Category: District 6 – Eastern Idaho
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September 15, 2024 - Idaho State Police Celebrates National Forensic Science Week, Highlighting Advances and Contributions of Forensic Science
Idaho State Police Celebrates National Forensic Science Week, Highlighting Advances and Contributions of Forensic Science MERIDIAN, Idaho – In recognition of the 7th Annual National Forensic Science Week (NFSW), Idaho State Police (ISP) joins law enforcement agencies nationwide in celebrating the critical contributions of forensic science to the criminal justice system. This year’s event, held […]
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September 12, 2024 - Idaho State Police Promotes Captain Fritz Zweigart to Lieutenant Colonel, Deputy Director and Chief of Operations
MERIDIAN, Idaho —The Idaho State Police (ISP) announces Captain Fritz Zweigart’s promotion to Lieutenant Colonel, where he will serve as a Deputy Director and Chief of Operations. With more than two decades of dedicated service, Zweigart has consistently demonstrated his commitment to public safety, strong leadership, and serving the people of Idaho. Starting his journey […]
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September 10, 2024 - Idaho State Police Promotes Major Russ Wheatley to Lieutenant Colonel, Deputy Director and Chief of Staff
MERIDIAN, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) announces the promotion of Major Russ Wheatley to Lieutenant Colonel, where he will serve as a Deputy Director and Chief of Staff. With more than 30 years of experience, Wheatley has consistently demonstrated his commitment to community well-being, exceptional guidance, and steadfast dedication to the people of […]
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September 9, 2024 - Lt. Colonel Sheldon Kelley to Retire After 27 Years of Distinguished Service
MERIDIAN, Idaho —The Idaho State Police (ISP) announces Lieutenant Colonel Sheldon Kelley’s retirement after 27 years of exemplary service to the state of Idaho. Beginning his career in 1997 as a resident trooper in Gooding County, Kelley has expertly navigated pivotal roles in Patrol and investigations, culminating in his recent tenure as Chief of Operations. […]
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September 5, 2024 - Two-Vehicle Collision near Atomic City, ID
Atomic City, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle injury crash that occurred on September 4, 2024, at 5:36 p.m., on US26 by the INL Puzzle, in Butte County, Idaho. A Honda Pilot, driven by a 58-year-old female from Hailey, Idaho, failed to yield at a stop sign causing it to collide with […]
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August 29, 2024 - Idaho State Police Presents Silver Star
On January 4th, 2024, the Power County Sheriff’s Office initiated a pursuit during which the suspect vehicle collided with several uninvolved cars, lost control, and then drove against traffic on Interstate 86. Law enforcement attempted a PIT (Precision Immobilization Technique) maneuver. However, the suspect vehicle entered the median and reversed direction, heading eastbound in the […]
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August 24, 2024 - UPDATE: ISP Investigating Two-Vehicle Collision Near Ririe, ID
The juvenile driving the Dodge Dart succumbed to their injuries at the hospital on August 24, 2024. (3451) ### RIRIE, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle injury crash that occurred at 2:22 p.m. on August 22, 2024, on US26 at milepost 346.5 south of Ririe, in Bonneville County. A grey 2016 Dodge […]
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August 24, 2024 - UPDATE: ITD worker struck on a closed section of SH33 in Newdale.
The crash occurred on August 24, 2024. (3451/4533) ### NEWDALE, Idaho – Idaho State Police (ISP) is investigating a vehicle collision which occurred on Saturday, September 24, 2024, at 7:22 a.m., on SH33 at mile marker 107 in Fremont County. A gray Ford Fusion was traveling eastbound on SH33, which was closed by the Idaho […]
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August 24, 2024 - ITD worker struck on a closed section of SH33 in Newdale.
NEWDALE, Idaho – Idaho State Police (ISP) is investigating a vehicle collision which occurred on Saturday, September 24, 2024, at 7:22 a.m., on SH33 at mile marker 107 in Fremont County. A gray Ford Fusion was traveling eastbound on SH33, which was closed by the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) and Rocky Mountain Power, due to […]
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August 23, 2024 - ISP Intensifies Efforts to Combat Impaired Driving Through Labor Day Weekend
MERIDIAN, Idaho – As Labor Day weekend approaches, Idaho State Police (ISP) is intensifying efforts to reduce impaired driving incidents statewide. In a united front, ISP, in collaboration with local law enforcement agencies and the Idaho Office of Highway Safety (OHS), is increasing patrols through Labor Day weekend to ensure Idaho’s roads are safe for […]