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Category: District 2 – Central Idaho

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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. […]

  • March 24, 2026 - ISP seeking witnesses to injury crash

    The Idaho State Police is investigating an injury crash caused by a wrong way driver that occurred on Monday, March 23, 2026, at 8:11 pm on US95 at milepost 336.5, 9 miles south of Moscow.  We are seeking witnesses to the incident.  Please contact us if you witnessed the events leading up to the crash […]

  • March 24, 2026 - Injury Crash Occurred US95 near Moscow, Idaho

    March 23, 2026 The Idaho State Police are investigating a two-vehicle injury crash that occurred just before 8 pm on March 23, 2026, in Latah County, Idaho. The crash occurred on US Highway 95 near mile post 336.5 near Moscow, Idaho at approximately 7:59 pm. A dark blue Volkswagen station wagon, driven by a 29-year-old […]

  • March 11, 2026 - Idaho Missing Persons Clearinghouse releases 2025 annual report

    The Idaho Missing Persons Clearinghouse has published its 2025 Idaho Missing Persons Report, showing a decrease in total entries compared to the previous year. The annual report provides an overall picture of reported missing persons cases across Idaho. In 2025, 1,728 missing persons were entered into the National Crime Information Center, down from 2,022 entries in […]

  • February 28, 2026 - Fatal Crash US12 at Milepost 15 – CORRECTION*

    ***CORRECTION – the Toyota Tacoma and the Ford F150 were traveling eastbound on US Highway 12. The Semi tractor was traveling westbound on US Highway 12. *** On February 27, 2026, at approximately 8:08 p.m. the Idaho State Police were dispatched to U.S. Highway 12 at milepost 15.3 to investigate a 4-vehicle fatality crash. Based […]

  • February 28, 2026 - Fatal crash US12 at Mile Post 15

    ***CORRECTION – the Toyota Tacoma and the Ford F150 were traveling eastbound on US Highway 12. The Semi tractor was traveling westbound on US Highway 12. *** On February 27, 2026 at approximately 2008 hours the Idaho State Police were dispatched to U.S. Highway 12 at milepost 15.3 to investigate a 4-vehicle fatality crash. Based […]