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Category: District 5 – Southeastern Idaho

  • July 2, 2026 - Single-Vehicle Semi Crash Near Fort Hall

    Power County, Idaho – Idaho State Police (ISP) is investigating a single-vehicle semi crash that occurred at 3:31 A.M. on Wednesday, July 2, 2026, near mile marker 58 on I86. A 2020 Kenworth Semi driven by 45-year-old male from Aberdeen, was traveling eastbound on I86 when he lost control of the semi going into the […]

  • July 1, 2026 - Southeast Idaho Traffic Safety Task Force to conduct DUI emphasis patrols Friday

    POCATELLO, Idaho — As Idahoans prepare to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, the Southeast Idaho Traffic Safety Task Force is reminding everyone to celebrate responsibly. Law enforcement agencies across Southeast Idaho will conduct DUI emphasis patrols beginning Friday to remove impaired drivers from the road and help prevent crashes. According to the Idaho Transportation Department, more […]

  • June 30, 2026 - Voting underway as ISP competes for best-looking cruiser

    MERIDIAN, Idaho — The Idaho State Police is competing in the 13th Annual American Association of State Troopers Best Looking Cruiser Contest and is asking Idahoans to help bring home the title by casting their vote. This year’s contest submission was photographed by Trooper Brittany Clark and features an Idaho State Police Ford Mustang alongside […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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. […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]