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Category: District 2 – Central Idaho

  • November 11, 2026 - FATALITY CRASH US12 MILEPOST 45.5 EAST OF OROFINO

    The Idaho State Police are investigating a crash that occurred on November 11, 2026, at about 4:00 pm. An unknown vehicle struck a deer while traveling westbound on US 12 near mile post 45.5 causing the animal to launch into the windshield of an eastbound Subara Crosstrek. The 36 year old female driver of Kamiah, […]

  • November 11, 2026 - Idaho State Police Trooper Recognized for Critical Aid Following US 95 Pedestrian Crash

    LEWISTON, Idaho — An Idaho State Police (ISP) trooper is being recognized for his immediate response and critical medical assistance to a severely injured pedestrian following a crash on US 95 Monday evening. On Monday, November 9, 2026, at approximately 4:38 p.m., a 38-year-old male pedestrian from Lewiston was struck by two northbound vehicles on […]

  • November 11, 2026 - Injury crash Highway 12 at Mile Post 13 near Juliaetta

    The Idaho State Police are investigating a crash that occurred on November 10, 2026, at about 5:07 pm.  A 2000 Chevrolet Silverado was westbound when it crossed left of center and struck a 2025 Toyota RAV4. The male driver of the Chevrolet was transported by air ambulance to a local Hospital in Lewiston.  The female […]

  • November 10, 2026 - Vehicle vs Pedestrian Injury Crash on US95 at milepost 309, east of Lewiston, ID

    On Monday, November 9th, 2026, at 16:38 hours, a 38-year-old male pedestrian from Lewiston, ID, was in the northbound lanes of US 95 near milepost 309. A 2020 Nissan Pathfinder driven by a 36-year-old female stopped on the shoulder near the male. A 2011 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by a 57-year-old male from Elko, NV, struck […]

  • November 2, 2026 - ISP Forensic Services Receives $500,000 Grant to Support Sexual Assault Nurse Program

    MERIDIAN, Idaho — Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) has been awarded a $500,000 federal grant to strengthen Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) resources and improve access to medical forensic services, particularly in rural Idaho communities. The funding, awarded through the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime, will support ISPFS forensic nurse […]

  • October 30, 2026 - Idaho State Police to Open New District 6 Office in Idaho Falls

    Idaho State Police to Open New District 6 Office in Idaho Falls IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) will officially open its new District 6 office in Idaho Falls on Nov. 4, bringing patrol and investigations personnel under one roof and providing expanded space for training, equipment, and future needs. Located at […]

  • October 15, 2026 - Cannabis, amphetamines among most common drugs found in ISP toxicology testing

    MERIDIAN, Idaho — Cannabis-related compounds remained the most commonly detected drugs in adult toxicology samples tested by Idaho State Police Forensic Services, followed by amphetamine and methamphetamine, according to the newly published Fiscal Year 2026 Toxicology Report. At least one drug was detected in 84% of adult toxicology samples tested, and 45% contained multiple drugs. […]

  • 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 […]