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  • July 18, 2024 - Idaho State Police Launches Updated Website to Enhance Transparency and Accessibility

    MERIDIAN, ID – The Idaho State Police (ISP) is delighted to introduce its newly redesigned website, www.isp.idaho.gov, designed with the user in mind. This update enhances transparency and provides users with easy access to essential information and services. The website offers a seamless and user-friendly experience, with features that will make viewing more productive. The […]

  • July 17, 2024 - Fatal Crash on US12 at Milepost 134.5, East of Kooskia

    Kooskia, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a single motorcycle fatality crash that occurred at approximately 10:35 a.m. on July 17, on US12 at milepost 134.5 in Idaho County. At approximately 10:35 a.m., a 65-year-old male from Victoria, British Columbia, Canada was travelling westbound on US12 on a Triumph motorcycle. The rider lost control, […]

  • July 17, 2024 - Fatality Crash on Deer Creek Road new Whitebird Grade

    Idaho State Police investigates single vehicle crash on Deer Creek Rd. in Idaho County, Idaho. White Bird, Idaho- Idaho State Police is investigating a single vehicle fatality crash on Deer Creek Rd. Just before 7:14 p.m. on July 16th 2024, Idaho State Police (ISP) troopers responded to a single vehicle crash 13 miles west of […]

  • July 15, 2024 - Vote for Idaho State Police in the 11th Annual AAST “Best Looking Cruiser” Contest!

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) proudly announces our newest 2024 patrol vehicle, the Ford Mustang GT. We acquired Mustangs to enhance our fleet with high-performance, reliable, and efficient cars that meet the rigorous demands of law enforcement. The Mustang’s powerful engine and advanced handling capabilities, unique to this model, enable troopers to […]

  • July 9, 2024 - High Visibility Enforcement Patrol on US12 near Lenore

    The Idaho State Police conduct a High Visibility Enforcement Patrol targeting aggressive drivers in high crash location. LEWISTON, Idaho – On July 9th, 2024, Idaho State Police District 2 Patrol conducted a High Visibility Enforcement Patrol from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., targetting aggressive drivers on US 12 between mileposts 15 and 34. The area […]

  • July 2, 2024 - Stay Safe This July 4th: Idaho State Police and Local Agencies Promote Sober Driving

    Stay Safe This July 4th: Idaho State Police and Local Agencies Promote Sober Driving MERIDIAN, Idaho – As Independence Day approaches, the Idaho State Police (ISP) and law enforcement agencies throughout Idaho are collaborating with the Idaho Transportation Department’s Office of Highway Safety (OHS) to combat impaired driving. From July 3rd through 10th, law enforcement […]

  • July 1, 2024 - 2023 Crime in Idaho Report Released

    2023 Crime in Idaho Report Released MERIDIAN, Idaho – The Idaho State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification has released the annual Crime in Idaho 2023 Report. This 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 […]

  • June 30, 2024 - Fatal Crash US12 @29, Lenore

    On June 30, 2024, at 5:05 pm a crash occurred on US12 at milepost 29, approximately 2 miles east of Lenore, ID. A silver Honda Accord driven by a 36-year-old female from Lewiston, ID, was travelling eastbound on US12 when she crossed left of center causing a westbound gray 2018 Hyundai Tucson to swerve. The […]

  • June 25, 2024 - Injury Crash: Highway 12 near Lenore Rest Area

    The Idaho State Police is investigating an injury crash that occurred on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at approximately 9:07 PM on US12 near the Lenore Rest Area. A 2021 Suzuki Motorcycle driven by a 53-year-old male from Kamiah, ID, was traveling westbound on US12 when the motorcycle stuck a deer. The rider was transported to […]

  • June 12, 2024 - Homicide investigation related to escaped inmate results in criminal indictment

    NEZ PERCE COUNTY, Idaho – Idaho State Police (ISP) detectives, in collaboration with multiple agencies, have made significant progress in the investigation of two homicides related to the March 20, 2024, escape of Skylar Meade, aided by Nicholas Umphenour. On June 11, 2024, Skylar Meade and Nicholas Umphenour were formally indicted in Nez Perce County […]