Category: District 2 – Central Idaho
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June 19, 2026 - Fatality crash SH8 near Deary, Idaho.
LATAH COUNTY, Idaho – On June 19th, 2026, at approximately 4:44 a.m., a fatal single-vehicle crash occurred on SH8 near milepost 26.8 in Latah County, near Deary, Idaho. An 86-year-old male, from Deary, Idaho, was driving a white Dodge Ram pickup eastbound on SH8 when the vehicle crossed left of center and traveled off the […]
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June 17, 2026 - Three Motorcyclists Killed in Crash on U.S. Highway 12 Near Kooskia
KOOSKIA, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) is investigating a three-fatality crash that occurred at approximately 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, on U.S. Highway 12 near milepost 113 east of Kooskia. The preliminary investigation indicates a 2019 Ford F-150 was traveling westbound on U.S. Highway 12 when the driver attempted to pass […]
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June 16, 2026 - Idaho State Police seizes over 11 pounds of methamphetamine near the city of Twin Falls
TWIN FALLS COUNTY, Idaho – The Idaho State Police Domestic Highway Enforcement (DHE) team seized approximately 11.6 pounds of methamphetamine during a traffic stop on U.S. Highway 93 in Twin Falls County on June 11, 2026. Just before 4:30 p.m., a DHE trooper stopped a northbound Ford F-150 on U.S. 93 for an equipment violation. […]
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June 10, 2026 - Idaho State Police Forensic Services contributes to a national publication advancing Forensic Genetic Genealogy
MERIDIAN, Idaho — Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) continues to play a leading role in advancing forensic science nationwide through its work with the National Technology Validation and Implementation Collaborative (NTVIC). ISPFS is a founding member and currently serves as chair of the NTVIC, a national collaborative comprising hundreds of forensic science professionals who […]
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June 3, 2026 - Idaho State Police, Nez Perce County Sheriff’s Office, and Lewiston Police Department Join Forces to Reduce Summer Crashes During “100 Deadliest Days”
LEWISTON, Idaho — As Idaho enters the annual “100 Deadliest Days,” the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when serious injury and fatal crashes historically increase, the Idaho State Police, the Nez Perce County Sheriff’s Office, and the Lewiston Police Department are partnering on a summer traffic safety enforcement effort focused on reducing preventable […]
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May 29, 2026 - Investigators seek help following multiple livestock shootings in Southern Idaho
GOODING COUNTY, Idaho — The Idaho State Brand Inspector’s Office and local sheriff’s offices are investigating a series of livestock shootings in Gooding and Jerome counties that left multiple cattle dead and ranchers facing significant losses. In recent weeks, investigators have received reports of cattle being shot in remote grazing areas, including multiple incidents near […]
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May 23, 2026 - Officer Involved Critical Incident, near Lucille in Idaho County
On May 22, 2026, at approximately 9:51 p.m., the Idaho County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from a female reporting that an unidentified male was threatening to shoot her. Deputies responded to the scene and made contact with the individuals involved. During the encounter, shots were fired, and the male subject was pronounced deceased […]
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May 20, 2026 - Domestic Highway Enforcement team seizes large quantity of narcotics following pursuit near Pocatello
BINGHAM COUNTY, Idaho – The Idaho State Police Domestic Highway Enforcement (DHE) team seized a large quantity of narcotics following a vehicle pursuit near Pocatello. Just before midnight on May 18, a DHE trooper patrolling Interstate 86 observed a sedan with California license plates turn northbound onto Interstate 15 without signaling. When the trooper attempted […]
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April 26, 2026 - Idaho State Police seeking public assistance in investigating a crash in Lewiston
LEWISTON, Idaho — Idaho State Police are investigating a crash involving an officer with the Lewiston Police Department that occurred early this morning. The crash occurred at approximately 1:15 a.m. on April 26 at the intersection of D Street and 5th Street in Lewiston. A Lewiston Police Department patrol vehicle, a black 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe driven […]
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April 12, 2026 - From the road to the radio: A mother’s voice behind her trooper son
MERIDIAN, Idaho — National Public Safety Telecommunications Week begins today (April 12–18), a time to recognize the professionals who answer emergency calls and serve as the critical link between the public and first responders. For Idaho State Police dispatcher Jodi Rogers, that call to serve has spanned decades, evolving from the road to the radio. […]