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Cannabis, amphetamines among most common drugs found in ISP toxicology testing
MERIDIAN, Idaho — Cannabis-related compounds remained the most commonly detected drugs in adult toxicology samples tested by Idaho State Police Forensic Services, followed by amphetamine
Single-Vehicle Fatality in Ada County
ADA COUNTY, IDAHO – Idaho State Police is investigating a single-vehicle fatality crash that occurred on Monday, October 12th, 2026 at approximately 3:08 a.m., eastbound
UPDATE: 2-Vehicle Injury Crash Near Cataldo now a fatality
CATALDO, ID UPDATE: The 85-year-old female from Smelterville, ID, succumbed to her injuries on 10/08. Next of kin has been notified. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Idaho State Police
Double Fatality Crash Near Menan
MENAN, Idaho – The Idaho State Police is investigating a single vehicle crash that occurred on October 10, 2026, at 7:21 a.m., on Twin Butte
Vehicle Fire Results in a Fatality in Fremont County
FREMONT COUNTY, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a vehicle fire that resulted in one fatality that occurred Friday, October 9, 2026, at approximately
Vehicle versus Pedestrian Collision Highway 41 near Mullan Avenue
POST FALLS, ID Idaho State Police is investigating a vehicle versus pedestrian collision which occurred on 10/08/2026 at 7:10 P.M. on Highway 41 north of
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