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The City of Spokane has appointed Lissa Mascio as the new Deputy Police Ombuds after a national search. Mascio, who has a strong background in child welfare and law enforcement oversight, aims to enhance trust between the Spokane Police Department and the community.
Spokane Police arrested Chad Horne in Liberty Lake on July 9, 2025, for 2nd Degree Arson. Horne, who was wanted for multiple arson incidents, was last seen near a Wal-Mart in Spokane Valley. Police urge anyone with information to call 911.
Spokane Police arrested Chad Horne, 37, on July 9, 2025, for 2nd Degree Arson following a series of intentionally set fires. Horne was last seen near a Walmart in Spokane Valley and had changed clothes before his arrest. Investigators urged the public to report any sightings or related fires.
Spokane's Mayor unveiled new legislative proposals to stimulate affordable housing development, guided by the H.O.M.E. Starts Here Plan. In a related incident, a false report of a shooting caused temporary disruptions at Riverfront Park during the Fourth of July celebrations.
The City of Spokane has appointed Lissa Mascio as the new Deputy Police Ombuds following a national search. Mascio, previously the Deputy and acting Legislative and Policy Director for the New Hampshire Office of the Child Advocate, brings extensive experience in child welfare and law enforcement oversight. Her appointment aims to enhance trust and accountability between the Spokane Police Department and the community.
Spokane Police arrested Chad Horne on July 9, 2025, for 2nd Degree Arson following multiple intentionally set fires. Horne, who had been a person of interest since July 8, was apprehended in Liberty Lake after tips from the public. Authorities urge anyone with information about his actions or related incidents to contact them.
Spokane has appointed Lissa Mascio as the new Deputy Police Ombuds following a national search. Mascio brings extensive experience in child welfare and law enforcement oversight from her previous roles in New Hampshire. Her appointment aims to strengthen trust and accountability between the Spokane Police Department and the community.
Spokane Police arrested Chad Horne for 2nd Degree Arson after a series of intentionally set fires on July 8, 2025. Horne, 37, had been a person of interest in multiple arson incidents and was last seen near a Wal-Mart in Spokane Valley. Authorities urge anyone with information to call 911.
The City of Spokane hired Lissa Mascio as the new Deputy Police Ombuds following a national search. Mascio, previously with the New Hampshire Office of the Child Advocate, brings extensive experience in child welfare and law enforcement oversight. Her appointment aims to strengthen community trust and accountability between the Spokane Police Department and residents.
Spokane has appointed Lissa Mascio as the new Deputy Police Ombuds after a national search. Mascio brings extensive experience in child welfare and law enforcement oversight from her previous roles in New Hampshire. Her hiring aims to strengthen the relationship between the Spokane Police Department and the community.