SPOKANE, Wash. - Thanks to a tip, Spokane Police Detectives tracked down and arrested a wanted fugitive today {Friday}. The Spokane Police Department welcomes tips from the public and will follow up on reported tips in an effort to reduce crime in Spokane. Tips can be directed to Crime Check at 456-2233 or our SPD Tipline 242-TIPS.
Detectives of Spokane Police Special Investigations Unit (SIU) received a tip that a wanted person, Marquis A. Jackson (7/8/81) was frequenting 49 E. Pine Ridge Ct. in North Spokane. Detectives conducted surveillance on the location until a subject matching Jackson's description got in a vehicle at that location. Detectives continued mobile surveillance and positively identified Jackson.
Jackson was stopped in a car at Division and Francis by a Patrol K-9 and SIU Detectives. He was arrested without incident this afternoon at 2pm.
Jackson was wanted on a warrant for Second Degree Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Jackson has previous felony convictions for Drive by Shooting, Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. Jackson has fifteen local felony arrests from 2001 to 2012 and numerous misdemeanor arrests.
Jackson was with Benjamin J. Campbell (8/14/66). Campbell was arrested for an outstanding misdemeanor warrant.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:14 AM EDT2013-05-21 06:14:39 GMT
UPDATE: NBC News is reporting that the Oklahoma City Medical Examiner has confirmed at least 51 deaths following a destructive tornado in the town of Moore.
UPDATE: A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds up to 200 mph. At least 51 people were killed, and officials said the death toll was expected to rise.More >>
KHQ.COM - The American Red Cross has advised the best way you can help the people of Moore, Oklahoma is by donating. You can do so by clicking HERE, or by texting REDCROSS to 90999 to donate $10More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:19 AM EDT2013-05-21 05:19:50 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama has declared a major disaster in Oklahoma.More >>
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama has declared a major disaster in Oklahoma as the state recovers from a massive tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, killing at least 51 people and flattening entire neighborhoods.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 11:47 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:47:27 GMT
KHQ.COM - Time-lapsed video of a massive 2-mile-wide tornado rips through southern Oklahoma City on Monday. This footage has been sped up by 10X.More >>
KHQ.COM - Time-lapsed video of a massive 2-mile-wide tornado rips through southern Oklahoma City on Monday. This footage has been sped up by 10X. So far more than 50 people have died, including 20 children, following the tornado that tore through Moore, Oklahoma Monday. Officials say that number is expected rise as crews work through the night to find people buried in the rubble. More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 7:53 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:53:52 GMT
In order from left to right: Officer Lesser, Officer Valdez, Officer Jensen
SPOKANE, Wash. - Multiple sources have confirmed that three officers were involved in the May 16th shooting in Nine Mile Falls. The Officers involved include Adam Valdez,Dan Lesser and Jake Jensen.More >>
SPOKANE, Wash. - Multiple sources have confirmed that three officers were involved in the May 16th shooting in Nine Mile Falls. The Officers involved include Officer Adam Valdez, Officer Dan Lesser and Officer Jake Jensen. Sources close to Spokane County Sheriff's Office and SPD say two of these officers were involved in past shootings.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 7:53 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:53:30 GMT
CRAIGMONT, Idaho - The Hinrich Trading Company area has been released back to the company and their insurance for cleanup. More >>
CRAIGMONT, Idaho - The Hinrich Trading Company area has been released back to the company and their insurance for cleanup. Columbia Grain will be released as soon as they have establish security of their area. Volunteer firemen have been providing around-the-clock security since the fire on May 12, 2013.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:31 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:31:25 GMT
SPOKANE, Wash. - Spokane Police Officer Jeff Graves is on administrative leave after claims of harassment and stalking surfaced from a woman he initially met on Facebook.More >>
SPOKANE, Wash. - Spokane Police Officer Jeff Graves is on administrative leave after claims of harassment and stalking surfaced from a woman he initially met on Facebook.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:14 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:14:02 GMT
KHQ.COM - The Spokane County Sheriff's Department has released video from their helicopter Air-1More >>
KHQ.COM - The Spokane County Sheriff's Department has released video from their helicopter Air-1 of the Stearman biplane's opening flyover to start this year's Armed Forces Torchlight Parade and their second pass where they honored the KC135 aircrew lost in Kyrgyzstan as they flew a "Missing Man Formation."More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:01 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:01:32 GMT
SPOKANE, Wash. – The trial of Clay Starbuck, charged with killing his ex-wife Chanin and sexually violating her remains, entered its third week Monday at the Spokane County Courthouse.More >>
SPOKANE, Wash. – The trial of Clay Starbuck, charged with killing his ex-wife Chanin and sexually violating her remains, entered its third week Monday at the Spokane County Courthouse.More >>
