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Category: District 6 – Eastern Idaho

  • July 31, 2026 - Injury Crash Investigation Just North of Shelley

    IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle injury crash that occurred July 31, 2026, 1:25 p.m. northbound US91 at mile marker 120.6.  A 69-year-old female, of Rexburg, was driving a 2022 Toyota Venza eastbound on E 1500 N. A  40 year old male of Idaho Falls, was driving a 2013 Chevrolet City Express, northbound […]

  • July 29, 2026 - 2025 Crime in Idaho Report Released

    MERIDIAN, Idaho. The Idaho State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) has released the 2025 Crime in Idaho Report, providing a statewide overview of crime statistics reported by Idaho law enforcement agencies. The annual publication compiles crime data submitted by law enforcement agencies throughout Idaho and includes the Statewide Crime Profile, Hate Crime in Idaho, […]

  • July 27, 2026 - Public Asked to Help Identify Additional Victims or Witnesses

    MERIDIAN, Idaho. The Idaho State Police (ISP) today asked for the public’s assistance as the investigation into Jose Buenaventura Aguilera continues following his recent arrest and indictment in connection with the 2016 sexual assault of a 15-year-old in Caldwell. The indictment followed a multi-year investigation conducted by the Caldwell Police Department and the Idaho State […]

  • July 25, 2026 - Fire Causes Traffic Delay North of Malad

    BANNOCK COUNTY – Idaho State Police investigated a fire involving a vehicle and the surrounding brush, on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at approximately 2:00 p.m. A thirty-year-old male from Idaho Falls was traveling southbound on I-15 at milepost 24 when his vehicle, a 2025 Ford F350 pulling a toy-hauler trailer, caught fire in the engine […]

  • July 23, 2026 - Idaho State Police Promotes Captain Mike Winans to Major

    MERIDIAN, Idaho. The Idaho State Police (ISP) has promoted Captain Mike Winans to Major, where he will assume leadership of the agency’s Western Command. In his new assignment, Major Winans will oversee agencywide Investigations, Executive Protection and Capitol Security, District 3 operations, and the Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) system. As a member of […]

  • July 23, 2026 - Idaho State Police Forensic Services Ranks Among World’s Most Efficient Crime Laboratory Systems

    Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) has once again been recognized as one of the world’s most efficient crime laboratory systems, underscoring its longstanding commitment to scientific excellence, operational performance, and public service. ISPFS received the prestigious Foresight Maximus recognition through Project FORESIGHT, an international benchmarking initiative that evaluates efficiency, quality, productivity, and performance across […]

  • July 22, 2026 - Idaho State Police Promotes Kirk Grothaus to Captain of Alcohol Beverage Control Division

    MERIDIAN, Idaho. The Idaho State Police (ISP) is pleased to announce the promotion of Lieutenant Kirk Grothaus to the rank of Captain. As commander of the Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Division, Captain Grothaus will oversee statewide licensing, regulatory, education, and enforcement efforts that support responsible alcohol sales and service while protecting the safety of Idaho’s […]

  • July 21, 2026 - Semi versus Pedestrian in Bonneville County

    BONNEVILLE COUNTY, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a fatality crash that occurred on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at approximately 5:30 a.m., at milepost 116 on I15 northbound, in Idaho Falls. A 25-year-old male from Pocatello, was running through traffic on I15.  A 2024 Volvo semi-truck, driven by a 28-year-old-male of Manitoba, Canada, was […]

  • July 19, 2026 - Two-Vehicle Injury Crash in Irwin

    Bonneville County, Idaho- The Idaho State Police is currently investigating a two-vehicle injury crash that occurred on July 18th, 2026, at approximately 10:00 p.m., on US26 at milepost 383, in Irwin. A 2006 GMC Sierra driven by a 27-year-old male from Idaho Falls was traveling eastbound on US26 with two passengers also from Idaho Falls. […]

  • July 15, 2026 - Five Vehicle Crash Near Ashton

    FREMONT COUNTY, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a five-vehicle crash that occurred at 12:20 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, on US20 at milepost 367.2, just north of Ashton. A 2026 Dodge Ram pulling a RV trailer driven by a 43-year-old male from Clinton, Utah, came upon a two-vehicle crash that Fremont County […]