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Spokane Police arrested Justin McDowell, 45, for two armed robberies, including one at a marijuana retail store and another at a gaming store. He was apprehended on November 7, 2025, after investigators linked him to both crimes through video evidence and witness interviews. McDowell faces two counts of 1st Degree Robbery and is held on a $50,000 bond.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown criticized the ongoing federal government shutdown for negatively impacting local residents, particularly regarding SNAP benefits and rising healthcare costs. She emphasized the need for Congress to provide stable solutions instead of temporary fixes for those dependent on federal programs.
Spokane Police arrested 45-year-old Justin McDowell for two armed robberies, including one at a marijuana retail store and another at a gaming store. Both incidents involved a shotgun and a Halloween mask, with cash stolen from the registers. McDowell is being held on a $50,000 bond.
Spokane Police arrested 45-year-old Justin McDowell for two armed robberies, including one at a marijuana retail store and another at a gaming store. Both incidents involved a Halloween mask and a shotgun, with cash stolen from the registers. McDowell is held on a $50,000 bond after being taken into custody on November 7.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown criticized the ongoing federal government shutdown for negatively impacting local families reliant on SNAP benefits and healthcare. She urged Congress to prioritize long-term solutions over temporary fixes to restore stability for those dependent on essential federal programs.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown criticized the ongoing federal government shutdown for negatively impacting residents' access to essential programs like SNAP. She urged Congress to provide stable solutions rather than temporary fixes, emphasizing the need for long-term support for families in Spokane.
Spokane Police arrested 45-year-old Justin McDowell for two armed robberies, including one at a marijuana retail store on November 2, 2025. Officers linked McDowell to a second robbery at a gaming store on November 7, where he used similar tactics and attire. He is currently held in Spokane County Jail on a $50,000 bond.
Spokane Police arrested 45-year-old Justin McDowell for two armed robberies, including one at a marijuana store and another at a gaming store. Both incidents involved a shotgun and a Halloween mask. McDowell is held on a $50,000 bond.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown criticized the ongoing federal government shutdown for negatively impacting local families, particularly regarding SNAP benefits and rising healthcare costs. Brown emphasized the need for Congress to address these issues with long-term solutions rather than temporary fixes.
Spokane Police arrested Justin McDowell, 45, on November 7 for two armed robberies, including one at a marijuana retail store and another at a gaming store. Both incidents involved a shotgun and a Halloween mask. McDowell faces two counts of 1st Degree Robbery and is held on a $50,000 bond.