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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. […]

  • September 8, 2024 - UPDATE: Single Vehicle Crash in Gooding County

    The juvenile from Twin Falls, driving the GMC Jimmy, succumbed to her injuries at the hospital on September 8, 2024. The crash remains under investigation. ### GOODING COUNTY, IDAHO – Idaho State Police is investigating a single-vehicle injury crash that occurred at approximately 12:00 a.m., on September 8, 2024, at 2300 East 3300 South in […]

  • September 8, 2024 - Single Vehicle Crash in Gooding County

    GOODING COUNTY, IDAHO – Idaho State Police is investigating a single-vehicle injury crash that occurred at approximately 12:00 a.m., on September 8, 2024, at 2300 East 3300 South in Gooding County. At approximately 12:00 a.m., a female juvenile from Twin Falls, Idaho was traveling eastbound in a 2001 GMC Jimmy. The driver lost control of […]

  • September 5, 2024 - One Vehicle Crash in Cassia County Claims One

    CASSIA COUNTY, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a single-vehicle fatality crash on Yale Road at 1875 E Road, east of Declo, Idaho. Just after 11:00 a.m. on September 5th, Idaho State Police (ISP) troopers responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash on Yale Road near the intersection for 1875 Road, east of […]

  • August 30, 2024 - Five Vehicle Collision Results in One Fatality in Jerome County

    JEROME, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a five-vehicle fatality collision that occurred at 1:38 p.m. on Friday, August 30, 2024, at SH25 and US93, in Jerome County. A 2024 white Toyota Rav 4 driven by a 36-year-old male from Boise, ID was traveling eastbound on SH25 when it failed to stop at a […]

  • August 29, 2024 - Idaho State Police Presents Silver Star

    On January 4th, 2024, the Power County Sheriff’s Office initiated a pursuit during which the suspect vehicle collided with several uninvolved cars, lost control, and then drove against traffic on Interstate 86. Law enforcement attempted a PIT (Precision Immobilization Technique) maneuver. However, the suspect vehicle entered the median and reversed direction, heading eastbound in the […]

  • August 24, 2024 - Injury Crash With Blockage On I84 Near Wendell, ID

    WENDELL, IDAHO – Idaho State Police is investigating an injury crash that occurred at 3:36 p.m. on August 24, 2024, at eastbound Interstate 84 at milepost 154, west of Wendell, ID.  A 59-year-old male from Murfreesboro, TN, was driving eastbound on I84 in a Red 2019 Volvo tractor pulling a single trailer.  A 59-year-old female […]

  • August 23, 2024 - ISP Intensifies Efforts to Combat Impaired Driving Through Labor Day Weekend

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – As Labor Day weekend approaches, Idaho State Police (ISP) is intensifying efforts to reduce impaired driving incidents statewide. In a united front, ISP, in collaboration with local law enforcement agencies and the Idaho Office of Highway Safety (OHS), is increasing patrols through Labor Day weekend to ensure Idaho’s roads are safe for […]

  • August 20, 2024 - Idaho State Police is accepting applications for trooper positions

    MERIDIAN, Idaho —The Idaho State Police (ISP) is accepting applications for commissioned trooper positions. As Idaho’s premier statewide, full-service law enforcement agency, we are looking to hire dedicated individuals to join our team and play a crucial role in safeguarding communities throughout the state. Successful candidates will receive a $2,000 signing bonus. Applications will be […]

  • August 19, 2024 - Crash Blocked Traffic East of Twin Falls on SH50

    TWIN FALLS, Idaho – Crash Blocked Traffic East of Twin Falls on SH50 Idaho State Police (ISP) is investigating a crash that occurred on Monday, August 19th at 05:58 A.M., on SH50 at milepost 4.5, just east of the Hansen Bridge. A 55-year-old male from Kimberly, Idaho was driving EB on SH50 in a 2015 […]