SPD investigation into child sex crimes leads to arrest in Florida suspect was former teacher at religious school in Spokane extradition to Washington State pending
Florida law enforcement arrested former Spokane teacher Tyrone L. Cliff on October 28, 2025, for multiple felony charges related to possessing child sexual abuse material. The arrest followed an investigation initiated by the Internet Crimes Against Children unit, which revealed Cliff's identity and prompted collaboration between law enforcement agencies across states.