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Category: District 1 – Northern Idaho

  • 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. […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • August 23, 2024 - 08/22/2024 I-90 Multiple-vehicle crash

    KOOTENAI COUNTY, IDAHO:The Idaho State Police is investigating a multiple-vehicle crash which occurred on 08/22/2024 at 4:10 pm, on Interstate 90 westbound at milepost 9, near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. At the time of the crash, traffic was heavy and beginning to slow. A total of 5 vehicles were involved: A silver 2012 Cascadia Freightliner with […]

  • August 20, 2024 - Idaho State Police is accepting applications for trooper positions

    MERIDIAN, Idaho —The Idaho State Police (ISP) is accepting applications for commissioned trooper positions. As Idaho’s premier statewide, full-service law enforcement agency, we are looking to hire dedicated individuals to join our team and play a crucial role in safeguarding communities throughout the state. Successful candidates will receive a $2,000 signing bonus. Applications will be […]

  • August 16, 2024 - Idaho State Police Welcomes Colonel Bill Gardiner as Director

    MERIDIAN, Idaho —The Idaho State Police (ISP) proudly announces Colonel Bill Gardiner’s appointment as its new Director. A native of Burley, Idaho, with 25 years of service, Colonel Gardiner has held numerous critical roles within the agency, demonstrating unwavering dedication to public safety. Colonel Gardiner began his career in 1999 as a Patrol Division trooper […]

  • August 14, 2024 - Single Vehicle Fatal Crash on I90 eastbound Interchange 62.

    The Idaho State Police and Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a fatal crash which occurred August 13th, 2024, at approximately 11:35 PM on I90 eastbound interchange 62 in Wallace, Idaho.  A 40-year-old female from Pinehurst Idaho, who was the driver and sole occupant of a blue 2002 Ford F-150, was involved in a single […]

  • August 11, 2024 - Fatal Crash SH3 at milepost 113.2, south of Rose Lake, ID

    The Idaho State Police is investigating a crash that occurred on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at 5:33 pm on SH3 at milepost 113.2, five miles south of I90 in Kootenai County.  A 20-year-old male from Cataldo, ID, driving a green 2008 Honda CR-V lost control of his vehicle and drove off the pavement. The vehicle […]