Public Safety News Releases for May 2024

May 30

Arrest Made In Violent Unprovoked Downtown Assault Of Elderly Male

5:19 p.m. - On May 18th, 2024, just before 4pm, Spokane Police responded to the area of 3rd and Monroe on a report of an assault.

May 29

SPD arrests man for child luring

4:41 p.m. - Spokane Police Officers responded to a call of a potential child luring incident

Juvenile Arrested in April Shooting

11:39 a.m. - Detectives with the Regional Anti-Violence Enforcement & Narcotics Task Force have arrested a 13-year-old male related to a shooting on 4/24/24.

May 28

East Central Commercial Fire

11:50 a.m. - On May 25, 2024, just after midnight, the Spokane Fire Department received a report of a commercial structure fire in the East Central neighborhood.

May 24

Male in custody after causing nearly 30,000.00 dollars in damage

10 a.m. - Male in custody after causing nearly 30,000.00 dollars in damage to West Spokane business

May 23

Male Succumbs To Injuries After Northeast Spokane Motorcycle Crash

4:17 p.m. - Male succumbs to injuries after northeast Spokane motorcycle crash

SPD Arrests Male with Large Quantity of Drugs and Also Guns

4:10 p.m. - SPD’s Violent Crime Task Force (VCTF) and Patrol arrest a man wanted for DV assault, discovers drugs and guns in the process

Shooting In Garland District

3:22 p.m. - SPD arrests a suspect in a shooting in the Garland district which took the life of one person

May 22

Cooking Fire Leaves One with Critical Injuries

7:55 a.m. - SFD wants to remind our citizens of the dangers of leaving cooking unattended. Unattended cooking is the leading cause of residential fires.

High Speed Hit and Run Sends Two to the Hospital, One to Jail

7:52 a.m. - High speed hit & run incident in downtown sends 2 to the hospital, 1 to jail

May 21

SPD Arrests Intruder for Residential Burglary and Arson

2:29 p.m. - SPD arrests intruder for Residential Burglary and Arson after home set on fire

May 20

SPD Focuses on Drug and Related Crimes in the Downtown Core

8:22 a.m. - SPD focuses on drug and related crimes in the downtown core with extra events and activities underway

May 17

SPD charges suspect with felony assault after deliberate drug exposure

3:58 p.m. - SPD charges suspect with felony assault after deliberate drug exposure of 2 corrections officers at Spokane County Jail

SPD Seeks Assistance in Identifying Suspect in an Arson Investigation

10:15 a.m. - SPD is seeking help from community members in identifying a suspect in an arson that caused extensive damage to a local business.

SPD Investigates Defaced Mural

9:45 a.m. - SPD investigates a fire on a downtown street that defaced a mural

May 15

Fire Investigators Ask for Assistance in Identifying Arson Suspect

1:54 p.m. - The Spokane Fire Department is seeking the public’s help to identify a suspect in an arson fire.

May 13

Three Fires on Mother's Day Keeps Spokane Firefighters Busy

12:16 p.m. - On Mother's Day, three significant fires within the city kept the Spokane Fire Department busy.

May 10

Suspect Arrested for Drive by Shooting

3:38 p.m. - Spokane Police arrested a male suspect in connection with a shooting.

May 9

SPD quickly locates suspect involved in South-Hill shooting

9:59 a.m. - Spokane Police officers responded to a call on 5-8-24 on the report of shooting and found the assailant shortly after.

May 8

SPD Makes Multiple Arrests at North-East Spokane Nuisance Property

10:29 a.m. - Spokane Police conducted several search warrants at a high crime location in the 900 block of East Indiana Avenue.

May 3

SPD Emphasis to Keep Parks Safe

12:47 p.m. - Spokane Police conduct park emphasis including enforcement of after-hours City Park violations

May 2

Male Transported to Area Hospital After Crash into Spokane River

11:58 a.m. - One male has been transported to a hospital with life threatening injuries after crashing into the Spokane River.

May 1

SPD Arrests Long Time Conivcted Felon After Brief Standoff

5:26 p.m. - SPD arrests long time conivcted felon for robbery after brief standoff in a North Spokane McDonald’s parking lot

SPD requests public assistance in locating a missing elderly person

4:04 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department is seeking help from the public to locate Terra L. Havens (71).

SPD Arrests Two in Park Shooting

2:06 p.m. - SPD arrests two teenagers for drive-by shooting after shots were fired at busy park