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  • April 7, 2024 - RCC South – District 4 Press Release

    The Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred at 03:20 AM on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at eastbound SH50 at milepost 1.7, in Twin Falls County. A 39-year-old female, from Roseville, CA was traveling westbound on SH50 in a Honda CRV. A 47-year-old male, from Twin Falls, was traveling eastbound on […]

  • 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 […]

  • March 21, 2024 - Idaho State Police participates in a statewide effort to reduce aggressive driving

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – Idaho State Police (ISP) is actively collaborating with law enforcement agencies statewide to address the pressing issue of aggressive driving. ISP troopers will increase patrols from March 19th to the 30th to target dangerous driving behaviors. Preliminary data from the Idaho Office of Highway Safety highlights the severity of the problem. Aggressive […]

  • March 14, 2024 - Don’t Tempt Fate on St. Patrick’s Day – Get a Sober Ride Home

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – As the excitement of St. Patrick’s Day approaches, the Idaho State Police (ISP) emphasizes the importance of arranging a sober ride home. From March 14th to 18th, law enforcement agencies across the state will team up with the Idaho Transportation Department’s Office of Highway Safety (OHS) to bolster patrols and discourage impaired […]

  • March 10, 2024 - Injury Crash on US93 west of Jerome

    IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE – generated by our News Release ListServer DO NOT REPLY ————————————————————————— IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE District 4 Patrol 218 West Yakima, Jerome, ID 83338-5904 (208) 324-6000 Fax (208) 324-7897 For Immediate Release: 03/10/24 01:45 A.M. Please direct questions to the District Office Idaho State Police are investigating a vehicle […]

  • March 9, 2024 - Idaho State Police Investigates Fatal Crash In Jerome County

    IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE – generated by our News Release ListServer DO NOT REPLY ————————————————————————— IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE District 4 Patrol 218 West Yakima, Jerome, ID 83338-5904 (208) 324-6000 Fax (208) 324-7897 For Immediate Release: 03/09/2024 07:15 P.M. Please direct questions to the District Office Idaho State Police is investigating a vehicle […]

  • February 27, 2024 - Fatal Crash – Vehicle Strikes Building in Wendell

    IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE – generated by our News Release ListServer DO NOT REPLY ————————————————————————— IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE District 4 Patrol 218 West Yakima, Jerome, ID 83338-5904 (208) 324-6000 Fax (208) 324-7897 For Immediate Release: 02/27/2024 2:47 a.m. Please direct questions to the District Office Idaho State Police are investigating a single […]