Category: District 1 – Northern Idaho
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September 20, 2024 - Idaho State Police Forensic Services Announces 2024 Idaho Forensic Science Educator of the Year Award Winner
MERIDIAN, Idaho – In recognition of National Forensic Science Week, Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) is proud to announce Sally Pham, a high school forensics teacher at Eagle High School, as the recipient of the 2024 Idaho Forensic Science Educator of the Year. With over eight years of experience in the classroom, Sally Pham […]
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September 20, 2024 - Four vehicle injury crash in Post Falls, ID
Post Falls, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a four-vehicle injury crash in the city of Post Falls At 8:00 a.m. on September 19th, 2024, Idaho State Police responded to a four-vehicle injury crash at the request of the Post Falls Police Department. The crash occurred at the intersection of 14th Ave and Spokane […]
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September 19, 2024 - Fatal Single Vehicle Crash on SH 57 Near Priest Lake
PRIEST LAKE, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a single vehicle fatal crash that occurred on SH 57 near milepost 18. On September 18th, 2024 at 10:03 pm the Idaho State Police and Bonner County Sheriff’s Department responded to the report of a single vehicle crash which occurred near milepost 18 on SH 57 […]
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September 15, 2024 - Idaho State Police Celebrates National Forensic Science Week, Highlighting Advances and Contributions of Forensic Science
Idaho State Police Celebrates National Forensic Science Week, Highlighting Advances and Contributions of Forensic Science MERIDIAN, Idaho – In recognition of the 7th Annual National Forensic Science Week (NFSW), Idaho State Police (ISP) joins law enforcement agencies nationwide in celebrating the critical contributions of forensic science to the criminal justice system. This year’s event, held […]
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September 12, 2024 - Idaho State Police Promotes Captain Fritz Zweigart to Lieutenant Colonel, Deputy Director and Chief of Operations
MERIDIAN, Idaho —The Idaho State Police (ISP) announces Captain Fritz Zweigart’s promotion to Lieutenant Colonel, where he will serve as a Deputy Director and Chief of Operations. With more than two decades of dedicated service, Zweigart has consistently demonstrated his commitment to public safety, strong leadership, and serving the people of Idaho. Starting his journey […]
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September 10, 2024 - Idaho State Police Promotes Major Russ Wheatley to Lieutenant Colonel, Deputy Director and Chief of Staff
MERIDIAN, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) announces the promotion of Major Russ Wheatley to Lieutenant Colonel, where he will serve as a Deputy Director and Chief of Staff. With more than 30 years of experience, Wheatley has consistently demonstrated his commitment to community well-being, exceptional guidance, and steadfast dedication to the people of […]
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September 9, 2024 - Lt. Colonel Sheldon Kelley to Retire After 27 Years of Distinguished Service
MERIDIAN, Idaho —The Idaho State Police (ISP) announces Lieutenant Colonel Sheldon Kelley’s retirement after 27 years of exemplary service to the state of Idaho. Beginning his career in 1997 as a resident trooper in Gooding County, Kelley has expertly navigated pivotal roles in Patrol and investigations, culminating in his recent tenure as Chief of Operations. […]
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August 29, 2024 - ISP investigates two vehicle, head on crash, southbound SH 41 at Prairie Avenue
POST FALLS, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a two vehicle, head on crash in the intersection of SH 41 and Prairie Avenue. A driver of a Chevy Cruz was traveling northbound on SH 41 in the left turn lane. According to witnesses’ southbound traffic had a green light when the driver of the […]
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August 29, 2024 - Idaho State Police Presents Silver Star
On January 4th, 2024, the Power County Sheriff’s Office initiated a pursuit during which the suspect vehicle collided with several uninvolved cars, lost control, and then drove against traffic on Interstate 86. Law enforcement attempted a PIT (Precision Immobilization Technique) maneuver. However, the suspect vehicle entered the median and reversed direction, heading eastbound in the […]
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August 23, 2024 - ISP Intensifies Efforts to Combat Impaired Driving Through Labor Day Weekend
MERIDIAN, Idaho – As Labor Day weekend approaches, Idaho State Police (ISP) is intensifying efforts to reduce impaired driving incidents statewide. In a united front, ISP, in collaboration with local law enforcement agencies and the Idaho Office of Highway Safety (OHS), is increasing patrols through Labor Day weekend to ensure Idaho’s roads are safe for […]