Category: District 1 – Northern Idaho
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August 5, 2026 - Lieutenant Brandalyn Crapo Promoted to Idaho State Police Headquarters Patrol Captain
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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July 30, 2026 - Fatal Crash SH200 Near Hope, ID
HOPE, Idaho – Idaho State Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:18 a.m. on July 30, 2026, in Bonner County. The crash occurred on State Highway 200 near milepost 42, just west of Hope. An 82-year-old male from Sandpoint, Idaho, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, was driving […]
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July 29, 2026 - 2025 Crime in Idaho Report Released
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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July 29, 2026 - Fatal Crash near Kingston, Shoshone County
KINGSTON, Idaho – The Idaho State Police are investigating a fatal single vehicle crash which occurred July 28, 2026, at approximately 4:30 PM on Fast Hill Road near Wingfield Road, Shoshone County, Idaho. Preliminary investigation indicates a 2025 F450 pickup truck driven by a 64-year-old male from Kingston, Idaho was traveling northbound on Fast Hill […]
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July 27, 2026 - Public Asked to Help Identify Additional Victims or Witnesses
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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July 25, 2026 - Injury crash I90 at milepost 4.2, Post Falls
The Idaho State Police is investigating an injury crash that occurred eastbound on I-90 near mile post 4.2 in Post Falls, Kootenai County, Idaho. The crash occurred on July 25th, 2026, at approximately 2:15 a.m. The crash involved a blue 2012 GMC Terrain driven by a 22-year-old male from Post Falls, Idaho, and a red […]
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July 24, 2026 - Fatal Crash on SH53 near milepost 7, Rathdrum, ID
RATHDRUM, Idaho – The Idaho State Police are investigating a fatal single vehicle crash which occurred July 24, 2026, at approximately 05:30 AM on SH 53 near milepost 7, Kootenai County, Idaho.Preliminary investigation indicates a 2002 Peterbilt work truck driven by a 51-year-old male from Spirit Lake, Idaho was traveling westbound on SH 53, failed […]
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July 23, 2026 - Idaho State Police Promotes Captain Mike Winans to Major
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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July 23, 2026 - Idaho State Police Forensic Services Ranks Among World’s Most Efficient Crime Laboratory Systems
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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July 22, 2026 - Idaho State Police Promotes Kirk Grothaus to Captain of Alcohol Beverage Control Division
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 […]