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Category: District 6 – Eastern Idaho

  • January 23, 2026 - ISP trooper to receive MVP award at law enforcement luncheon

    IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Idaho State Police Sgt. Amanda Ward will be recognized with the MVP Award, honoring individuals who go above and beyond in service to others, during the 2nd Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Luncheon hosted by the Greater Idaho Falls Police Foundation. Ward’s recognition highlights her exceptional commitment to service. In addition to […]

  • January 19, 2026 - Two-Vehicle Crash on I15 Near Idaho Falls

    BONNEVILLE COUNTY, Idaho Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred at 5:49 a.m. on January 19, 2026, on southbound I-15 near milepost 125 in Idaho Falls. A 55-year-old male from Alberta, Canada, was traveling southbound in a 2024 white Volvo semi-truck. A 25-year-old male from Monteview, Idaho, was also traveling southbound in […]

  • January 12, 2026 - ISP partners with CVSA on awareness initiative during National Human Trafficking Prevention Month

    MERIDIAN, Idaho — January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and the Idaho State Police is partnering with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance for the annual Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative. The five-day, nationwide effort begins today and runs through Friday, focusing on awareness of human trafficking across Idaho’s transportation corridors. Because traffickers frequently rely on […]

  • January 5, 2026 - Single Vehicle Crash on US 93, near Salmon

    SALMON, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 9:45 a.m. on January 5, 2026, on US 93 in Lemhi County. At 9:45 a.m., an 82-year-old male from Salmon was traveling northbound on US 93 in a 1999 GMC Sierra pickup. The driver lost control of the pickup on […]

  • January 3, 2026 - Multiple Vehicle Crash On SH31 Blocks Traffic

    VICTOR, Idaho – Idaho State Police (ISP) is investigating a vehicle collision which occurred on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 11:09 A.M., on SH31 at mile marker 15.5, in Teton County. A Nissan Titan was traveling south on SH31.  The driver, a 31-year-old man from Peru, driving too fast for the winter conditions, attempted to […]

  • December 30, 2025 - ISP seeking information on I-15 hit-and-run crash

    ROBERTS, Idaho — The Idaho State Police is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that occurred on Dec. 16 near Roberts, northeast of Idaho Falls. The crash happened at approximately 8:01 p.m. on Interstate 15 near milepost 134. The suspect vehicle is believed to be a white […]

  • December 27, 2025 - Crash on I15 Sends One to Hospital

    IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – Idaho State Police (ISP) is investigating a vehicle collision which occurred on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 12:56 P.M., on I15 at mile marker 122 in Bonneville County. A 2016 Chevrolet Traverse was traveling north on I15. A 2022 Ford F150 was traveling south on I15. The driver of the Chevrolet, […]

  • December 23, 2025 - Commercial Vehicle Safety Division conducts joint enforcement effort with ITD

    ADA COUNTY, Idaho — In response to a growing number of public complaints about sand and gravel trucks in the Treasure Valley, the Idaho State Police Commercial Vehicle Safety (CVS) Division partnered with the Idaho Transportation Department on a focused enforcement operation. Over recent months, motorists reported concerns about potential load loss and overweight vehicles, […]

  • December 22, 2025 - ISP Dispatchers recognized for critical role in locating kidnapping victim

    On June 16, 2025, Idaho State Police (ISP) Regional Communications Officer Thomas Conrad and Senior Regional Communications Officer Jamielyn Rupe played a critical role in the safe recovery of a victim and the arrest of a kidnapping suspect in Lewis County. The incident began after law enforcement was notified of a welfare concern involving a […]

  • December 19, 2025 - Statewide Background Check fee increases take effect January 1, 2026

    MERIDIAN, Idaho — State and local law enforcement agencies across Idaho are advising the public that several background check fees will increase on January 1, 2026. The cost for statewide fingerprint-based criminal background checks will rise from $20.00 to $25.00. National checks will increase to $37.00 for initial concealed weapons license applicants, employment screening, licensure, […]