The Dispatch — Tuesday, October 20

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Tuesday, October 20  ·  Daily Briefing

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From 1976: Guests at the Davenport Hotel were roused from sleep in the wee hours by not one, not two, but three arson-caused fires. The fires were in a fifth fl…

Criminal Trespass at Parkland

A report of criminal trespass was made at Parkland, with a unit number assigned to the incident. The individual involved is possibly Amanda …

Tractor Trailer Losing Tire

A tractor trailer is losing its tire and sparking while driving on the rim near the Broadway area. The vehicle is still in motion.

Possible Illegal Burn at 200 block of East 2nd Avenue

Spokane Engine 1 has been dispatched to 200 block of East 2nd Avenue for a possible illegal burn. The incident is being reported at Channel …

Possible Illegal Burn

A possible illegal burn was reported on 2nd Avenue in the Channel City Prosperity area. The incident was dispatched to Vulcan Engine 1. The …

Vehicle Blocking Traffic on 24th

A vehicle is blocking traffic on 24th, described as a black dog sedan in the northbound lanes. The caller passed by the scene. No further de…

Assault with a Pipe or Baseball Bat

A suspect their roommate with either a pipe or a baseball bat at an The suspect is reported to be surrendering. The victim and suspect are b…

Vandalism in Progress at Hampton Inn

A suspect in a black hoodie with a bag having orange stripes is smashing car windows with a rock in the parking lot of the Hampton Inn near …

Suspicious Persons Flee Scene on Foot

Callers reported suspicious individuals who were scared away and fled eastbound on foot. The incident occurred near 800 block of South Shirl…

Unknown Problem

An unknown problem was reported on Pacific Avenue, with few details available. Further information is needed to determine the nature of the …

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