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Category: District 6 – Eastern Idaho

  • 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 14, 2025 - Idaho State Police Trooper Named Finalist for Prestigious International Award

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) proudly announces that Corporal Travis Gurney has been selected as a finalist for the 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 among the highest honors in law enforcement. It […]

  • February 12, 2025 - Phone Scam Alert – ISP Impersonation

    ISP is warning the public about a scam involving callers falsely claiming to be an ISP Captain or representative. These scammers tell victims they have outstanding warrants and must pay their bond using Chime, Venmo, or other online payment platforms. ISP does not call individuals demanding payment or request personal information. This is a scam! […]

  • February 3, 2025 - UPDATE Injury Crash Blocks US91 Near Shelley

    The crash occurred on Monday February 3, 2025 at 7:34 A.M. 4533 / 3451 ### SHELLEY, ID – Idaho State Police is investigating a three-vehicle crash that blocked both directions of travel on US91 at milepost 120.5, Northeast of Shelley. A 2018 Ford Explorer driven by a 44-year-old woman from Shelley was travelling northbound on […]

  • February 3, 2025 - Injury Crash Blocks US91 Near Shelley

    SHELLEY, ID – Idaho State Police is investigating a three-vehicle crash that blocked both directions of travel on US91 at milepost 120.5, Northeast of Shelley. A 2018 Ford Explorer driven by a 44-year-old woman from Shelley was travelling northbound on US91 when it left its lane and veered into oncoming traffic. A 2000 Pontiac Grand […]

  • January 30, 2025 - Idaho State Police Detectives Honored for Heroic Actions on Interstate 84

    MERIDIAN, Idaho—The Idaho State Police (ISP) proudly recognizes Detectives Chris Pohanka and Jamie Wood for their extraordinary courage in preventing a potentially fatal crash on Interstate 84. Their swift and selfless actions on October 16, 2024, saved a life and prevented what could have been a devastating tragedy during heavy traffic conditions. While driving west […]

  • January 18, 2025 - Idaho State Police Investigates a Two Vehicle Crash East of Irwin

    BONNEVILLE COUNTY – Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred at 3:10 pm, on January 18th, 2025, on eastbound US 26 at mile post 386, east of Irwin. A 2016 Polaris Ranger utility vehicle, driven by 56-year-old male from Rigby, Idaho, was traveling eastbound on US 26. The Polaris was struck by […]

  • January 9, 2025 - THREE VEHICLE INJURY CRASH IN BONNEVILLE COUNTY

     Bonneville County, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a three-vehicle injury crash on US26 at E 49th N, east of Idaho Falls. The crash occurred on January 9, 2025, at approximately 2:18 p.m. A black Cadillac XT5, driven by a 44-year-old-female from Idaho Falls, was driving eastbound on E 49th N. A commercial semi […]