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Category: District 2 – Central Idaho

  • May 25, 2025 - Idaho recognizes National Missing Children’s Day

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – Today, the Idaho State Police (ISP) joins agencies across the country in observing National Missing Children’s Day, a day to highlight children who are missing and to renew efforts to bring them home. Established in 1983 by President Ronald Reagan, this day is a reminder of the need for public awareness, community […]

  • May 3, 2025 - Fatal Crash US12 / Lochsa Lodge Area, Idaho

    On May 03, 2025, at 11:58 a.m., Idaho State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatality crash on US Highway 12 near mile post 161, approximately one mile west of the Lochsa Lodge, in Idaho County, Idaho. A 60-year-old man from Des Moines, Washington, was driving a white 2021 International box truck eastbound on US12. While […]

  • April 29, 2025 - Idaho State Police to Support Denim Day, Promote Awareness During Sexual Assault Awareness Month

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – Throughout April, the Idaho State Police (ISP) has engaged in activities and initiatives to promote awareness during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. These efforts will culminate on Wednesday, April 30, when the ISP will join individuals and organizations nationwide by participating in Denim Day. Denim Day, which originated from a 1999 Italian Supreme […]

  • April 23, 2025 - Injury crash off of Grangemont Rd in Orofino

    Orofino,ID – Idaho state police are investigating a single vehicle crash that occurred around 10:30pm on April 22nd across from 3339 Grangemont Rd.  At about 10:30 pm a 54-year-old male from Lewiston,ID, was traveling Westbound on Grangemont Rd in a Ford F250. The male drove off the road and down a steep embankment where the […]

  • April 19, 2025 - Work Zone Patrols: Safety in Action

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – As National Work Zone Awareness Week approaches April 21–25, the Idaho State Police is highlighting law enforcement’s crucial role in protecting Idaho’s road workers, contractors, and drivers. Every year, ISP troopers step up patrols in active construction areas to deter unsafe driving behaviors and reduce the risk of tragedy in work zones. […]

  • April 16, 2025 - April Is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – As the weather warms and more drivers take to the road, April marks National Distracted Driving Awareness Month—a critical time to shine a light on the deadly dangers of distracted driving. The Idaho State Police (ISP) and our Commercial Vehicle Safety Division are joining law enforcement agencies and traffic safety partners nationwide […]

  • April 14, 2025 - Honoring Our Hidden Heroes: Celebrating National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

    Since its inception in 1981, National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week has been a time to recognize the skilled professionals who serve as the critical first link in emergency response—the men and women of our Regional Communications Centers (RCCs). This week, the Idaho State Police joins agencies nationwide in celebrating this important event. ISP operates two […]

  • April 10, 2025 - Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Suspect Wanted on Serious Charges

    BONNEVILLE COUNTY, Idaho – On April 8, 2025, at approximately 11:55 a.m., the Idaho State Police (ISP) in Idaho Falls was notified by the Soda Springs Police Department of a male violating a No Contact Order in the area. Troopers located the suspect’s vehicle near Ammon Road and Lincoln Road. The driver, later identified as […]

  • April 8, 2025 - Idaho State Police Releases 2024 Idaho Missing Persons Report

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) has released the 2024 Idaho Missing Persons Clearinghouse Annual Report. This report offers a comprehensive overview of the individuals reported missing in Idaho and entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. The report aims to identify general characteristics […]