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spokesman. com > stories > 04/30/2026 > stevens-county-deputy-wounded-in-shooting-released

Stevens County deputy wounded in shooting released from hospital

14+ hour ago  (217+ words) The Stevens County Sheriff's Office deputy who was shot responding to a burglary call Tuesday in Suncrest was released from the hospital Thursday and escorted home by a procession of law enforcement vehicles. The sheriff's office posted a short video…...

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spokesman. com > stories > 01/24/2026 > police-improved-community-relations-after-george-f

Police improved community relations after George Floyd. Is ICE a setback?

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1558+ words) Booming flash bangs and fireworks rattled the frigid windows of Michelle Gross" home in North Minneapolis." "It sounded like a war zone outside," Gross said about the confrontation between federal agents throwing grenades and protesters lighting firecrackers on Jan. 14, after…...

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spokesman. com > stories > 04/29/2026 > man-who-wanted-to-go-out-in-a-blaze-of-glory-ident

Man who wanted to 'go out in a blaze of glory' identified as suspect accused of shooting Stevens County deputy

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (329+ words) A man who told his family he wanted to "go out in a blaze of glory" was identified Wednesday as the suspect in a shooting of a Stevens County deputy. The deputy has not been identified. After the deputy was…...

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spokesman. com > stories > 04/28/2026 > sheriffs-deputy-shot-in-suncrest

Stevens County deputy shot in Suncrest where man was accused last month of domestic violence

2+ day, 23+ hour ago  (309+ words) A Stevens County Sheriff's deputy was shot and injured early Tuesday while responding to a burglary in Suncrest. The deputy was in surgery Tuesday morning and is expected to recover, a dispatcher with the Stevens County Sheriff's Office said. Stevens…...

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spokesman. com > stories > 04/24/2026 > post-falls-interim-police-chief-is-out-but-the-rea

Post Falls' interim police chief is out, but the reason is unclear. A transparency advocate says the public has a right to know why

6+ day, 20+ hour ago  (780+ words) Post Falls interim Police Chief Jason Mealer does not work for the police department anymore, according to city Administrator Shelly Enderud. Enderud said Mealer's last day of employment was Wednesday, but declined to explain the circumstances of his departure. He…...

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spokesman. com > stories > 04/23/2026 > a-new-oregon-law-regulates-police-use-of-license-p

A new Oregon law regulates police use of license plate readers. Here's how it works

1+ week, 9+ hour ago  (782+ words) Oregonians will soon be able to sue private companies that sell or otherwise improperly use data captured by license plate-reading cameras under a new state law. The technology tracks more than license plates, including features such as car color, make…...

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spokesman. com > stories > 04/22/2026 > cda-selects-colorado-deputy-police-chief-as-new-ch

Cd'A selects Colorado deputy police chief as new chief

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (253+ words) Coeur d'Alene has picked a new police chief, but not without Mayor Dan Gookin lashing out at the city attorney claiming he should have authority to select the city's top law enforcement official. The City Council on Tuesday eventually approved…...

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spokesman. com > stories > 04/22/2026 > this-day-in-history-man-accused-of-kidnapping-kill

This day in history: Man accused of kidnapping, killing girl delivering Spokesman-Review arrested. Curbside gas pump ordered removed

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (271+ words) From 1976: Spokane police arrested Thomas E. Mahrt, 28, for the abduction and murder of Nanette Marie Martin, 13. Mahrt's landlord called police with a tip about possible evidence he noticed when he went to Mahrt's apartment to repair a broken window. Detectives obtained…...

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spokesman. com > stories > 04/20/2026 > spokane-police-to-receive-barriers-and-ai-powered-

Spokane police to receive barriers and AI-powered drones to protect Team Egypt

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (715+ words) The Spokane Police Department will be getting four top-of-the-line surveillance drones and a suite of quick-deploy road barriers to help protect Team Egypt while the region serves as the team's base camp for the World Cup this summer. The Spokane…...

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spokesman. com > stories > 04/19/2026 > new-nypd-committee-to-study-racial-disparities-in-

New NYPD committee to study racial disparities in street stops

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (527+ words) Two academics have been tapped to analyze disparities in police street stops, the latest attempt to make sure officers don't engage in racial profiling, according to the NYPD's federal monitor. The recently formed Racial Disparities Review Committee comes nearly 13 years…...