Threats from man accused of harassing 2 Spokane mayors causes lockdown and cancellation of City Council meetings
Chesed B. Johnson allegedly sent an email to council members Monday threatening to commit suicide by cop. City Hall has been placed under lockdown with employees being allowed to exit the building with a police escort, according to various city sources, including Councilman Michael Cathart.
Man who threatened Spokane City Hall has history of making threats toward city officials and police
The man arrested for making threats that prompted Spokane City Hall to shut down on Monday is well-known to Spokane police.
Spokane City Hall locked down Monday afternoon due to security threat
SPOKANE, Wash. – Spokane City Hall was locked down Monday afternoon due to a "security threat." A spokesperson for the City of Spokane said employees are allowed to leave if they choose and that Spokane police are on the scene to escort them out.
Man accused of threatening city officials, forcing City Hall lockdown arrested in North Idaho
A 46-year-old man accused of making threats that led officials to lock down Spokane City Hall and to cancel City Council meetings and who was previously convicted of harassing former Mayor Nadine Woodward, was arrested Tuesday in North Idaho for the alleged City Hall incident.
Spokane City Hall closed, council meeting canceled after threat
SPOKANE — Spokane City Hall was temporarily closed and a council meeting was canceled on Monday because of a security threat, officials said. Access to the building was temporarily halted over a security concern that appeared to be solely focused on City ...
Threat Closes Spokane City Hall and Cancels Council Meeting in Washington State
Officials say Spokane City Hall in Washington state has been temporarily closed and a council meeting has been canceled because of a security threat
Spokane City Council cancels Monday night's meeting due to security concerns
Monday night's City Council meeting has been rescheduled to Thursday, November 14. According to Spokane City Councilman Zack Zappone, City Council members received an email from a
Police arrest man who caused Spokane City Hall to be placed on lockdown Monday
Monday night's City Council meeting has been canceled as a result of Monday night's reported security threat. Spokane City ...
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Spokane Valley considers ordinance to criminalize public camping
Spokane Valley City Council is considering a new ordinance that would make public camping in city parks a misdemeanor. This ...
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Spokane City Hall back open after lockdown; suspect arrested
Employees were told they could leave if they wanted and would be escorted out by Spokane Police. 4 News Now obtained an ...
Spokane C.O.P.S. potentially facing changes amid city's $50 million budget deficit
Since the organization's beginning in 1991, the City of Spokane has renewed a five-year contract, handing out nearly half a ...
Spokane homeless navigation center struggles to make progress due to lack of beds
As temperatures drop in Spokane, its homeless residents are struggling to find safe places to sleep despite the city’s new ...
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Spokane City Council prioritizes homeless shelters over removing nuisance vehicles
(The Center Square) – The Spokane City Council reallocated $435,822 in pandemic relief on Monday after realizing a few of its commitments would fall outside the allowable time frame, putting ...