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Category: District 1 – Northern Idaho

  • July 24, 2026 - Fatal Crash on SH53 near milepost 7, Rathdrum, ID

    RATHDRUM, Idaho – The Idaho State Police are investigating a fatal single vehicle crash which occurred July 24, 2026, at approximately 05:30 AM on SH 53 near milepost 7, Kootenai County, Idaho.Preliminary investigation indicates a 2002 Peterbilt work truck driven by a 51-year-old male from Spirit Lake, Idaho was traveling westbound on SH 53, failed […]

  • July 23, 2026 - Idaho State Police Promotes Captain Mike Winans to Major

    MERIDIAN, Idaho. The Idaho State Police (ISP) has promoted Captain Mike Winans to Major, where he will assume leadership of the agency’s Western Command. In his new assignment, Major Winans will oversee agencywide Investigations, Executive Protection and Capitol Security, District 3 operations, and the Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) system. As a member of […]

  • July 23, 2026 - Idaho State Police Forensic Services Ranks Among World’s Most Efficient Crime Laboratory Systems

    Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) has once again been recognized as one of the world’s most efficient crime laboratory systems, underscoring its longstanding commitment to scientific excellence, operational performance, and public service. ISPFS received the prestigious Foresight Maximus recognition through Project FORESIGHT, an international benchmarking initiative that evaluates efficiency, quality, productivity, and performance across […]

  • July 22, 2026 - Idaho State Police Promotes Kirk Grothaus to Captain of Alcohol Beverage Control Division

    MERIDIAN, Idaho. The Idaho State Police (ISP) is pleased to announce the promotion of Lieutenant Kirk Grothaus to the rank of Captain. As commander of the Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Division, Captain Grothaus will oversee statewide licensing, regulatory, education, and enforcement efforts that support responsible alcohol sales and service while protecting the safety of Idaho’s […]

  • July 20, 2026 - Fatal Motorcycle Crash North of Prichard

    PRICHARD, ID Idaho State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash which occurred on July 19, 2026 at 7:25 P.M. along Coeur D’Alene River Road near milepost 29 north of Prichard, Idaho. A 25 year-old-male from Hayden, Idaho, was driving a 2026 Honda CBR1000RR motorcycle on Coeur D’Alene River Road near milepost 29. The rider […]

  • July 12, 2026 - Injury crash Highway 95 near mile post 496, Boundary County

    The Idaho State Police is investigating a motorcycle vs pickup truck crash that occurred on July 12, 2026, at approximately 12:17 PM on US 95 near milepost 496 in Boundary County. The driver of a blue Harley Davidson Motorcycle was traveling northbound on US95. The motorcyclist attempted to pass multiple vehicles when it collided with […]

  • July 9, 2026 - Applications now open for January ISP trooper academy

    MERIDIAN, Idaho — The Idaho State Police is accepting applications for its next trooper academy, which begins in mid-January. Completion of the academy is required to become an Idaho State Police Trooper. The agency is seeking dedicated men and women committed to serving their communities, upholding the law and helping keep Idaho’s roads and communities […]

  • July 1, 2026 - Injury Crash Highway 95 MM490, Bonner County

    On July 1, 2026, at approximately 2:09 PM, Idaho State Police Troopers and Bonner County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to an injury crash on US 95, near milepost 490, in Bonner County. ISP Troopers conducted an on-scene investigation. A Ford Transit Van, driven by a 29-year-old female from Naples, Idaho entered the highway and was struck […]

  • June 30, 2026 - Voting underway as ISP competes for best-looking cruiser

    MERIDIAN, Idaho — The Idaho State Police is competing in the 13th Annual American Association of State Troopers Best Looking Cruiser Contest and is asking Idahoans to help bring home the title by casting their vote. This year’s contest submission was photographed by Trooper Brittany Clark and features an Idaho State Police Ford Mustang alongside […]