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Category: District 2 – Central Idaho

  • July 29, 2026 - 2025 Crime in Idaho Report Released

    MERIDIAN, Idaho. The Idaho State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) has released the 2025 Crime in Idaho Report, providing a statewide overview of crime statistics reported by Idaho law enforcement agencies. The annual publication compiles crime data submitted by law enforcement agencies throughout Idaho and includes the Statewide Crime Profile, Hate Crime in Idaho, […]

  • July 27, 2026 - Public Asked to Help Identify Additional Victims or Witnesses

    MERIDIAN, Idaho. The Idaho State Police (ISP) today asked for the public’s assistance as the investigation into Jose Buenaventura Aguilera continues following his recent arrest and indictment in connection with the 2016 sexual assault of a 15-year-old in Caldwell. The indictment followed a multi-year investigation conducted by the Caldwell Police Department and the Idaho State […]

  • July 27, 2026 - Serious Injury Crash near Spalding

    SPALDING, Idaho Idaho State Police is investigating a serious injury crash which occurred on July 26, 2026 at approximately 9:37 P.M., on Highway 95 at milepost 304. A black 2020 GMC Sierra pickup truck, driven by a 29-year-old male from Deer Park, Washington, was travelling northbound on Highway 95 on the Spalding Bridge which crosses […]

  • July 23, 2026 - Idaho State Police Promotes Captain Mike Winans to Major

    MERIDIAN, Idaho. The Idaho State Police (ISP) has promoted Captain Mike Winans to Major, where he will assume leadership of the agency’s Western Command. In his new assignment, Major Winans will oversee agencywide Investigations, Executive Protection and Capitol Security, District 3 operations, and the Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) system. As a member of […]

  • July 23, 2026 - Idaho State Police Forensic Services Ranks Among World’s Most Efficient Crime Laboratory Systems

    Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) has once again been recognized as one of the world’s most efficient crime laboratory systems, underscoring its longstanding commitment to scientific excellence, operational performance, and public service. ISPFS received the prestigious Foresight Maximus recognition through Project FORESIGHT, an international benchmarking initiative that evaluates efficiency, quality, productivity, and performance across […]

  • July 22, 2026 - Idaho State Police Promotes Kirk Grothaus to Captain of Alcohol Beverage Control Division

    MERIDIAN, Idaho. The Idaho State Police (ISP) is pleased to announce the promotion of Lieutenant Kirk Grothaus to the rank of Captain. As commander of the Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Division, Captain Grothaus will oversee statewide licensing, regulatory, education, and enforcement efforts that support responsible alcohol sales and service while protecting the safety of Idaho’s […]

  • July 16, 2026 - Fatal Crash US95 at milepost 348, Moscow

    Latah County, Idaho- The Idaho State Police are currently investigating a vehicle versus motorcycle crash that occurred on US95 near mile post 348. Just after 6:10 p.m. Idaho State Police Troopers were dispatched to a collision involving a red 2019 Toyota Rav4 and a white 2018 Harley Davidson motorcycle. The Toyota Rav4 was northbound on […]

  • July 13, 2026 - Injury Crash US 95 Milepost 307, Nez Perce County, Idaho

    On Monday, July 13, 2026, at 12:13 a.m., a 43-year-old male from Lapwai, ID, was walking in the northbound lanes of US 95 near milepost 307. The male was then struck by a 1994 Honda Accord driven by a 26-year-old male from Clarkston, WA, that had just merged onto the highway from Nez Perce Rd. […]

  • July 11, 2026 - Fire Closes Highway 12 near Lenore, ID -UPDATE*

    ****UPDATE****UPDATE****UPDATE**** The Idaho Transportation Department has one lane of travel open, and traffic is alternating with the assistance of a pilot car. Please be patient while emergency personnel work to clear the roadway and fully reopen it. At this time, motorists are able to travel through the area. ************************* The Idaho State Police and the […]