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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.
A robbery occurred at a business on W Summit Parkway on August 22, 2025, where a suspect threatened an employee with a firearm. Officers detained Jerry G. Allen Jr. shortly after the incident, recovering stolen items and arresting him for 1st Degree Robbery and 3rd Degree Theft.
W. Maxwell Ave. will close from Aug. 25 to Sept. 19 for traffic signal upgrades as part of a bike and pedestrian project. The construction aims to enhance infrastructure, including new sidewalks and bike lanes, connecting West Central Neighborhood to local parks and trails. Motorists should prepare for detours and reduced lanes during this period.
W. Maxwell Ave. will close for traffic signal upgrades from Aug. 25 to Sept. 19, impacting both drivers and pedestrians. The project aims to enhance bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, improving connectivity to local parks and community centers. Motorists should expect detours and reduced lanes during the construction period.
A robbery occurred at a business on August 22, 2025, where the suspect threatened an employee with a gun. Officers apprehended Jerry G. Allen Jr. shortly after the incident, recovering stolen items. He faces charges of 1st Degree Robbery and 3rd Degree Theft.
Troy A. Silk, 45, faces three counts of 2nd Degree Arson after Spokane police linked him to a series of intentionally set fires in downtown Spokane on August 21, 2025. Detectives obtained video footage from local businesses that aided in his arrest while he was already in custody for unrelated charges.
W. Maxwell Ave. will close for traffic signal upgrades from August 25 to September 19 as part of the Maxwell Pettet to Walnut Bike/Pedestrian project. This initiative aims to improve bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, enhancing connectivity between the West Central Neighborhood and local parks. Motorists should expect detours and reduced lanes during construction.
A robbery occurred at a business on W Summit Parkway in Spokane on August 22, 2025, where a suspect threatened an employee with a firearm. Officers apprehended Jerry G. Allen Jr. shortly after the incident, recovering the stolen items. He faces charges of 1st Degree Robbery and 3rd Degree Theft.
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.
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.