Public Safety News Releases for 2025

April

Police Seek Public Assistance to Identify Suspect in Downtown Incident

Yesterday at 9:31 a.m. - An unknown suspect threw a brick through a window of a business located at 808 W. Sprague Avenue.

March

Investigators Asking for Help to ID Witness to Fatal Crash

March 31 at 10:30 a.m. - Spokane Police are asking for help from the public to identify a witness to the fatal collision that happened at Market & Francis on Friday afternoon.

Spokane Police Community Hiring Event

March 20 at 4:08 p.m. - Spokane Police Community Hiring Event

Fire Chief Julie O’Berg and Other Local Leaders Recognized

March 12 at 4 p.m. - Join us in congratulating Fire Chief O’Berg, a recipient of the Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho 2025 Women of Distinction Award.

Domestic Violence Suspect in Custody After Fleeing State

March 11 at 4:26 p.m. - Domestic violence suspect in custody after fleeing state, victim sends text message asking for help.

Bank Employee Alerts Law Enforcement to Robbery Suspect

March 6 at 2:26 p.m. - On March 5th, 2025 SPD responded to 3000 South Grand Boulevard after 911 received a call from a bank.

Early morning stabbing sends one to the hospital, suspect in custody

March 3 at 3:58 p.m. - Early morning stabbing sends one to the hospital, suspect in custody

SPD is Proud to Announce the Return of Neighborhood Resource Officers

March 3 at 12:56 p.m. - Three Spokane Police officers will start their new positions as Neighborhood Resource Officers (NROs) today.

February

Greater Alarm Fire Destroys Lithium-Ion Battery Facility in NE Spokane

Feb. 26 at 2:56 p.m. - At 4:07 a.m. on Feb. 25, Spokane Regional Emergency Communications dispatched firefighters to MaxAmps Lithium Batteries.

Spokane Police Seeking Public Assistance Locating Missing Adult

Feb. 19 at 1:19 p.m. - SPD is asking for assistance from community members in locating a missing 77-year-old male.

Spokane Police investigating early morning shooting in NE Spokane

Feb. 14 at 12:04 p.m. - Spokane Police investigating early morning shooting in North-East Spokane

Spokane Police Seeking Public Assistance in Locating Robbery Suspect

Feb. 10 at 4:38 p.m. - Spokane Police is seeking help from community members to locate a robbery suspect.

Spokane Police Officer Involved in Shooting Sunday Afternoon

Feb. 10 at 8:59 a.m. - Spokane Police Officer involved in shooting Sunday afternoon during arrest of subject wanted on felony warrants.

Two Fire Apparatus Involved in Accidents, No Injuries Reported

Feb. 6 at 3:59 p.m. - At 9:14 this morning, while responding to a fire alarm, Truck 13 was involved in an accident while descending a hill.

3rd suspect from 2022 homicide pleads guilty to 1st Degree Murder

Feb. 5 at 12:54 p.m. - 3rd suspect from 2022 homicide pleads guilty to 1st Degree Murder, sentencing set for February 14th

Two House Fires Displace Multiple Occupants

Feb. 4 at 4:35 p.m. - Firefighters responded to the 2500 block of North Belt Street after reports of flames coming from the front of a home.

January

Spokane Police Seek Community Assistance in Locating 12-year-old

Jan. 31 at 9:26 a.m. - The Spokane Police Department is seeking help from community members in locating a missing 12-year-old female.

Suspect in Shooting that Took the Life of a 13-year-old Identified

Jan. 28 at 4:18 p.m. - Detectives with the SPD Major Crimes Unit (MCU) have identified the suspect in the shooting incident that took the life of 13-year-old Gavin Looper.

Spokane Police investigating overnight shooting

Jan. 27 at 9:28 a.m. - Spokane Police investigating overnight shooting

Spokane Police Officer Involved in Duty-related Shooting

Jan. 27 at 9:19 a.m. - Spokane Police Officer involved in duty-related shooting stemming from Domestic Violence incident

SPD Seeking Assistance in Identifying Robbery Suspects

Jan. 17 at 3:39 p.m. - On December 23rd, 2024, SPD responded to a report of a robbery which occurred at Monroe and Montgomery.

SPD continues effort despite SREC board motion

Jan. 17 at 9:01 a.m. - SPD continues efforts to maintain vital emergency communication services with community members despite issues in finding common ground with SREC

SPD Asking for Public Assistance to Help Identify Robbery Suspect

Jan. 16 at 5:04 p.m. - On Dec. 25, 2024 just before 4 a.m., SPD responded to the Days Inn motel located at 3033 N. Division on a report of an armed robbery.

SFD Statement Regarding SREC Decision

Jan. 16 at 2:47 p.m. - The Spokane Fire Department faces a significant challenge following a decision by the Spokane Regional Emergency Communication board earlier today.

East Spokane Burglary Results in an Arrest, Officers Recover Firearm

Jan. 15 at 2:35 p.m. - Spokane Police Officers responded to a commercial building in the area of 1000 North Freya Street on a report of a burglary.

Early Morning Fire Destroys Skyway Café

Jan. 9 at 3:46 p.m. - Engine 8 was dispatched to the Skyway Café at 6105 East Rutter Avenue for a reported kitchen appliance fire.