Public Safety News Releases for December 2025

Today

South Spokane Burglary Suspect Quickly Taken Into Custody

2:38 p.m. - Suspect found sitting in a chair when officers arrived.

Yesterday

Water Rescue Team Deployed to Western Washington Flood Emergency

10:20 a.m. - SFD and other local agencies to help in swift-water rescues in the Puget Sound region.

Dec. 10

Tips To Help Prevent Package Theft This Holiday Season

10:15 a.m. - As the holiday season is upon us, the Spokane Police Department would like to offer suggestions to help mitigate the loss of your holiday packages.

Dec. 9

Welding Sparks Ignite Multi-Business Fire on Holyoke Avenue

4:49 p.m. - Firefighters brought the fire under control within 50 minutes and will continue overhaul operations and monitor for hotspots through the evening.

Dec. 8

SPD New Public Data Dashboard Offers Near Real-Time Information

11:11 a.m. - A new online platform will allow community members to view and in certain cases, search for data reference crime statistics.

Dec. 2

Suspect in Custody After Shooting Leaves One Subject Deceased

3:48 p.m. - Suspect was arrested and booked into the Spokane County Jail for 2nd Degree Murder as well as for a felony warrant issued for probation violations.