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Category: District 1 – Northern Idaho

  • May 24, 2024 - Idaho State Police Urges Caution During the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – As Memorial Day Weekend approaches, the Idaho State Police (ISP) urges drivers to exercise caution during the “100 Deadliest Days” on Idaho roads. This period, lasting from Memorial Day to Labor Day, is historically the most dangerous driving time due to high traffic volume, high temperatures, and increased outdoor activities. Last year, […]

  • May 20, 2024 - Idaho State Police Joins Statewide Seat Belt Enforcement Effort May 20 – June 2, 2024

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) is proud to partner with the Idaho Transportation Department’s Office of Highway Safety (OHS) and law enforcement agencies across Idaho to remind drivers to buckle up. From May 20 to June 2, 2024, ISP troopers will participate in a statewide effort to enforce seat belt laws and […]

  • May 15, 2024 - Injury Crash US95 at Milepost 409

    On May 15th at approximately 5:34 AM the Idaho State Police responded to a single-vehicle rollover northbound US95 near milepost 409. A Silver 2006 Toyota Tacoma driven by a 20-year-old male from Saint Maries, was northbound on US9 when he drifted off the left shoulder losing control, overcorrecting and rolling the vehicle into the median. […]

  • May 14, 2024 - Fatality Crash US95 at Milepost 379

    Idaho State Police is investigating a fatal crash which occurred at approximately 11:23 AM on May 15, 2024, at US 95 near milepost 379 in Benewah County. A 45-year-old female from Pullman Washington driving a grey 2019 Ford Escape was involved in a head on collision with a 31-year-old male from Toledo Ohio driving a […]

  • May 1, 2024 - Idaho State Police Champions Motorcycle Safety Throughout Motorcycle Awareness Month

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – May marks Motorcycle Awareness Month when the Idaho State Police (ISP) intensifies its efforts to promote heightened safety on our roadways. This month is pivotal in our ongoing goal of reducing motorcycle accidents and fatalities across Idaho through education and enforcement. Colonel Kedrick Wills, Director of the Idaho State Police, underlined, “A […]

  • April 19, 2024 - Injury Crash SH41 MP16

    The Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle injury collision that occurred at 3:09 PM on April 19, 2024, in Kootenai County, Idaho. The crash occurred on State Highway 41 near mile post 16. A 16-year-old male, who was driving a gray ATV, crossed the highway from Spirit Bend Avenue going westbound, to get onto […]

  • April 14, 2024 - Idaho State Police Honors Unsung Heroes During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – Idaho State Police (ISP) is proud to recognize the second week of April as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, paying tribute to the invaluable contributions of our Regional Communications Officers (RCOs) stationed across the state. Observed from April 14th to 20th, National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week serves as a poignant reminder of […]

  • April 9, 2024 - Vehicle vs Pedestrian crash 5th Ave/Oak St. Sandpoint

    The Idaho State Police are investigating a single vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. The crash occurred on 4/9/24 at approximately 2:30 pm near the intersection of 5th Avenue and Oak Street in Sandpoint, Idaho. A female driver in a white pickup truck was traveling westbound on 5th Ave., and failed to yield to a male […]

  • April 1, 2024 - Idaho State Police Increase Efforts to Combat Distracted Driving in April

    BOISE, Idaho – In observance of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Idaho State Police (ISP), in collaboration with the Idaho Office of Highway Safety (OHS) and the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), is intensifying its efforts to combat distracted driving across the state. The initiative, focusing on education and enforcement, aims to remind drivers that Idaho […]