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Robbery Suspect Taken into Custody Minutes After Committing the Crime

A robbery occurred at a business on August 22, 2025, where an employee was threatened with a firearm by the suspect. Officers arrested Jerry G. Allen Jr. shortly after the incident, recovering the stolen items. He faces charges of 1st Degree Robbery and 3rd Degree Theft.

Downtown Arson Suspect in Custody

Spokane police arrested Troy A. Silk, 45, on August 22 for three counts of second-degree arson linked to a series of fires set in downtown Spokane. The fires damaged properties in the 400 block of West Main, West Riverside, and the 300 block of West Spokane Falls Boulevard. Silk was already in custody at the Spokane County Jail for unrelated crimes when charged.

Robbery Suspect Taken into Custody Minutes After Committing the Crime

A robbery occurred at a business on W Summit Parkway on August 22, 2025, where the suspect threatened an employee with a firearm. Police apprehended Jerry G. Allen Jr. shortly after the incident and recovered the stolen items. He faces charges of 1st Degree Robbery and 3rd Degree Theft.

Downtown Arson Suspect in Custody

Spokane police arrested Troy A. Silk, 45, for three counts of second-degree arson following a series of intentionally set fires downtown on August 21, 2025. Officers identified Silk as a person of interest after reviewing surveillance footage from nearby businesses. He was already in custody for unrelated charges at the time of his arrest.

Construction Project Will Impact W. Maxwell Starting Monday

W. Maxwell Ave. will close from August 25 to September 19 for traffic signal upgrades as part of a bike/pedestrian infrastructure project. The project aims to enhance connectivity between the West Central Neighborhood and local parks and community centers. Motorists and pedestrians should expect detours and reduced access during this period.

Construction Project Will Impact W. Maxwell Starting Monday

W. Maxwell Ave. will close between N. Walnut St. and N. Elm St. from August 25 to September 19 for traffic signal upgrades. The project enhances bike and pedestrian infrastructure, connecting the West Central Neighborhood with AM Cannon Park and the Centennial Trail. Motorists should expect detours and reduced lanes during construction.

Robbery Suspect Taken into Custody Minutes After Committing the Crime

A robbery occurred at a business on August 22, 2025, where an employee was threatened by a suspect claiming to have a firearm. Officers apprehended Jerry G. Allen Jr. shortly after the incident, recovering stolen items and charging him with 1st Degree Robbery and 3rd Degree Theft.

Robbery Suspect Taken into Custody Minutes After Committing the Crime

A suspect threatened an employee with a firearm during a robbery at a business on August 22nd, 2025, but no weapon was seen. Spokane police detained Jerry G. Allen Jr. shortly after the incident, recovering stolen items. He faces charges of 1st Degree Robbery and 3rd Degree Theft.

Robbery Suspect Taken into Custody Minutes After Committing the Crime

A robbery at a business on W Summit Parkway resulted in the arrest of Jerry G. Allen Jr. shortly after he threatened an employee with a firearm on August 22, 2025. Officers apprehended Allen eight minutes after the incident, recovering the stolen items. He faces charges of 1st Degree Robbery and 3rd Degree Theft.

Robbery Suspect Taken into Custody Minutes After Committing the Crime

A robbery occurred at a business in Spokane on August 22, 2025, where an employee was threatened by a suspect claiming to have a firearm. Police apprehended Jerry G. Allen Jr. shortly after the incident, recovering stolen items and booking him for robbery and theft.

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