MERIDIAN, Idaho – Idaho State Police (ISP) will break ground Tuesday on a new 20,000-square-foot forensic laboratory at ISP Headquarters in Meridian. This project represents a major investment in Idaho’s forensic science capabilities and supports the criminal justice agencies that depend on these services. Construction is scheduled to be completed in January 2028. The $29 […]

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***Idaho State Police is distributing this news release on behalf of the Jerome County Sheriff’s Office, the lead investigating agency.*** HEYBURN, Idaho – The Jerome County Sheriff’s Office is leading the Critical Incident Task Force (CITF) investigation into an officer-involved shooting involving an Idaho State Police (ISP) trooper near Heyburn. At approximately 4:53 p.m. on […]

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TWIN FALLS, Idaho — The Idaho State Police (ISP) continues to extend its deepest condolences to the families of those who lost loved ones, those who were injured, the first responders, and the entire Twin Falls community as they continue to cope with the tragedy that unfolded at the In-N-Out Burger restaurant on August 1, […]

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MERIDIAN, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) is pleased to announce the promotion of Lieutenant Brandalyn Crapo to Patrol Captain at ISP Headquarters. Captain Crapo began her law enforcement career with ISP in 2014 after graduating from ATC Class #42. She was initially assigned to District 3 Patrol and later served on the DUI […]

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MERIDIAN, Idaho. The Idaho State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) has released the 2025 Crime in Idaho Report, providing a statewide overview of crime statistics reported by Idaho law enforcement agencies. The annual publication compiles crime data submitted by law enforcement agencies throughout Idaho and includes the Statewide Crime Profile, Hate Crime in Idaho, […]

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MERIDIAN, Idaho. The Idaho State Police (ISP) today asked for the public’s assistance as the investigation into Jose Buenaventura Aguilera continues following his recent arrest and indictment in connection with the 2016 sexual assault of a 15-year-old in Caldwell. The indictment followed a multi-year investigation conducted by the Caldwell Police Department and the Idaho State […]

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MERIDIAN, Idaho. The Idaho State Police (ISP) has promoted Captain Mike Winans to Major, where he will assume leadership of the agency’s Western Command. In his new assignment, Major Winans will oversee agencywide Investigations, Executive Protection and Capitol Security, District 3 operations, and the Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) system. As a member of […]

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Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) has once again been recognized as one of the world’s most efficient crime laboratory systems, underscoring its longstanding commitment to scientific excellence, operational performance, and public service. ISPFS received the prestigious Foresight Maximus recognition through Project FORESIGHT, an international benchmarking initiative that evaluates efficiency, quality, productivity, and performance across […]

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MERIDIAN, Idaho. The Idaho State Police (ISP) is pleased to announce the promotion of Lieutenant Kirk Grothaus to the rank of Captain. As commander of the Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Division, Captain Grothaus will oversee statewide licensing, regulatory, education, and enforcement efforts that support responsible alcohol sales and service while protecting the safety of Idaho’s […]

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JEROME, Idaho – Idaho State Police (ISP) troopers arrested a Texas man Monday afternoon after a vehicle pursuit, crash, and extensive multi-agency search in Jerome County. At approximately 8:10 a.m., ISP was notified by the Caldwell Police Department that a stolen 2017 GMC box truck equipped with a GPS tracking device was in the Jerome […]

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