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News Releases for Week of Sunday, November 15, 2020

Nov. 20

Malicious Mischief Arrest

4:19 p.m. - Woman breaks into vacant apartment, destroying it, as she claims to be rescuing a 6 year old child, (who is not there).

Council Members Stand In Unity with GU Students against Hate Crimes

2:38 p.m. - Efforts to regain trust and safety to students on campus

Let's Create a Safe, Healthy Holiday Season

2:33 p.m. - Mayor announces plan to celebrate, support local business while emphasizing healthy practices.

Riverfront Brightens Spirits: Numerica Lights Up the Night Tree Walk

11:46 a.m. - In partnership with Numerica Credit Union, Riverfront Park will host beautiful outdoor holiday tree lights to brighten the season.

Officers respond to fatal vehicle/pedestrian collision.

12:10 a.m. - Officers respond to fatal vehicle/pedestrian collision at Wellesley Ave and Belt St.

Nov. 19

Hotel Room Shooting

12:05 p.m. - Officers respond to a shooting on the 10th floor of a local hotel. Two men were treated for gunshot wounds onsite & then transported to the hospital.

Human Trafficking

11:58 a.m. - Suspect pleads guilty and is sentenced to 120 months for two counts of 1st Degree Promoting Prostitution.

City Closures Planned For Thanksgiving

8:43 a.m. - Garbage pickup will be a day late after the holiday

Nov. 18

COVID-19 update for Parks & Recreation: November 18

8:42 p.m. - An update on COVID-19 impacts on Parks & Recreation activities

Spokane City Council to Host Virtual Housing Forum

4:38 p.m. - Moderated by Rowena Pineda, United Way

Vapor Explosion Sends Two to the Hospital

12:37 p.m. - Nov. 17, a first alarm response was dispatched to a residential fire in south Spokane.

Natural Gas Fire

12:35 p.m. - On Nov. 16, SFD was dispatched to a reported illegal burn located at Holiday Inn.

City's Official Snow Season Begins; Here's the Plan

12:04 p.m. - The City of Spokane began its official snow season this week. Now is a good time to provide an overview of the City’s snow response plan.

Nov. 17

Major Crimes Unit Asking For Public's Help

1:27 p.m. - MCU is asking for public's help in locating homicide suspect Garry L. Norman, 7/26/1984. If you know his whereabouts please call Crime Check.

City Launches Housing Community Survey

1:20 p.m. - Citizen feedback is important element of Housing Action Plan

Convicted Felon Arrested

11:40 a.m. - Suspect with female and child passengers attempted to elude SPD, crashed car, and fled the scene of the incident.

Shooting On North Division

11:37 a.m. - SPD responded to a shooting near Heroy and Division. There were no injuries and the complainant stated he returned fire after being shot at.

SPD Asking for Help Locating Endangered Elderly Male

2:02 a.m. - SPD is asking for help locating Michael Lehan. Family went to pick him up, only to find him and his car, a red 2003 Acura coupe WA #AFR9748, missing.

Nov. 16

SPD Responds To a Shooting

4:02 p.m. - SPD responds to report of a drive-by shooting that left one victim with a non-life threatening bullet wound.

Regional Shelter System Plan Takes Next Step

1:29 p.m. - Enhancements include year-round service connection, Bridge Housing program

Nov. 15

Serious collision on Sunset Hwy sends one to hospital

2:56 a.m. - The adult male incurred life-threatening injuries. Subsequent traffic revision resulted in additional incidents