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Category: District 5 – Southeastern Idaho

  • April 1, 2024 - Idaho State Police Increase Efforts to Combat Distracted Driving in April

    BOISE, Idaho – In observance of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Idaho State Police (ISP), in collaboration with the Idaho Office of Highway Safety (OHS) and the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), is intensifying its efforts to combat distracted driving across the state. The initiative, focusing on education and enforcement, aims to remind drivers that Idaho […]

  • March 26, 2024 - Single vehicle injury crash wb I86 at milepost 61, near Chubbuck

    The Idaho State Police are investigating a single vehicle injury crash that occurred Tuesday, March 26,2024, at 11:25 a.m., westbound I86 at milepost 61, near Chubbuck. A 18-year-old female, from Chubbuck, was driving eastbound on I86 in a 2015 Jeep Patriot. She failed to maintain lanes and went into the median and rolled. The vehicle […]

  • March 22, 2024 - Idaho State Police Investigate Homicides Related to Escaped Inmate Capture

    Idaho State Police (ISP) detectives, in collaboration with multiple city, county, and federal agencies, continue to actively investigate two homicides believed to be related to the escape of Skylar Meade from Idaho Department of Corrections custody, with assistance from Nicholas Umphenour, shortly after 2 a.m. on March 20, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. After fleeing Boise […]

  • March 21, 2024 - Law Enforcement Arrest Two After Inmate Escape

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – Since 2:00 a.m. yesterday, March 20, 2024, law enforcement agencies across Idaho have investigated and searched for escaped inmate Skylar Meade and shooting suspect Nicholas Umphenour. Just after 2:00 p.m. today, March 21, 2024, law enforcement located and arrested both males in Twin Falls, Idaho after a vehicle pursuit involving multiple law […]

  • March 21, 2024 - Idaho State Police participates in a statewide effort to reduce aggressive driving

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – Idaho State Police (ISP) is actively collaborating with law enforcement agencies statewide to address the pressing issue of aggressive driving. ISP troopers will increase patrols from March 19th to the 30th to target dangerous driving behaviors. Preliminary data from the Idaho Office of Highway Safety highlights the severity of the problem. Aggressive […]

  • March 14, 2024 - Don’t Tempt Fate on St. Patrick’s Day – Get a Sober Ride Home

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – As the excitement of St. Patrick’s Day approaches, the Idaho State Police (ISP) emphasizes the importance of arranging a sober ride home. From March 14th to 18th, law enforcement agencies across the state will team up with the Idaho Transportation Department’s Office of Highway Safety (OHS) to bolster patrols and discourage impaired […]

  • February 24, 2024 - Fatality Crash South of Swan Lake

    Idaho State Police is investigating a double fatality crash that occurred at 3:41 pm on Saturday, February 24, 2024, on US91 at mile post 24 in Bannock County. An 86-year-old male from Preston, was driving a 2003 Buick northbound on US91 when the vehicle crossed over the center line and collided head on with a […]

  • February 13, 2024 - Idaho State Police Celebrates 85 Years of Service

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) proudly announces its 85th birthday celebration, commemorating nearly a century of dedicated service to the state of Idaho. Even before becoming the Idaho Territory in 1863 or the 43rd state in 1890, Idaho’s history lies with our native tribes, the Lewis and Clark Expedition, and determined pioneers […]

  • February 10, 2024 - ***Update*** Rollover Crash Eastbound I86 near American Falls

    ***Update*** Eastbound I86 all lanes are open. 4399 ### Idaho State Police is investigating a single semi roll over crash that occurred on Saturday February 10, 2024, at 8:00 A.M; on east bound I86 at mile marker 27.1 near American Falls. A 33-year-old male from Orlando, Florida, driving eastbound on I86 in a 2019 Volvo […]

  • February 10, 2024 - Rollover Crash Eastbound I86 near American Falls

    Idaho State Police is investigating a single semi roll over crash that occurred on Saturday February 10, 2024, at 8:00 A.M; on east bound I86 at mile marker 27.1 near American Falls. A 33-year-old male from Orlando, Florida, driving eastbound on I86 in a 2019 Volvo Semi. The semi hit a patch of ice and […]