SPOKANE, Wash. -- A former Spokane County worker who pleaded guilty to first-degree theft was ordered to repay $1.38 million in stolen public funds and serve prison time. According to court documents, Rhonda Sue Ackerman, who worked as a liability…
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Local law enforcement is asking for the public's help in locating a stolen excavator, believed to be in the North Idaho area. The Spokane Regional Auto Theft Task Force says a CAT 305 E2 Mini Excavator was…
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The number of catalytic converter thefts is starting to go down in Spokane, and the manager of Action Recycling and Spokane Police says…
LEWISTON, Idaho -- Lewiston Police officers arrested two people from Spokane who are accused of stealing a trailer and possessing fentanyl and methamphetamine. The Lewiston Police Department was notified of a missing 2022 Roadrunner Cargo trailer on Sunday. An ISP…
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Spokane Police say retail theft is up nearly 40% from last year, and they're working to get shoplifters off the street. The operation is complex,…
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed charges in Spokane County Superior Court against Paul Means and his business, Abilia Healthcare. Means is…
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane Police arrested a man accused of stealing items from multiple stores and threatening employees with bear mace. The Spokane Police Department says a suspect entered a sporting goods store in North Spokane on November 4 and…
SPOKANE, Wash. -- A neighbor is taking new measures to secure her property as Spokane Police struggle with resources to address property crime. A local senior is now adding more…
SPOKANE, Wash. -- A former liability claims technician stole $1.38 million from Spokane County by filing fake claims, according to the Attorney General’s Office Rhonda Sue Ackerman has pleaded guilty to first-degree theft. She filed fake claims on behalf of…
LIBERTY LAKE, Wash. -- Liberty Lake Police are looking for a woman they say stole $300,000 worth of jewelry from a local furniture store. The Liberty Lake Police…
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. -- Spokane Valley deputies arrested a man suspected of trying to steal from Walmart and illegally owning a firearm. At around noon on Wednesday, Spokane Valley deputies responded to the Walmart on Sprague to reports of two…
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The Spokane Police Department is actively investigating a scam where over $100,000 has been stolen. The suspect, who victims call "Crypto Mike," claims he is…
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Property crime is rising, but the Sheriff's Office says there isn't much they can do. The Spokane County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) says they're handcuffed by…
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Continued theft is threatening a father's livelihood. The owner says crime at his auto repair shop happens almost daily, and Spokane Police say they can't keep up…
SPOKANE, Wash. – A Spokane man faces 47 criminal charges including identity theft, forgery, theft and criminal impersonation. Spokane Police arrested Azariah Hulsey on July 14 stemming from an extensive scheme of identity theft and the use of fraudulent…
SPOKANE, Wash. -- An avid online shopper says a Facebook Marketplace transaction could have left him without a car. William Hagy says…
SPOKANE VA., Wash. -- Spokane Valley Deputies arrested a suspect with an active felony warrant after he tried to escape from law enforcement and struck a deputy's car. Spokane Valley Detectives saw the man, later identified as 33-year-old Jeffrey E.…
SPOKANE, Wash -- As summer is around the corner, more people are hitting local trailheads. However, the packed trailhead parking lots could be a target for thieves this summer. The Spokane County Sheriff's…
AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. – Two Fairchild Air Force sergeants are facing charges in a scheme to steal thousands of rounds of ammunition from the U.S. Air Force. Sergeants John…
SPOKANE, Wash. – Employees at a local recycling company called in a tip that led police to arrest the suspect in a recent catalytic converter…
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The second suspect in a recent catalytic converter theft has been arrested. Spokane Police said they investigating 32-year-old Daniel Girton for possible involvement in other thefts. Last Friday, police arrested another man, 30-year-old Kennard Supak, for his…
SPOKANE, Wash. -- At least 50 to 100 catalytic converters are stolen every month in Spokane, according to data from the Spokane Police Department. Are you someone who has been a victim of catalytic converter theft? Tell us about your experience…
SPOKANE, Wash -- Cities across the nation are incentivizing security cameras you have in your homes. Chicago has started a rebate program to financially incentivize citizens to purchase…
SPOKANE, Wash. – A “prolific thief” accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of goods on stolen credit cards is now in custody. Spokane Police arrested Jerrame A. Kimble, 50, in northeast Spokane on Wednesday. Officers say he has prowled…
