SPD arrests repeat offender; 'shuts down drug house' | Crime

The Spokane Police Department arrested a man who has 18 felony convictions dating back to 1993.

Savaad C. Alex, 35, was arrested for an outstanding Department of Corrections warrant and for alleged unlawful possession of a firearm, when police followed up on a tip that he was at 1912 W. Grace.

Three others were arrested after police obtained a search warrant and found cash, heroin, crack cocaine and “indication of drug sales.” Police also found a handgun and ammunition in the basement.

Molly E. McBride, 38, was arrested for alleged possession of cocaine. Lonnie R. Goin, 65, allegedly was in possession of cocaine and had the intent to sell heroin. William J. Higgins, 40, was booked for alleged possession of heroin.

The search for Alex started when he fled a traffic stop late last week.