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Category: District 3 – Western Idaho

  • May 30, 2025 - Lane Splitting is Illegal in Idaho

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – With warmer weather returning and more motorcycles taking to Idaho roads, law enforcement agencies across the state are seeing an increase in aggressive motorcycle riding—and with it, public confusion over what’s legal. Idaho State Police (ISP) reminds all riders and drivers that lane splitting is illegal in Idaho. Lane splitting, the practice […]

  • May 25, 2025 - Idaho State Police Investigate Fatal Crash in Canyon County

    CANYON COUNTY, ID – The Idaho State Police is investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 6:32 a.m. on Sunday May 25, 2025, near the intersection of Dry Lake Road and Bowmont Road, just north of Melba. A red 2008 Nissan Armada, driven by a 36-year-old male with a 19-year-old male passenger, both […]

  • May 25, 2025 - Idaho recognizes National Missing Children’s Day

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – Today, the Idaho State Police (ISP) joins agencies across the country in observing National Missing Children’s Day, a day to highlight children who are missing and to renew efforts to bring them home. Established in 1983 by President Ronald Reagan, this day is a reminder of the need for public awareness, community […]

  • May 21, 2025 - High-speed motorcycle crash on I-84 under investigation by Idaho State Police

    ADA COUNTY, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) is investigating a four-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday, May 20, on westbound Interstate 84 near milepost 43 in Ada County. Just after 3:00 p.m., a 25-year-old male from the Treasure Valley was riding a green Kawasaki ZX600 sportbike on I-84. According to witness statements and preliminary […]

  • April 29, 2025 - Idaho State Police to Support Denim Day, Promote Awareness During Sexual Assault Awareness Month

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – Throughout April, the Idaho State Police (ISP) has engaged in activities and initiatives to promote awareness during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. These efforts will culminate on Wednesday, April 30, when the ISP will join individuals and organizations nationwide by participating in Denim Day. Denim Day, which originated from a 1999 Italian Supreme […]

  • April 20, 2025 - Motorcycle crash south of Arrow Rock Road

    ADA COUNTY, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 6:15 p.m. on April 20, 2025, at milepost 16 on SH21, south of Arrow Rock Road. A 52-year-old male from Boise and a 46-year-old female from Renton, Washington, were traveling northbound on SH21 on a 2009 Kawasaki ZG1400 motorcycle. […]

  • April 19, 2025 - Work Zone Patrols: Safety in Action

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – As National Work Zone Awareness Week approaches April 21–25, the Idaho State Police is highlighting law enforcement’s crucial role in protecting Idaho’s road workers, contractors, and drivers. Every year, ISP troopers step up patrols in active construction areas to deter unsafe driving behaviors and reduce the risk of tragedy in work zones. […]

  • April 16, 2025 - April Is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – As the weather warms and more drivers take to the road, April marks National Distracted Driving Awareness Month—a critical time to shine a light on the deadly dangers of distracted driving. The Idaho State Police (ISP) and our Commercial Vehicle Safety Division are joining law enforcement agencies and traffic safety partners nationwide […]