More suspects arrested for involvement in downtown Spokane robbery

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SPOKANE, Wash. – The Spokane Police Department (SPD) has arrested three more suspects who were involved in the March 26 downtown Spokane robbery.

SPD says the arrests were made after additional video evidence revealed other suspects were involved in this crime was released publicly. Police say that with the help of tips provided by the public, community partners and the diligent work of Major Crimes Detectives, three outstanding suspects were located and arrested.

Gerson M. Orellana, a 19-year-old, was charged with First Degree Armed Robbery and Third Degree Assault. Orellana was booked into the Spokane County Jail on April 8.

Additionally, two minors whom SPD has not named were charged with First Degree Robbery and booked into the Spokane County Juvenile Detention Center. SPD says an additional charge for Third Degree Assault was added for one of the minors.

The robbery investigation has led to the arrests of seven suspects.

SPD says the case has now been turned over to the Spokane County Prosecutors Office.


 

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