Public Safety News Releases for 2026

May

Spokane Police are investigating a collision on West Airport Drive

May 8 at 2:12 p.m. - Spokane Police, along with neighboring agencies, are currently investigating a single vehicle collision near W. Airport Drive and S. Spotted Rd.

SPD Air Support Unit Continues to be a Vital Tool for the Department

May 7 at 4:22 p.m. - SPD created the Air Support Unit (ASU) and due to its success, SPD created a full-time drone team in September of 2025.

SPD SIU Unit Makes Additional Arrests on Wanted Fugitives

May 6 at 4:39 p.m. - The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has once again located subjects wanted for murder in Spokane.

Federal Way Murder Suspect Taken into Custody in Spokane

May 5 at 9:24 a.m. - Suspect was taken into custody without incident shortly after being observed in the area of 1200 N Stevens.

SPD arrest male for threats against “The Villages” and Mar-A-Lago

May 4 at 9:50 a.m. - Sumter County Sheriff’s Office (Florida) reached out to Spokane Police regarding numerous telephone threats against “The Villages” and Mar-A-Lago

Spokane Police Investigate a Fatal Shooting on the South Hill

May 1 at 2:34 p.m. - SPD’s Major Crimes Unit is still investigating this incident, and no arrests have been made.

April

2026 Wildfire & Forestry Safety Fair

April 30 at 1:54 p.m. - This event will offer residents education, resources, and steps to prepare for wildfire season and post-fire recovery

Spokane Police Arrest a Hospice Facility Caretaker

April 29 at 12:12 p.m. - Based on the investigation, Spokane Police believe there are potentially more victims that have not reported thefts.

Spokane police investigate a stabbing in the area of Thorpe & Westwood

April 29 at 10:11 a.m. - Officers responded to the area of West Thorpe Rd and West Westwood Ln after a 911 caller reported someone had been stabbed with a machete.

Spokane Police Make An Arrest For A Stolen Vehicle Driving Recklessly

April 24 at 11:13 a.m. - A Spokane city employee called 911 to report a vehicle driving recklessly with a flat tire.

Two Porch Fires Displace Eleven Residents in Spokane

April 7 at 3:17 p.m. - At 4:38 p.m. yesterday, firefighters responded to 5324 North Lacey St. after receiving reports of a fire on a home's front porch.

Spokane Police Officers Rescue Puppy After Thief Abandoned It

April 7 at 11:55 a.m. - An abandoned puppy was rescued by an officer and transported to the Spokane Humane Society for further care.

March

Spokane Police Arrest Two At Saturday's Protest

March 30 at 9:28 a.m. - A male was taken into custody for assaulting one of the officers.

Armed Barricaded Subject Causes N. Market St To Close

March 26 at 2:31 p.m. - Male suspect was safely taken into custody.

Shooting on Wellesley Leaves One Person Deceased and Another Injured

March 24 at 3:08 p.m. - 911 callers reported an altercation followed by gunshots in the area of 1900 E. Wellesley Avenue.

Spokane Teacher Arrested For Sex Crimes Against A Child

March 13 at 11 a.m. - SPD's Special Victims Unit developed probable cause to arrest the suspect for Rape of a Child and Child Molestation.

Spokane Police Discover Multiple Stolen Items And Make Burglary Arrest

March 13 at 10:09 a.m. - A stolen MacBook leads Spokane Police to discover multiple stolen items and a burglary arrest.

Man Arrested for Fleeing Police and Colliding With a Patrol Vehicle

March 10 at 12:14 p.m. - This incident is still under investigation at this time. The suspect's vehicle was seized pending a search warrant and further charges may be pending.

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.