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News Releases for Week of Sunday, September 7, 2014

Sept. 12

SPD Looks to Public to Assist in Location of Missing Vulnerable Adult

5:41 p.m. - FOUND - Esther “Ruby” Falt was last seen this morning near 1600 N. Calispel St . She is a white female, gray hair, about 5’3” tall, with a thin build

Traffic Stop Yields Multiple Charges

4:32 p.m. - Officers stopped a vehicle which led to charges of 1st Degree Robbery, Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle and several misdemeanor charges.

Sept. 11

Spokane Police Asking for Help Identifying Possible Assault Suspect

5:36 p.m. - Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a possible assault suspect from an assault that occurred on August 30 in Manito Park.

Spokane Police Expand the SWAT Team’s Mission and Re-name the Team

4:32 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department enhances the training and response capabilities of the SWAT team to form The Emergency Response Unit.

Major Crimes Arrests Suspect in September 3rd Stabbing

12:17 p.m. - Major Crimes Unit arrested a suspect in September 3rd stabbing that occurred in the 800 block of North Division.

Sept. 10

Dogwood in Arboretum Features New Fall Colors

12:15 p.m. - Fall colors begin with dogwood.

Fountain Cafe & Park Bench Cafe Extend Hours

12:07 p.m. - Both Cafes plan to stay open later this summer

Sept. 9

City working to implement new crosswalk ordinance

2 p.m. - A new crosswalk ordinance aims to make the city safer for pedestrians, bicyclists and others in the most pedestrian heavy parts of town.

Last Week for Neighborhood Splash Pads

1:43 p.m. - Al l splash pads are scheduled to close September 14th.

Megan Duvall named Historic Preservation Officer

1:30 p.m. - The City of Spokane/Spokane County has hired Megan Duvall to serve as the new Historic Preservation Officer.

Sept. 8

Friends of Moore-Turner Gardens Present - ART IN BLOOM Fundraiser

12:21 p.m. - Art In Bloom 2014 will be held at the Corbin Art Center on Saturday, September 20, 2014