View All News Releases

  • August 24, 2024 - Fatal Crash US95 near milepost 308, Clearwater River Casino

    LEWISTON, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred at 2:34 p.m. on August 24th, 2024, northbound US Highway 95 at the entrance of the Clearwater River Casino in Lewiston, Idaho. A 2024 Kawasaki motorcycle, being operated by a 73-year-old male from Lewiston, Idaho, was traveling northbound on highway 95 near […]

  • August 23, 2024 - ISP Intensifies Efforts to Combat Impaired Driving Through Labor Day Weekend

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – As Labor Day weekend approaches, Idaho State Police (ISP) is intensifying efforts to reduce impaired driving incidents statewide. In a united front, ISP, in collaboration with local law enforcement agencies and the Idaho Office of Highway Safety (OHS), is increasing patrols through Labor Day weekend to ensure Idaho’s roads are safe for […]

  • August 22, 2024 - Fatal crash US12 near milepost 149 in Idaho County, Idaho.

    The Idaho State Police are investigating a vehicle collision that occurred at approximately 1:50 p.m. on August 8th, 2024, on US Highway 12 near milepost 149, in Idaho County. A motorcycle, occupied by two people, was traveling west on US Highway 12, when it is believed that the rear tire of the vehicle failed, causing […]

  • August 20, 2024 - Idaho State Police is accepting applications for trooper positions

    MERIDIAN, Idaho —The Idaho State Police (ISP) is accepting applications for commissioned trooper positions. As Idaho’s premier statewide, full-service law enforcement agency, we are looking to hire dedicated individuals to join our team and play a crucial role in safeguarding communities throughout the state. Successful candidates will receive a $2,000 signing bonus. Applications will be […]

  • August 18, 2024 - Fatal Crash US Highway 12 at milepost 76 near Kooskia, ID

    The Idaho State Police is investigating a crash that occurred on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 3:58 pm on US Highway 12 at milepost 76, one mile east of Kooskia, Idaho. The driver of a Harley Davidson motorcycle ridden by a 61-year-old male of Spokane, WA and a minor were travelling eastbound on US Highway […]

  • August 16, 2024 - Idaho State Police Welcomes Colonel Bill Gardiner as Director

    MERIDIAN, Idaho —The Idaho State Police (ISP) proudly announces Colonel Bill Gardiner’s appointment as its new Director. A native of Burley, Idaho, with 25 years of service, Colonel Gardiner has held numerous critical roles within the agency, demonstrating unwavering dedication to public safety. Colonel Gardiner began his career in 1999 as a Patrol Division trooper […]

  • August 13, 2024 - Injury Crash SH14 at milepost 16.5, southeast of Grangeville, ID

    The Idaho State Police is investigating an injury crash that occurred on 8/13/24 at 3:03 pm.  A white 2008 Ford F350 pickup pulling an enclosed trailer driven by an 85-year-old male from Boise, ID, was travelling westbound on SH14 at milepost 16.6, approximately 26 miles southeast of Grangeville, ID.  The vehicle struck a large rock […]

  • August 10, 2024 - Injury Crash on US Highway 95 near Pollock, Idaho

    ISP investigates multi-vehicle crash on US95 near Pollock in Idaho County, Idaho. Pollock, Idaho- Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle collision on US Highway 95. There were multiple injuries. Just before 20:33 p.m. this evening, Idaho State Police (ISP) troopers responded to a multi-vehicle crash on US Highway 95. During the investigation it was […]

  • August 8, 2024 - Idaho State Police Announces Retirement of Colonel Kedrick Wills

    MERIDIAN, Idaho—The Idaho State Police (ISP) announces Colonel Kedrick Wills’ retirement, effective August 15. Colonel Wills, a second-generation ISP trooper, has been a dedicated member of the agency since 1996 and has served as Colonel since 2017. His leadership, commitment to service, and dedication to the people of Idaho have left an indelible mark, and […]