Public Safety News Releases for November 2023

Nov. 28

SPD Seeking the Public’s Assistance in Locating a Vulnerable Juvenile

3:17 p.m. - SPD is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Bradley.

Nov. 27

Quick Response Kept Apartment Fire from Extending Into Other Units

12:45 p.m. - At 9:20 a.m. today, the Spokane Fire Department responded to a call regarding a bedroom fire at the Larchmont Apartments, a ten-unit complex.

Commercial Fire Garners Exceptional Response and Positive Outcome

8:52 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department (SFD) swiftly contained a potentially catastrophic fire on November 26, 2023, at 6:25 AM behind 903 East Pacific Avenue

Request for Public's Assistance in Hit and Run Investigation

8:45 a.m. - SPD seeking public assistance in locating suspect vehicle in hit and run collision

Indian Trail Neighborhood House Fire Displaces Six

8:35 a.m. - The incident, which occurred in a one-and-a-half-story single-family dwelling, was quickly brought under control by the responding units.

Nov. 22

Indian Trail Neighborhood House Fire Displaces Six

8:21 a.m. - SFD emphasizes the importance of an evacuation plan in every home. Identifying two ways out of each room and establishing a designated meeting place.

Nov. 21

Overnight Northwest House Fire Quickly Extinguished

9:57 a.m. - SFD would like to remind residents of the importance of fire safety and the need for working smoke alarms in every home.

Vacant Home Intentionally Set on Fire

9:16 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department emphasizes the importance of fire safety, particularly regarding vacant structures.

Nov. 20

Accidental Fire Damages Garage, No Injuries Reported

8:33 a.m. - SFD shares tips that can significantly reduce the fire risk in garages where flammable liquids are used or stored.

One Injured From a South Hill Apartment Fire

8:29 a.m. - SFD emphasizes the dangers to the community of hoarding and how hoarding conditions can significantly impede firefighting efforts.

Nov. 17

SPD Major Crimes Homicide Investigation

8:41 a.m. - SPD’s Major Crimes Unit conducting death investigation after three people, including two children, are found deceased.

Nov. 16

Chief Meidl Announces His Resignation

8:50 a.m. - Chief Meidl's last day with the Spokane Police Department will be December 31st.

Early Morning Residential Fire Started by Space Heater Injures One

8:48 a.m. - This incident is a stark reminder of the importance of functional smoke alarms in residences.

Nov. 15

Public Assistance Requested in Identifying Armed Robber

9:35 a.m. - The depicted individual, wearing a distinctive mask and pink costume, is the suspect in an armed robbery which occurred just after 5PM on 11-13-23.

Nov. 13

Residential Fire Started by Space Heater Injures One

12:45 p.m. - SFD prevented a potentially devastating house fire Sunday morning.

Nov. 9

Commercial Fire Kept Contained to Dust Collection Machinery

2:30 p.m. - Engine 7 and Ladder 1 were dispatched to the ADM Milling Company for a general activation of their fire alarm system.

SPD Reminds Public to Protest Peacefully

11:43 a.m. - Spokane Police remind the public to exercise their 1st Amendment rights peacefully and lawfully

Nov. 8

SPD Investigating Suspicious Substance

2:03 p.m. - SPD responds to a suspicious substance at the County Elections Office

Nov. 6

Northeast Spokane Homicide Investigation

8:18 a.m. - Detectives investigating apparent homicide after body discovered in vacant house

Police Arrest Man Driving Stolen Construction Equipment

8:16 a.m. - Officers arrest man who stole a large piece of heavy construction type equipment, ran over a fence, and attempted to drive away

Nov. 2

Evening House Fire Destroys Home, Displaces Family

9:17 a.m. - SFD would like to remind citizens to check their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms for proper function and battery status.

Nov. 1

Spokane Police Seek Help Identifying Hit And Run Suspect

3 p.m. - SPD seeks assistance locating a vehicle and driver involved in a hit and run that seriously injured a pedestrian

Child Killed In Tragic Dog Attack

11:54 a.m. - Child killed in fatal dog attack