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Category: District 2 – Central Idaho

  • July 2, 2025 - Alerts for missing person cases in Idaho

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – In recent weeks, Idahoans have seen a noticeable increase in alerts for missing individuals. These notifications, directly pushed to mobile devices, raise understandable concerns and valid questions. Why do some missing people prompt alerts while others don’t? Are too many alerts being sent? The Idaho State Police (ISP) wants to provide the […]

  • July 1, 2025 - 2024 Crime in Idaho Report Released

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – The Idaho State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) has released the Crime in Idaho 2024 Report. This annual report is a synopsis of statewide crime statistics gathered from law enforcement agencies across Idaho by a set deadline. Among many other statistics, it includes the Statewide Crime Profile, Hate Crime in Idaho, […]

  • June 24, 2025 - CORRECTION: Fatality Crash NB Waha Rd. near Buchanan Rd. South of Lewiston

    NEZ PERCE COUNTY, Idaho – The Idaho State Police are investigating a single vehicle crash that occurred Monday, June 23, 2025, at approximately 8:29 PM, on Waha Rd near Buchanan Rd in Nez Perce County, Idaho. A Toyota 4runner SUV, driven by a 18-year-old female from Lewiston, Idaho, was traveling northbound on Waha Rd. The […]

  • June 24, 2025 - Fatality Crash NB Waha Rd. near Buchanan Rd. South of Lewiston

    NEZ PERCE COUNTY, Idaho – The Idaho State Police are investigating a single vehicle crash that occurred Monday, June 23, 2025, at approximately 8:29 PM, on Waha Rd near Buchanan Rd in Nez Perce County, Idaho. A Toyota 4runner SUV, driven by a 18-year-old female from Lewiston, Idaho, was traveling northbound on Waha Rd. The […]

  • June 17, 2025 - Multi-Agency Response Assists Female in Distress; Suspect in Custody

    IDAHO COUNTY, Idaho – At approximately 4:00 a.m. this morning, the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a female in distress. According to the report, the woman had entered a local business and informed a cashier she needed help before leaving the scene. The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance, and a nearby […]

  • June 10, 2025 - Suspect faces multiple felonies after fleeing from ISP during traffic stop

    IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – Monday, June 9, Idaho State Police (ISP) dispatch received a report of a driver failing to maintain their lane, running off the road, almost striking other vehicles, and speeding. At approximately 8:28 p.m., ISP conducted a traffic stop on the reported vehicle—a 2023 white Toyota Camry—traveling northbound on Interstate 15 for […]

  • May 31, 2025 - EMERGENCY WILDFIRE NOTICE – Stay out of the area

    NEZ PERCE COUNTY, Idaho –The Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) and the Nez Perce County Fire are leading the response for an active wildfire northeast of Lewiston. The Idaho State Police and partnering emergency response agencies are on the scene, providing support for their efforts. Due to the seriousness of the situation, the public is […]

  • May 30, 2025 - Lane Splitting is Illegal in Idaho

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – With warmer weather returning and more motorcycles taking to Idaho roads, law enforcement agencies across the state are seeing an increase in aggressive motorcycle riding—and with it, public confusion over what’s legal. Idaho State Police (ISP) reminds all riders and drivers that lane splitting is illegal in Idaho. Lane splitting, the practice […]

  • 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 […]