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Current News Releases & Public Information
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
Two Vehicle Crash Results in Fatality on I15 North of Malad
Malad, Idaho – Idaho State Police (ISP) is investigating a fatality vehicle collision which occurred on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 3:49 P.M., on I15
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
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
Idaho State Police Arrest Texas Man After Pursuit, Crash, and Multi-Agency Search in Jerome County
JEROME, Idaho – Idaho State Police (ISP) troopers arrested a Texas man Monday afternoon after a vehicle pursuit, crash, and extensive multi-agency search in Jerome
Fatal Motorcycle Crash North of Prichard
PRICHARD, ID Idaho State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash which occurred on July 19, 2026 at 7:25 P.M. along Coeur D’Alene River Road
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