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Category: District 1 – Northern Idaho

  • August 30, 2025 - Injury Crash State Highway 41 near Twin Lakes, Idaho

    Idaho State Police are investigating a vehicle collision that occurred on August 30th at 8:48 AM on SH 41 and W. Village Blvd, Kootenai County. The driver of a Harley Davidson Motorcycle was traveling southbound on SH 41 when it collided with a Ford Super Duty Pickup as it made a left turn from W. […]

  • August 30, 2025 - UPDATE: Crash SH41 at Village BLVD, Twin Lakes

    Update: The roadway is now open in both directions and the crash scene is clear. Idaho State Police is on scene of a crash at the intersection of SH41 and Village Boulevard near the Twin Lakes Village in Kootenai County. The roadway is currently completely blocked and is estimated to remain blocked for at least […]

  • August 30, 2025 - Blocking crash SH41 at Village Blvd, Twin Lakes

    Idaho State Police is on scene of a crash at the intersection of SH41 and Village Boulevard near the Twin Lakes Village in Kootenai County. The roadway is currently completely blocked and is estimated to remain blocked for at least two hours. Please avoid the area and plan an alternate route.

  • August 28, 2025 - Scam Calls Spoofing Idaho State Police Numbers

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) is warning the public about a scam in which callers are spoofing ISP phone numbers, making it appear the calls are coming from official ISP dispatch centers. These calls are not from the ISP. In recent days, ISP received multiple reports of individuals receiving suspicious calls from […]

  • August 26, 2025 - Greater Idaho Falls Police Foundation sponsors Idaho State Police trooper safety training

    IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – The Greater Idaho Falls Police Foundation is once again stepping up to support local law enforcement. Their latest contribution to the Idaho State Police (ISP) District 6 will allow troopers to receive specialized training at Soma Jiu-Jitsu in Idaho Falls, advancing officer safety, health, and wellness. Through the Foundation’s sponsorship, four […]

  • August 24, 2025 - Fatal Vehicle Fire Reeds Creek Road, Benewah County

    Idaho State Police are investigating a vehicle fire that occurred at 1:12 PM on August 24, 2025, on Reeds Creek Rd, in Benewah County, Idaho. The driver of the vehicle, a 60-year-old male from St Maries, was transported an area hospital via life flight with serious injuries. One juvenile passenger was pronounced deceased at the scene. Another […]

  • August 18, 2025 - Idaho State Police releases Moscow homicide public records

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) has created a dedicated webpage to provide access to records related to the 2022 Moscow homicide investigation. These records are available by going through www.isp.idaho.gov/Moscow to our JustFOIA public portal archives. The murders of University of Idaho students Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin […]

  • August 14, 2025 - Wrong-Way Driver Causes Crash on I-90

    POST FALLS, Idaho – At about 2:30 a.m. on August 14, 2025, the Idaho State Police (ISP) responded to a two-vehicle crash in the westbound lanes of Interstate 90 near milepost 5, on the Spokane Street overpass. A maroon Dodge Caravan, driven by a 62-year-old man from Spokane Valley, Washington, was traveling east in the […]

  • August 13, 2025 - Idaho State Police announces promotion of Jens Pattis to Major

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) is proud to announce the promotion of Jens Pattis to the rank of Major. In his new role, Major Pattis will lead ISP’s Western Command, overseeing Investigations, Executive Protection and Capitol Security, District 3, Forensic Services, Regional Communications Centers, and will participate on the ICJC Human Trafficking […]

  • August 10, 2025 - Fatal Crash on Highway 41 south of Spirit Lake

    KOOTENAI COUNTY, ID Idaho State Police are investigating a vehicle collision that occurred at approximately 2:45 PM on State Highway 41 near mile post 18, south of Spirit Lake, ID. A silver Ford F250, driven by a 21-year-old male from Priest River, Idaho, was traveling northbound on State Highway 41 when the vehicle went left […]