Category: District 4 – Southern Idaho
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September 30, 2024 - Two Vehicle Fatal Crash in Jerome County
JEROME COUNTY, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 9:00 a.m. on September 30, 2024, at 500 North 100 East in Jerome County. A 26-year-old male from Wendell, Idaho, was traveling southbound on 500 North in a 2007 Freightliner Semi pulling a 2018 trailer. A 43-year-old female, from […]
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September 30, 2024 - Fatality Crash in Twin Falls County sends two additional to hospital
TWIN FALLS COUNTY, Idaho – Idaho State Police Investigated a single vehicle crash which occurred on Monday, September 30, 2024, at 8:49 am at N 2800 E and E 3200 N, in Twin Falls County. A 47-year-old male from Twin Falls, was driving a 2017 Kenworth semi traveling westbound on E 3200 N. He drove […]
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September 27, 2024 - Conclusion of Idaho “Top Gun” Narcotics Investigation Course is a Collaborative Success
Meridian, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the 2024 Idaho “Top Gun” narcotics investigation course. This week-long event, hosted at Gowen Field by the Idaho National Guard, brought together nearly 40 participants, including law enforcement officers and prosecutors from Idaho, Oregon, and Montana, for an intensive […]
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September 23, 2024 - Idaho State Police Joins “One More Stop” Emphasis Patrol to Honor Fallen Washington State Trooper
MERIDIAN, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) will join the Washington State Patrol (WSP) in their statewide DUI emphasis patrols to honor fallen Trooper Christopher Gadd #927 on Friday, September 27, 2024. Trooper Gadd tragically lost his life after being struck by an impaired driver on Interstate 5, north of Marysville, Washington, on March […]
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September 20, 2024 - Media Advisory: Idaho State Police Hosts “Train the Trainer” Event to Expand Fentanyl Education in Schools
MERIDIAN, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) will host a “Train the Trainer” event on Tuesday, September 24th, at Gowen Field, as part of a broader initiative to educate Idaho school communities about the dangers of fentanyl. Approximately 40 officers from across Idaho will be trained to deliver Fentanyl Education presentations in schools and […]
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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 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 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 […]