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Category: District 2 – Central Idaho

  • September 25, 2026 - Sara Breckon promoted to lead Bureau of Criminal Identification

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – Idaho State Police has named Sara Breckon the Bureau Chief of the Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI). Breckon brings 12 years of experience with Idaho State Police BCI to the position, having advanced through increasingly responsible roles within the bureau, beginning as an Audit and Training Specialist and most recently serving as […]

  • September 21, 2026 - Idaho State Police Celebrates National Forensic Science Week

    MERIDIAN, Idaho. The Idaho State Police (ISP) is recognizing National Forensic Science Week, September 20 through 26, celebrating the scientists and professionals whose work provides objective evidence and supports the criminal justice system throughout Idaho and beyond. “National Forensic Science Week gives us an opportunity to recognize the extraordinary work our scientists and professional staff […]

  • September 20, 2026 - Fatal Crash on US12 mile marker 70, near Kamiah, Idaho

    Idaho State Police is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on September 20th, 2026, at 3:58 PM, eastbound on US12 at milepost 70, near Kamiah, Idaho. A white 2015 Jeep Cherokee, driven by a 54-year-old-female, from Kamiah, was travelling westbound on US12, and a Harley Davidson motorcycle, driven by a 61-year-old-male, from Kamiah, was travelling […]

  • September 17, 2026 - Two Idaho State Police captains graduate from FBI National Academy

    MERIDIAN, Idaho — Two Idaho State Police captains have completed one of the nation’s most respected law enforcement leadership programs. Captain Paul Berger and Captain Mike Kish graduated from Session 299 of the FBI National Academy earlier today at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia. The FBI National Academy is a 10-week program offering advanced […]

  • September 15, 2026 - ISP welcomes new explosive detection K-9 ahead of legislative session

    BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho State Police is adding a new explosive detection K-9 to its Capitol Protective Services team, with the K-9 expected to be trained and ready for service in time for the 2027 legislative session. K-9 Annie, an 18-month-old black Labrador retriever, has been paired with Trooper Tamara Rose and will receive […]

  • August 25, 2026 - CORRECTION: Idaho State Police Breaks Ground on New Forensic Services Laboratory

    CORRECTION: The Idaho State Police (ISP) incorrectly identified federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds as the source for the new ISP Forensic Services laboratory. The project was funded through the State of Idaho General Fund pursuant to House Bill 779, approved by the Idaho Legislature in 2022. All other information in the release remains […]

  • August 20, 2026 - Idaho State Police Breaks Ground on New Forensic Services Laboratory

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – Idaho State Police (ISP) will break ground Tuesday on a new 20,000-square-foot forensic laboratory at ISP Headquarters in Meridian. This project represents a major investment in Idaho’s forensic science capabilities and supports the criminal justice agencies that depend on these services. Construction is scheduled to be completed in January 2028. The $29 […]

  • August 16, 2026 - Injury Crash US 95 Milepost 353, Latah County, Idaho

    On Saturday, August 15, 2026, at approximately 5:00 p.m., a red 1999 Dodge Dakota being driven by a 19-year-old male from Viola, Idaho, was traveling southbound on US 95 near milepost 353 when it crossed the double yellow lines, entered the northbound lane, and sideswiped a blue 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 hauling a utility trailer […]

  • August 15, 2026 - Blocking crash US95 milepost 353, near Viola

    Idaho State Police are on scene of a blocking crash on US95 at milepost 353, near Viola. The crash is blocking all north and southbound lanes of travel. Latah County Sheriff’s Office is on scene assisting. Officers are working on diverting traffic onto SH66 and into Viola. There is no expected time frame at this […]

  • August 14, 2026 - Injury crash US12 near SH3 junction, Spalding, Nez Perce County

    Idaho State Police is investigating a two vehicle crash that occurred at 11:08 AM at US 12 milepost 15 at the SH 3 junction in Nez Perce County. A loaded Western Star log truck driven by a 53-year-old male from Pierce, Idaho, was westbound on US12 when an Eastbound white Ford Focus driven by a […]