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Public Safety News Releases for August 2025

Today

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.

Yesterday

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.