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Category: District 5 – Southeastern Idaho

  • March 27, 2025 - Idaho State Police Trooper Honored with International Recognition

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) proudly announces that Corporal Travis Gurney was named a runner-up for the highly esteemed 2024 IACP/Motorola Solutions Trooper of the Year Award. This prestigious recognition, presented by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and Motorola Solutions, is a testament to the bravery, leadership, and professionalism […]

  • March 13, 2025 - ISP Dispatchers’ Investigative Work Leads to Swift Arrest in Interstate 90 Shooting

    COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – On January 8, at approximately 9:30 p.m., a female driver urgently called the Idaho State Police (ISP) Regional Dispatch Center to report someone had shot at her while she was driving on Interstate 90. The dispatcher directed her to a safe location to wait for law enforcement. When a trooper arrived, […]

  • March 12, 2025 - Cottonwood Fifth Grader Wins Statewide Poster Contest for National Missing Children’s Day

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) proudly announces that 10-year-old Lillia Kaschmitter, a student at Prairie Elementary School in Cottonwood, was selected as the Idaho state winner of the 42nd Annual National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest. Lillia’s winning poster, a heartfelt piece that beautifully illustrates hope for missing children, depicts messages of […]

  • March 3, 2025 - UPDATE: Idaho State Police Homicide Investigation on I-15

    BINGHAM COUNTY, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) appreciates the public’s assistance and has received numerous tips and quality leads regarding the ongoing homicide investigation near milepost 85 on Interstate 15. The investigation remains active, and detectives continue requesting specific information about the immediate incident location and what occurred there on the evening of […]

  • March 3, 2025 - Idaho State Police Accepting Applications for Trooper Positions

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) is actively seeking dedicated individuals to join its ranks as commissioned troopers. Applications are now open for the next ISP training academy, which begins in July 2025. “Serving as an ISP trooper is more than a career—it’s an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives […]

  • March 1, 2025 - Idaho State Police Investigating Homicide on I-15

    BINGHAM COUNTY, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) is investigating a homicide after troopers discovered a deceased male with a gunshot wound along Interstate 15. At approximately 10:30 p.m. on February 28, ISP troopers were traveling northbound on I-15 near milepost 85 when they observed a white 2008 Toyota Camry stopped on the outside […]

  • February 23, 2025 - Vehicle Fire Southbound I15 North of Fort Hall, Idaho

    Fort Hall, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a vehicle fire southbound I15 at milepost 85, north of Fort Hall. On February 23, 2025, at 5:58 P.M. Idaho State Police (ISP) responded to a vehicle fire southbound I15 at milepost 85, north of Fort Hall. A 21-year-old male of Idaho Falls, ID was traveling […]

  • February 20, 2025 - Update: Fatal Crash North of Montpelier

    The 85-year-old female driver and 85-year-old male passenger of the 2018 Lincoln were transported by ground ambulance to a local hospital. The driver and passenger of the Lincoln succumbed to their injuries at the hospital. the collision remains under investigation. 4496 / 4644 #### (corrected release: February 19, 2025) The driver and passenger of the […]

  • February 20, 2025 - Idaho State Police Proudly Celebrates 86 Years of Service

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – Today, the Idaho State Police (ISP) proudly celebrates 86 years of dedicated service to the people of Idaho. Since 1939, ISP has remained steadfast in its commitment to protecting lives, property, and the constitutional rights of Idahoans. “Our legacy is one of honor, dedication, and relentless commitment to public safety,” said Colonel […]

  • February 19, 2025 - Correction: Fatal Crash North of Montpelier

    The driver and passenger of the Lincoln were transported by ground ambulance to a local hospital. The passenger of the Lincoln succumbed to their injuries. (original release: 02/19/2025) BEAR LAKE, Idaho – Idaho State Police (ISP) is investigating a three-vehicle fatality crash that occurred at 1:21 p.m. on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, on US30 at […]