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Category: District 1 – Northern Idaho

  • December 9, 2025 - ISP K-9s certified in new scent as ongoing effort to fight fentanyl

    Coeur d’Alene, Idaho — This fall, the Idaho State Police strengthened its K-9 program as all ISP drug-detection dogs are now certified to detect fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid driving a rise in overdoses across the country. The final ISP K-9 completed its certification yesterday, marking full statewide implementation of fentanyl detection training. Fentanyl is the […]

  • December 8, 2025 - Fatal Crash Highway 95 and Dufort Rd in Bonner County, ID

    Idaho State Police are investigation a two-vehicle collision that occurred Monday, October 8th, 2025, at approximately 2:34 PM, on US95 at E Dufort Rd.   A Dodge Dakota driven by a 60-year-old female and occupied by a 63-year-old male passenger attempted to cross US 95 and was struck by a Dodge Ram that was traveling […]

  • November 17, 2025 - Idaho State Police recognizes Crash Responder Safety Week from November 17–21, 2025

    MERIDIAN, Idaho — The Idaho State Police (ISP) is recognizing Crash Responder Safety Week (CRSW) from November 17 to 21, 2025, and urges Idaho drivers to do their part in protecting those who respond to crashes, stalled vehicles, and roadway hazards across the state. The 2025 theme is “Safety Starts With You – Slow Down […]

  • November 15, 2025 - Fatality crash I90 near milepost 40, Cataldo, Shoshone County

    The Idaho State Police is investigating a fatality collision which occurred on November 15, 2025, at approximately 1:55 p.m. At that time, a Black Mazda CX-5 was traveling westbound on I90, near milepost 40. The Mazda, driven by a 25-year-old male from Lolo, Montana, failed to negotiate a left-hand curve. The Mazda left the roadway […]

  • November 15, 2025 - SECOND UPDATE: Vehicle in fatal Plummer pedestrian crash located

    The suspect vehicle involved in yesterday’s hit-and-run fatality crash has been located. Idaho State Police wants to thank the public for all of the tips that came in following this incident. The investigation is continuing. ### UPDATE: Suspect Vehicle in fatal Plummer pedestrian crash identified (Updated Release – 11/15/25 at 12:13 a.m.) Through continued investigation, […]

  • November 15, 2025 - UPDATE: Suspect vehicle in fatal Plummer pedestrian crash identified

    Through continued investigation, troopers identified the involved vehicle as a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado LT (Washington plate D71892H) registered to a residence in Spokane, Washington. The registered owner has not been confirmed as the driver. Troopers and local law enforcement are working to locate the vehicle and determine who was involved in the fatal hit-and-run crash […]

  • November 14, 2025 - Idaho State Police seeks information on a fatal pedestrian crash in Plummer

    PLUMMER, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) is investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on November 14, 2025, at approximately 5 p.m. on northbound US Highway 95 and D Street in Plummer. Witnesses indicate a pickup truck, possibly silver or tan, driven by an unknown individual, was traveling northbound on US Highway 95 […]

  • November 6, 2025 - Single Vehicle Injury Crash, Worley, ID

    On November 6th, 2025, at approximately 6:03 am, the Coeur d’Alene Tribal police attempted to stop a 2018 BMW 440 for travelling at an extremely high rate of speed on US-Highway 95, north of Worley. The officers attempted to stop the vehicle, and it fled southbound. Coeur d’Alene Tribe initiated a pursuit to try and […]

  • October 29, 2025 - Idaho State Police releases FY 2025 Annual Toxicology Report

    MERIDIAN, Idaho — The Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) released its Annual Toxicology Report for Fiscal Year 2025, offering a detailed analysis of alcohol, volatile substance, and drug testing trends across Idaho. The full report and its accompanying fact sheet are available online. Key Highlights The steady rise in case submissions, particularly in blood […]

  • October 26, 2025 - Fatal Crash near Priest River, Idaho

    Idaho State Police is investigating a train vs pedestrian fatality that occurred October 25, 2025, at approximately 9:03 pm at the Parr Road crossing near Hidden Lane in Bonner County. An adult female was struck by a freight train as it was travelling northbound. The female was pronounced deceased on the scene. Confirmation of identity […]