BOISE, Idaho – A Thursday evening incident in downtown Boise, initially believed to involve impaired driving, is being investigated as a medical emergency. On October 30, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m., 911 dispatchers received multiple reports of a pickup driving erratically eastbound on Interstate 84 near milepost 44. Callers reported the vehicle struck another car […]

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MERIDIAN, Idaho — The Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) released its Annual Toxicology Report for Fiscal Year 2025, offering a detailed analysis of alcohol, volatile substance, and drug testing trends across Idaho. The full report and its accompanying fact sheet are available online. Key Highlights The steady rise in case submissions, particularly in blood […]

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POCATELLO, Idaho – A Pocatello man has been arrested in connection with a bomb threat made earlier this month to a state government building in Boise. On October 8, 2025, at approximately 10:14 a.m., the Pocatello Police Department responded to a report of a 58-year-old man making multiple threatening phone calls to employees of a […]

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BOISE, Idaho – National Forensic Science Week concludes with the Idaho State Police (ISP) recognizing the dedication of forensic scientists and celebrating those who have advanced the field across the state. Governor Brad Little proclaimed September 14–20, 2025, as National Forensic Science Week in Idaho, honoring the essential role forensic professionals play in investigating crimes, […]

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MERIDIAN, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) is warning the public about a scam in which callers are spoofing ISP phone numbers, making it appear the calls are coming from official ISP dispatch centers. These calls are not from the ISP. In recent days, ISP received multiple reports of individuals receiving suspicious calls from […]

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BOISE COUNTY, Idaho – On September 1 and 2, the Idaho State Police (ISP) and the Boise County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) will conduct joint emphasis patrols along State Highway 55 in Boise County, demonstrating a united front in ensuring public safety. Both agencies have received numerous reports of hazardous driving on SH55 and frequently respond […]

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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – The Greater Idaho Falls Police Foundation is once again stepping up to support local law enforcement. Their latest contribution to the Idaho State Police (ISP) District 6 will allow troopers to receive specialized training at Soma Jiu-Jitsu in Idaho Falls, advancing officer safety, health, and wellness. Through the Foundation’s sponsorship, four […]

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MERIDIAN, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) has created a dedicated webpage to provide access to records related to the 2022 Moscow homicide investigation. These records are available by going through www.isp.idaho.gov/Moscow to our JustFOIA public portal archives. The murders of University of Idaho students Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin […]

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POST FALLS, Idaho – At about 2:30 a.m. on August 14, 2025, the Idaho State Police (ISP) responded to a two-vehicle crash in the westbound lanes of Interstate 90 near milepost 5, on the Spokane Street overpass. A maroon Dodge Caravan, driven by a 62-year-old man from Spokane Valley, Washington, was traveling east in the […]

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NEZ PERCE COUNTY, Idaho – At approximately 2:12 p.m. on Aug. 12, Idaho State Police dispatch began receiving citizen reports of a red Toyota RAV4 driving recklessly. Troopers were advised the driver was wanted for allegations of felony domestic battery out of Idaho County prior to getting behind the wheel. Troopers located the vehicle traveling […]

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