Category: District 6 – Eastern Idaho
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September 15, 2026 - ISP welcomes new explosive detection K-9 ahead of legislative session
BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho State Police is adding a new explosive detection K-9 to its Capitol Protective Services team, with the K-9 expected to be trained and ready for service in time for the 2027 legislative session. K-9 Annie, an 18-month-old black Labrador retriever, has been paired with Trooper Tamara Rose and will receive […]
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September 11, 2026 - Fatality Crash in Bonneville County near Wyoming
BONNEVILLE COUNTY, ID. Idaho State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred at 8:07 am on Friday, September 11, 2026, on US26 at mile post 397, east of Irwin. A 1999 Porsche Carrera, driven by a 71-year-old male from McKinney, Texas, was traveling eastbound. A 2020 Ram 1500 pickup, driven by a 36-year-old male […]
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September 11, 2026 - Idaho Missing Persons Day to mark 25 years since Amber Hoopes disappearance
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Idaho Missing Persons Day, observed annually on Sept. 14, will mark 25 years since the disappearance of Amber Hoopes from Idaho Falls. Established in 2006 in recognition of Hoopes’ disappearance, the day honors her and all those who remain missing across Idaho while renewing attention on their cases. Hoopes was 20 […]
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September 10, 2026 - Multiple Crashes on US20 at Mile Post 313 in Idaho Falls
IDAHO FALLS ID – Idaho State Police investigated a single-vehicle crash that occurred on September 10,2026 on eastbound US20 at mile marker 313, in Idaho Falls. A 25-year-old-male, from Rigby, was driving eastbound in a 2017 Audi A4. The Audi A4 went off the roadway, through a fence, and came to rest near the railroad […]
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September 7, 2026 - Two Vehicle Crash Near Swan Valley on US26 Blocks Lanes
BONNEVILLE COUNTY, Idaho – Idaho State Police is currently investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred September 7, 2026, at approximately 11:15 a.m., at milepost 372 westbound on US Highway 26, near Swan Valley. A 2016 Ford F350 pickup towing a camp trailer and a trailer with a Razor on it, driven by a 51-year-old-male of […]
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August 27, 2026 - Single Vehicle Fatality in Custer County
Custer County – Idaho State Police is currently investigating a single vehicle fatality crash on August 27th, 2026, at approximately 10:37 a.m. at milepost 154 on US93 northbound, east of Challis. A 2005 Peterbilt Semi-truck, driven by a 51-year-old male from Ammon, was hauling a trailer loaded with gravel and traveling northbound on US93. The vehicle drove off the right […]
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August 25, 2026 - CORRECTION: Idaho State Police Breaks Ground on New Forensic Services Laboratory
CORRECTION: The Idaho State Police (ISP) incorrectly identified federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds as the source for the new ISP Forensic Services laboratory. The project was funded through the State of Idaho General Fund pursuant to House Bill 779, approved by the Idaho Legislature in 2022. All other information in the release remains […]
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August 20, 2026 - Idaho State Police to host hiring open house this Saturday
POCATELLO, Idaho — The Idaho State Police will host a hiring open house Saturday for anyone interested in becoming an Idaho State Trooper and applying for the upcoming academy. The open house will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at the ISP District 5 office, 5255 S. 5th Ave. in Pocatello. Prospective applicants and anyone considering a career […]
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August 20, 2026 - Idaho State Police Breaks Ground on New Forensic Services Laboratory
MERIDIAN, Idaho – Idaho State Police (ISP) will break ground Tuesday on a new 20,000-square-foot forensic laboratory at ISP Headquarters in Meridian. This project represents a major investment in Idaho’s forensic science capabilities and supports the criminal justice agencies that depend on these services. Construction is scheduled to be completed in January 2028. The $29 […]
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August 19, 2026 - Injury Crash on County Line Road Idaho Falls
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle injury crash. The crash occurred at the intersection of N 3900 E and County Line Road, north of Idaho Falls. A 30-year-old-female from Rigby, was driving northbound on N 3900 E in a silver 2018 Honda […]