Female in Custody After an Auto Dealership Has 16 Vehicles Vandalized

Spokane police arrested Katie L. Sims, 34, for vandalizing 16 vehicles at an auto dealership, resulting in damages estimated at $100,000. The incident occurred just before midnight on September 19, when officers responded to reports of an argument. Witnesses indicated that Sims threw rocks at the parked vehicles before fleeing the scene. Officers reviewed surveillance footage, which helped them identify Sims, who was apprehended the following day downtown.

She is charged with 1st Degree Malicious Mischief and booked into the Spokane County Jail. This incident underscores the broader problem of vandalism affecting local businesses. Police urge residents to report suspicious activities and vandalism to help maintain community safety. Swift action by law enforcement aims to deter such destructive behavior in the future.