessive Heat

7:30 a.m. - For the safety of our community and fire personnel, SFD is postponing our remaining fire station vaccination clinics for the month of June.

June 24

Property Crime Prevention

3:10 p.m. - Property crimes drop when residents work with SPD and take proactive measures

Commercial Fire

3:08 p.m. - SFD responded to a 911 call reporting a vehicle on fire in 3220 North Monroe Street parking lot.

SPD Arrest Following Standoff

3:04 p.m. - SPD arrests barricaded suspect after near four hour standoff

June 23

SPD Investigating Shooting

3:29 p.m. - SPD investigating early morning shooting which left one individual deceased, another critically injured

Northside Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Fire

3:27 p.m. - SFD responded to a 911 call reporting a fire in brush-covered terrain near East Cleveland Avenue/North Ruby Place.

June 22

Autumn Ridge Apartment Fire

1:38 p.m. - The investigation of the Autumn Ridge Apartment fire on June 19, 2021 is complete.

SPD Investigating Fatality Collision

12:57 p.m. - SPD investigating fatality collision in the area of 2300 E. Trent Avenue

Vehicular Assault

12:53 p.m. - Spokane Police suspect cannabis use in a serious injury collision. The driver of the suspect vehicle is charged with Vehicular Assault and DUI.

June 15

Multi Hour Standoff Concludes With Arrest of Domestic Violence Suspect

7:12 p.m. - Police officers respond to a no-contact order violation

NE Residence Fire

10:47 a.m. - SFD responded to the 2400 Block of East Rockwell in the Hillyard neighborhood to a report of a house on fire.

June 14

SPD Tacking Increase in Violent Crime

5:16 p.m. - SPD tackling increase in violent crime with multiple arrests

June 11

Order Violation on 1200 E. Lacrosse Ave

5:02 p.m. - Officer responded to a report of a burglary call that turned into a domestic violence call near Rogers High School prompting an emergency alert

June 10

Stuffed Animal Donation to SPD for Children in Trauma

3:10 p.m. - Eastern State Hospital donates more than 300 stuffed animals to SPD Chaplaincy to assist children in trauma

June 7

Convicted Felon, Domestic Violence Suspect Arrested After Standoff

10:54 a.m. - Standoff concludes with arrest of convicted felon, domestic violence suspect

Sexual Assault Cold Case Victim Phone Line

10:51 a.m. - SPD provides new avenues for victims of older sexual assault cases to reach out for help in solving or resolving their cases

June 4

Area Fire Marshals and Surrounding Cities Enact Burn Restrictions

4:01 p.m. - Burn restrictions go into effect, Friday, June 4, 2021

June 3

Suspect Arrested After Breaking into Convention Center

2:07 p.m. - Suspect arrested after breaking into downtown Convention Center and barricading himself in a bathroom