Public Safety News Releases for August 2025

Aug. 29

Fleeing Felon Taken Into Custody; Firearm Recovered

2:08 p.m. - Fleeing felon in custody after officers observed him armed with a handgun near Downtown; gun recovered after it was thrown from suspect’s vehicle.

Aug. 28

Back to School Traffic Safety

4:35 p.m. - As children head back to school, the Spokane Police Department is asking everyone to reduce their speeds and be sure to pay attention while driving.

Aug. 25

Man Rescued in House Fire, Rushed to Hospital in Critical Condition

1:48 p.m. - Firefighters rescued the fire victim less than four minutes after arrival.

Aug. 22

Robbery Suspect Taken into Custody Minutes After Committing the Crime

5:32 p.m. - The suspect was detained without issue and the items stolen from the business were recovered.

Downtown Arson Suspect in Custody

5:20 p.m. - SPD arrested the arson suspect of a series of fires in the downtown corridor.

Aug. 21

SPD Seeking Public Assistance in Locating Missing Endangered Person

12:14 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department is seeking help from community members in locating a missing adult.

Fire Destroys Warehouse in East Central Neighborhood

9:53 a.m. - Firefighters were dispatched to 101 North Madelia Street following multiple reports of black smoke coming from a warehouse.

Aug. 19

Sergeant Ken Salas’ Memorial Service, Additional Road Closures

4:22 p.m. - Temporary road closures are set in preparation of the memorial service for Sergeant Ken Salas.

Aug. 18

Male Arrested for Multiple Domestic Violence Felonies

8:31 a.m. - Male Arrested for Multiple Domestic Violence Felonies after Officers Rescue Victim

Aug. 12

Search Warrant Uncovers Guns, Drugs, Money and Explosives

2:21 p.m. - The Special Investigations Unit is still following up with this investigation and criminal charges are pending.

Aug. 8

One Killed, Another Injured in Stabbing

8:27 a.m. - Spokane Police responded to a stabbing downtown this evening. Preliminary information indicates 2 people were injured.

Aug. 6

SPD investigating single motorcycle collision

2:42 p.m. - Single motorcycle collision closes roads around Assembly and Northwest Boulevard; driver transported to local hospital with life threatening injuries

Aug. 4

Suspicious Fire at People’s Park Under Investigation

2:07 p.m. - This fire is being investigated as suspicious. Witnesses reported seeing a person of interest in the area at the time of the fire.