Spokane Valley Deputies Arrest Man for Store Burglary
A 30-year-old man faces burglary and theft charges following an incident at a business on E. Sprague Avenue.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Property Crime
Spokane Valley deputies arrested 30-year-old Jamal A. Stokoe on October 27, 2026, after loss prevention staff caught him allegedly stealing from a store. Stokoe had been previously banned from the business in September.
Why it matters
The arrest highlights ongoing enforcement efforts regarding repeat offenders at local retail establishments. This incident marks the fifth time the suspect has been booked into the Spokane County Jail this year.
Jamal A. Stokoe faces one felony charge of second-degree burglary and one misdemeanor count of third-degree theft. He remains in the process of being processed into the Spokane County Jail system.
The players
Jamal A. Stokoe
The 30-year-old suspect is a repeat offender who was arrested following an alleged theft at an E. Sprague Avenue business.
Spokane County Jail
This facility is the regional detention center responsible for processing and housing individuals arrested within Spokane County.
The details
Loss prevention staff stopped Stokoe at the store exit after observing him on surveillance video hiding alcohol wipes in his coat. Deputies subsequently located him near the intersection of Sprague Avenue and Custer Road.
Timeline
September 26, 2026: The suspect was officially banned from the store.
October 27, 2026, 12:20 pm: Deputies were contacted regarding the theft report.
Legal Context
This case follows the established application of Washington state's second-degree burglary statute. The prosecution reflects ongoing efforts by law enforcement to address habitual property crime in local jurisdictions.
The arrest at the E. Sprague Avenue business may lead to increased security monitoring or stricter enforcement of existing bans at local retail stores. Residents and shoppers in the area should remain aware of potential police activity near the intersection of Sprague Avenue and Custer Road.
The takeaway
Repeat offenders often face heightened legal scrutiny when returning to locations from which they have been formally banned. Business owners should maintain updated records of trespass notices to assist law enforcement in building a strong case during future investigations.
Further reading
For more on how authorities handle retail theft cases, visit the Property Crime section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KXLY 920 News Now (KXLY AM).
