Category: District 3 – Western Idaho
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September 20, 2024 - Idaho State Police Honors Matthew Gamette with the 2024 Rick Groff Visionary Leadership in Forensic Science Award
Meridian, ID —The Idaho State Police (ISP) is proud to announce Matthew Gamette as the recipient of the prestigious 2024 Rick Groff Visionary Leadership in Forensic Science Award. This honor recognizes individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership in advancing forensic science and carrying forward the legacy of Rick Groff, a pioneer in forensic services. Since 2008, […]
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September 20, 2024 - Idaho State Police Forensic Services Announces 2024 Idaho Forensic Science Educator of the Year Award Winner
MERIDIAN, Idaho – In recognition of National Forensic Science Week, Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) is proud to announce Sally Pham, a high school forensics teacher at Eagle High School, as the recipient of the 2024 Idaho Forensic Science Educator of the Year. With over eight years of experience in the classroom, Sally Pham […]
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September 15, 2024 - Idaho State Police Celebrates National Forensic Science Week, Highlighting Advances and Contributions of Forensic Science
Idaho State Police Celebrates National Forensic Science Week, Highlighting Advances and Contributions of Forensic Science MERIDIAN, Idaho – In recognition of the 7th Annual National Forensic Science Week (NFSW), Idaho State Police (ISP) joins law enforcement agencies nationwide in celebrating the critical contributions of forensic science to the criminal justice system. This year’s event, held […]
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September 14, 2024 - Serious Injury Crash Near Lake Lowell
CANYON COUNTY, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a four-vehicle collision which occurred on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 11:19 a.m., at the intersection of Lake Shore Dr and Pump Rd, in Canyon County. A 2015 Honda Accord, was traveling eastbound on Lake Shore Dr. A group of motorcycles were traveling westbound on Lake […]
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September 12, 2024 - Idaho State Police Promotes Captain Fritz Zweigart to Lieutenant Colonel, Deputy Director and Chief of Operations
MERIDIAN, Idaho —The Idaho State Police (ISP) announces Captain Fritz Zweigart’s promotion to Lieutenant Colonel, where he will serve as a Deputy Director and Chief of Operations. With more than two decades of dedicated service, Zweigart has consistently demonstrated his commitment to public safety, strong leadership, and serving the people of Idaho. Starting his journey […]
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September 11, 2024 - Fatality crash on SH55 south of Donnelly
DONNELLY, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred at 1:02 p.m. on September 10, 2024, on southbound State Highway-55 at milepost 127 in Valley County just south of Donnelly. At 1:02 p.m., a 30-year-old male from Cascade was traveling southbound on SH55 in a white Chevrolet Venture. The Chevrolet […]
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September 10, 2024 - Idaho State Police Promotes Major Russ Wheatley to Lieutenant Colonel, Deputy Director and Chief of Staff
MERIDIAN, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) announces the promotion of Major Russ Wheatley to Lieutenant Colonel, where he will serve as a Deputy Director and Chief of Staff. With more than 30 years of experience, Wheatley has consistently demonstrated his commitment to community well-being, exceptional guidance, and steadfast dedication to the people of […]
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September 9, 2024 - Lt. Colonel Sheldon Kelley to Retire After 27 Years of Distinguished Service
MERIDIAN, Idaho —The Idaho State Police (ISP) announces Lieutenant Colonel Sheldon Kelley’s retirement after 27 years of exemplary service to the state of Idaho. Beginning his career in 1997 as a resident trooper in Gooding County, Kelley has expertly navigated pivotal roles in Patrol and investigations, culminating in his recent tenure as Chief of Operations. […]
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September 9, 2024 - Idaho State Police Involved in Officer-Involved Use of Force Incident Near Mountain Home
MERIDIAN, Idaho – The Elmore County Sheriff’s Office is leading an investigation into an officer-involved shooting incident involving Idaho State Police (ISP) troopers near Mountain Home. Shortly after midnight on September 9, a trooper near milepost 172 on I-84 in Jerome County observed a Honda Accord traveling westbound at a high rate of speed. A […]
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September 7, 2024 - Crash South of Nampa Sends Three to the Hospital
CANYON COUTNY, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a vehicle collision which occurred on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 9:22 a.m., on SH45 at mile marker 23 in Canyon County. A white Honda Civic was traveling south on SH45. The driver crossed the center line, drove off the road, over corrected, came back on […]