NAMPA, Idaho – The Idaho State Police is seeking information about the fatal crash that occurred on November 25, 2025, at approximately 3:06 p.m. on westbound I-84 near milepost 39 when a 2007 GMC Sierra rear-ended a 2013 Ford F450 box truck. One juvenile in the GMC died at the scene, and three other occupants […]

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CORRECTION: Joshua M. Kirkman is 29 years old. ### NEW PLYMOUTH, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) arrested Joshua M. Kirkman, 35, on murder charges stemming from the 2022 shooting deaths of Eric Ortega and Megan Amaya at their residence on Ada Road in New Plymouth. Kirkman was taken into custody following a lengthy […]

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Industry Members, I wanted to share with you the Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Bureau’s intent to propose legislation during the upcoming session to adjust alcohol licensing fees — the first such increase since before 1950, as far as we can determine. ABC is funded through a dedicated account, separate from the State’s General Fund. Our […]

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MERIDIAN, Idaho — The Idaho State Police (ISP) is recognizing Crash Responder Safety Week (CRSW) from November 17 to 21, 2025, and urges Idaho drivers to do their part in protecting those who respond to crashes, stalled vehicles, and roadway hazards across the state. The 2025 theme is “Safety Starts With You – Slow Down […]

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Through continued investigation, troopers identified the involved vehicle as a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado LT (Washington plate D71892H) registered to a residence in Spokane, Washington. The registered owner has not been confirmed as the driver. Troopers and local law enforcement are working to locate the vehicle and determine who was involved in the fatal hit-and-run crash […]

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PLUMMER, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) is investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on November 14, 2025, at approximately 5 p.m. on northbound US Highway 95 and D Street in Plummer. Witnesses indicate a pickup truck, possibly silver or tan, driven by an unknown individual, was traveling northbound on US Highway 95 […]

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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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