Latest Police Department News Releases

July 18

Assault suspect in custody after overnight standoff

5:23 p.m. - Assault suspect in custody after overnight standoff

July 16

Juvenile suspect in custody for multiple charges

11:56 a.m. - Juvenile suspect in custody after fleeing scene of hit and run collision on Spokane’s South-Hill

July 15

Suspect in custody after fire damages building of Downtown Precinct

3:15 p.m. - Officers reviewed security video of the area and found a person of interest for setting the fire.

July 10

National Night Out Against Crime is August 5th

3:24 p.m. - Tuesday August 5th, 2025 is National Night Out Against Crime. It is time to get registered for your neighborhood party.

July 8

SPD Investigates Several Intentionally Set Fires

2 p.m. - The Spokane Police Major Crimes Unit (MCU) is investigating a series of intentionally set fires that happened early this morning.

July 7

False report of a shooting causes temporary delay at Riverfront Park

9:44 a.m. - False report of a shooting causes temporary delay at Riverfront Park during 4th of July celebration

June 23

SPD investigating fatal motorcycle collision

8:18 a.m. - SPD investigating fatal collision involving motorcycle in Downtown Spokane after driver flees attempted traffic stop

June 16

Spokane Police Department Statement on June 14 “No Kings”

9:58 a.m. - Spokane Police Department Statement on June 14 “No Kings” Demonstration Following Pride Parade

June 13

A message from Chief Kevin Hall

4:13 p.m. - A message from Chief Kevin Hall

SPD Seeking Public Assistance in Locating Missing Teens

1:18 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department is seeking help from community members in locating two missing teens.



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