The Dispatch — Tuesday, August 18

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Tuesday, August 18  ·  Morning Briefing

Possible Hostage Situation on E 48th Ave

A complainant reported chest pain and advised that someone else might still be inside the residence being held captive. The incident is ongoing and emergency services are responding. The situation is unfolding at a residence on E 48th Ave.

📍 2215 East 48th Avenue

Medical Emergency on E 48th Ave

A medical emergency was reported at a residence on E 48th Ave, with a patient experiencing general sickness. Emergency services responded and transported the patient. The incident has been completed.

📍 2215 East 48th Avenue

Reported Sexual Assault on E 42nd Ave

A caller reported being drugged and sexually assaulted at a residence on E 42nd Ave. The victim is laying in a neighbor's front yard and has requested medical assistance. Medics are currently staging at the scene.

📍 13711 East 42nd Avenue

Vehicle Collision on Lyons Avenue

A vehicle collision has occurred at 255 Lyons Avenue, involving an auto-auto incident with unknown injuries. The road is blocked, and law enforcement has been notified.

📍 255 Lyons Ave, Spokane, WA

Assault on Francis Avenue

A black male on a black bike was seen swinging his arms in the middle of the road on Francis Avenue near Division Street. Law enforcement has been advised. The incident is related to an assault.

📍 Francis Ave & Division St, Spokane, WA

Traffic Collision at N Hamilton St & E Sharp Ave, Spokane, Wa

SFD responding with GU, ME1, SP255, ST2. Multiple units dispatched.

📍 N HAMILTON ST & E SHARP AVE, SPOKANE, WA

Overdose Report at 223 East Indiana Avenue

Spokane Engine 2 responded to a reported overdose at 223 East Indiana Avenue. The incident was initially reported by a reckless driver. The individual involved is not giving consent for treatment.

📍 223 East Indiana Avenue, Spokane, WA

Domestic Dispute Involving Third Party

A domestic dispute is reported involving a girlfriend with another male in a dark blue Honda Pilot. The vehicle is being monitored but has not left the scene. The situation is being watched by observers.

📍 Spokane, WA

Utility Line Down at 634 East 23rd Avenue

A utility line has snapped and is laying across a fence line in a tree at a residence. Fire department has been notified and is responding to the scene.

📍 634 East 23rd Avenue

Utility Line Down at 14520 East 4th Avenue

A utility line has snapped and is laying across a fence line in a tree due to weather conditions. The situation is being monitored.

📍 14520 East 4th Avenue

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