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Category: District 3 – Western Idaho

  • August 2, 2026 - UPDATE: Three Vehicle Injury Crash in Ada County

    The 20 year old male from meridian driving the Kawasaki ZX636 succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital on August 2, 2026 The Ada County Coroner’s Office will release the decedent’s identity and determine the cause and manner of death. The collision remains under investigation. ### ADA COUNTY – Idaho State Police is investigating […]

  • August 2, 2026 - Three Vehicle Injury Crash in Ada County

    ADA COUNTY – Idaho State Police is investigating a three-vehicle collision that occurred on August 2nd, 2026, at approximately 1:00 p.m., on Interstate 84 at milepost 48, in Ada County. A 2026 Kawasaki ZX636 driven by a 20-year-old-male from Meridian, was traveling east on Interstate 84 where it rear-ended a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica driven by […]

  • July 29, 2026 - 2025 Crime in Idaho Report Released

    MERIDIAN, Idaho. The Idaho State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) has released the 2025 Crime in Idaho Report, providing a statewide overview of crime statistics reported by Idaho law enforcement agencies. The annual publication compiles crime data submitted by law enforcement agencies throughout Idaho and includes the Statewide Crime Profile, Hate Crime in Idaho, […]

  • July 27, 2026 - Public Asked to Help Identify Additional Victims or Witnesses

    MERIDIAN, Idaho. The Idaho State Police (ISP) today asked for the public’s assistance as the investigation into Jose Buenaventura Aguilera continues following his recent arrest and indictment in connection with the 2016 sexual assault of a 15-year-old in Caldwell. The indictment followed a multi-year investigation conducted by the Caldwell Police Department and the Idaho State […]

  • July 25, 2026 - Single Motorcycle Fatality Crash South of Pine

    ELMORE COUNTY – Idaho State Police is investigating a single vehicle collision that occurred at 09:39 p.m. on Friday, July 24, 2026, on US20 at milepost 124, just south of Pine. A 2025 Kawasaki motorcycle, driven by a 19- year- old male out of Calwell, was traveling westbound on US20 passing another vehicle, where he […]

  • July 23, 2026 - Idaho State Police Promotes Captain Mike Winans to Major

    MERIDIAN, Idaho. The Idaho State Police (ISP) has promoted Captain Mike Winans to Major, where he will assume leadership of the agency’s Western Command. In his new assignment, Major Winans will oversee agencywide Investigations, Executive Protection and Capitol Security, District 3 operations, and the Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) system. As a member of […]

  • July 23, 2026 - Idaho State Police Forensic Services Ranks Among World’s Most Efficient Crime Laboratory Systems

    Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) has once again been recognized as one of the world’s most efficient crime laboratory systems, underscoring its longstanding commitment to scientific excellence, operational performance, and public service. ISPFS received the prestigious Foresight Maximus recognition through Project FORESIGHT, an international benchmarking initiative that evaluates efficiency, quality, productivity, and performance across […]

  • July 22, 2026 - Idaho State Police Promotes Kirk Grothaus to Captain of Alcohol Beverage Control Division

    MERIDIAN, Idaho. The Idaho State Police (ISP) is pleased to announce the promotion of Lieutenant Kirk Grothaus to the rank of Captain. As commander of the Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Division, Captain Grothaus will oversee statewide licensing, regulatory, education, and enforcement efforts that support responsible alcohol sales and service while protecting the safety of Idaho’s […]

  • July 12, 2026 - Single-Vehicle Versus Pedestrian Injury Crash in Ada County

    ADA COUNTY, IDAHO – The Idaho State Police is currently investigating a single-vehicle versus pedestrian injury crash that occurred July 12th, 2026, at approximately 2:37 a.m., westbound I-84 near milepost 45, in Meridian, Idaho A 76-year-old male from Boise, Idaho, was walking westbound on I-84 in the far-right lane when he was struck by a […]