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Public Safety News Releases for Week of Sunday, May 3, 2026

May 8

Spokane Police are investigating a collision on West Airport Drive

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.

May 7

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

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.

May 6

SPD SIU Unit Makes Additional Arrests on Wanted Fugitives

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

May 5

Federal Way Murder Suspect Taken into Custody in Spokane

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

May 4

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

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