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Category: District 5 – Southeastern Idaho

  • August 13, 2025 - Idaho State Police announces promotion of Jens Pattis to Major

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) is proud to announce the promotion of Jens Pattis to the rank of Major. In his new role, Major Pattis will lead ISP’s Western Command, overseeing Investigations, Executive Protection and Capitol Security, District 3, Forensic Services, Regional Communications Centers, and will participate on the ICJC Human Trafficking […]

  • August 8, 2025 - Two Vehicle Fatality Crash near Blackfoot

    BLACKFOOT, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle fatality crash that occurred August 8, 2025, at approximately 5:03 a.m., on I15 at mile marker 89, near Blackfoot, Idaho.  A 21-year-old male, from Idaho Falls, Idaho, was travelling southbound in a 2015 Buick Verano. An 80-year-old male, from Brocket, Alberta, Canada, was travelling southbound […]

  • August 7, 2025 - Public should expect increased patrols as Bear Lake welcomes summer crowds, festivalgoers

    BEAR LAKE, Idaho – With the annual Bear Lake Raspberry Days beginning today and summer crowds surging, the public should expect an increased law enforcement presence in the area. To handle the daily influx of more than 5,000 visitors—and even more during the three-day festival—Idaho State Police troopers have expanded patrols. In addition to vehicle […]

  • August 7, 2025 - Two-Vehicle Fatal Crash outside of American Falls

    American Falls, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred August 6, 2025, at approximately 8:55 p.m., on I86 at mile marker 40, at American Falls, Idaho. An 81-year-old male, from Bend, Oregon was travelling eastbound in a 2014 Honda Civic sedan. A 35-year-old female, from Santa Maria, California was traveling […]

  • August 5, 2025 - Idaho State Police investigating two crashes just north of Blackfoot

    UPDATE: All lanes on I15 are now open. The Porterville Rd. bridge will still be closed until further notice. ### BINGHAM COUNTY, ID – Idaho State Police are investigating two crashes which occurred on Tuesday August 5,2025, at approximately 5:32 p.m. on I15 heading northbound just north of Blackfoot. A 1986 Peterbilt semi-truck that was […]

  • August 5, 2025 - Idaho State Police investigating two crashes just north of Blackfoot

    BINGHAM COUNTY, ID – Idaho State Police are investigating two crashes which occurred on Tuesday August 5,2025, at approximately 5:32 p.m. on I15 heading northbound just north of Blackfoot. A 1986 Peterbilt semi-truck that was hauling two bulldozers, driven by a 36-year-old male from New Plymouth was travelling northbound when it struck the Porterville Rd. […]

  • August 3, 2025 - Endangered Missing Person from Pocatello Located in Bannock County

    Endangered Missing Person from Pocatello Located in Bannock County BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho – On Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 3:32 p.m., Idaho State Police (ISP) investigated a fatality vehicle collision on S. Fork Mink Creek Road in Bannock County. Preliminary reports indicate a 2017 Hyundai Tuscan, driven by Endangered Missing Persons Linda Zweigart, 67, Pocatello, […]

  • July 20, 2025 - Multi-Vehicle Crash On I15 Blocks Traffic Near Blackfoot

    BLACKFOOT, Idaho – Idaho State Police (ISP) is investigating a multi-vehicle collision which occurred on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at 1:05 P.M., on I15 at mile marker 94, in Bingham County. A 2005 Toyota 4Runner, traveling south on I15, came upon slowed traffic near a construction zone.  The driver struck the rear of a 2025 […]

  • July 16, 2025 - Non-Injury Crash North of Blackfoot

    BINGHAM COUNTY, ID – Idaho State Police is investigating a three-vehicle property damage crash which occurred, Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 12:17 PM, on Interstate 15, just north of Blackfoot. The vehicles involved were: All northbound traffic was coming to a stop in the construction zone. The 2021 Freightliner semi failed to stop in time, […]