Public Safety News Releases for 2026

February

SPD Releases the Names of the Officers Involved in the OIS on Carlisle

Feb. 27 at 5:04 p.m. - Spokane Police releases the names of the officers involved in the incident that took place on February 25th, 2026.

Firefighters Contain Two West Spokane Fires Thursday Afternoon

Feb. 27 at 10:02 a.m. - Both fires are determined accidental, and the occupants were not home.

Spokane Police Officers Involved In A Use Of Deadly Force

Feb. 25 at 9:29 a.m. - The following information is preliminary; more information will be released later by the Spokane Independent Investigation Response (SIIR) Team.

Investigation into North Spokane Fatal Stabbing Continues

Feb. 24 at 3:40 p.m. - This investigation is still ongoing, and no arrests have been made at this time.

Male In Custody After North Spokane Drive By Shooting

Feb. 19 at 1:57 p.m. - During the pursuit, the suspect crashes his car into a SPD patrol vehicle.

Shoplifting Becomes A Felony Crime After Store Employee Assaulted

Feb. 18 at 4:54 p.m. - Due to the physical assault of the employee while in the commission of a theft, the suspect was taken into custody.

Investigation Into North Spokane Shooting That Left Two Dead Continues

Feb. 6 at 2:17 p.m. - Additional evidence collected by detectives suggests this was an isolated event and there is no danger to the public.

Welfare Check Leads To Domestic Violence Arrest

Feb. 2 at 9:42 a.m. - Guns and drugs recovered at North Spokane apartment.

January

Phone Video Of Abduction/Assault Of Teen Leads To Multiple Arrests

Jan. 29 at 4:38 p.m. - A total of five suspects were taken into custody, all were minors.

Police Investigating Shooting In North Spokane; One Adult Injured

Jan. 29 at 9:47 a.m. - There is no current threat to the public.

SPD Continues To Bolster The Neighborhood Resource Officer Program

Jan. 28 at 12:22 p.m. - A fourth officer assigned to the unit will be based in the Downtown area.

Standoff With Domestic Violence Suspect Resolves Peacefully

Jan. 26 at 9:20 a.m. - Clayton J. Green (43) was arrested and booked into the Spokane County Jail.

Male In Custody After Puppy Is Thrown From Moving Vehicle In Argument

Jan. 23 at 2:14 p.m. - Puppy located by neighbor unharmed.

Arrest Made After Downtown Shoplifting Incident Turns Into Robbery

Jan. 21 at 6:08 p.m. - Quick arrest made after Downtown shoplifting incident turns into robbery after store owner is assaulted with pepper spray

Spokane Resident Arrives Home To Find Male Burglarizing Apartment

Jan. 16 at 2:50 p.m. - Resident assaulted before suspect flees the area.

Firefighters Contain Fire After Car Crashes Into Home

Jan. 15 at 3 p.m. - Firefighters were dispatched to the 1400 block of East Courtland Avenue for a report of a vehicle that had crashed into a home.

Male In Custody After Court Order; Multiple Firearms Recovered

Jan. 9 at 2:46 p.m. - Domestic violence court order service results in emergent entry into a residence.