Public Safety News Releases for June 2022

June 30

Leave Fireworks to the Professionals. Including Sparklers.

9:46 a.m. - SFD reminds community that amateur fireworks are illegal.

June 29

Tuesday Afternoon Indian Trail Brush Fire

10:08 a.m. - On June 28th at approximately 5:15 pm, SFD crews responded to a reported brush fire in the area of Indian Trail Road and Weile Ave.

Shooting in Northwest Spokane sends 2 juveniles to the hospital

7:43 a.m. - Spokane police officers respond to Dwight Merkel Sports Complex after receiving multiple 911 calls about a large fight which led to a shooting.

June 27

27-year SPD veteran released from hospital after being shot yesterday

2:39 p.m. - Despite the serious wounds, we are happy to report Officer Honaker has been released from the hospital and is beginning to recuperate.

SPD officer shot after responding to drive-by shooting incidents

9:17 a.m. - Despite being shot and sustaining multiple injuries, our SPD officer is in stable condition and recovering tonight.

June 23

Traffic Safety Emphasis on I-90 Corridor June 24-26

11:08 a.m. - Increased safety patrols will be visible June 24-26 along Interstate 90 from Snoqualmie Pass to Spokane.

Evening Hazardous Materials Incident

10:51 a.m. - SFD received a report from a drive-by caller of a vapor cloud emanating from a commercial building at 3613 East Main Avenue (Haskins Steel).

Technical Rescue On Centennial Trail

10:48 a.m. - On Wednesday, June 22, 2022, a 911 call was received from a 50's year-old man in need of rescue

June 22

Charging Lithium-Ion Battery Cause of Fire

1:41 p.m. - SFD was dispatched to a structure on fire in the 2300 Block of East South Crescent Avenue.

June 21

SPD looking for assistance in identifying vehicle and driver

9:15 a.m. - Spokane Police looking for assistance in identifying vehicle and driver in early morning Commercial Burglary.

SPD needs help locating a missing vulnerable adult

8:59 a.m. - The Spokane Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing vulnerable adult.

Adult Male Rescued From Spokane River

8:54 a.m. - At 8:58 AM June 20, 2022, the Spokane Fire Department (SFD) was dispatched to the report of a person in the Spokane River adjacent to Glover Park

June 15

SPD Provides Duty to Intervene Training

3:38 p.m. - SPD delivers required state training program to help officers stop unnecessary harmful behavior by fellow officers

Sexual Assault Investigation

8:50 a.m. - SPD’s Special Victims Unit (SVU) investigating morning sexual assault report

June 14

SPD Seeking Public's Help Locating Domestic Violence Suspect

1:54 p.m. - SPD is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a domestic violence suspect

June 8

Charge Referred In Kala Williams Murder Case

1:44 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department refers murder charge for the death of Kala Williams.

SPD Asking For Public's Help in Locating Missing Vulnerable Adult

11:40 a.m. - SPD is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing vulnerable adult

June 3

Quick Response To Basement Fire in Hillyard Neighborhood

10:56 a.m. - SFD was dispatched to a structure on fire in the 2100 Block of East Longfellow.

June 2

SPD Breaks Up Stolen Property Ring

12:17 p.m. - Alert neighbor thwarts catalytic converter theft, leads to seizure of more than $100k in stolen property & breaks up stolen property trafficking ring

SPD Seeking Assistance Locating Missing Child

9:54 a.m. - Spokane Police Department needs help locating a missing 8 year old boy

SPD Arrests Juvenile for Threat Involving School

9:52 a.m. - Juvenile arrested for a threat involving a local middle school

June 1

Home Depot Fire Arrest

2:53 p.m. - SPD arrests suspect in Home Depot fire that caused millions of dollars in damages

South Riverton Apartment Fire

10:53 a.m. - The fire was contained to a bathroom and extinguished within 5 minutes after arrival.