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Category: District 1 – Northern Idaho

  • March 17, 2024 - Fatal crash EB SH53 near MP5 just west of Rathdrum

    The Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle fatal collision that occurred at 3:46 PM on 3/17/24 in Kootenai County, Idaho. The crash occurred on State Highway 53 near mile post 5, just west of Rathdrum. A 25 year old male, from Post Falls, Idaho, was driving a blue 1994 Ford Bronco, eastbound on State […]

  • March 17, 2024 - Highway 53 blocked west of Rathdrum, ID

    The Idaho State Police is currently investigating a multi-vehicle crash in the area of SH53 and Chase Rd, west of Rathdrum, ID. The highway is blocked at this time. Please avoid the area and find safe, alternate routes if possible. Thank you! 467 ————-

  • March 14, 2024 - Don’t Tempt Fate on St. Patrick’s Day – Get a Sober Ride Home

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – As the excitement of St. Patrick’s Day approaches, the Idaho State Police (ISP) emphasizes the importance of arranging a sober ride home. From March 14th to 18th, law enforcement agencies across the state will team up with the Idaho Transportation Department’s Office of Highway Safety (OHS) to bolster patrols and discourage impaired […]

  • February 28, 2024 - Fatal crash US95 MP406 north of Worley Idaho

    Idaho State Police are investigating a single vehicle collision that occurred Monday, February 12th at approximately 6:00 pm on northbound US95 near milepost 406, just south of the Coeur d’Alene Casino. A 1997 Chevrolet Suburban, driven by a 26 year old male from Plummer, ID was traveling northbound when he lost control and rolled off […]

  • February 13, 2024 - Idaho State Police Celebrates 85 Years of Service

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) proudly announces its 85th birthday celebration, commemorating nearly a century of dedicated service to the state of Idaho. Even before becoming the Idaho Territory in 1863 or the 43rd state in 1890, Idaho’s history lies with our native tribes, the Lewis and Clark Expedition, and determined pioneers […]

  • February 11, 2024 - Blocking crash NB US95 @483 / North of Sandpoint

    Bonner County on scene and ISP in route to a blocking crash on US95 at 483 North of Sandpoint. Please avoid the area and use alternate routes of travel. It will be blocked for an unknown amount of town. 467 /4345 ————-

  • February 8, 2024 - Idaho Missing Person Clearinghouse Releases 2023 Report

    IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE DO NOT REPLY ————————————————————————— IDAHO STATE POLICE Missing Persons Clearinghouse 700 S. Stratford Dr. Meridian, ID 83642 Media inquiries: tanea.parmenter@isp.idaho.gov Idaho Missing Person Clearinghouse Releases 2023 Report MERIDIAN, Idaho – The Idaho Missing Person Clearinghouse (IMPC) is pleased to release its inaugural report on missing persons for 2023. This comprehensive […]

  • January 21, 2024 - Road Closure due to Icy Conditions on SH97

    IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE – generated by our News Release ListServer DO NOT REPLY ————————————————————————— IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE District 1 Patrol 615 West Wilbur Ave. Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815 (208) 209-8620 Fax (208) 209-8619 For Immediate Release: 01/21/24 7:48 AM Please direct questions to the District Office UPDATE: The roadway has been […]

  • January 21, 2024 - Road Closure due to Icy Conditions on SH97

    IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE – generated by our News Release ListServer DO NOT REPLY ————————————————————————— IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE District 1 Patrol 615 West Wilbur Ave. Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815 (208) 209-8620 Fax (208) 209-8619 For Immediate Release: 01/21/24 7:48 AM Please direct questions to the District Office INFORMATION: Extremely icy road conditions […]