Public Safety News Releases for June 2023

June 30

Two Simultaneous Fires Keep Spokane Firefighters Busy on Thursday Afte

8:25 a.m. - Both fires this afternoon prove how valuable it is for early detection.

June 29

Area Fire Marshals and Surrounding Cities Enact Burn Restrictions

4:54 p.m. - Burn restrictions go into effect Friday, June 30, 2023

Felony Hit and Run Arrest, Request for Information

12:49 p.m. - SPD makes arrest in felony hit-and-run collision involving mother and two small children

June 26

Park Gathering Results in Shot Fired

4:39 p.m. - SPD responds to a shooting at a north side park

N Dakota Shootings

3:43 p.m. - 3 arrested, 2 firearms recovered, after multiple drive-by shootings in Northeast Spokane

Sunday House Fire Sends Two Spokane Firefighters to the Hospital

8:50 a.m. - A well-advanced fire Sunday afternoon caused significant damage to a single-family home and sent two firefighters to local hospitals.

Wildland Urban Interface Fire Threatened Browne's Addition

8:44 a.m. - SFD was dispatched to the report of a wildland fire located near Overlook Park in Spokane's Historic Browne's Addition.

Southeast Boulevard Apartment Fire

8:38 a.m. - SFD and Fire District 8 were dispatched to an apartment fire on Southeast Boulevard.

June 13

Chief Meidl on Proposed OPO Ordinance

8:09 a.m. - Video link to Spokane Police Chief’s response to proposed ordinance

June 6

Suspect Wanted For Multiple Violent Crimes Arrested

8:32 a.m. - Suspect, wanted for multiple violent crimes, arrested after standoff

June 5

SPD Responds To Shooting at Riverfront Park, No Injuries Reported

8:37 a.m. - Spokane Police respond to shooting at Riverfront Park, no injuries reported