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Category: District 2 – Central Idaho

  • 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 […]

  • August 5, 2024 - Injury Crash US95 MP343, South of Moscow, Idaho

    Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred at 7:32 a.m. on August 5, 2024, on US Highway 95 near milepost 343, just south of Moscow, Idaho. At approximately 7:32 a.m., an 18-year-old male from Lewiston, Idaho, was traveling northbound on US Highway 95 in a red 2001 Ford Ranger. A blue 2009 […]

  • August 2, 2024 - Idaho State Police investigates Injury crash on Lewiston Hill near milepost 317.

    LEWISTON, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred at 9:49 a.m. on August 1st, 2024, on US Highway 95 near milepost 317, just north of Lewiston, Idaho. At approximately 9:49 a.m., a 43-year-old male, from Lapwai, Idaho, was traveling northbound on US Highway 95 in a 2006 Kenworth tractor, pulling […]

  • August 1, 2024 - Skylar Mead Transported to Nez Perce County to Face Murder Charges

    DISTRIBUTION ON BEHALF OF: Nez Perce County Prosecutor’s Office Skylar Meade was transported to Nez Perce County today to answer for the murder of James L. Mauney.  In a coordinated effort, multiple law enforcement agencies successfully managed the secure transportation of Skylar Meade from Ada County where he had been held and sentenced for his […]

  • July 30, 2024 - Injury Crash US95 at Milepost 360.5, Viola, ID

    Viola, Idaho- Idaho State Police is investigating a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of US Highway 95 and State Highway 66. On July 30, 2024, at 0923 am, Idaho State Police (ISP) Troopers responded to a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of US Highway 95 and State Highway 66. An 80-year-old male from Farmington Washington […]

  • July 30, 2024 - Safety Advisory: Extreme Caution Urged on Roads Reopened in the Gwen Fire Zones

    CENTRAL IDAHO – With roads reopening in the Gwen Fire area after evacuations, the Idaho State Police (ISP) urges all travelers and residents to use extreme caution. The area contains active fires, which are a constant and significant threat and present numerous hazards. Based on shifting weather patterns, fire conditions may change rapidly, and road […]