CANYON COUNTY, Idaho — Idaho State Police (ISP) cited a motorcyclist for reckless driving after a high-speed incident on Interstate 84, underscoring ongoing concerns about unsafe motorcycle operation as spring traffic increases on Idaho roads. On March 23, 2026, shortly before 4 p.m., an ISP Motors trooper observed a brown 2018 BMW R1200 motorcycle traveling […]

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On March 13, 2026, the Idaho State Police (ISP) assisted the Mountain Home Police Department with a report of an armed male near Mountain Home High School. Multiple schools were placed on lockdown as a precaution while officers from the Mountain Home Police Department, Elmore County Sheriff’s Office, and Idaho State Police secured the area […]

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JEROME COUNTY, Idaho. The Idaho State Police is seeking the public’s help to identify a vehicle and driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that occurred on February 1 at the southbound US-93 intersection with Crossroads Point in Jerome County. According to investigators, at approximately 6:35 p.m., a vehicle traveling southbound on US-93 rear-ended a 2020 […]

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MERIDIAN, Idaho — Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) has renewed its forensic testing accreditation through the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA). ISPFS is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017, the international standard for forensic science laboratory competence and quality, following an on-site assessment and evaluation by the A2LA Accreditation Council. The accreditation is valid through […]

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UPDATE: Traffic Crash Under Investigation on US-93 in Jerome County   Idaho State Police want to thank those that provided video footage to assist in the investigation. The male driver of the black 2012 Ford Escape succumbed to his injuries on February 4, 2026. This investigation is still ongoing. 4818 / 4399 #### JEROME, Idaho […]

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COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho — The Idaho State Police (ISP) will host a promotional ceremony and Life Saving Award presentation honoring Specialist Travis Bucher on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Specialist Bucher will be promoted to Detective and recognized for his decisive actions during a medical emergency that occurred on May 26, 2025, in […]

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ADA COUNTY, Idaho — In response to a growing number of public complaints about sand and gravel trucks in the Treasure Valley, the Idaho State Police Commercial Vehicle Safety (CVS) Division partnered with the Idaho Transportation Department on a focused enforcement operation. Over recent months, motorists reported concerns about potential load loss and overweight vehicles, […]

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On June 16, 2025, Idaho State Police (ISP) Regional Communications Officer Thomas Conrad and Senior Regional Communications Officer Jamielyn Rupe played a critical role in the safe recovery of a victim and the arrest of a kidnapping suspect in Lewis County. The incident began after law enforcement was notified of a welfare concern involving a […]

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MERIDIAN, Idaho — State and local law enforcement agencies across Idaho are advising the public that several background check fees will increase on January 1, 2026. The cost for statewide fingerprint-based criminal background checks will rise from $20.00 to $25.00. National checks will increase to $37.00 for initial concealed weapons license applicants, employment screening, licensure, […]

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PAUL, Idaho — Idaho State Police troopers are continuing to investigate the crash that occurred on the morning of December 15 on westbound State Highway 25 outside the city of Paul in Minidoka County. At this point in the investigation, troopers have collected video from both buses involved in the crash. Preliminary information indicates the […]

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