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Public Safety News Releases for February 2022

Feb. 22

Two Stolen Vehicle Arrests Occur Almost Simultaneously

1:55 p.m. - Dayshift patrol officers recover multiple stolen vehicles, make multiple arrests, and recover a firearm during separate morning incidents

Feb. 21

Three Separate Vehicle Collisions Result in One Fatality

8:20 a.m. - Three separate vehicle collisions result in one fatality, multiple injured persons, and two people requiring extrication.

Feb. 18

Residence Fire on North Crestline

9:28 a.m. - SFD was dispatched to the 4500 Block of North Crestline Street to a seemingly routine problem with the home's furnace generating smoke.

Feb. 17

Downtown Arrest Leads To Recovery of a Shotgun

1:16 p.m. - Downtown argument leads to arrest of convicted felon, recovery of shotgun

Feb. 15

SPD Responds To Increase in Shootings

4:34 p.m. - SPD actively investigating 10 shootings in the last week

Drug Seizure Follows Drive-By Shooting Response

2:48 p.m. - SPD responds to a drive-by shooting that results in the confiscation of a substantial amount of narcotics & thousands of dollars in counterfeit money.

Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Collision on the South Hill

10:56 a.m. - Spokane Police respond to a vehicle vs. pedestrian collision on the South Hill that leaves one victim with life-threatening injuries

Feb. 14

Escaped Coyote Ridge Inmate Arrested In Spokane

2:55 p.m. - Escaped inmate caught in Spokane after fleeing from stolen vehicle

Feb. 11

Construction Site Burglary Attempts

8:38 a.m. - Quick response from Spokane Police Power Shift and Graveyard Patrol Officers spoil two separate unrelated burglary attempts within hours of each other

Feb. 7

Stabbing In Downtown Spokane

7:46 a.m. - Stabbing in Downtown Spokane sends one to the hospital with life threatening injuries

Detached Garage Fire

7:44 a.m. - On Saturday, Feb. 5, 5:45 am, the Spokane Fire Department responded to the 1100 block of East Wellesley Ave on a report of a possible garage fire.

Feb. 4

Apartment Fire on North Maple Street

9:26 a.m. - Unattended cooking is the leading cause of fires in the kitchen. Stay alert and in the kitchen when frying, broiling, grilling, or boiling food.

Feb. 3

Late Night Garage Fire

8:07 a.m. - At 11:20 pm on the night of February 2, 2022, a garage was reported to be on fire behind the residence.

Feb. 1

Shooting Near Sprague Avenue and Crestline Street

8:57 a.m. - On Jan. 31, 5:30 p.m. officers were dispatched to 2020 E. Sprague Ave for a shooting.