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  • November 2, 2026 - ISP Forensic Services Receives $500,000 Grant to Support Sexual Assault Nurse Program

    MERIDIAN, Idaho — Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) has been awarded a $500,000 federal grant to strengthen Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) resources and improve access to medical forensic services, particularly in rural Idaho communities. The funding, awarded through the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime, will support ISPFS forensic nurse […]

  • October 30, 2026 - Idaho State Police to Open New District 6 Office in Idaho Falls

    Idaho State Police to Open New District 6 Office in Idaho Falls IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) will officially open its new District 6 office in Idaho Falls on Nov. 4, bringing patrol and investigations personnel under one roof and providing expanded space for training, equipment, and future needs. Located at […]

  • October 21, 2026 - Pedestrian vs train fatality near Sagle, Bonner County

    Idaho State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian-train crash that occurred just before 0255 hours on October 21, 2026, in Bonner County, Idaho. The crash occurred on the tracks near the intersection of Dufort Rd and Lakeshore Dr., just west of Sagle, Idaho. A 23-year-old male, from Spokane WA, was laying across the tracks, when […]

  • October 15, 2026 - Cannabis, amphetamines among most common drugs found in ISP toxicology testing

    MERIDIAN, Idaho — Cannabis-related compounds remained the most commonly detected drugs in adult toxicology samples tested by Idaho State Police Forensic Services, followed by amphetamine and methamphetamine, according to the newly published Fiscal Year 2026 Toxicology Report. At least one drug was detected in 84% of adult toxicology samples tested, and 45% contained multiple drugs. […]

  • October 10, 2026 - UPDATE: 2-Vehicle Injury Crash Near Cataldo now a fatality

    CATALDO, ID UPDATE: The 85-year-old female from Smelterville, ID, succumbed to her injuries on 10/08. Next of kin has been notified. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Idaho State Police is investigating a 2-vehicle injury crash which occurred on 10/05/2026 at 1:30 P.M. on Interstate 90 westbound near milepost 36. A silver 2001 Toyota Corolla, driven by an 85-year-old female […]

  • October 8, 2026 - Vehicle versus Pedestrian Collision Highway 41 near Mullan Avenue

    POST FALLS, ID Idaho State Police is investigating a vehicle versus pedestrian collision which occurred on 10/08/2026 at 7:10 P.M. on Highway 41 north of Mullan Avenue. A 56-year-old female from Post Falls, ID, was crossing the Highway when she was struck by a silver 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 pickup truck towing a trailer. The […]

  • October 5, 2026 - 2-Vehicle Injury Crash Near Cataldo

    CATALDO, ID Idaho State Police is investigating a 2-vehicle injury crash which occurred on 10/05/2026 at 1:30 P.M. on Interstate 90 westbound near milepost 36. A silver 2001 Toyota Corolla, driven by an 85-year-old female from Smelterville, ID, was travelling westbound on the interstate. A white 1996 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by a 68-year-old male from […]

  • October 3, 2026 - Three Vehicle Crash On State Hwy 3 and Thorn Creek RD

    BENEWAH COUNTY, Idaho – On 10/02/26, the Idaho State Police along with the Benewah County Sheriff’s Office and the St. Maries Police Department investigated a three-vehicle fatality collision that occurred at approximately 4:48 pm at the Intersection of State Highway 3 and Sportsman Road. Preliminary investigation revealed a silver 2018 Ram pickup driven by a […]

  • September 30, 2026 - Injury Crash in Post Falls, Idaho

    The Idaho State Police is investigating a vehicle versus pedestrian collision that occurred just before 5:45 PM on September 29th, 2026, at the intersection of Hope Avenue and Corvus Street in Post Falls. A juvenile pedestrian riding an electronically assisted bicycle was traveling northbound on Corvus Street when the juvenile was struck by a Nissan […]

  • September 27, 2026 - Single Vehicle Fatality Crash on State Highway 1, near Porthill

    The Idaho State Police is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred at approximately 4 am on September 27, 2026, in Boundary County, Idaho. The crash occurred on State Highway 1 near mile marker 5, just south of Porthill. A 1978 Chevrolet pickup traveling southbound left the west side of the roadway and descended a […]