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  • April 1, 2024 - Injury Crash on US20 Near Ucon

    Idaho State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred at 6:23 a.m. on April 1, 2024 on westbound US20 at milepost 315, near Ucon. A 67-year-old male, from Rigby, was driving a 1991 Nissan pickup westbound on US20 when it drove over a patch of ice on the overpass. The pickup drove through the […]

  • March 24, 2024 - Single vehicle fatality crash northbound I15 at milepost 110.5, near Shelley

    The Idaho State Police is investigating a single vehicle fatality crash that occurred Sunday, March 24,2024, at 6:30 a.m., northbound I15 at milepost 110.5, near Shelley. A 59-year-old male, from Idaho Falls, was traveling northbound in a 2013 Honda CR-V. The vehicle went into the median and overcorrected. The vehicle then drove across the northbound […]

  • March 22, 2024 - Idaho State Police Investigate Homicides Related to Escaped Inmate Capture

    Idaho State Police (ISP) detectives, in collaboration with multiple city, county, and federal agencies, continue to actively investigate two homicides believed to be related to the escape of Skylar Meade from Idaho Department of Corrections custody, with assistance from Nicholas Umphenour, shortly after 2 a.m. on March 20, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. After fleeing Boise […]

  • March 21, 2024 - Law Enforcement Arrest Two After Inmate Escape

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – Since 2:00 a.m. yesterday, March 20, 2024, law enforcement agencies across Idaho have investigated and searched for escaped inmate Skylar Meade and shooting suspect Nicholas Umphenour. Just after 2:00 p.m. today, March 21, 2024, law enforcement located and arrested both males in Twin Falls, Idaho after a vehicle pursuit involving multiple law […]

  • March 21, 2024 - Idaho State Police participates in a statewide effort to reduce aggressive driving

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – Idaho State Police (ISP) is actively collaborating with law enforcement agencies statewide to address the pressing issue of aggressive driving. ISP troopers will increase patrols from March 19th to the 30th to target dangerous driving behaviors. Preliminary data from the Idaho Office of Highway Safety highlights the severity of the problem. Aggressive […]

  • March 14, 2024 - Don’t Tempt Fate on St. Patrick’s Day – Get a Sober Ride Home

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – As the excitement of St. Patrick’s Day approaches, the Idaho State Police (ISP) emphasizes the importance of arranging a sober ride home. From March 14th to 18th, law enforcement agencies across the state will team up with the Idaho Transportation Department’s Office of Highway Safety (OHS) to bolster patrols and discourage impaired […]

  • February 26, 2024 - Multiple Vehicle Collision Leaves SH33 Blocked for Three Hours in Madison County

    IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE – generated by our News Release ListServer DO NOT REPLY ————————————————————————— Idaho State Police District 6 1540 Foote Dr. Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402-1828 (208) 528-3400 FAX: (208) 528-3485 For Immediate Release: 02/26/24 09:43 Please direct questions to the District Office Idaho State Police is investigating a multi-vehicle collision that occurred […]

  • February 16, 2024 - Crash Near Dubois Sends Two To Hospital

    IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE – generated by our News Release ListServer DO NOT REPLY ————————————————————————— Idaho State Police District 6 1540 Foote Dr. Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402-1828 (208) 528-3400 FAX: (208) 528-3485 For Immediate Release: 02/16/2024 12:45 P.M. Please direct questions to the District Office Idaho State Police is investigating a vehicle collision which […]

  • February 13, 2024 - Idaho State Police Celebrates 85 Years of Service

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) proudly announces its 85th birthday celebration, commemorating nearly a century of dedicated service to the state of Idaho. Even before becoming the Idaho Territory in 1863 or the 43rd state in 1890, Idaho’s history lies with our native tribes, the Lewis and Clark Expedition, and determined pioneers […]

  • February 8, 2024 - Idaho Missing Person Clearinghouse Releases 2023 Report

    IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE DO NOT REPLY ————————————————————————— IDAHO STATE POLICE Missing Persons Clearinghouse 700 S. Stratford Dr. Meridian, ID 83642 Media inquiries: tanea.parmenter@isp.idaho.gov Idaho Missing Person Clearinghouse Releases 2023 Report MERIDIAN, Idaho – The Idaho Missing Person Clearinghouse (IMPC) is pleased to release its inaugural report on missing persons for 2023. This comprehensive […]