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  • 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 […]

  • May 27, 2024 - Injury Crash: Highway 8 outside Elk River

    The Idaho State Police investigated a single-vehicle injury crash that occurred on Monday May 27, 2024, at approximately 1:00 AM, on State Highway 8, 7 miles west of Elk River. A 2020 Polaris General UTV driven by a 26-year-old male from Lewiston, ID, was traveling westbound on Highway 8 near milepost 46 when the vehicle […]

  • May 24, 2024 - Idaho State Police Urges Caution During the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – As Memorial Day Weekend approaches, the Idaho State Police (ISP) urges drivers to exercise caution during the “100 Deadliest Days” on Idaho roads. This period, lasting from Memorial Day to Labor Day, is historically the most dangerous driving time due to high traffic volume, high temperatures, and increased outdoor activities. Last year, […]

  • May 20, 2024 - Idaho State Police Joins Statewide Seat Belt Enforcement Effort May 20 – June 2, 2024

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) is proud to partner with the Idaho Transportation Department’s Office of Highway Safety (OHS) and law enforcement agencies across Idaho to remind drivers to buckle up. From May 20 to June 2, 2024, ISP troopers will participate in a statewide effort to enforce seat belt laws and […]

  • May 16, 2024 - Fatality Crash Old Pollock Rd, South of Riggins ID

    The Idaho State Police is investigating a single vehicle rollover crash that occurred on Old Pollock Rd, south of Riggins on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at approximately 1:21 pm. A 23-year-old male from Riggins was driving southbound on Old Pollock Road, in a 1996 Ford F350 pickup. The vehicle lost control on the roadway before […]