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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.
W. Maxwell Ave. will close for traffic signal upgrades from August 25 to September 19 as part of a bike and pedestrian project. The construction aims to enhance infrastructure, including sidewalks and bike lanes, connecting neighborhoods and parks. Motorists should expect detours and reduced lanes during this period.
A robbery occurred on August 22, 2025, at a business on W Summit Parkway, where an employee was threatened with a firearm. Officers apprehended the suspect, Jerry G. Allen Jr. (38), eight minutes after the incident, and recovered the stolen items. Allen now faces charges for 1st Degree Robbery and 3rd Degree Theft.
Spokane police arrested a suspect connected to 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 between N. Walnut St. and N. Elm St. from August 25 to September 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, to better connect local neighborhoods and parks. Motorists should expect 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 gather evidence as they investigate the crime further.
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 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.
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.