Category: District 2 – Central Idaho
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August 8, 2026 - Fatal Crash Powell, Idaho County
On August 07, 2026, the Idaho State Police investigated a fatal motorcycle accident which occurred on US Highway 12 near mile post 161 near Powell, Idaho. The accident is believed to have occurred on July 30th at an unknown time. The 43 year old rider of the motorcycle from Seattle, Washington, had been reported missing […]
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August 8, 2026 - Fatal Crash on US95 near Riggins, Idaho
The Idaho State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash which occurred on August 7, 2026 at 7:23 PM on US95 near milepost 198 in Idaho County, Idaho. A 74-year-old male from Riggins, Idaho, was traveling northbound on US95 in a silver 2016 Hyundai Tucson when he went left of center, off the left shoulder […]
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August 8, 2026 - Fatal Crash on US95 near Viola, Idaho
Viola, Idaho – The Idaho State Police are investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash which occurred August 7th, 2026, at approximately 7:54 PM on US Highway 95 near milepost 353 in Latah County, Idaho. A 36-year-old male from Moscow, Idaho, was driving a silver 2007 Kia Rio northbound on US Highway 95 when the vehicle crossed […]
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August 8, 2026 - Low applicant numbers could deepen ISP trooper shortage in northern Idaho
LEWISTON, Idaho — A small applicant pool could deepen an ongoing shortage of Idaho State Police troopers in northern Idaho. With just over a month remaining before applications close for the January trooper academy, only seven applicants for the Coeur d’Alene region and three for the Lewiston region currently meet the minimum requirements. Those totals […]
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August 5, 2026 - Lieutenant Brandalyn Crapo Promoted to Idaho State Police Headquarters Patrol Captain
MERIDIAN, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) is pleased to announce the promotion of Lieutenant Brandalyn Crapo to Patrol Captain at ISP Headquarters. Captain Crapo began her law enforcement career with ISP in 2014 after graduating from ATC Class #42. She was initially assigned to District 3 Patrol and later served on the DUI […]
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July 29, 2026 - 2025 Crime in Idaho Report Released
MERIDIAN, Idaho. The Idaho State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) has released the 2025 Crime in Idaho Report, providing a statewide overview of crime statistics reported by Idaho law enforcement agencies. The annual publication compiles crime data submitted by law enforcement agencies throughout Idaho and includes the Statewide Crime Profile, Hate Crime in Idaho, […]
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July 27, 2026 - Public Asked to Help Identify Additional Victims or Witnesses
MERIDIAN, Idaho. The Idaho State Police (ISP) today asked for the public’s assistance as the investigation into Jose Buenaventura Aguilera continues following his recent arrest and indictment in connection with the 2016 sexual assault of a 15-year-old in Caldwell. The indictment followed a multi-year investigation conducted by the Caldwell Police Department and the Idaho State […]
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July 27, 2026 - Serious Injury Crash near Spalding
SPALDING, Idaho Idaho State Police is investigating a serious injury crash which occurred on July 26, 2026 at approximately 9:37 P.M., on Highway 95 at milepost 304. A black 2020 GMC Sierra pickup truck, driven by a 29-year-old male from Deer Park, Washington, was travelling northbound on Highway 95 on the Spalding Bridge which crosses […]
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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 […]
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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 […]