Category: District 5 – Southeastern Idaho
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June 18, 2026 - Four vehicle injury crash on I15, near Fort Hall
BINGHAM COUNTY-The Idaho State Police is investigating a four-vehicle injury crash that occurred at approximately 10:39 am, on June 18th, 2026, southbound on interstate 15 at milepost 84, near Fort Hall in Bingham County. The following vehicles and drivers were involved in the crash: A 2018 Toyota Rav4, driven by a 27 year-old male from […]
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June 16, 2026 - Idaho State Police seizes over 11 pounds of methamphetamine near the city of Twin Falls
TWIN FALLS COUNTY, Idaho – The Idaho State Police Domestic Highway Enforcement (DHE) team seized approximately 11.6 pounds of methamphetamine during a traffic stop on U.S. Highway 93 in Twin Falls County on June 11, 2026. Just before 4:30 p.m., a DHE trooper stopped a northbound Ford F-150 on U.S. 93 for an equipment violation. […]
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June 16, 2026 - Single Fatality Crash in Power County
POWER COUNTY, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a single-vehicle fatality crash that occurred at 9:51 p.m., June 15, 2026, on Mink Creek Road and Wright Lane, south of Pocatello. A 2017 Genesis G80, driven by a 72-year-old male from Arimo, Idaho, was driving southbound on Mink Creek Rd when the driver failed to […]
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June 13, 2026 - Single Vehicle Fatality Crash in Butte County
ARCO, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a single vehicle collision that occurred at 11:58 a.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2026, on US93 at milepost 225 near Craters of the Moon in Butte County. A 2022 Harley-Davidson motorcycle driven by a 65-year-old male of Pocatello, was traveling southbound on US93 when he lost control […]
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June 12, 2026 - Idaho State Police mobilizes resources to Bear Lake ahead of summer rush
BEAR LAKE, Idaho — As summer activity ramps up at Bear Lake, Idaho State Police is mobilizing additional troopers and specialized equipment to support public safety throughout the busy season. Each summer, thousands of visitors flock to Bear Lake to enjoy the water, campgrounds, trails and surrounding recreation areas. To meet the increased demand, ISP […]
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June 10, 2026 - Idaho State Police Forensic Services contributes to a national publication advancing Forensic Genetic Genealogy
MERIDIAN, Idaho — Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) continues to play a leading role in advancing forensic science nationwide through its work with the National Technology Validation and Implementation Collaborative (NTVIC). ISPFS is a founding member and currently serves as chair of the NTVIC, a national collaborative comprising hundreds of forensic science professionals who […]
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May 29, 2026 - Investigators seek help following multiple livestock shootings in Southern Idaho
GOODING COUNTY, Idaho — The Idaho State Brand Inspector’s Office and local sheriff’s offices are investigating a series of livestock shootings in Gooding and Jerome counties that left multiple cattle dead and ranchers facing significant losses. In recent weeks, investigators have received reports of cattle being shot in remote grazing areas, including multiple incidents near […]
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May 26, 2026 - Seatbelt emphasis highlights importance of buckling up as Idaho enters 100 Deadliest Days
POCATELLO, Idaho — The Southeast Idaho Traffic Safety Task Force conducted coordinated regional patrols on May 18 throughout Eastern Idaho focused on seatbelt and child restraint use. Troopers from the Idaho State Police Pocatello and Idaho Falls regions, along with officers from the Montpelier Police Department, participated in the enforcement effort. During the single-day emphasis, […]
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May 26, 2026 - Rollover Crash Near Arimo on I15
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a single vehicle rollover crash that occurred at 7:15 a.m. on Tuesday May 26, 2026, on northbound I15 near milepost 38, in Arimo. A 32-year-old male from Downey, was traveling northbound in a 2011 Subaru Outback. The vehicle went off the roadway on the right shoulder […]
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May 20, 2026 - Domestic Highway Enforcement team seizes large quantity of narcotics following pursuit near Pocatello
BINGHAM COUNTY, Idaho – The Idaho State Police Domestic Highway Enforcement (DHE) team seized a large quantity of narcotics following a vehicle pursuit near Pocatello. Just before midnight on May 18, a DHE trooper patrolling Interstate 86 observed a sedan with California license plates turn northbound onto Interstate 15 without signaling. When the trooper attempted […]
