Public Safety News Releases for July 2026

July 17

Public Service Announcement

2:35 p.m. - SPD and Spokane City Parks and Recreation want to remind everyone of the importance of helping keep our parks safe, welcoming, and enjoyable for all.

SPD Seek Community Assistance in Locating Missing 13-year-old

1:56 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department is seeking help from community members in locating a missing 13-year-old female.

July 14

Officers Respond to a Shooting Near South Haven St and East 1st Ave

4:15 p.m. - On July 14th, at approximately 1:30am, Spokane police officers responded to a reported shooting in the area of 20 S. Haven St.

July 8

SPD Make an Arrest in Connection with an Arson that Happened on June 9

11:27 a.m. - On July 7, SPD arrested Romello D. Abram (35) for First Degree Arson-DV, First Degree Arson-Damage Dwelling, Order Violation, and Harassment-DV.

July 7

Behavioral Health Unit Expansion

2:25 p.m. - Frontier Behavioral Health and the SFD are pleased to announce the expansion of their joint Behavioral Response Unit (BRU) program.

Firefighters Prevent Extension During Fast-Moving House Fire

8:35 a.m. - At 12:22 p.m. yesterday, firefighters were dispatched to the 500 block of East Kedlin Avenue for reports of a carport fire with explosions heard.

July 2

SPD Participate in High Visibility Enforcement During Hoopfest Weekend

11:47 a.m. - SPD and other law enforcement agencies participate in high visibility enforcement event for DUI and other dangerous driving behaviors during Hoopfest.

July 1

Domestic Disturbance Call Results in Serious Injury to Dog

3:02 p.m. - Domestic disturbance call results in serious injury to a dog a male is in custody for animal cruelty.