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Category: District 2 – Central Idaho

  • August 21, 2025 - Law enforcement to increase DUI patrols during Hot August Nights weekend

    LEWISTON, Idaho — As thousands gather in the Lewiston area for Hot August Nights, law enforcement agencies are stepping up efforts to keep the community safe. Starting tonight and continuing through Saturday, the Idaho State Police, Lewiston Police Department, and Nez Perce County Sheriff’s Office will increase patrols in and around the annual classic car […]

  • August 20, 2025 - 2 Vehicle Fatal Crash in Nez Perce County

    NEZ PERCE COUNTY, IDIdaho State Police are investigating a fatal crash which occurred on August 19th, 2025 at 4:11 P.M. on Highway 12 near milepost 17.5 in Nez Perce County, Idaho. Preliminary investigation indicates that a black 2025 Subaru Forester, occupied by both an 80-year-old male and 80-year-old female from Peck, ID, was traveling east. […]

  • August 18, 2025 - Idaho State Police releases Moscow homicide public records

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) has created a dedicated webpage to provide access to records related to the 2022 Moscow homicide investigation. These records are available by going through www.isp.idaho.gov/Moscow to our JustFOIA public portal archives. The murders of University of Idaho students Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin […]

  • August 13, 2025 - Idaho State Police announces promotion of Jens Pattis to Major

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) is proud to announce the promotion of Jens Pattis to the rank of Major. In his new role, Major Pattis will lead ISP’s Western Command, overseeing Investigations, Executive Protection and Capitol Security, District 3, Forensic Services, Regional Communications Centers, and will participate on the ICJC Human Trafficking […]

  • August 12, 2025 - Reckless driving complaint leads to PIT maneuver and DUI arrest

    NEZ PERCE COUNTY, Idaho – At approximately 2:12 p.m. on Aug. 12, Idaho State Police dispatch began receiving citizen reports of a red Toyota RAV4 driving recklessly. Troopers were advised the driver was wanted for allegations of felony domestic battery out of Idaho County prior to getting behind the wheel. Troopers located the vehicle traveling […]

  • July 24, 2025 - ISP seeking public’s help identifying motorcycle rider who fled

    NEZ PERCE COUNTY, Idaho – On July 23, 2025, at approximately 10:23 a.m., the Idaho State Police attempted to stop a red Honda CM400 motorcycle that was traveling westbound on U.S. Highway 12 and then turned northbound on Hubbard Gulch Road. The rider abandoned the motorcycle near the intersection of Hubbard Gulch and Stoney Point […]

  • July 9, 2025 - Remains found in 2022 identified as missing Washington woman

    POWER COUNTY, Idaho – The Power County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO), in partnership with the Idaho State Police (ISP) Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) Team, a working group within the ISP Forensic Services Division, and multiple other local, state, and federal agencies, has confirmed the identification of human remains discovered nearly three years ago in the […]

  • July 4, 2025 - Road Blocked due to slide US95 MP200-201, North of Riggins

    Riggins, Idaho. The Idaho State Police and Idaho Transportation Department are currently on scene of a blocking slide, US95 between milepost 200-201, north of Riggins. The highway is blocked in both directions. Expect delays. 4100/440

  • 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 […]