The Dispatch — Sunday, May 17

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Sunday, May 17  ·  Morning Briefing

Smoke Investigation on McFarlane Road

Spokane engine six has been dispatched to investigate reports of smoke in the area. The situation is currently being assessed to determine the source of the smoke and any potential fire hazards.

📍 11019 W McFarlane Road

Disturbance Involving Male on Scooter

A caller reported a male handling in the road and screaming while on his scooter. The incident occurred in Hayburn, raising concerns about public safety in the area.

📍 Bolton Hayford

Trauma Incident at Fahey Garden Apartment

Emergency services responded to a trauma call at the Fahey Garden Apartment. Details regarding the nature of the trauma are limited, but it has prompted a significant response from local authorities.

📍 41411 W Dean Ave, Spokane, WA

Car Blocking Lane on Fancher Exit

A vehicle is reported to be blocking Lane 103 just off the Fancher exit. Authorities are currently assessing the situation and checking the vehicle's license plate.

📍 Fancher Exit

Suspicious Individual with Hatchet at Safeway

A report was made about a man carrying a pickaxe-like tool, described as a hatchet, walking around the Safeway store. The situation raised concerns among patrons and staff, prompting a police response to assess the situation.

📍 Safeway, Buford

Traffic Collision on 2882 W Elliott Dr, Spokane, Wa

SFD responding with ME1, SE3, SP117.

📍 2882 W ELLIOTT DR, SPOKANE, WA

Traffic Collision at E Jackson Ave & N Cuba St, Spokane, Wa

SFD responding with ME2, SE8, SP195.

📍 E JACKSON AVE & N CUBA ST, SPOKANE, WA

Fall from Flatbed Trailer

A female fell from a flatbed trailer and experienced a single episode related to the fall. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene to provide assistance.

📍 11157 N Regal St

Pursuit of Suspect in Spokane

Officers are in pursuit of a suspect who is actively evading capture. The suspect is a local male born in 1983 with a status of zero and is considered a threat due to his criminal background.

📍 Spokane, WA

Felon in Possession of Stolen Vehicle

A driver was reported with a status zero driver's assist in a stolen Kia. The individual, a convicted felon for theft, was attempting to elude authorities and obstructing their efforts.

📍 6418 E 18th Ave

In his 15-year professional racing career, Bloomsday was Jon Sinclair’s favorite race. Sinclair, who lives in Lafayette, Colorado, captured the men’s elite race championship in 1983 and 1986. He was a runner-up in 1981 and 1982. He knows a thing or two about how to run the 7.46-m

In a way, Kim Jones was resistant to her first Lilac Bloomsday race. She registered for Spokane’s annual rite of spring and then showed up to the start line, ready to run, start to finish, with absolutely no training base. Not even a jog around the block. By the end of the 7.46-m

Harriet Bloom-Wilson considers herself a bit of a late bloomer. The former French professor born in the Bronx is participating in her first Bloomsday just days before her 80th birthday. With her daughter flying in from New Zealand and her 50th wedding anniversary rapidly approach

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