Category: District 2 – Central Idaho
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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March 27, 2025 - Idaho State Police Announces Updates to Out-of-Service Criteria for Commercial Drivers
MERIDIAN, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) Commercial Vehicle Safety (CVS) division is reminding commercial drivers of upcoming changes to the Out-of-Service (OOS) criteria regarding medical certificates. These changes, which go into effect on April 1, 2025, impact when a driver can be placed out of service for not possessing a valid medical certificate. […]
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March 27, 2025 - Idaho State Police Trooper Honored with International Recognition
MERIDIAN, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) proudly announces that Corporal Travis Gurney was named a runner-up for the highly esteemed 2024 IACP/Motorola Solutions Trooper of the Year Award. This prestigious recognition, presented by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and Motorola Solutions, is a testament to the bravery, leadership, and professionalism […]
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March 13, 2025 - ISP Dispatchers’ Investigative Work Leads to Swift Arrest in Interstate 90 Shooting
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – On January 8, at approximately 9:30 p.m., a female driver urgently called the Idaho State Police (ISP) Regional Dispatch Center to report someone had shot at her while she was driving on Interstate 90. The dispatcher directed her to a safe location to wait for law enforcement. When a trooper arrived, […]
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March 13, 2025 - Idaho State Police Announces Leadership Transition in Central Idaho
LEWISTON, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) is pleased to announce Mike Mooney’s promotion from Lieutenant to Captain and will oversee central Idaho’s District 2 operations. Captain Mooney succeeds Captain Rich Adamson, who retires after a distinguished law enforcement career. Captain Mooney brings a wealth of experience to his new role, with 25 years […]