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Category: District 5 – Southeastern Idaho

  • February 20, 2025 - Update: Fatal Crash North of Montpelier

    The 85-year-old female driver and 85-year-old male passenger of the 2018 Lincoln were transported by ground ambulance to a local hospital. The driver and passenger of the Lincoln succumbed to their injuries at the hospital. the collision remains under investigation. 4496 / 4644 #### (corrected release: February 19, 2025) The driver and passenger of the […]

  • February 20, 2025 - Idaho State Police Proudly Celebrates 86 Years of Service

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – Today, the Idaho State Police (ISP) proudly celebrates 86 years of dedicated service to the people of Idaho. Since 1939, ISP has remained steadfast in its commitment to protecting lives, property, and the constitutional rights of Idahoans. “Our legacy is one of honor, dedication, and relentless commitment to public safety,” said Colonel […]

  • February 19, 2025 - Correction: Fatal Crash North of Montpelier

    The driver and passenger of the Lincoln were transported by ground ambulance to a local hospital. The passenger of the Lincoln succumbed to their injuries. (original release: 02/19/2025) BEAR LAKE, Idaho – Idaho State Police (ISP) is investigating a three-vehicle fatality crash that occurred at 1:21 p.m. on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, on US30 at […]

  • February 19, 2025 - Fatal Crash North of Montpelier

    BEAR LAKE, Idaho – Idaho State Police (ISP) is investigating a three-vehicle fatality crash that occurred at 1:21 p.m. on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, on US30 at milepost 421.8 in Bear Lake County. A 2017 Kenworth driven by a 39-year-old male with a 49-year-old female passenger, both from Port Orchard, Washington, was stopped eastbound on […]

  • February 14, 2025 - Idaho State Police Trooper Named Finalist for Prestigious International Award

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) proudly announces that Corporal Travis Gurney has been selected as a finalist for the 2024 IACP/Motorola Solutions Trooper of the Year Award. This prestigious recognition, presented by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and Motorola Solutions, is among the highest honors in law enforcement. It […]

  • February 12, 2025 - Phone Scam Alert – ISP Impersonation

    ISP is warning the public about a scam involving callers falsely claiming to be an ISP Captain or representative. These scammers tell victims they have outstanding warrants and must pay their bond using Chime, Venmo, or other online payment platforms. ISP does not call individuals demanding payment or request personal information. This is a scam! […]

  • February 9, 2025 - Crash South of Rockland Injures Three

    POWER COUNTY, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 10:37 a.m. on February 9, 2025, on SH37 at milepost 44, south of Rockland. Three juveniles were northbound on SH37 at milepost 44 in a blue 2006 Pontiac G6. The vehicle went off the left shoulder, overcorrected, went off […]

  • February 3, 2025 - Two-Vehicle Injury Crash West of Pocatello

    POWER COUNTY, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle injury crash that occurred on Monday, February 3, 2025, at 5:31 p.m., at the intersection of E County Road and Michaud Creek Road, west of Pocatello. A 2011 Chevrolet Traverse, driven by a 59-year-old man from Pocatello, was turning south on Michaud Creek Road […]

  • January 31, 2025 - Law Enforcement Pursuit Ends in Driver’s Death, Investigation Underway

    POWER COUNTY, Idaho – The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a driver following a law enforcement pursuit on January 30, 2025. Just before 9 p.m., Idaho State Police (ISP) received information about a welfare check on a male driver described as emotionally distressed, armed, and possibly intoxicated. Working with other law […]