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  • August 23, 2024 - ISP Intensifies Efforts to Combat Impaired Driving Through Labor Day Weekend

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – As Labor Day weekend approaches, Idaho State Police (ISP) is intensifying efforts to reduce impaired driving incidents statewide. In a united front, ISP, in collaboration with local law enforcement agencies and the Idaho Office of Highway Safety (OHS), is increasing patrols through Labor Day weekend to ensure Idaho’s roads are safe for […]

  • August 22, 2024 - Idaho State Police Investigates Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash in Canyon County

    Canyon County, ID – Idaho State Police is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that happened on August 21st, 2024, at approximately 11:50 p.m, on Ustick Road and Angelina Court, near the city of Caldwell, in Canyon County. A BMW 650, driven by an 18-year-old male, from Homedale, Idaho, was traveling westbound on Ustick Road when […]

  • August 21, 2024 - Two vehicle injury crash in Nampa

    Nampa, Idaho – Two vehicle injury crash in Nampa Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle injury crash that occurred on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 12:59 p.m., 15324 Riverside Rd, in Canyon County, Idaho. A 65-year-old male, of Nampa, was driving a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado pickup northbound on Riverside Rd. The Silverado drifted onto […]

  • August 20, 2024 - Idaho State Police is accepting applications for trooper positions

    MERIDIAN, Idaho —The Idaho State Police (ISP) is accepting applications for commissioned trooper positions. As Idaho’s premier statewide, full-service law enforcement agency, we are looking to hire dedicated individuals to join our team and play a crucial role in safeguarding communities throughout the state. Successful candidates will receive a $2,000 signing bonus. Applications will be […]

  • 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 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 7, 2024 - Single Vehicle Injury Crash North of Cascade

    CASCADE, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a single vehicle injury crash that occurred at 11:46 a.m. on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, northbound SH55 at milepost 120, in Valley County. A 28-year-old male from Meridian was driving a 2018 Harley Davidson motorcycle northbound on SH55. The motorcycle failed to negotiate a curve, left the […]

  • August 3, 2024 - Two-Vehicle fatality crash at US-95 and Pershall Rd near Marsing

    MARSING, Idaho – Idaho State Police (ISP) is investigating a two-vehicle fatality collision that occurred at 4:03p.m. on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at the intersection of Pershall Road and US-95. A red 2013 Freightliner truck, driven by a juvenile from Caldwell, was driving west on Pershall Rd. A black 1987 Harley Davidson motorcycle, driven by […]

  • August 3, 2024 - Head-on Collision in Payette County

    PAYETTE COUNTY Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a head-on collision that occurred on I84 near exit 13. Idaho State Police (ISP) is investigating a head-on collision that occurred approximately 10:05 p.m. on Friday, August 2, 2024, on eastbound I84 near exit 13, in Payette County. A 57-year-old male of Salida, California, was traveling […]