Spokane DV Suspect Desperately Tries Fleeing Deputies In Frigid Spokane River

Man arrested after trying to escape law enforcement by wading into the river

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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A 31-year-old man in Spokane, Washington, identified as Korey M. Scott, was arrested after he forcibly pulled a female victim from her sister's car, dragged her to his truck, and drove away while threatening her. The woman was able to escape, and deputies later located Scott near the Spokane River, where he waded out into the water in an attempt to flee. Scott clung to a rock in the river before being convinced to come to shore, where he was arrested and charged with Kidnapping 1st Degree (DV), Felony Harassment (DV), and Assault 4th Degree (DV).

Why it matters

This incident highlights the dangers of domestic violence situations and the lengths some perpetrators will go to in order to evade law enforcement. The suspect's actions not only put the victim at risk, but also endangered his own life by wading into the frigid Spokane River in an attempt to escape.

The details

According to the Spokane County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a call on January 31st in the 15800 block of E. Indiana Ave. in the Spokane Valley. The suspect, Korey M. Scott, had forcibly pulled the female victim from her sister's car, dragged her to his F-150 truck, and drove away while threatening her. The woman was able to open the passenger door and jump out of the moving vehicle, escaping. Deputies were able to file charges, and the next day, they located Scott in a business parking lot, but his truck was unoccupied. Acting on a witness account, deputies began searching the Centennial Trail area and found Scott near the Spokane River, where he waded out into the water in an attempt to flee. Scott clung to a rock in the river before being convinced to come to shore, where he was arrested.

  • On January 31st, deputies responded to a call in the 15800 block of E. Indiana Ave. in the Spokane Valley.
  • The next day, February 1st, deputies located Scott in a business parking lot.

The players

Korey M. Scott

A 31-year-old man who was arrested for Kidnapping 1st Degree (DV), Felony Harassment (DV), and Assault 4th Degree (DV).

Spokane County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that responded to the incident and arrested the suspect.

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What’s next

The judge will decide on Tuesday whether to allow Korey M. Scott to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the dangers of domestic violence situations and the lengths some perpetrators will go to in order to evade law enforcement. It raises questions about bail reform and public safety in the Spokane area.