Nowels ahead of Nelson in the race for Spokane County Sheriff
SPOKANE, Wash. — It's Election Night! For the first time in 16 years, there will be a new sheriff in Spokane County. Two candidates are…
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Sheriff Knezovich requests audits into city, state agencies working with local homeless providers
SPOKANE, Wash. –Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich's investigation into fraud allegations surrounding homeless funding is moving forward. Knezovich sent a letter to the…
Michael Zollars announces candidacy for Spokane County Sheriff
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Michael Zollars announced on Monday that he will be running for Spokane County Sheriff. Zollars, a rural county resident for more than 50 years, previously served over 32 years as a Spokane County Sheriff's Deputy. He has…
Two candidates want to replace Knezovich as Spokane County Sheriff
For the first time in 16 years, Spokane County will elect a new sheriff this fall. So far, two members of the department have shared their intention of holding the position.
Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich calls for Gov. Inslee to stop vaccine mandate
In a 12-minute long video posted to YouTube, Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich says he's talked to the governor's office and asked Inslee what he plans to do if there is a mass exodus of healthcare professionals and first responders.
City streets, war zone weapons: Washington lawmaker wants military surplus weapons out of hands of local police
It's been a long-standing issue: demilitarizing the police. Does it make a community safer or place it at risk?
Thieves find decomposing body in Valleyford garage
The Spokane County Sheriff's Office is investigating how the man died.
Sheriff Knezovich slams Rep. Shea over COVID comments: 'He's brought nothing to this table'
Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich slammed Representative Matt Shea over his calls to protest the state government and its COVID-19 response.
Deputy shoots, kills suspect in N. Spokane pursuit
A Spokane County Sheriff's Office deputy shot and killed a suspect following an early morning pursuit in North Spokane on Friday.
SCSO deputies arrest 9-time convicted felon at traffic stop
Deputies with the Spokane County Sheriff's Office arrested a 9-time convicted felon on July 16, during a traffic stop.
Spokane County Sheriff's Office terminates sergeant after alleged racist, threatening remarks
A Spokane County Sheriff's Office sergeant was terminated Thursday for making racist, sexist and threatening remarks.
Medical Examiner identifies inmate who died at Spokane County Jail
The Spokane County Medical Examiner identified the inmate found dead at the Spokane County Jail on Tuesday morning.
Man killed by Spokane Co. Sheriff's deputy identified
A Spokane County Sheriff's deputy shot and killed a man in Spokane Valley Saturday night.
SCSO asking for help identifying alleged fraud suspects
Authorities are asking the public for help identifying a man and woman believed to have fraudulently withdrawn money from an ATM in Millwood.
SCSO identifies woman accused of stealing drill from North 40 Outfitters
The Spokane County Sheriff's Office identified a woman suspected of theft.
Jury finds man guilty of child molestation, unlawful imprisonment
The Spokane County Sheriff's Office released a statement Wednesday detailing a verdict for 57-year-old Mark Moen. A jury has found Moen guilty of two counts of Child Molestation and one count of Unlawful Imprisonment with Sexual Motivation. However, he was found not guilty for Rape of a Child in the first degree.
Vehicle prowler arrested after victim catches him trying to steal from car
The Spokane County Sheriff's Office says that a vehicle prowler was arrested yesterday after a victim found the man attempting to steal from his car. 25-year-old Dillon J. Marcotte, also known as McCue, has been charged with Vehicle Prowling in the second degree and was booked into the Spokane County Jail.
Fatal crash on Palouse Highway kills one
The Spokane County Sheriff's Office investigated a single vehicle crash that killed one person early Tuesday morning.
Man dies in single-car crash in Southeast Spokane County
A man died in a single-vehicle car crash early Sunday morning.
Man in jail after driving the wrong way on I-90 while under the influence
A man is in jail after driving the wrong way on I-90 while under the influence of alcohol.
Spokane County Sheriff's Office Crime Prevention Unit to host annual crime prevention conference
The Spokane County Sheriff's Office Crime Prevention Unit is hosting the annual crime prevention conference on October 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.
Authorities identify woman found in Spokane River
The Spokane County Sheriff's Office has identified the body of a woman found in the Spokane River on Saturday, Sept. 15.
Early morning crash in south Spokane County leaves one dead
On Sunday around 2:20 a.m., Spokane County Sheriff's Deputies responded to the report of a single vehicle crash in the 35700 block of S. Wells Rd.
Spokane man tries to use fake name during arrest
During a suspicious vehicle check, a Spokane man used a fake name repeatedly, even after he was positively identified.
