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Category: District 2 – Central Idaho

  • 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 […]

  • August 11, 2026 - Idaho State Police identifies trooper involved in Twin Falls shooting

    TWIN FALLS, Idaho — The Idaho State Police (ISP) continues to extend its deepest condolences to the families of those who lost loved ones, those who were injured, the first responders, and the entire Twin Falls community as they continue to cope with the tragedy that unfolded at the In-N-Out Burger restaurant on August 1, […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]