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.
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 Council approves $1.2 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2024
During Monday's legislative meeting, Spokane City Council voted to approve a $1.2 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2024. Council members approved the ordinance unanimously. “Together with the Administration,
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.
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 Hall closed, council meeting canceled after threat
Officials say Spokane City Hall has been temporarily closed and a council meeting has been canceled because of a security threat.
Police arrest man who caused Spokane City Hall to be evacuated Monday
A man who reportedly made a threat to Spokane City Council members Monday night has been arrested. According to the Spokane Police Department, Spokane City Hall was closed due to a reported security threat on Monday.
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Spokane City Hall back open after lockdown; suspect arrested
SPD said additional charges will be requested for the City Hall threats. Johnson is known by SPD for threatening to kidnap ...
Matt Shea files lawsuit against City of Spokane for $24 million in damages
The former Washington lawmaker is suing the city and city council members after they passed a resolution that Shea claims ...
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Matt Shea demands $24 million from city of Spokane over council's condemnation of former mayor
making him the third person to file a claim over the Spokane City Council's official condemnation of former Mayor Nadine Woodward for joining him at a controversial event last year. Shea's ...
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Despite concerns, Mayor Brown claims Spokane's 2025-26 proposed budget will bring fiscal stability
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown released her proposed 2025-2026 budget over the weekend and, on Monday, told NonStop Local that the budget, if adopted, would bring fiscal stability ...
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Spokane's largest homeless shelter is closing. There aren't enough places for its clients to go.
Bonnie McCoy has been living at the Trent Resource and Assistance Center, or TRAC, for two years. The 68-year-old came to ...
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Spokane mayor, councilmember debate over tax increases, safeguards, assurances
Brown didn’t endorse the jail tax before taking office in January, and neither did former Mayor Nadine Woodward. Brown raised concerns about the need for behavioral health services in the plan ...
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Former Washington state lawmaker Matt Shea sues City of Spokane over rights violations
The lawsuit arises from controversy surrounding Shea's appearance at a prayer event last year, which led to public condemnation from city leaders, including then-Mayor Nadine Woodward. According ...
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