U.S. Marshals Service Assists Major Crimes Detectives with Arrest of Stabbing Suspect
U.S. Marshals Service Assists Major Crimes Detectives with Arrest of Stabbing Suspect
On August 10, 2026, at approximately 3:45 pm, Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Detectives, U.S. Marshals Service Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force (PNVOTF), Spokane Valley Police Investigative Unit (SVIU), and Spokane County Sheriff’s Office K9 Units located and arrested wanted stabbing suspect 38-year-old Donald L. Smiley, a convicted felon, at Liberty Park in Spokane, Washington.
Smiley was wanted on a Spokane County Superior Court felony warrant for First-Degree Assault stemming from a stabbing that occurred on July 25, 2026, in Chattaroy, Washington. He was also wanted on a felony Washington State Department of Corrections warrant for violating the terms and conditions of his community custody following a murder conviction.
Over approximately three weeks, Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Detectives, Spokane Valley Police Investigative Unit, and U.S. Marshals Service Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force worked collaboratively to locate and apprehend Smiley.
The investigation culminated when investigators located Smiley at Liberty Park in Spokane. Spokane County Sheriff’s Office K9 units assisted with his arrest.
Smiley was booked into the Spokane County Jail for Assault 1st Degree, a Washington State Department of Corrections Felony Warrant, and an unrelated misdemeanor warrant for Making False Statements.
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Initial Release sent on July 25, 2026:
Major Crimes Detectives Investigate Stabbing
Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Detectives are investigating a stabbing that occurred at a property located in the 22900 block of Elk Chattaroy Road. The adult male victim sustained potential life-threatening injuries and was transported to the hospital.
On July 25, 2026, at approximately 7:25 am, Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the report of a stabbing near N. Elk Chattaroy Road and N. Newport Hwy., said to be the result of a road rage incident.
Deputies arrived and began gathering information as Major Crimes Detectives responded.
Information at this early stage of the investigation indicates the stabbing occurred at a nearby property where several people live. It appears a disagreement escalated and the suspect stabbed the victim and then fled the location.
As this appears to be an isolated incident and not random road rage, there is no known ongoing threat to the public.
A possible suspect has been identified but has not been located at this time.
This remains an active investigation, and no further information is available.
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