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Category: District 4 – Southern Idaho

  • August 20, 2026 - Two Vehicle Crash Results in One Fatality

    GOODING COUNTY, Idaho – Idaho State Police (ISP) is investigating a two-vehicle fatality crash that occurred at 4:45 PM, August 20, 2026, on westbound I84 at milepost 150.8, West of Wendell. A 2001 Dodge van, driven by a 25-year-old male from Salt Lake City, Utah and a 2020 Freightliner semi with a 2018 Utility trailer, […]

  • August 20, 2026 - Idaho State Police to host hiring open house this Saturday

    POCATELLO, Idaho — The Idaho State Police will host a hiring open house Saturday for anyone interested in becoming an Idaho State Trooper and applying for the upcoming academy. The open house will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at the ISP District 5 office, 5255 S. 5th Ave. in Pocatello. Prospective applicants and anyone considering a career […]

  • August 20, 2026 - Idaho State Police Breaks Ground on New Forensic Services Laboratory

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – Idaho State Police (ISP) will break ground Tuesday on a new 20,000-square-foot forensic laboratory at ISP Headquarters in Meridian. This project represents a major investment in Idaho’s forensic science capabilities and supports the criminal justice agencies that depend on these services. Construction is scheduled to be completed in January 2028. The $29 […]

  • August 17, 2026 - Critical Incident Task Force Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting Near Heyburn

    ***Idaho State Police is distributing this news release on behalf of the Jerome County Sheriff’s Office, the lead investigating agency.*** HEYBURN, Idaho – The Jerome County Sheriff’s Office is leading the Critical Incident Task Force (CITF) investigation into an officer-involved shooting involving an Idaho State Police (ISP) trooper near Heyburn. At approximately 4:53 p.m. on […]

  • August 14, 2026 - Injury Crash near Heyburn

    HEYBURN, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a semi-truck rollover crash that occurred at approximately 5:08 a.m. on August 14, 2026, on I84 near milepost 205, near Heyburn. A 2019 Freightliner pulling a 2019 Utility trailer, driven by a 29-year-old male from Washington, was traveling eastbound on I84. The Freightliner failed to maintain lanes […]

  • August 11, 2026 - Idaho State Police identifies trooper involved in Twin Falls shooting

    TWIN FALLS, Idaho — The Idaho State Police (ISP) continues to extend its deepest condolences to the families of those who lost loved ones, those who were injured, the first responders, and the entire Twin Falls community as they continue to cope with the tragedy that unfolded at the In-N-Out Burger restaurant on August 1, […]

  • August 8, 2026 - Crash injures one

    JEROME COUNTY, IDAHO – Idaho State Police is investigating a vehicle vs. motorcycle crash that occurred at approximately 3:41 p.m. on August 8, 2026, at 100 E 200 S, Jerome County. A 2024 Dodge Ram, driven by a 49-year-old male from Jerome, was traveling north on 100 East when the pickup struck a 2000 Harley […]

  • August 5, 2026 - Lieutenant Brandalyn Crapo Promoted to Idaho State Police Headquarters Patrol Captain

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) is pleased to announce the promotion of Lieutenant Brandalyn Crapo to Patrol Captain at ISP Headquarters. Captain Crapo began her law enforcement career with ISP in 2014 after graduating from ATC Class #42. She was initially assigned to District 3 Patrol and later served on the DUI […]

  • August 3, 2026 - Crash by Kimberly Injures One

    KIMBERLY, IDAHO – Idaho State Police is investigating a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash that occurred at approximately 12:43 p.m. on August 3, 2026, at 4000 N 3552 E, Kimberly. A 2014 Ford Escape, driven by a 24-year-old female from Kimberly, was traveling westbound on 4000 N when a juvenile, also from Kimberly, entered the roadway […]

  • 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, […]