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Category: District 2 – Central Idaho

  • April 16, 2024 - Injury Crash US12 milepost 17.5

    On April 16, 2024, at approximately 0712 hours, Idaho State Police responded to a two-vehicle head-on collision eastbound on US 12 near milepost 17 in Nez Perce County, Idaho. A white Dodge Ram 2500 was traveling eastbound on US 12 when it crossed the center line and collided head-on with a Kenworth semi-truck. The driver […]

  • April 15, 2024 - Fatal crash US12 MP 163 near Powell, ID

    Idaho State Police are investigating a fatal collision that occurred around 5:23 PM on April 13th at US12 at milepost 163 near Powell, ID in Idaho County. A black 2016 Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by a 68-year-old male from Stevensville, MT, was traveling east bound on US12 when he left the roadway and went down […]

  • April 14, 2024 - Idaho State Police Honors Unsung Heroes During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – Idaho State Police (ISP) is proud to recognize the second week of April as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, paying tribute to the invaluable contributions of our Regional Communications Officers (RCOs) stationed across the state. Observed from April 14th to 20th, National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week serves as a poignant reminder of […]

  • April 7, 2024 - Head-on crash US12 milepost 52

    On April 6, 2024, at approximately 09:38 hours, Idaho State Police responded to a two-vehicle head-on collision eastbound on US 12 near milepost 52 in Lewis County, Idaho. A white Honda CRV, driven by a 72-year-old male, failed to maintain its lane while negotiating a curve. The Honda struck a white Hyundai Santa Fe driven […]

  • April 1, 2024 - Idaho State Police Increase Efforts to Combat Distracted Driving in April

    BOISE, Idaho – In observance of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Idaho State Police (ISP), in collaboration with the Idaho Office of Highway Safety (OHS) and the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), is intensifying its efforts to combat distracted driving across the state. The initiative, focusing on education and enforcement, aims to remind drivers that Idaho […]

  • April 1, 2024 - Idaho State Police Increase Efforts to Combat Distracted Driving in April

    BOISE, Idaho – In observance of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Idaho State Police (ISP), in collaboration with the Idaho Office of Highway Safety (OHS) and the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), is intensifying its efforts to combat distracted driving across the state. The initiative, focusing on education and enforcement, aims to remind drivers that Idaho […]

  • March 28, 2024 - Vehicle vs Bicycle Collision WB US12 near MP42, Orofino

    Idaho State Police investigated a vehicle versus bicycle collision in Orofino, Idaho, which occurred at 7:54 pm on March 27, 2024. A 19-year-old male from Orofino was wearing dark clothing while riding his bicycle in the westbound lane of US Highway 12, near mile post 42. A 72-year-old female from Orofino was driving westbound in […]

  • March 22, 2024 - Idaho State Police Investigate Homicides Related to Escaped Inmate Capture

    Idaho State Police (ISP) detectives, in collaboration with multiple city, county, and federal agencies, continue to actively investigate two homicides believed to be related to the escape of Skylar Meade from Idaho Department of Corrections custody, with assistance from Nicholas Umphenour, shortly after 2 a.m. on March 20, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. After fleeing Boise […]

  • March 21, 2024 - Law Enforcement Arrest Two After Inmate Escape

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – Since 2:00 a.m. yesterday, March 20, 2024, law enforcement agencies across Idaho have investigated and searched for escaped inmate Skylar Meade and shooting suspect Nicholas Umphenour. Just after 2:00 p.m. today, March 21, 2024, law enforcement located and arrested both males in Twin Falls, Idaho after a vehicle pursuit involving multiple law […]

  • March 21, 2024 - Idaho State Police participates in a statewide effort to reduce aggressive driving

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – Idaho State Police (ISP) is actively collaborating with law enforcement agencies statewide to address the pressing issue of aggressive driving. ISP troopers will increase patrols from March 19th to the 30th to target dangerous driving behaviors. Preliminary data from the Idaho Office of Highway Safety highlights the severity of the problem. Aggressive […]