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Category: District 5 – Southeastern Idaho

  • 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 10, 2026 - Two-Vehicle Crash in Bingham County

    BINGHAM COUNTY, IDAHO – Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle property damage crash resulting in a fire that occurred August 8th,2026, at approximately 4:20 p.m. The crash occurred at the intersection of US Highway 26 and N 700 W, just west of Blackfoot, Idaho. A 2018 Nissan Titan, driven by a 26-year-old male and […]

  • August 6, 2026 - Idaho State Police urges visitors to put safety first as Raspberry Days begins

    BEAR LAKE, Idaho — As thousands of people head to Bear Lake for Raspberry Days, Idaho State Police is urging visitors to make safety a priority following several tragic incidents in the area this season. With heavier traffic, crowded roadways and more people enjoying the lake and surrounding recreation areas, troopers will expand patrols throughout […]

  • 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 5, 2026 - One vehicle collision near INL

    BINGHAM COUNTY – Idaho State Police are investigating a single-vehicle injury collision that occurred at 9:22 a.m. on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, on US20 at mile post 278, in Bingham County. A 67-year-old female from Vail, AZ, was driving a 2025 Toyota Camry westbound on US20. The Toyota Camry lost control, went into the east […]

  • 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, […]

  • July 27, 2026 - Public Asked to Help Identify Additional Victims or Witnesses

    MERIDIAN, Idaho. The Idaho State Police (ISP) today asked for the public’s assistance as the investigation into Jose Buenaventura Aguilera continues following his recent arrest and indictment in connection with the 2016 sexual assault of a 15-year-old in Caldwell. The indictment followed a multi-year investigation conducted by the Caldwell Police Department and the Idaho State […]

  • July 25, 2026 - Fire Causes Traffic Delay North of Malad

    BANNOCK COUNTY – Idaho State Police investigated a fire involving a vehicle and the surrounding brush, on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at approximately 2:00 p.m. A thirty-year-old male from Idaho Falls was traveling southbound on I-15 at milepost 24 when his vehicle, a 2025 Ford F350 pulling a toy-hauler trailer, caught fire in the engine […]

  • July 23, 2026 - Idaho State Police Promotes Captain Mike Winans to Major

    MERIDIAN, Idaho. The Idaho State Police (ISP) has promoted Captain Mike Winans to Major, where he will assume leadership of the agency’s Western Command. In his new assignment, Major Winans will oversee agencywide Investigations, Executive Protection and Capitol Security, District 3 operations, and the Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) system. As a member of […]

  • July 23, 2026 - Idaho State Police Forensic Services Ranks Among World’s Most Efficient Crime Laboratory Systems

    Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) has once again been recognized as one of the world’s most efficient crime laboratory systems, underscoring its longstanding commitment to scientific excellence, operational performance, and public service. ISPFS received the prestigious Foresight Maximus recognition through Project FORESIGHT, an international benchmarking initiative that evaluates efficiency, quality, productivity, and performance across […]