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Mayor takes chief search to Indiana
July 3, 2012 in City on Page A1 The embattled top law enforcement official in Indianapolis will be among those considered for Spokane’s next chief of police. Mayor David Condon confirmed to The Spokesman-Review that he asked Indianapolis … 54
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Condon asked Indianapolis police administrator to apply
July 2, 2012 in City, News Spokane Mayor David Condon has asked the public safety director in Indianapolis to apply to be Spokane chief of police. 18
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Man arrested for child luring in north Spokane
June 29, 2012 in City, News Police say a man tried to lure a 12-year-old boy into a motor home in the parking lot of a north Spokane store on Thursday. 18
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Accused sex offender released on bail
June 29, 2012 in City on Page A5 A sex offender facing a potential life sentence for allegedly molesting a girl at the NorthTown Mall is out of jail. Richard Michael Payne, 55, posted a $250,000 bond through … 31
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Case could lead to life term for sex offender
June 28, 2012 in City on Page A5 A child molester with a history of sex crimes in public places could be jailed for life after being arrested for exposing himself to a girl at NorthTown Mall in … 12
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Police: Girl molested by sex offender at NorthTown
June 27, 2012 in City, News A registered sex offender has been arrested for exposing himself to a 5-year-old girl and molesting her at the NorthTown Mall. 36
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Shooter’s alleged helper will remain behind bars
June 23, 2012 in City on Page B1 A Spokane man accused of helping the fugitive who shot two deputies will remain jailed on $100,000 bond. Robert Lee “Bo” Ruth, 42, has seven felony convictions, 15 misdemeanor convictions … 2
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Man shot by police released from hospital to jail
June 21, 2012 in City, News A man who was shot by a Spokane police officer as he confronted another man with what turned out to be a BB gun has been arrested. 5
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Police: Cop shooter stole car from woman, 87
June 20, 2012 in City, News A suspected heroin trafficker believed to have shot two sheriff’s deputies stole an 87-year-old woman’s car before he fatally shot himself during a police pursuit Tuesday. 9
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Man unsure why SPD shot
June 19, 2012 in City on Page A5 Jesse Hugh Johnson thought no one else was around when, armed with a BB gun, he confronted a suspected thief early Sunday. The 24-year-old Spokane man realized a neighbor must … 21
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Man shot by police claims he was confronting thief
June 18, 2012 in City, News Jesse Hugh Johnson says he thought no one else was around when, armed with a BB gun, he confronted a suspected thief early Sunday. The 24-year-old Spokane man realized a … 27
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Officer shoots gunman in the leg
June 18, 2012 in City on Page A5 Police shot a man in northeast Spokane early Sunday after he refused to drop a firearm he reportedly had pointed at another person. “The officer fired one time” striking the … 8
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Man shot by police in Spokane expected to recover
June 17, 2012 in City, News Police shot a man in northeast Spokane early Sunday after he refused to drop the firearm he reportedly had pointed at another person. 28
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Suspect arrested in home robbery
June 16, 2012 in City on Page B3 Spokane police on Friday arrested a suspect in a May 31 gunpoint home-invasion robbery. David F. Smith, 40, is believed to have robbed a home in the 1600 block of … 1
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Suspect arrested in May 31 home invasion
June 15, 2012 in City, News Spokane police today arrested a suspect in a May 31 gunpoint home-invasion robbery. David F. Smith, 40, is believed to have robbed a home in the 1600 block of West …
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Chief OKs conduct probe
June 15, 2012 in City on Page A5 A disagreement between the interim Spokane police chief and the ombudsman about how a police misconduct allegation should be investigated has been resolved after witnesses came forward with new information. … 9
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Teacher accused of rape on leave
June 14, 2012 in City on Page A5 A Glover Middle School teacher is on paid leave after a police investigation found enough evidence to support charges of six counts of first-degree child rape. Those charges were never … 12
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Spokane woman crushed by own car identified
June 12, 2012 in City, News A Spokane woman who died after being run over by her own car has been identified as Kaitlyn Rebstock, 22. 1
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Body found in Spokane River
June 10, 2012 in City, Idaho The body of a man was found in the Spokane River this afternoon, and police said it appears to be a man who was reportedly distraught on Saturday evening. 5
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Police testing body cameras
June 6, 2012 in City on Page A5 If city leaders want body cameras to become a standard part of the Spokane Police Department uniform, they’ll have to first work through what the city’s top cop says could … 10
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Complaint going to mayor
June 5, 2012 in City on Page A5 A disagreement between the interim Spokane police chief and the police ombudsman about the handling of a recent complaint is getting the mayor’s attention. Ombudsman Tim Burns is asking Mayor … 77
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Police probe possible connection in takeover robberies
June 4, 2012 in City, News A takeover-style robbery that targeted customers and employees at a McDonald’s in south Spokane may be connected to a similar gunpoint attack at a nearby home five days later.
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Officers respond to 3 robberies within an hour
May 31, 2012 in City, News Spokane Police responded to three robberies within an hour this morning. The rash of robberies began at 12:18 a.m., when officers responded to a robbery at the Cenex Zip Trip … 5
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Two home-invasion robberies reported
May 31, 2012 in City on Page A6 A man was shot in the leg late Tuesday in what Spokane police are investigating as a possible home-invasion robbery. The 11 p.m. shooting in the 900 block of East … 2
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Spokane Police arrest alleged cell phone thieves
May 28, 2012 in City Spokane Police arrested a husband and wife Monday who are suspected of stealing cell phones and selling them on Craigslist.
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Ex-cop admits ‘bad mistake’
May 26, 2012 in City on Page B1 A Spokane police officer fired for lying to a co-worker to obtain the address of a woman he met at a bar told investigators he was going through personal problems … 23
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Sketch released of South Hill sexual assailant
May 25, 2012 in City, News Spokane police today released a sketch of a man suspected of sexually assaulting a woman in a South Hill park Tuesday afternoon. 8
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Police: Felon fleeing officers injures 2 in crash
May 25, 2012 in City, News Spokane police arrested a repeat offender Thursday night for driving recklessly, eluding police and causing a collision that blocked a northside intersection for hours. 11
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FBI assisting in pipe bomb probe
May 24, 2012 in City, News Federal authorities are assisting in the investigation of a home-made bomb found by Spokane police while taking an alleged parole violator into custody.
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2 Spokane officers injured arresting DUI suspect
May 22, 2012 in City, News Two Spokane police officers suffered minor injuries Monday night in a chase with a suspected drunken driver. 40

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