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Motorcyclist suffers significant injuries in high-speed crash, racing with other motorcycles before collision
Motorcyclist suffers significant injuries in high-speed crash, racing with other motorcycles before collision. On July 30th, 2024 at 7:24pm, Spokane Police responded to the area of Euclid and Division on a report of a collision involving a motorcycle and a vehicle. Officers arrived to find the driver of the motorcyclist down in the roadway. The motorcycle he was operating at the time of the collision was found almost two blocks away from where it first impacted with the other vehicle.
SWAT Standoff On H Street
Law enforcement is still on site. For over an hour Colville Street was closed during a standoff between an unknown individual and and Spokane City Police. During the standoff, law enforcement could be heard giving directions to someone inside to put the weapon down. During the standoff, Colville was closed between E & H Streets. By 7:30 pm the police appeared to have resolved the situation. It appeared the operation was directed by Spokane City Police with the assistance of Spokane Country Sheriff’s Department.
Spokane Valley Fire Department responds to fire on North Pines Road
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — The Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD) is responding to a working fire in North Pines. According to SVFD, crews are battling a blaze in the 2600 block of North Pines Road. Due to the ongoing fire, crews are asking people to avoid the area. This...
Liberty Lake police seek tips after woman in golf cart reportedly hit by projectile
LIBERTY LAKE, Wash. - A victim in a golf cart was struck by a projectile in Liberty Lake, and police are seeking information about the incident. According to the Liberty Lake Police Department, an assault occurred on Tuesday at around 5:30 p.m. in the area of North Lakeside Road and East Valley Way Avenue.
Spokane Valley man accused of violent attack in violation of restraining order
SPOKANE, Wash. – Spokane County sheriff’s deputies arrested a man accused of violently assaulting a woman and violating a restraining order Wednesday. According to the sheriff’s office, a 911 call alerted deputies that there was a problem. When deputies arrived, they say that they found that a woman had been violently assaulted by the man who broke into the home and then fled after the victim managed to call 911.
Prosecutor declines to file charges against seven officers in downtown shooting in Spokane
The Spokane County Prosecutor has declined to file charges against the seven police officers who fired their weapons and injured Israel Garcia during a drug-related downtown exchange of gunfire about two years ago. The prosecutor’s office determined detectives Corrigan Mohondro and Juan Rodriguez, Cpl. Brandon Lynch and officers Brandon Fabian, Daniel Valencia, Adres Valencia and Shawn Maguire acted appropriately when they shot Garcia after he shot at them as they tried to arrest him on drug charges. Garcia is accused of bringing drugs to Spokane...
Small Spokane business robbed in broad daylight
SPOKANE, Wash—The owner of Ladder Coffee Roasters, Aaron Rivkin, said on Wednesday that a man came in and stole several items before making his way to the neighboring small business, Fern Plant Shop. “It’s terrible that we have to get familiarized with this situation in our city,” said Rivkin....
Firefighters battle blaze at Waste Management facility near Spokane airport
SPOKANE, Wash. — Firefighters from multiple departments are battling a fire at the Waste Management recycling facility on Geiger Boulevard. Firefighters first responded at about noon on Friday. Some smoke could be seen coming from the building shortly after. Waste Management employees evacuated the facility. Officials haven't shared any...