Spokane City Hall placed on lockdown

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.
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 Council President Betsy Wilkerson asked people to stay away from City Hall. Monday night's City Council meeting has been rescheduled to Thursday, November 14.
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.
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 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.
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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