Garbage, recycling, and food & yard waste services are on their normal schedule this week. Reminder! Carts need to be at the curb by 6 a.m. on your regular collection day. To view the city holiday operations schedule for the Indigenous Peoples' holiday, please refer to our news release.

Public Safety News Releases for Week of Sunday, February 25, 2024

March 1

SPD Looking for Suspect in Assault

4:03 p.m. - SPD seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male who brazenly hit a business owner over the head with a flower pot.

SPD Arrests 8 Time Convicted Felon in Relation to Drive by Shooting

1:13 p.m. - Spokane Police Department arrests eight-time convicted felon in relation to drive by shooting.

SPD Seeking Assistance in Identifying a Theft Suspect

8:44 a.m. - SPD seeking assistance in identifying a theft suspect who has been stealing items from hospital patients.

Feb. 29

SPD Arrests Suspect for Felony Theft

4:33 p.m. - SPD arrests suspect for felony theft after cell phone stolen from a blind victim

13 Plus Year Sentence for Vehicular Homicide

9:04 a.m. - Feb. 28, 2024 Jermaine J. Green was sentenced to more than 13 years in prison for vehicular homicide. The sentence stemmed from a collision in 2022.

Feb. 27

Series of Incendiary Fires Concerns SFD Investigators

3:26 p.m. - Spokane Fire Department's Special Investigations Unit is urging the public to stay vigilant to prevent further fires and aid in their investigations.

Feb. 26

SPD Resources Challenged Over a Busy Weekend

4:49 p.m. - SPD officers, investigators and members of specialty units respond to a high number of critical incidents creating a challenge for police resources.