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Category: District 5 – Southeastern Idaho

  • July 3, 2024 - Idaho State Police Drug Seizure near Pocatello

    POCATELLO, Idaho – On July 2nd, 2024, the Idaho State Police Domestic Highway Enforcement (DHE) Team conducted a traffic stop near Pocatello, Idaho, which resulted in a significant drug seizure.——————————————-While patrolling Interstate 86, a DHE trooper observed a white 2015 Hyundai Genesis with an invalid registration. A traffic stop was initiated. The driver, a 23-year-old […]

  • July 2, 2024 - Stay Safe This July 4th: Idaho State Police and Local Agencies Promote Sober Driving

    Stay Safe This July 4th: Idaho State Police and Local Agencies Promote Sober Driving MERIDIAN, Idaho – As Independence Day approaches, the Idaho State Police (ISP) and law enforcement agencies throughout Idaho are collaborating with the Idaho Transportation Department’s Office of Highway Safety (OHS) to combat impaired driving. From July 3rd through 10th, law enforcement […]

  • July 1, 2024 - 2023 Crime in Idaho Report Released

    2023 Crime in Idaho Report Released MERIDIAN, Idaho – The Idaho State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification has released the annual Crime in Idaho 2023 Report. This report is a synopsis of statewide crime statistics gathered from law enforcement agencies across Idaho by a set deadline. Among many other statistics, it includes the Statewide Crime […]

  • June 21, 2024 - Motorcycle Crash Claims One in Bannock County

    Idaho State Police is investigating a single-vehicle fatality crash that occurred on Friday, June 21, 2024, at 7:34 p.m., on Interstate 15 at milepost 53, just south of Inkom. A 42-year-old male of McCammon, was riding southbound on a 2008 Harley Davidson motorcycle when he left the roadway into the median and the bike overturned. […]

  • May 27, 2024 - Fatal Crash West of Arimo

    Idaho State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at 9:44 p.m., on west Arimo Rd at Garden Creek Gap, in Arimo. A 21-year-old male of Chubbuck, with a 20-year-old male passenger, of Arimo, were driving eastbound on west Arimo Rd in a 2002 Chevrolet Impala. The vehicle left […]

  • May 24, 2024 - Idaho State Police Urges Caution During the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – As Memorial Day Weekend approaches, the Idaho State Police (ISP) urges drivers to exercise caution during the “100 Deadliest Days” on Idaho roads. This period, lasting from Memorial Day to Labor Day, is historically the most dangerous driving time due to high traffic volume, high temperatures, and increased outdoor activities. Last year, […]

  • May 23, 2024 - Single Vehicle Crash in Bannock County

    Idaho State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 10:31 p.m., on southbound I-15 near milepost 71, in Pocatello. A 58-year-old male from Idaho Falls was driving southbound on I-15 in a 2021 Jeep Compass. The vehicle left the roadway and hit the barrier before overturning and coming […]

  • May 20, 2024 - Idaho State Police Joins Statewide Seat Belt Enforcement Effort May 20 – June 2, 2024

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) is proud to partner with the Idaho Transportation Department’s Office of Highway Safety (OHS) and law enforcement agencies across Idaho to remind drivers to buckle up. From May 20 to June 2, 2024, ISP troopers will participate in a statewide effort to enforce seat belt laws and […]

  • May 1, 2024 - Idaho State Police Champions Motorcycle Safety Throughout Motorcycle Awareness Month

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – May marks Motorcycle Awareness Month when the Idaho State Police (ISP) intensifies its efforts to promote heightened safety on our roadways. This month is pivotal in our ongoing goal of reducing motorcycle accidents and fatalities across Idaho through education and enforcement. Colonel Kedrick Wills, Director of the Idaho State Police, underlined, “A […]