Violation of a Domestic Violence Protection Order Escalates into a Violent Physical Assault/Stabbing
Spokane Valley Police and Major Crimes Detectives are investigating the violation of a served Domestic Violence No Contact Order of Protection that escalated into a violent physical fight and apparent stabbing. The suspect and a person at the home of the person protected by the served DV No Contact Order were injured, and both received medical attention due to their wounds. The suspect was later booked into jail on several charges, including active warrants for his arrest.
On January 11, 2025, just before 3:00 am, a Spokane Valley Deputy pulled into the fenced parking lot at the Spokane Valley Precinct, 12710 E. Sprague Avenue, and observed a maroon Subaru drive through the gate behind him. The Deputy contacted the driver, identified as 58-year-old Darrell L. Miller.
Miller nonchalantly stated he had been stabbed and wanted the suspect arrested. Observing Miller was bleeding from what appeared to be a laceration under his chin, the Deputy addressed the wound and called for medical assistance.
Spokane Valley Firefighters arrived and provided medical treatment as additional Deputies arrived to begin an investigation.
At approximately the same time, a caller reported a different male was assaulted at an apartment complex at 12204 E. 4th Avenue. The caller stated there was blood everywhere, and the 70-year-old male needed medical assistance.
As the investigation continued, Deputies determined these two calls were related. Major Crimes Detectives and Forensic Unit personnel responded to assist.
Both Miller and the 70-year-old victim were transported to hospitals for additional care. It was later determined they both sustained what appeared to be non-life-threatening injuries.
Initial information indicated Miller went to the apartment of a 62-year-old female/victim where there was an active Domestic Violence No Contact Order barring Miller from contacting the female victim or coming within 1000 feet of her, specifically listing her apartment at 12204 E. 4th Avenue.
Later, Miller followed the 70-year-old male victim, also at the apartment, when he took the female victim’s dogs outside and began violently assaulting the male victim. During the fight, the male victim pulled out a pocketknife and started swinging it around to defend himself. Afterward, Miller ran to his car and drove to the Spokane Valley Precinct, where he contacted the original Deputy.
The 70-year-old male victim, who was not charged with a crime, suffered head injuries consistent with being punched/kicked and injuries to his hand during his use of the knife.
In addition to the served DV No Contact Order, Deputies/Detectives learned Miller had four prior convictions for violation of Orders of Protection issued by the courts and valid misdemeanor warrants for his arrest.
After being medically cleared, Miller was transported and booked into the Spokane County Jail for a new charge of felony Violation of a Protection Order, and he was also charged with misdemeanor Assault 4th Degree. He was additionally booked on his warrants for charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance, Violation of an Order, Criminal Trespass 1st Degree, and Criminal Trespass 2nd Degree. Miller remains in custody with his total case bond of $7,750.00.
This remains an active investigation, and no additional information is available.
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This Spokane County Sheriff Office news article "Violation of a Domestic Violence Protection Order Escalates into a Violent Physical Assault/Stabbing" was originally found on https://www.spokanecounty.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?CID=7