Wanted Convicted Felon Arrested - 9 Handguns and almost a Pound of Heroin Seized

Detectives with the Spokane Regional Safe Streets Task Force (SRSSTF), assisted by the U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force and Spokane Police Department’s PACT Team recovered nine handguns, almost a pound of heroin, smaller quantities of methamphetamine, a...Read on...

Spokane Valley Sergeant Honored with Award

Spokane Valley Sheriff’s Sergeant H.J. Whapeles recently received a Community Service Award presented by the Spokane Valley Fire Department. Sergeant Whapeles received this award for his work designing, developing and delivering the tactical curriculum t...Read on...

Suspects Force Door Open to Claim Residence as Theirs

A male and female suspect were arrested and charged with Residential Burglary Monday evening after they were found inside a residence located in the 15700 block of East Broadway in Spokane Valley.

Spokane Valley Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the re...Read on...

Boating Safety Reminder: Avista Reducing Water Level in Lake Spokane

The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Marine Enforcement Unit, in partnership with Avista, would like to remind people who live on, or plan to boat on, Lake Spokane (Long Lake), Avista will be reducing water level in the lake up to three feet starting Octob...Read on...

Fleeing Driver Arrested for Attempting to Elude and DUI

On September 25, 2016, at approximately 2:00 a.m., Spokane Valley Sheriff’s Deputy Todd Miller observed a maroon GMC Jimmy on Sprague near Progress traveling at 70 mph and accelerating.

Deputy Miller turned around and attempted to catch up to the vehic...Read on...

SHERIFF’S CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING

SHERIFF’S CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING

Monday, October 10, 2016, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Location: CenterPlace Event Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley

Deputy Pulls Distraught Female from Bridge Edge

Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputy Brian Lawler was driving to a call on September 22, 2016, at approximately 11:40 a.m., when he noticed a female sitting on the edge of the Sunset Bridge. Deputy Lawler stopped and contacted the female and asked if she was ...Read on...

UPDATE: Madison J. Wilson has been located and she is safe.

UPDATE: Spokane Valley and Spokane County Sheriff’s Detectives, assisted by the Spokane Police Department, located Madison Wilson and she is safe. They also located the male she was with and he is detained at this time as investigators continue to conduc...Read on...

Regional Air Support Unit Thanks Local Businesses for Support

The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Regional Air Support Unit would like to thank Associated Painters, Inc. and CW Wraps & Marketing of Post Falls for their time, hard work and assistance for the new paint and graphics for Air 2.

With their assi...Read on...

Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison

On September 20, 2016, Steven Harris was sentenced by United States District Judge Salvador Mendoza, Jr. “to a 25-year term of imprisonment, to be followed by a life-term of court supervision after he is released from Federal Prison.”

Harris was arrest...Read on...

UPDATE: Kootenai Co. Sheriff's Deputies arrest Homicide Suspect Jason J. Obermiller in N. Idaho

Crime Stoppers of the Inland Northwest is offering a cash reward of Up to $1,000 for anyone providing information leading to an arrest of homicide suspect, 32-year-old Jason J. Obermiller, who is also wanted by the U.S. Marshals for a felony probation vio...Read on...

For all who don’t know or didn’t attend the Canine for K9s Event Sunday, K9 Pepper is retiring soon.

K9 Pepper is unique since she has been trained to locate guns, bombs and other explosive materials. She and her handler, Deputy J.P. Melton received training by the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and have been an extremely valuab...Read on...

Point a Laser at Aircraft or Deputies – Go to Jail

On Saturday, September 17, 2016, at approximately 11:38 p.m., Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Air 1 flight crews encountered a laser strike while on patrol over the Spokane Valley.

The extremely dangerous action was immediately reported to Spokane Val...Read on...

Great Time at Canine for K9s

Great time this weekend at the 3rd Annual Canines for K9s: A Furry Family Fun Day & Dog Walk

Thank you to everyone who came out and joined in the fun! Also, a huge thank you to Laurie Hanlon, all the volunteers and the Sponsors!! Without all of yo...Read on...