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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KOOSKIA, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) is investigating a three-fatality crash that occurred at approximately 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, on U.S. Highway 12 near milepost 113 east of Kooskia. The preliminary investigation indicates a 2019 Ford F-150 was traveling westbound on U.S. Highway 12 when the driver attempted to pass […]

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TWIN FALLS COUNTY, Idaho – The Idaho State Police Domestic Highway Enforcement (DHE) team seized approximately 11.6 pounds of methamphetamine during a traffic stop on U.S. Highway 93 in Twin Falls County on June 11, 2026. Just before 4:30 p.m., a DHE trooper stopped a northbound Ford F-150 on U.S. 93 for an equipment violation. […]

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COEUR D’ALENE – Idaho. Idaho State Police (ISP) will host a re-dedication ceremony for the Corporal Linda Huff Memorial Rose Garden on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The ceremony will be held at the memorial garden located behind the Idaho Transportation Department facility at 602 W. Prairie Avenue in Coeur d’Alene. Members of […]

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