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News Releases for Week of Sunday, March 30, 2014

April 5

SPD responds to shooting call

3 p.m. - Major Crimes Detectives are investigating a shooting incident that occurred just before 1 a.m. near the intersection of E. 9th Ave. and S. Perry St.

April 4

North battalion house fire

2:03 p.m. - The Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 719 W Maxwell on Friday, April 4th, at approximately 10 a.m.

We are looking for the public's help identifying an assault suspect

2:03 p.m. - Officers responded to a call in the 5300 block of N. Wall after the victim saw the male suspect prowling his vehicle yesterday around 3 p.m.

April 3

SPD arrests kidnapping suspect

6:06 p.m. - Spokane Police arrest 55-year-old Richard L. Welch for 1st Degree Kidnapping in connection to the kidnapping of a 3-year-old child.

SPD releases names of officers involved in 03-26 shooting

4:38 p.m. - The five officers involved in the shooting have nearly 60 years of combined experience with the Spokane Police Department.

Police ask for public's assistance locating missing at-risk man

3:24 p.m. - 60-year-old Alfred Woodruff was last seen yesterday afternoon at his residence in the 200 block of W. Riverside.

Garland structure fire

8:44 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 2710 W. Garland on April 3, 2014, at approximately 2:25 a.m.

April 2

Suspect connected to 10 armed robberies

11:35 a.m. - Spokane Police Major Crime detectives continue to investigate a string of Armed Robberies that have occurred in Spokane since February 17, 2014.

April 1

Council Member Waldref to host Council Connection

6 p.m. - Council Member Waldref will host Council Connection on Thursday at 6 p.m. on CityCable 5

Spokane Police investigate N Spokane shooting

3:50 p.m. - Spokane Police responded to a shooting at Holy Family Hospital, 5600 N. Lidgerwood, on 04-01-14 around 12 p.m.

Police and SWAT execute search warrant at 5900 N Cochran

3 p.m. - Police arrest 33-year-old Summer Allen for Conspiracy to Commit 2nd Degree Burglary and 1st Degree Theft.

Third session of Youth and Police Initiative graduates on Friday

11:35 a.m. - Media is invited to attend the session on Thursday, April 3rd at 4 p.m. where reporters will have the opportunity to interview program participants.

Provide input on City's transportation system

10:39 a.m. - The City is asking citizens to use a new online mapping tool to provide insight into the transportation system.

March 31

Council majority calls veto costly for citizens

6:12 p.m. - City Council President Ben Stuckart and Councilmembers Jon Snyder, Amber Waldref, and Candace Mumm stood in support of sensible planning.

Council requests input on budget priorities

6 p.m. - The City Council developed a list of budget principles for 2015 to help guide the City Administration in the budget’s development

Mayor vetoes urban growth ordinance

12:16 p.m. - Mayor Condon announced a joint development agreement with the County Commissioners to improve the process of bringing jobs and opportunity to Spokane.

Repeat offender and 12-time convicted felon arrested in stolen car

Noon - 29-year-old Thomas Curd booked for Possession of Stolen Motor Vehicle, Attempt to Elude and 2nd Degree Trafficking Stolen Property.

Businesses recognized for wastewater management

11:07 a.m. - The City of Spokane is recognizing businesses that have excelled in the management of wastewater generated as part of their processes.

SPD officer arrested and cited for DUI

10:15 a.m. - Officer Mike Russo was arrested, cited and released for Driving Under the Influence (DUI). The Washington State Patrol is investigating this incident.