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News Releases for Week of Sunday, June 5, 2016

June 10

SPD Investigating Bank Robbery at Alaska USA Credit Union

1:29 p.m. - SPD is investigating the robbery of the Alaska USA Credit Union inside the Safeway located at 933 E. Mission Ave.

Riverfront Park Rotary Fountain Running Again

12:30 p.m. - Riverfront Park’s iconic Rotary Fountain is repaired and running.

June 9

UPDATE: Semi-truck/Pedestrian Incident Downtown

4:39 p.m. - Early indications are that the pedestrian fell off of the semi-truck after the driver had stopped to allow him to cross the street.

Work to preserve 20th Century Structures in Spokane

10 a.m. - The City of Spokane/Spokane County Historic Preservation Office (HPO) is preparing to inventory dozens of local 20th century structures.

Semi-truck vs. pedestrian collision in Downtown Spokane

2:47 a.m. - Thursday morning, SPD responded to a pedestrian collision near the intersection of Main and Browne.

June 8

Detectives from the Safe Streets Arrest Suspect in Violent Assault

12:05 p.m. - Detectives working in the Spokane Regional Safe Streets Task Force arrested Adrian A. Washington (36) on a violent assault last Thursday night.

SFD's CARES Team Bids Farewell to Seven Remarkable Student Volunteers

10:43 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department congratulates seven graduating CARES Team student volunteers that made a positive impact in the Spokane community.

Suspect Arrested After Drive-By Shooting in East Central

10:01 a.m. - Spokane Police Officers arrested John P. Luna (30) for Drive-By Shooting and 1st Degree Assault last night after an incident in East Central.

June 7

Council Approves Changes to Chronic Nuisance Code

9:30 a.m. - The desired outcome is to increase the City’s success in returning abandoned and chronic nuisance properties to productive use.

Council approves resolution to address property crime

8:19 a.m. - The City Council voted to approve a 2017 budget request to prioritize property crime prevention and investigation by the police department.

June 6

Citizen Call Leads to Multiple Arrests & Stolen Vehicle Recovery

1:11 p.m. - Citizen Call about People in Park Leads to Multiple Arrests & Stolen Vehicle Recovery

Fire causes extensive damage to restaurant

10:05 a.m. - A brush fire spread quickly to a restaurant on Nevada Street causing extensive damage.