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Spokane police arrested Troy A. Silk, 45, on August 22, 2025, for three counts of second-degree arson following a series of intentionally set fires in the downtown area. Silk, already in custody for unrelated charges, was identified through video evidence from local businesses.
A robbery occurred at a business on W Summit Parkway, where an employee was threatened with a firearm. Officers apprehended the suspect, Jerry G. Allen Jr., shortly after the incident, recovering the stolen items. He faces charges of 1st Degree Robbery and 3rd Degree Theft.
A robbery occurred on August 22, 2025, at a business on W Summit Parkway, where the suspect threatened an employee with a firearm. Officers detained Jerry G. Allen Jr. shortly after the incident, recovering stolen items. He faces charges of 1st Degree Robbery and 3rd Degree Theft.
Officers arrested Jerry G. Allen Jr. shortly after a robbery at a business in Spokane on August 22, 2025. The suspect threatened an employee with a firearm, though no weapon was visible. Police recovered the stolen items and booked Allen for 1st Degree Robbery and 3rd Degree Theft.
A robbery occurred on August 22, 2025, at a business on 1000 W Summit Parkway, where an employee was threatened by a male suspect claiming to have a gun. Officers quickly apprehended Jerry G. Allen Jr. (38) eight minutes after the initial 911 call, recovering the stolen items. He faces charges for 1st Degree Robbery and 3rd Degree Theft.
W. Maxwell Ave. will close from August 25 to September 19 for traffic signal upgrades as part of a bike/pedestrian project. The construction aims to enhance infrastructure, including new sidewalks and bike lanes, connecting the West Central Neighborhood to local parks and trails. Motorists should prepare for detours and lane reductions during this period.
Spokane police arrested a suspect in connection with a downtown arson incident. The Major Case Squad continues to investigate the fire, which occurred earlier this month, gathering evidence and identifying additional persons of interest.
Spokane police arrested a suspect in connection with a downtown arson incident. The Major Case Squad is investigating the case, gathering evidence and identifying additional persons of interest.
W. Maxwell Ave. will close from August 25 to September 19 for traffic signal upgrades as part of a bike and pedestrian project. The enhancements include new sidewalks and bike lanes, improving access to local parks and community centers. Motorists should expect detours and reduced lanes during this period.
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, recovering the stolen items. He faces charges of 1st Degree Robbery and 3rd Degree Theft.