SWAT Team Assist with Search Warrant, Robbery Suspects Arrested
The Spokane Valley SWAT Team assisted Major Crimes Detectives and Deputies with the service of a search warrant at a Spokane Valley residence. Several people were contacted at the residence, and SWAT successfully and safely served the search warrant. Two of the suspects wanted for Tuesday evening’s robbery at Sprague and Manifold were arrested on robbery charges and unrelated felony warrants. Major Crimes Detectives continue to investigate.
Earlier this evening, Spokane Valley Deputies were investigating a stolen vehicle located in the area of 16th and Evergreen. They gained information suspects from last Tuesday night’s robbery were believed to be at a residence in the 1800 block of S. Bolivar.
Working with Major Crimes Detectives, Deputies surrounded the residence, and a search warrant was requested. Due to information the suspects were known to be armed, the severity of the previous crime and the suspect’s criminal history, the SWAT Team’s assistance was requested.
The SWAT Team safely and successfully executed the search warrant after it was granted.
Multiple people were contacted and detained at the residence during this incident, including two of the suspects believed to be involved in Tuesday night’s robbery, Huska and Bunkelman.
Five people were arrested at the scene and transported to the Spokane County Jail where they will be booked for the charges listed. Finding no warrants or new criminal charges, the other individuals detained were released.
Corey L. Huska, 25-year-old male
Robbery 1st Degree
Possession of Stolen Motor Vehicle
Felony Washington Department of Corrections Warrant
Haley N. Bunkelman, 19-year-old female
Robbery 1st Degree
Felony Washington Department of Corrections Warrant
Carnell A. Smith, 30-year-old male
Felony Department of Corrections Warrant
Craig M. Beal, 37-year-old male
Out of County Felony Warrant
Kyle R. Craig, 25-year-old male
Misdemeanor Warrant