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  • 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 13, 2024 - Vehicle vs. Train Fatality Crash Near Notus

    Idaho State Police is investigating a vehicle collision that occurred on April 13, 2024, at approximately 8:20 A.M., near US20 at milepost 17, in Canyon County. The driver of a Chevrolet Silverado was traveling on a private road that intersected a railroad crossing. The driver failed to yield and was struck by an oncoming train. […]

  • April 11, 2024 - Injury Crash Sweet Ola Highway in Gem County

    Idaho State Police is investigating a single vehicle crash that occurred on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 5:31 p.m., on Montour Road (a.k.a. Sweet Ola Highway) near milepost 16, in Gem County. A 67-year-old male from Emmett, was driving northbound in a 2010 Ford F250. The Ford drove off the right-hand shoulder and rolled over. […]

  • April 11, 2024 - Idaho State Police Investigate Aingle Vehicle Injury Crash in Gem County

    Idaho State Police is investigating a single vehicle crash that occurred Wednesday, April 10th, 2024, at approximately 10:03 P.M., at the intersection of East 12th St and South Substation Rd in Emmett, Idaho, in Gem County. The road was closed due to road construction at the intersection on Substation Rd and Highway 16. A Subaru […]

  • April 5, 2024 - Traffic Alert: Partial Road Closure

    **Update** All lanes are now back open END UPDATE 4251 **ORIGINAL** Traffic Alert: Idaho State Police is assisting with road conditions on the eastbound side of I-84. The left three lanes at milepost 44 will be blocked. The Cloverleaf on ramp at milepost 46 will also be blocked. Expect delays during this time. 4512 / […]

  • April 4, 2024 - Traffic Alert: Partial Road Closure

    Traffic Alert: Idaho State Police is assisting with road conditions on the eastbound side of I-84. The left three lanes at milepost 44 will be blocked. The Cloverleaf on ramp at milepost 46 will also be blocked. Expect delays during this time. 4512 / 4251 ————-

  • 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 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 […]