The Dispatch — Friday, October 16

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Friday, October 16  ·  Daily Briefing

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Person Throwing Trash from Balcony

A person is throwing trash off a balcony at an building, with multiple incidents reported in the last couple of days. The suspect s actions …

Warming Fire at Unknown Location

A warming fire with unattended garbage and trash was reported. The location of the incident is not specified.

Possible Illegal Burn

A fire call was reported on Longfellow Avenue, with Spokane Engine 15 and 12 responding to a possible illegal burn. The incident was also as…

Pursuit of U-Haul Minivan

A U-Haul minivan is being pursued by authorities, with concerns that it may damage police vehicles. Officers have been instructed to attempt…

Fire Incident

Fire units were initially dispatched to the scene, but were later cancelled. The incident occurred at the intersection of East 3rd Avenue an…

Suspicious Circumstance at Restaurant Stand

A suspicious circumstance was reported at a restaurant stand located at 1700 block of W Boone. Further details are not available at this tim…

Unknown Problem at 1800 block of E 1st Ave

An unknown problem has been reported at 1800 block of E 1st Ave, with Engine 7 responding to the scene. Further information is not available…

Stabbing Incident

A person was stabbed in the night and is reportedly yelling about it. The incident is possibly related to a convicted felon.

Assault Threat at Safeway

An employee of Safeway reported a suspect a threat to stab someone. The suspect walking back towards the front of the store.

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