Friday, January 30, 2015

Single Vehicle Rollover Near Malta

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For Immediate Release: 1/30/15 - 11:55 p.m.
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On Friday, January 30, 2015, at 5:40 p.m., Idaho State Police investigated a single vehicle injury crash west of the Malta exit on I84 in Cassia county.

Ashley Burns, 26, of Evanston Wyoming, was travelling westbound near milepost 238, in a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu, when she lost control of the vehicle and left the right side of the roadway. The vehilce rolled several times before coming to a stop. Burns' juvenile passenger, age 6, was ejected from the vehicle during the crash.

Ashley and her passenger were transported by ground ambulance to Cassia Regional Medical Center in Burley. The juvenile was later air lifted to Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. Ashley was treated and released.

Burns and her passenger were not wearing seatbelts.
This crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

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Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Final Update - Crash Blocks US26 Near Wyoming Border

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District 6 1540 Foote Dr.
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402-1828
(208) 525-7377 FAX: (208) 525-7294
For Immediate Release: 01/28/2015 12:00 p.m.

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*****Final Update*****

Both lanes of travel are back open at this time.

KJ / ALH

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On Wednesday, January 28, 2015, at approximately 3:30 a.m. the Idaho State Police investigated a crash on US Highway 26 at milepost 396.5, near the Wyoming border.

Jesse Skindelien, 34, of Worthington, Minnesota, was traveling eastbound on US Highway 26 near milepost 396, in a 2010 Freightliner. Skindeliens' trailer jack-knifed due to the winter driving conditions and went off the roadway. Skindeliens' trailer blocked both lanes of travel. Shortly after, Leslie Baldwin, 62, of Roosevelt, Minnesota, was traveling eastbound in a 2012 Volvo Semi and was unable to stop, colliding with Skindeliens' trailer. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts.

The highway was blocked in both directions for approximately five hours. The highway is currently open to one lane. Further information will be released as it becomes available.

The crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

ALH / MC

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Crash near Kimberly blocked traffic for 2 hours.

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On Wednesday, January 28, 2015, at approximately 6:50 a.m., Idaho State Police investigated a one-vehicle crash on State Highway 50 at milepost 2.5, near Kimberly. Michael Warren, age 53, of Twin Falls was traveling westbound on Highway 50 in a 1998 Freightliner Semi-truck hauling a tank trailer. Near milepost 2.5, Warren came up behind a slower moving tractor. As Warren moved left of center into the eastbound lane to see if he could safely pass, the tractor in front of him slowed more. Warren hit his brakes to avoid a crash and lost control of his vehicle to the right, off the right shoulder of the road, and jackknifed his truck and trailer.

Warren was not injured in the crash. The westbound lane was blocked by the trailer for approximately two hours. Traffic was able to flow alternately through the open eastbound lane.

This crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police. ISP was assisted at the scene by the Twin Falls County Sheriff's Office and Idaho Transportation Department.

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Crash Blocks US26 Near Wyoming Border

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Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402-1828
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For Immediate Release: 01/28/2015 11:00 a.m.

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On Wednesday, January 28, 2015, at approximately 3:30 a.m. the Idaho State Police investigated a crash on US Highway 26 at milepost 396.5, near the Wyoming border.

Jesse Skindelien, 34, of Worthington, Minnesota, was traveling eastbound on US Highway 26 near milepost 396, in a 2010 Freightliner. Skindeliens' trailer jack-knifed due to the winter driving conditions and went off the roadway. Skindeliens' trailer blocked both lanes of travel. Shortly after, Leslie Baldwin, 62, of Roosevelt, Minnesota, was traveling eastbound in a 2012 Volvo Semi and was unable to stop, colliding with Skindeliens' trailer. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts.

The highway was blocked in both directions for approximately five hours. The highway is currently open to one lane. Further information will be released as it becomes available.

The crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

ALH / MC

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Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Crash near Sweetzer Summit injures two

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On Tuesday, January 27, 2015, at approximately 7:44 a.m. the Idaho State Police investigated a two- vehicle crash on Interstate 84 at milepost 257, near Sweetzer Summit. Callum Read, 21, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, was driving eastbound on Interstate 84 in a 2005 Toyota Tundra, pulling a small U-Haul trailer. Callum lost control of the vehicle on the icy roadway and rolled across the median, into the westbound traffic lanes where he was struck by Paul Curch-Doyle, 31, of North Port, Florida, who was driving westbound in a 2015 Freightliner.

Callum and his passenger, Lily Hawley, 20, of Carson, New Mexico, were transported by ground ambulance to Cassia Regional Medical Center in Burley. All occupants of both vehicles were wearing seatbelts. Interstate 84 was blocked for approximately an hour. This crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.


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2015 National Missing Children's Poster Contest

2015 Idaho Poster Contest Flyer
2014 Poster Contest National Winner
Dawson Mack, Athens, Alabama
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Teresa Baker
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Headquarters
700 S. Stratford Dr., Meridian 83642
(208) 884-7122
Fax (208) 884-7087

For Immediate Release: 1/27/14 at 3:30 p.m.

MERIDIAN - Idaho's Missing Persons Clearinghouse and the Idaho State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification invites Idaho's fifth graders to enter the 2015 National Missing Children Poster Contest.
The United States Department of Justice sponsors this annual program to bring awareness to the issue of missing children, child safety and the AMBER Alert Program. The contest raises awareness about child safety and exhibits America's effort to bring missing children home safely while highlighting the importance of education programs focused on prevention. Student involvement in the poster contest promotes peer education, while inviting students to explore and understand the theme "Bring Our Missing Children Home."

Contest details, application forms, and an activity guide for 1st through 5th grades are available on the Idaho Missing Person Clearinghouse website at isp.idaho.gov/BCI under the Missing Person Clearinghouse Tab or by calling the Missing Persons Clearinghouse at 208-884-7137. Entries are due no later than February 27, 2015 and the winner will be announced March 6, 2015.

The winning Idaho poster will then be entered into the national contest for judging. The national winner along with their teacher and parents will travel to Washington, D.C., to receive an award and participate in the Missing Children's Day ceremony on May 25, 2015.

The 2014 poster contest national winner was Dawson Mack from Athens, Alabama.
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Monday, January 26, 2015

District 2 Injury Crash

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615 W Wilbur Ave
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Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815

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District 1 (208) 209-8620 Fax (208) 209- 8618
District 2 (208) 799-5150


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DATE: 1/26/15 TIME: 8:52 AM LOCATION: Southbound US95 milepost 351

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Latah County Sheriff Department

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Paul Walter AGE 40
ADDRESS Peck Idaho
INJURIES? - Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Gritman
VEHICLE YEAR 1987 VEHICLE MAKE Volkswagon VEHICLE MODEL Cabriolet
WRECKER Brandt Brothers
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes

PASSENGER(S)

NAME: Charlotte Hoffman AGE: 54
ADDRESS Potlatch Idaho
INJURIES? - Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Gritman
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INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Walter was driving southbound on US95 at milepost 351 and was approaching the scene of a previous accident involving a loaded chip truck. The chip truck was stationary and had 2 reflective triangles out. Walter had been directed into the left hand southbound lane by a Latah County Deputy. After passing the deputy, Walter was merging back into the right hand southbound lane and hit the loaded trailer.



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Injury Crash NB US95 at milepost 442

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District 1 (208) 209-8620 Fax (208) 209- 8618
District 2 (208) 799-5150


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DATE: January 26,2015 TIME: 12:28 p.m. LOCATION: NB US95 at 422.8, North of Chilco

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Kootenai County Deputies

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DRIVER Bischoff,Devin R AGE 25
ADDRESS Rathdrum, Idaho
INJURIES? - Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Kootenai Health
VEHICLE YEAR 2000 VEHICLE MAKE GMC VEHICLE MODEL Jimmy
WRECKER Smithsons Towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? No

PASSENGER(S)

NAME Freeman,Sheena A AGE 27
ADDRESS Rathdrum, Idaho
INJURIES? - Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Kootenai Health

NAME Bischoff, Raysyn AGE 3
ADDRESS Rathdrum, Idaho
INJURIES? - Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Kootenai Health


INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Devin Bischoff was northbound on US95 at milepost 442.8 when he veered off the roadway, losing control and causing the vehicle to overturn. Neither Bischoff or Freeman were wearing seatbelts and were ejected from the vehicle. Minor child was restrained but not in a child safety seat. All subjects were transported to Kootenai Health. The roadway was blocked for approximately 2 hours for crash investigation. Investigation is ongoing.



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Saturday, January 24, 2015

Injury Crash On Interstate 15 Near Fort Hall

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Pocatello, Idaho 83204-2299
(208) 236-6466 FAX: (208) 236-6068

For Immediate Release: 1/24/2015 4:30 p.m.
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On Saturday, January 24, 2015, at 6:38 a.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a one vehicle rollover crash with injuries on Interstate 15 at milepost 79.8, near the Fort Hall exit in Bannock County.

Mitsue C. Stanfield, 21 of Idaho Falls, was driving a 1999 Toyota Corolla north on Interstate 15 when she lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle left the roadway off the left shoulder, traveled through the median and rolled before coming to rest on its top. Stanfield and her passenger, Janis P. Stanfield, 20 of Idaho Falls, were both wearing seatbelts and were transported by ambulance to Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello.

This crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

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Slick Conditions NB I15 Between Fort Hall and Blackfoot

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District 5 5205 South 5th Ave.
Pocatello, Idaho 83204-2299
(208) 236-6466 FAX: (208) 236-6068

For Immediate Release: 01/24/2015 10:00 a.m.
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Idaho State Police is currently investigating numerous crashes on I15 in between Fort Hall and Blackfoot. Motorists are to use extreme caution when driving through the area because of ice on the road due to freezing fog.

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Fatal Crash in Middleton

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On Friday, January 23, 2015 at approximately 10:34 p.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a single-vehicle, fatal crash at the roundabout at the intersection of Emmett Road and 9th Street in Middleton. Brian Astle, 20, of Kuna, was northbound on Emmett Road in a 2001 Dodge Ram pickup. As Astle entered the roundabout he lost control of the vehicle, overcorrected, and went off the right shoulder of the road, where the pickup overturned.

Astle was not wearing his seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle. He was pronounced deceased at the scene of the crash. Nathan Westberg, 18, of Meridian, and Clatyon Crofts, 18, of Middleton, were passengers in the vehicle. Both Westberg and Crofts were wearing their seatbelts. Neither were transported to the hospital. Astle's next of kin has been notified. The crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

KB / JH

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Friday, January 23, 2015

Final Update-Vehicle Verses Train Crash in Pocatello

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District 5 5205 South 5th Ave.
Pocatello, Idaho 83204-2299
(208) 236-6466 FAX: (208) 236-6068

For Immediate Release: 01/23/15 9:00 pm
Please direct questions to the District Office

**Final Update**

Fernandez was issued a citation.

**end of update**

**update**

The road is back open at this time

**end of update**

**Update**

On Thursday, January 23, 2015, at approximately 5:20 pm the Idaho State Police investigated a vehicle verses train crash at Dekay Road and Tyhee Road in Pocatello. Chase Fernandez, 23, of Pocatello, was eastbound on Tyhee Road in a 1993 Chevrolet Blazer, and stopped at the rail crossing. A Union Pacific train was traveling northbound; Fernandez failed to yield to the train. The train struck the rear passenger side of Fernandez's vehicle.

Fernandez was wearing a seatbelt and was not injured. The road is still blocked at this time. This crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police. The Idaho State Police were assisted by Chubbuck PD, Bannock County Sherriff's Office and Bannock County Search & Rescue.

SG/NEH

**end of update**


The Idaho State Police is at the scene of vehicle verses train crash at Dekay Road and Tyhee Road in Pocatello. Traffic is blocked at this time; police are advising traffic to avoid the area. More Information will follow when it is available.

SG / NEH
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Final Update-Vehicle Verses Train Crash in Pocatello

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District 5 5205 South 5th Ave.
Pocatello, Idaho 83204-2299
(208) 236-6466 FAX: (208) 236-6068

For Immediate Release: 01/23/15 9:00 pm
Please direct questions to the District Office

**Final Update**

The road is back open at this time

**end of update**

**Update**

On Thursday, January 23, 2015, at approximately 5:20 pm the Idaho State Police investigated a vehicle verses train crash at Dekay Road and Tyhee Road in Pocatello. Chase Fernandez, 23, of Pocatello, was eastbound on Tyhee Road in a 1993 Chevrolet Blazer, and stopped at the rail crossing. A Union Pacific train was traveling northbound; Fernandez failed to yield to the train. The train struck the rear passenger side of Fernandez's vehicle.

Fernandez was wearing a seatbelt and was not injured. The road is still blocked at this time. This crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police. The Idaho State Police were assisted by Chubbuck PD, Bannock County Sherriff's Office and Bannock County Search & Rescue.

SG/NEH

**end of update**


The Idaho State Police is at the scene of vehicle verses train crash at Dekay Road and Tyhee Road in Pocatello. Traffic is blocked at this time; police are advising traffic to avoid the area. More Information will follow when it is available.

SG / NEH
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Final Update-Single Vehicle Rollover North of Blackfoot

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District 5 5205 South 5th Ave.
Pocatello, Idaho 83204-2299
(208) 236-6466 FAX: (208) 236-6068

For Immediate Release: 01/23/15 7:50 pm
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**Final Update**

On Thursday, January 23, 2015, at approximately 6:16 pm the Idaho State Police investigated a single vehicle rollover southbound I15 at exit 98, north of Blackfoot. Christian Deegest, 17, of Pocatello, was southbound on I15 in a 1997 Pontiac Van. Deegest failed to negotiate the curve and rolled the vehicle. Deegest and his passenger Joseph Palmer, 42, of Pocatello, were transported by ground ambulance to Bingham Memorial.

Deegest and Palmer were wearing their seatbelts. This crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

SG/SA

**end of update**


**Update**

This crash is now clear. More information will follow when it is available.

**End of update**

The Idaho State Police is at the scene of a single vehicle rollover crash southbound I15 at the 98 exit, north of Blackfoot. More information will follow when it is available.

SG / NEH
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Update-Single Vehicle Rollover North of Blackfoot

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District 5 5205 South 5th Ave.
Pocatello, Idaho 83204-2299
(208) 236-6466 FAX: (208) 236-6068

For Immediate Release: 01/23/15 7:50 pm
Please direct questions to the District Office

**Update**

This crash is now clear. More information will follow when it is available.

**End of update**

The Idaho State Police is at the scene of a single vehicle rollover crash southbound I15 at the 98 exit, north of Blackfoot. More information will follow when it is available.

SG / NEH
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Update-Vehicle Verses Train Crash in Pocatello

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District 5 5205 South 5th Ave.
Pocatello, Idaho 83204-2299
(208) 236-6466 FAX: (208) 236-6068

For Immediate Release: 01/23/15 7:45 pm
Please direct questions to the District Office

**Update**

On Thursday, January 23, 2015, at approximately 5:20 pm the Idaho State Police investigated a vehicle verses train crash at Dekay Road and Tyhee Road in Pocatello. Chase Fernandez, 23, of Pocatello, was eastbound on Tyhee Road in a 1993 Chevrolet Blazer, and stopped at the rail crossing. A Union Pacific train was traveling northbound; Fernandez failed to yield to the train. The train struck the rear passenger side of Fernandez's vehicle.

Fernandez was wearing a seatbelt and was not injured. The road is still blocked at this time. This crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police. The Idaho State Police were assisted by Chubbuck PD, Bannock County Sherriff's Office and Bannock County Search & Rescue.

SG/NEH

**end of update**


The Idaho State Police is at the scene of vehicle verses train crash at Dekay Road and Tyhee Road in Pocatello. Traffic is blocked at this time; police are advising traffic to avoid the area. More Information will follow when it is available.

SG / NEH
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Single Vehicle Rollover North of Blackfoot

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District 5 5205 South 5th Ave.
Pocatello, Idaho 83204-2299
(208) 236-6466 FAX: (208) 236-6068

For Immediate Release: 01/23/15 8:00pm
Please direct questions to the District Office

The Idaho State Police is at the scene of a single vehicle rollover crash southbound I15 at the 98 exit, north of Blackfoot. More information will follow when it is available.

SG / NEH
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Vehicle Verses Train Crash in Pocatello

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District 5 5205 South 5th Ave.
Pocatello, Idaho 83204-2299
(208) 236-6466 FAX: (208) 236-6068

For Immediate Release: 01/23/15 6:10 pm
Please direct questions to the District Office

The Idaho State Police is at the scene of vehicle verses train crash at Dekay Road and Tyhee Road in Pocatello. Traffic is blocked at this time; police are advising traffic to avoid the area. More Information will follow when it is available.

SG / NEH
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Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Final Update: Traffic blocked on Interstate east of Jerome

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For Immediate Release: 01/21/15 9:45 p.m.
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***Final Update***

On Wednesday, January 21, 2015, at approximately 6:15 p.m. Christopher Kempton, age 47, of Yuma, Arizona was travelling westbound on Interstate 84 near milepost 170, just east of Jerome. He was travelling in a 2011 Peterbuilt Semi-truck hauling a trailer loaded with glass. Near milepost 170, the truck left the right side of the roadway and Kempton lost control of the vehicle. Kempton drove back onto the roadway and the tractor came to rest in the median, leaving the trailer blocking both westbound lanes of travel.

Kempton was wearing a seatbelt and was not injured in the crash. The westbound lanes were completely blocked and traffic was diverted around the scene for approximately one and a half hours. Lanes were then partially opened up while the scene was cleared, for approximately one hour.
This crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

SA / NEH

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Both westbound lanes of travel have been opened at milepost 170. Currently, the left lane on the eastbound side is blocked while crews work to remove the crashed vehicle.

SA / SG

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The right lane of travel is open, westbound at milepost 170. Traffic is no longer being diverted off the Interstate at exit 173.

LL / SA

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The Idaho State Police is at scene of a crash westbound Interstate 84 at milepost 170, three miles west of the US-93/I-84 Junction. Both westbound lanes are blocked at this time, and traffic is being diverted off the Interstate at the 173 exit. More information will follow when it is available.

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Update: Eastbound traffic now blocked on Interstate east of Jerome

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For Immediate Release: 01/21/15 8:50 p.m.
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***Update***

Both westbound lanes of travel have been opened at milepost 170. Currently, the left lane on the eastbound side is blocked while crews work to remove the crashed vehicle.

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The right lane of travel is open, westbound at milepost 170. Traffic is no longer being diverted off the Interstate at exit 173.

LL / SA

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The Idaho State Police is at scene of a crash westbound Interstate 84 at milepost 170, three miles west of the US-93/I-84 Junction. Both westbound lanes are blocked at this time, and traffic is being diverted off the Interstate at the 173 exit. More information will follow when it is available.

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Update: Westbound traffic blocked on Interstate east of Jerome

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For Immediate Release: 01/21/15 7:50 p.m.
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***Update***

The right lane of travel is open, westbound at milepost 170. Traffic is no longer being diverted off the Interstate at exit 173.

LL / SA

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The Idaho State Police is at scene of a crash westbound Interstate 84 at milepost 170, three miles west of the US-93/I-84 Junction. Both westbound lanes are blocked at this time, and traffic is being diverted off the Interstate at the 173 exit. More information will follow when it is available.

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Westbound traffic blocked on Interstate east of Jerome

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For Immediate Release: 01/21/15 6:50 p.m.
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The Idaho State Police is at scene of a crash westbound Interstate 84 at milepost 170, three miles west of the US-93/I-84 Junction. Both westbound lanes are blocked at this time, and traffic is being diverted off the Interstate at the 173 exit. More information will follow when it is available.

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District ONE Injury Crash US95 MP457

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Regional Communication Center - North
615 W Wilbur Ave
Suite A
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815

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District 1 (208) 209-8620 Fax (208) 209- 8618
District 2 (208) 799-5150


PRESS RELEASE FOR DISTRICT ONE CASE # C15000194

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DATE: 01/20/2015 TIME: 9:33 pm LOCATION: SB US95 MP457 (Cocolalla)

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Bonner Co Sheriff, Kootenai Co Sheriff, Idaho Dept of Transportation, Coeur d?Alene PD

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER: Alexander Hughes AGE: 29
ADDRESS: Bonner County Sheriff Office
INJURIES: Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN: Kootenai Health
VEHICLE: 2011 Chevy Tahoe SUV
WRECKER: Clydes Towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN: YES
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DRIVER: Adil Naib
ADDRESS: Calgary, AB
INJURIES: No
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN: N/A
VEHICLE: 2013 Volvo Semi Tractor
WRECKER: Clyde?s Towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN: YES

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Deputy Hughes was Southbound on US95 near milepost 457 when he attempted to make a U-turn and was struck by Naibs semi that was also traveling Southbound. Airbags deployed and seatbelts were worn. Investigation continues.



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Monday, January 19, 2015

Crash on I84 in Payette County Kills One

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For Immediate Release: 01/19/15 7:30 PM
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At approximately 6:43 AM this morning, the Idaho State Police investigated a fatality crash involving six vehicles eastbound on I84 at milepost 14, about one mile east of the Black Canyon Road exit. Efrain Ponce-Gutierrez, age 26 of Nampa, was driving eastbound on I84 at milepost 14 when he lost control of his vehicle, went into the median, and overturned. Ponce-Gutierrez' vehicle came to rest between the easbtound lanes of travel. At that time, several other crashes occurred at that location. One of those involved, Kyle Pratt, age 27 of New Plymouth, had exited his vehicle in an attempt to render assistance when he was struck by several vehicles. Pratt died at the scene of the crash from his injuries.

The other parties involved in this crash were Jesse Cada, age 18 of Cambridge, Daniel Aguilar, age 27 of Caldwell, David Cole, age 35 of Ontario, OR, Allen Wilde, age 46 of Ontario, OR, Clinton Cross, age 33 of Boise, and Rod Shurtz, age 46 of Meridian. Ponce-Gutierrez, Cada, Aguilar, Cole, and a passenger in Wilde's vehicle were transported to various hospitals. The investigation is ongoing.


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**Update** I84 Now Open

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Fax (208) 846-7520

For Immediate Release: 01/19/2015 11:41 a.m.
Please direct questions to the District Office

***Update***

All lanes of I84 are open.

More information will be released when it is available.


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Due to extreme slick conditions and multiple crashes, I84 will be closed in both directions.

Motorists traveling westbound will exit at 17, the Sand Hollow Exit. Motorists will travel through New Plymouth, Fruitland, and into Ontario. Motorists are not to get back onto the interstate in Idaho.

Oregon Department of Transportation has eastbound I84 closed at Ontario.


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At this time Idaho State Police is responding to reports of several crashes on both sides of I84 around mile maker 14, near Black Canyon Road, and continuing west to the border of Oregon.

Motorists are encouraged to use caution when traveling and avoid the area if possible.


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**Update** I84 Is Closed of Black Canyon Road

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For Immediate Release: 01/19/2015 08:57 a.m.
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***Update***
Due to extreme slick conditions and multiple crashes, I84 will be closed in both directions.

Motorists traveling westbound will exit at 17, the Sand Hollow Exit. Motorists will travel through New Plymouth, Fruitland, and into Ontario. Motorists are not to get back onto the interstate in Idaho.

Oregon Department of Transportation has eastbound I84 closed at Ontario.


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At this time Idaho State Police is responding to reports of several crashes on both sides of I84 around mile maker 14, near Black Canyon Road, and continuing west to the border of Oregon.

Motorists are encouraged to use caution when traveling and avoid the area if possible.


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Treacherous Driving Conditions On I84 West of Black Canyon Road

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For Immediate Release: 01/19/2015 07:18 a.m.
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At this time Idaho State Police is responding to reports of several crashes on both sides of I84 around mile maker 14, near Black Canyon Road, and continuing west to the border of Oregon.

Motorists are encouraged to use caution when traveling and avoid the area if possible.


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Sunday, January 18, 2015

Fatal Crash On I15 North Of Shelley

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District 6 1540 Foote Dr.
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402-1828
(208) 525-7377 FAX: (208) 525-7294

For Immediate Release: 01/18/2015 1:45 p.m.
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On January 18, 2015, at 6:52 a.m., Idaho State Police investigated a single vehicle crash on I15 at mile marker 110, north of Shelley.

Maria R. Juarez, 27, of Idaho Falls, was driving northbound on I15 in a 2005 Dodge Caravan. She drifted off the right shoulder of the road and drove through a fence. The vehicle rolled and came to rest on its side. Juarez was ejected from the vehicle and succumbed to her injuries at the scene. She was not wearing a seatbelt.

Next of kin has been notified.


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Friday, January 16, 2015

3 vehicle injury crash on I15

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Pocatello, Idaho 83204-2299
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For Immediate Release: January 16, 2015 4:50 p.m.
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On January 16, 2015, at approximately 1:30 p.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a three vehicle injury crash on Interstate 15 near milepost 63.

Tracy Godfrey, 40, of Logan, Utah, was driving northbound in a 1989 Chevrolet Celebrity when he lost control and the vehicle slid across the lanes. Godfrey's vehicle was then struck by a 2012 GMC pickup driven by Isaac Chatterton, 30, of Pocatello, and a 2008 Dodge pickup driven by Michael Baker, 59, of Ammon.

Godfrey was transported via ground ambulance to Portneuf Regional Medical Center. It is unknown at this time if Godfrey was wearing a seatbelt; both Chatterton and Baker were wearing seatbelts.

The lanes were blocked for approximately an hour and a half while crews worked to clear the scene. The crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

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Injury Crash Eastbound I84 At Garrity

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On Friday, January 16, 2015 at 9:08 a.m., the Idaho State Police investigated an injury crash eastbound on I84 at milepost 38, the Garrity exit.

Diana L. Torres, 27 of Nampa, was traveling eastbound on the Garrity on-ramp merging onto I84 when she lost control of her 2005 Nissan Altima. The vehicle spun around and was struck on the passenger side by a 2015 Peterbuilt semi tractor pulling a 2012 Utility trailer traveling eastbound on I84. Upon impact the Nissan continued across the lanes hitting the median Jersey barrier, coming to rest in the middle of the left lane.

The driver of the semi truck, Denny D. Singleton, 68 of Star, was wearing his seatbelt and was not injured. Torres was not wearing her seatbelt and was transported by ground ambulance to St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise.

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Eighth Oxycodone and Heroin Distribution Ring Member Sentenced in Federal Court

     BOISE – Christopher Deleongurro Snyder, 24, of Boise, Idaho, Wednesday became the latest member of a Treasure Valley oxycodone and heroin distribution ring to be sentenced to federal prison, U.S. Attorney Wendy J. Olson announced. U.S. District Court Judge Edward J. Lodge sentenced Snyder on January 14, 2015, to 87 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release for conspiracy to distribute oxycodone. Judge Lodge also ordered Snyder to complete 200 hours of community service and forfeit $1,000,000 in cash proceeds. Judge Lodge found that Snyder was a manager and supervisor of an extensive criminal organization. Snyder was the eighth defendant sentenced as a result of the dismantling of a large-scale trafficking ring which distributed heroin and tens of thousands of oxycodone pills throughout Boise between 2012 and March of 2014. He pleaded guilty to the charge on September 10, 2014.
Others who have been sentenced are:
     • Tyler Goodwin, 28, of Shelton, Washington, was sentenced on November 17, 2014, to 10 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for distributing oxycodone. He was also ordered to forfeit $3,000 in cash proceeds.
    • Jordan Grainger, 24, of Meridian, Idaho, was sentenced on November 24, 2014, to 48 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for conspiracy to distribute oxycodone and heroin. He was also ordered to forfeit $100,000 in cash proceeds.
     • Kevin Daniels, 19, of Boise, Idaho, was sentenced on November 25, 2014, to three years of probation for distributing oxycodone. He was also ordered to forfeit $7,500 in cash proceeds.
     • Ellen McDaniel, 44, of Boise, Idaho, was sentenced on November 25, 2014, to 30 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release, and 80 hours of community service for conspiracy to distribute oxycodone. She was also ordered to forfeit $20,000 in cash proceeds.
     • Jeffery Manchester Jr., 28, of Renton, Washington, was sentenced on December 18, 2014, to 37 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release, and 100 hours of community service for conspiracy to distribute oxycodone and heroin. He was also ordered to forfeit $32,000 in cash proceeds.
     • Jared Hicks, 22, of Caldwell, Idaho, was sentenced on January 13, 2015, to 18 months in prison followed by three years of supervise release, and 100 hours of community service for conspiracy to distribute oxycodone. He was also ordered to forfeit $40,000 in cash proceeds.
   • Kekai Wachi, 20, of Boise, Idaho, was sentenced on January 13, 2015, to 21 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release, and 100 hours of community service for conspiracy to distribute oxycodone. She was also ordered to forfeit $60,000 in cash proceeds.

“Prescription drug abuse is a growing and significant community health problem,” said Olson. “Where individuals choose to unlawfully distribute prescription medications and other illegal drugs, we will work closely with all of our law enforcement partners to investigate, prosecute and convict those responsible.”

Of the remaining indicted co-conspirators, Jordan Baptista, 19, of Boise, Idaho, is set for sentencing on March 9, 2015, for conspiracy to distribute oxycodone and heroin. Travis Fraser, 19, of Boise, Idaho, is set for sentencing on April 6, 2015, for conspiracy to distribute oxycodone. James Acarregui, 29, of Boise, Idaho, is set for a change of plea on January 21, 2015, on one count of conspiracy to distribute oxycodone. Austin Serb, 20, of Boise, Idaho, is set for a change of plea on January 27, 2015, on one count of conspiracy to distribute oxycodone. Andrew Colwell, 23, of Boise, Idaho, is set for jury trial on March 10, 2015. Ajellon Dedeaux, 26, of Rancho Cordova, California, is set for jury trial on March 24, 2015.

The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Boise Police Department as an Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) investigation. OCDETF partners include the Federal Bureau of Investigation; Drug Enforcement Administration; Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE); Homeland Security Investigations (HSI); Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigation; and U.S. Marshals Service.

The case was initiated and investigated by the Boise Police Department, and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) led Tactical Diversion Squad which is comprised of law enforcement personnel from the DEA, Ada County Sheriff’s Office, Boise Police Department, Idaho State Police, Meridian Police Department, Nampa Police Department and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General.

Idaho State Police Will host Job Fair at Department of Labor in Meridian and Post Falls



MERIDIAN - Idaho State Police recruiters will meet with applicants interested in a career with ISP during interactive job fairs next Thursday, January 22nd at the Department of Labor’s Meridian and Kootenai County offices.  ISP will be recruiting troopers for positions statewide and dispatchers for both of our Regional Communications Centers. 

The job fair runs from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Meridian office located at 1090 E. Watertower St. Suite 100, and from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Kootenai County office located at 600 North Thornton St. in Post Falls.

Troopers will be available to answer questions at both locations and our human resource staff will be on site at the Meridian office and available to job seekers in the Kootenai County office via a webinar. 

For more information about job requirements to be a trooper or regional communications officer, please visit the Idaho State Police website at http://www.isp.idaho.gov/hr/index.html.

The Department of Labor has tips for interviewing online at
 http://labor.idaho.gov/dnn/idl/JobSeekers/JobSearch.aspx

Those with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to participate can contact Laurellee Montgomery at the Idaho Department of Labor at 208-577-2500 ext. 3171 . To access the Idaho Relay Service for the deaf and hard of hearing, dial 711. 

Thursday, January 15, 2015

Crash on 400 South Sends Two to the Hospital

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For Immediate Release: 1/15/15 10:10 pm
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On Thursday, January 15, 2015 at approximately 4:16 pm, the Idaho State Police investigated a two vehicle crash at the intersection of US93 and 400 South in Jerome County. Pamela McConnell, 44, of Wendell, was northbound on US93 in a 2002 Mitsubishi Gallant. Gary Short, 55, of Twin Falls, was eastbound on 400 South in a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado. McConnell turned westbound onto 400 South and stuck Short's vehicle. McConnell and one of her passengers, Yasmine Gilly, 13, of Wendell, were transported by ground ambulance to St Lukes Magic Valley Medical Center in Twin Falls. A third passenger in McConnell's vehicle, Kristy Murphy, 39, of Twin Falls, was not injured.

McConnell and Gilly were not wearing seatbelts. Short and Murphy were wearing their seatbelts. This crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

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Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Final Update: Crash on I15 near McCammon blocks right lane

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Pocatello, Idaho 83204-2299
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For Immediate Release: 01/14/15 12:04 am
Please direct questions to the District Office


***Update***

On Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at approximately 10:42 pm, the Idaho State Police investigated a one vehicle rollover crash on Interstate 15 at milepost 50, near McCammon. Terry N. Roy, 19, of Preston, was northbound in a 1992 Ford Explorer. Roy's vehicle went off the right shoulder of the roadway and overturned coming to rest in the right lane of travel. Roy was transported via ground ambulance to Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello. Roy was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash. The right lane was blocked for approximately 45 minutes while the crash was investigated. All lanes are now open.


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***End of Update**

Idaho State Police is currently investigating a one-vehicle crash northbound Interstate 15 at milepost 50, near McCammon. At this time the right lane of travel is blocked. Drivers are urged to use caution in this area. Updates will be provided when available.

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Crash on I15 near Mccammon blocks right lane

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Pocatello, Idaho 83204-2299
(208) 236-6466 FAX: (208) 236-6068

For Immediate Release: 01/13/15 11:23pm
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Idaho State Police is currently investigating a one-vehicle crash northbound Interstate 15 at milepost 50, near Mccammon. At this time the right lane of travel is blocked. Drivers are urged to use caution in this area. Updates will be provided when available.

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Additional Vandalism at the Inkom Port of Entry

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District 5 5205 South 5th Ave.
Pocatello, Idaho 83204-2299
(208) 236-6466 FAX: (208) 236-6068

For Immediate Release: 1/13/15 2:30 p.m.
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Additional bullet holes were discovered in the southbound Inkom Port of Entry Building on the morning of January 12, 2015. The building sustained a second incident of vandalism and damage by someone shooting at the building. The first report of the building being shot was made January 3, 2015. It has been confirmed that the bullet holes discovered on January 12th are new and were not there on January 3rd.

Police are again requesting the public's help in solving this crime. Anyone with information is asked to call the Idaho State Police detectives at 237-1210 or the Bannock County Sheriff's Office detectives at 236-7111. This incident is being investigated jointly by the Idaho State Police and the Bannock County Sheriff's Office. As before, the building was unoccupied at the time of the shooting.

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AMBER Alerts Now on Facebook in Idaho and Nationwide

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Teresa Baker
Public Information Officer
Headquarters
700 S. Stratford Dr., Meridian 83642
(208) 884-7122
Fax (208) 884-7087

For Immediate Release: 1/13/14 at 11:30 a.m.


MERIDIAN - Today, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children announced a partnership with Facebook to send AMBER Alerts to the social network's community to help find missing children.

The new initiative will deliver AMBER Alerts to people's News Feeds in targeted search areas after a child has been abducted and the National Center has issued an alert.

"When a child goes missing the most important thing we can do is to get the detailed information to the public as quickly as possible," says Dawn Peck, Idaho State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification Manager who serves as the Idaho AMBER Alert Coordinator. "The first few hours are critical in the search for an abducted child and we welcome any tool that assists in the recovery a child."

For most people, these alerts will be rare because they will only go to people who are in a position to help - those specifically within the designated search area. If you get an alert on Facebook it means there is an active search for an abducted child going on in your area. The alert will provide the critical information you need to potentially help reunite a child with his or her family.

People have already been using Facebook to help find missing children. The National Center reports that last year, an 11-year-old girl was safely recovered after a South Carolina motel employee recognized a photo of the girl in an AMBER alert she saw on Facebook. The woman called the police, and the child was found unharmed. It's an amazing word-of-mouth efforts like this that inspired Facebook to develop a more systematic way to help find missing children.

Here's how Facebook will complement existing AMBER Alert distribution systems:

- Reach - Facebook's distribution system will get the AMBER Alert to everyone who is logged into Facebook on either their mobile device or desktop during the alert if they are within the designated search area as specified by law enforcement.

- Detailed Information - The alert will include any important details about the child such as a photo, names and descriptions, location of the abduction, a license plate number and any other information that can be provided to the public to aid in the search for the missing child.

- Share - The Facebook system enables people to share the alert with friends and link to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children for the most up-to-date information about the case.

"The alert on Facebook appear in News Feed will not trigger any notifications to a person?s phone but the AMBER Alert system itself may activate the notifications with an alarm to mobile phones in the search area," says Peck. "In Idaho we have not had many alerts but some may remember the tone from their phone the first time it was activated in August 2013 during the search for Hannah Anderson."

AMBER Alerts are a child abduction alert system that started in the United States in 1996. AMBER stands for America's Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response and was named for Amber Hagerman, a 9-year-old abducted and murdered in Arlington, Texas.

AMBER Alert in Idaho is a program of voluntary cooperation between broadcasters, cable systems, and local and state agencies to enhance the public's ability to assist in recovering abducted children. The Idaho State AMBER Alert Advisory and Review Committee oversees the AMBER Alert process flow, agency responsibilities, and after action review.

The decision to declare an AMBER Alert is made by the police organization investigating the abduction when the agency determines that a child was abducted and is in imminent danger. The agency then requests the Idaho State Police to issue the alert.


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Sunday, January 11, 2015

2 vehicle crash in Emmett

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For Immediate Release: January 11, 2015 9:00 p.m.
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On January 11, 2015, at approximately 4:50 pm, the Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle, injury crash at the intersection of Highway 52 and Highway 16 in Emmett.

Katie Ruth, 25, of Weiser, was driving a 2002 Mazda 626 eastbound on Highway 52. Sergey Sikorsky, 59, of Emmett, was driving a 1998 Subaru Legacy westbound on highway 52. Ruth was in the left turn lane turning into a parking lot, failed to yield to oncoming traffic and was struck by the Subaru.

Ruth and her two juvenile passengers were transported via ground ambulance to Walter Knox Memorial Hospital in Emmett. Sikorsky and his passenger, Natalya Sikorsky, 60, also of Emmett, were transported via ground ambulance to St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise.

Ruth and her passengers were all wearing safety restraints; it is unknown at this time if Sikorsky and his passenger were wearing seatbelts.

Highway 52 was partly blocked for about an hour and a half while crews worked to clear the scene. The crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.


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Single vehicle crash westbound I-184 at milepost 4

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On January 11, 2015, at approximately 3:22 a.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a single-vehicle crash westbound I-184 at milepost 4, near the Garden City exit. Amanda Haven, 22, of Boise, was westbound on the connector in a 2000 Saturn SL. Haven's vehicle slid into the median and struck the barrier, coming to rest in the left lane.

Haven was transported to the St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise by ground ambulance. The two left lanes were blocked for approximately one hour. Haven was not wearing her seatbelt. The crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.


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Saturday, January 10, 2015

Crash on State Highway 52 Injures Five

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For Immediate Release: 01/10/15 7:35 PM
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Shortly before 2:30 PM today, January 10, 2015, the Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle injury crash on State Highway 52 near milepost 35, about halfway between Emmett and Black Canyon Dam. Jacob Atkinson, age 19 of Nampa, was traveling westbound on Highway 52 in a Honda Accord. Atkinson went off the right side of the road, overcorrected, and went back across the lane and the center line. He struck an International truck driven by Jon Winter, age 75 of Emmett, who was traveling eastbound. Atkinson and his passengers were transported by ground ambulance to Walter Knox Memorial Hospital in Emmett, as was Winter. Atkinson and his front passenger were later transported by ground ambulance to St. Alphonsus in Boise.

The crash is still under investigation by the Idaho State Police

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*** CORRECTION TO FINAL UPDATE *** Crash with road blockage on US-93 at milepost 37

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For Immediate Release: January 10, 2015 10:44 a.m.
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*** Correction to Final Update ***

Richard S. Nicholson was driving a 2010 Dodge pickup.

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*** Final Update ***

All lanes are now open on US-93 near milepost 37.

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On Friday, January 9, 2015, at approximately 10:24 p.m., Idaho State Police investigated a two vehicle fatality crash southbound US-93 near milepost 37, in Twin Falls County.

Michael L. Reichlein, 18 of Hollister, ID, was traveling southbound, in a Dodge Durango, on US-93 near milepost 37. Richard S. Nicholson, 45 of Henderson, NV, was traveling northbound in the southbound lane of US-93 and struck Reichlein's vehicle. Reichlein succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Nicholson was transported by ground ambulance to St. Luke's Medical Center in Twin Falls. Both drivers were wearing seat belts. Next of kin have been notified for Reichlein.

The lanes of US-93 remained blocked at this time and traffic is being routed around the scene.

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The Idaho State Police are on scene of a crash on US-93 at milepost 37, near 3400 N in Twin Falls County. US-93 is currently blocked from 3400 N to 3500 N. There is fog in the area, and motorists are encouraged to use caution while driving. More information will be released as it becomes available.

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*** FINAL UPDATE *** Crash with road blockage on US-93 at milepost 37

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For Immediate Release: January 10, 2015 6:05 a.m.
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*** Final Update ***

All lanes are now open on US-93 near milepost 37.

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On Friday, January 9, 2015, at approximately 10:24 p.m., Idaho State Police investigated a two vehicle fatality crash southbound US-93 near milepost 37, in Twin Falls County.

Michael L. Reichlein, 18 of Hollister, ID, was traveling southbound, in a Dodge Durango, on US-93 near milepost 37. Richard S. Nicholson, 45 of Henderson, NV, was traveling northbound in the southbound lane of US-93 and struck Reichlein's vehicle. Reichlein succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Nicholson was transported by ground ambulance to St. Luke's Medical Center in Twin Falls. Both drivers were wearing seat belts. Next of kin have been notified for Reichlein.

The lanes of US-93 remained blocked at this time and traffic is being routed around the scene.

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The Idaho State Police are on scene of a crash on US-93 at milepost 37, near 3400 N in Twin Falls County. US-93 is currently blocked from 3400 N to 3500 N. There is fog in the area, and motorists are encouraged to use caution while driving. More information will be released as it becomes available.

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*** UPDATE *** Crash with road blockage on US-93 at milepost 37

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For Immediate Release: January 10, 2015 5:05 a.m.
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*** Update ***

On Friday, January 9, 2015, at approximately 10:24 p.m., Idaho State Police investigated a two vehicle fatality crash southbound US-93 near milepost 37, in Twin Falls County.

Michael L. Reichlein, 18 of Hollister, ID, was traveling southbound, in a Dodge Durango, on US-93 near milepost 37. Richard S. Nicholson, 45 of Henderson, NV, was traveling northbound in the southbound lane of US-93 and struck Reichlein's vehicle. Reichlein succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Nicholson was transported by ground ambulance to St. Luke's Medical Center in Twin Falls. Both drivers were wearing seat belts. Next of kin have been notified for Reichlein.

The lanes of US-93 remained blocked at this time and traffic is being routed around the scene.

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The Idaho State Police are on scene of a crash on US-93 at milepost 37, near 3400 N in Twin Falls County. US-93 is currently blocked from 3400 N to 3500 N. There is fog in the area, and motorists are encouraged to use caution while driving. More information will be released as it becomes available.

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Friday, January 9, 2015

Crash with road blockage on US-93 at milepost 37

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For Immediate Release: January 9, 2015 11:58 p.m.
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The Idaho State Police are on scene of a crash on US-93 at milepost 37, near 3400 N in Twin Falls County. US-93 is currently blocked from 3400 N to 3500 N. There is fog in the area, and motorists are encouraged to use caution while driving. More information will be released as it becomes available.

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Idaho State Police Revoke the Liquor License for The Grail in Kootenai County

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Teresa Baker
Public Information Officer
Headquarters
700 S. Stratford Dr., Meridian 83642
(208) 884-7122
Fax (208) 884-7087

For Immediate Release: 1/9/15 at 3:45 p.m.

MERIDIAN - Idaho State Police Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) has revoked the liquor license for the business operating as The Grail Restaurant and Multipurpose Arena in Kootenai County. This administrative action was taken after The Grail did not contest the charges brought for violations of the prohibited acts provision of the Idaho Liquor Act provided in section 23-614, Idaho Code.

The license revocation stems from an investigation into an event advertised as "The Ultimate Male Review" at The Grail on April 27, 2014. During the course of the event there were numerous violations of Idaho law that prohibits nudity and simulated sex acts in an establishment licensed to sell beer, wine or alcohol.

Although the license revocation was a result of this investigation, The Grail has also received numerous violations over the course of the 13 years it has had its liquor license. These violations were for service to underage persons and allowing minors to loiter on a licensed premise.

A hearing on the administrative violation notice that ABC served The Grail was held on December 10, 2014. During the proceedings The Grail did not present a case and confessed judgment to the charges.

The revocation of the license prohibits The Grail from dispensing alcoholic beverages as of January 8, 2015.

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Thursday, January 8, 2015

Two Vehicle Crash on US30 near Hansen Blocks Traffic

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For Immediate Release: 01/09/15 12:05 am
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On Thursday, January 8th, 2015, at approximately 5:56 pm, the Idaho State Police investigated a two vehicle crash on US Highway 30 near milepost 226, near Hansen. Jessica Speth, 33, of Hollister was driving northbound on 3700 East in a 1992 Ford Explorer. Speth failed to yield at the stop sign at 3700 East and US30. Casey Spencer, 51, of Hansen was driving eastbound on US30 in a 2007 Chevy Colorado. Speth's vehicle struck the side of Spencer's vehicle pushing it off the road. Speth's vehicle then struck a power pole. Power lines came down and blocked both eastbound and westbound lanes. Speth and her passenger Almon Chastain, 43, of Buhl, were transported by ground ambulance to St Lukes Magic Valley Medical Center in Twin Falls. Spencer and his passenger, Lenora Gould, 53, of Hansen, were transported by private vehicle to St Lukes Magic Valley Medical Center in Twin Falls.

Speth and Almon were not wearing seatbelts. Spencer and Lenora were wearing seatbelts. US30 was blocked for approximately four and a half hours while Idaho Power fixed the power lines. This crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

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All lane open SH97 at milepost 92, Beauty Bay

***All lanes of SH97 are clear of the Mud/Rock slide and open for through traffic.***
Thank you for your patience.

Idaho State Police District 1

***Update*** Mud/Rock slide SH97 milepost 92, Beauty Bay

The Idaho State Police is on scene of a mud/rock slide on SH97 near milepost 92, Beauty Bay. The roadway is complete blocked at this time. The road will be closed for an undetermined period of time, due to the significance of the slide.


**Information from the Idaho Transportation Department is the road will be closed between 4-6 hours. This time frame is dependent on the stability of the mountain side after the clean up is completed. ***

*** Update **** The Idaho Transportation Department has opened one lane of SH97 and is alternating traffic through. The current estimated time for clearing both lanes is about three hours.

Mud/Rock Slide SH97** Update**

The Idaho State Police is on scene of a mud/rock slide on SH97 near milepost 92, Beauty Bay. The roadway is complete blocked at this time. The road will be closed for an undetermined period of time, due to the significance of the slide.


**Information from the Idaho Transportation Department is the road will be closed between 4-6 hours. This time frame is dependent on the stability of the mountain side after the clean up is completed. ***

Mud/Rock Slide SH97

The Idaho State Police is on scene of a mud/rock slide on SH97 near milepost 92, Beauty Bay. The roadway is complete blocked at this time. The road will be closed for an undetermined period of time, due to the significance of the slide.

Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Crash south of New Plymouth blocked US-30 for two hours

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(208) 846-7550
Fax (208) 846-7520

For Immediate Release: 01/07/15 8:00 p.m.
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On Wednesday, January 7th, 2015, at approximately 12:45 p.m., Idaho State Police investigated a crash on US Highway 30 near milepost 30, south of New Plymouth. Dustin Riggs, 16, of New Plymouth, was driving a green 1998 Dodge pickup out of his driveway, which intersects US-30. There was heavy fog in the area. As Riggs entered the highway, he was struck by Harold Gifford, 73, also of New Plymouth, who was driving southbound on US-30 in a red 2012 Ford F-150.

Gifford and a passenger were transported by ground ambulance to St. Luke's in Fruitland. All occupants of the vehicles were wearing seatbelts. Both lanes of US-30 were blocked for approximately two hours while crews worked to clear the scene. The crash is still under investigation.

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Upcoming Road Safe Class at the Idaho State Police

The Idaho State Police will be holding the last Road Safe Class for the 2014/2015 winter season on Saturday, January 19, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The class will be held at the Idaho State Police District 1 Office located at 615 West Wilbur Avenue in Coeur d?Alene (Meeting Room A & B).

This is the twelfth year this award-winning program has been offered to the public.

This is presented in a classroom setting designed to educate drivers of all ages (teens, adults and seniors), on the typical problems associated with winter road conditions in Idaho. The class consists of a PowerPoint presentation and video giving safe driving tips, as well as suggestions to prepare for the winter driving season. Other topics discussed will be how to deal with aggressive drivers, DUI?s, and other driving problems and situations encountered on the roadways. The class will last for approximately 3 hours. There is no cost for the class.

PLEASE CALL (208) 209-8620 Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. to reserve your seat(s). Class size is limited to 60 people, so please call early.

Notification of an ADA accommodation should be made by calling (208) 209-8620 Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

*Update* Lanes Have Been Reopened on Interstate 15 Between Blackfoot and Idaho Falls

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District 5 5205 South 5th Ave.
Pocatello, Idaho 83204-2299
(208) 236-6466 FAX: (208) 236-6068

For Immediate Release: 01/05/15 10:29 p.m.
Please direct questions to the District Office

*Update*

All lanes of Interstate 15 are back opened between Blackfoot and Idaho Falls. Further information will be released as it becomes available.

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*Update*

Currently the southbound lanes at milepost 113 have been reopened. The northbound lanes at milepost 108 remain blocked at this time.
Further information will be released as it becomes available.

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The Idaho State Police is currently investigating an incident on Interstate 15 at 110. The Interstate is currently blocked both northbound at milepost 108, and southbound at milepost 113. Traffic is being diverted off the Interstate until the situation is resolved.

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*Update* Traffic blocked on I-15 between Blackfoot and Idaho Falls

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Pocatello, Idaho 83204-2299
(208) 236-6466 FAX: (208) 236-6068

For Immediate Release: 01/05/15 10:15 p.m.
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*Update*

Currently the southbound lanes at milepost 113 have been reopened. The northbound lanes at milepost 108 remain blocked at this time.
Further information will be released as it becomes available.

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*End Update*

The Idaho State Police is currently investigating an incident on Interstate 15 at 110. The Interstate is currently blocked both northbound at milepost 108, and southbound at milepost 113. Traffic is being diverted off the Interstate until the situation is resolved.

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Traffic blocked on I-15 between Blackfoot and Idaho Falls

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Pocatello, Idaho 83204-2299
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For Immediate Release: 01/05/15 8:50 p.m.
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The Idaho State Police is currently investigating an incident on Interstate 15 at 110. The Interstate is currently blocked both northbound at milepost 108, and southbound at milepost 113. Traffic is being diverted off the Interstate until the situation is resolved.

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Vandalism At The Inkom Port Of Entry

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District 5 5205 South 5th Ave.
Pocatello, Idaho 83204-2299
(208) 236-6466 FAX: (208) 236-6068

For Immediate Release: 1/6/2014 4:50 p.m.
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Bullet holes were discovered in the Southbound Inkom Port of Entry Building on the morning of January 3, 2015. Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the person or persons who shot the building. The shooting is believed to have taken place late Friday night, January 2nd, or early Saturday morning, January 3rd. Fortunately, no workers were inside the building at the time of the shooting. Anyone with information is asked to call the Idaho State Police detectives at 237-1210 or the Bannock County Sheriff's Office detectives at 236-7111. This incident is being investigated jointly by the Idaho State Police and the Bannock County Sheriff's Office.

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Injury Crash NB US95 at mp 515 Boundary County

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Regional Communication Center - North
615 W Wilbur Ave
Suite A
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815

Please direct questions to the appropriate District Offices
District 1 (208) 209-8620 Fax (208) 209- 8618
District 2 (208) 799-5150


PRESS RELEASE FOR DISTRICT One CASE # C15-0072

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DATE: 01/06/2015 TIME: 12:37 AM LOCATION: NB US95 at milepost 515

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Boundary County Deputies

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DRIVER Singh, Gurpreet AGE 21
ADDRESS Calgary, AB
INJURIES? - No
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? None
VEHICLE YEAR 2011 VEHICLE MAKE Freightliner VEHICLE MODEL Tractor
WRECKER Clydes Towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes


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DRIVER Watson, Stuart AGE 59
ADDRESS Calgary, AB
INJURIES? - Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Boundary Community transferred to Sacred Heart
VEHICLE YEAR 2008 VEHICLE MAKE Ford VEHICLE MODEL F350
WRECKER Clydes Towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes


INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Singh was southbound on US95 at milepost 515 when he lost control of the semi-tractor and trailer. The semi-tractor slide sideways into northbound lane hitting Watson head on. Singh refused medical on scene. Watson was transported to Boundary Community Hospital then transferred to Sacred Heart in Spokane. Investigation continuing.



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Monday, January 5, 2015

** District 1** Semi Crash I90 MP50.5, Kellogg

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Regional Communication Center - North
615 W Wilbur Ave
Suite A
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815

Please direct questions to the appropriate District Offices
District 1 (208) 209-8620 Fax (208) 209-8618
District 2 (208) 799-5150


PRESS RELEASE FOR DISTRICT 1 CASE # C15000067

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DATE: January 5, 2014 TIME: 08:34 am LOCATION: WB I90@50.5 Kellogg

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Idaho Transportation Department

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DRIVER Cummings, Dale R AGE 54
ADDRESS Salmon, ID
INJURIES Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN Shoshone Medical Center
VEHICLE YEAR 2013 VEHICLE Freightliner Semi & Trailer
WRECKER Jims' Bobcat Service
SEATBELTS- Yes

INCIDENT NARRATIVE:
Cummings was westbound on I90 at 63 miles per hour when he attempted to pass another semi with ice covered slushy roads. Cummings lost control of the vehicle and impacted a concrete barrier. The rear duals from the trailer were tore off the semi combination and fell off the bridge to Division Street below I90. Three private, unoccupied, vehicles were damaged from the debris. The semi tractor trailer combo rolled to its left side which blocked the left lane of I90 for a prolonged period of time. Cummings was cited for inattentive driving.


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Injury Crash WB I90@68 District 1

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Regional Communication Center - North
615 W Wilbur Ave
Suite A
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815

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District 1 (208) 209-8620 Fax (208) 209-8618
District 2 (208) 799-5150


PRESS RELEASE FOR DISTRICT 1 CASE # C15000069

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DATE: January 5, 2014 TIME: 11:46 am LOCATION: WB I90@68

VEHICLE #1

DRIVER Maifeld, Larry D AGE 52
ADDRESS Hampton, IA
INJURIES No
VEHICLE YEAR 2006 International Tractor Trailer (semi)
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN Yes

VEHICLE #2

DRIVER Oliver, Thomas AGE 69
ADDRESS University Place, WA
INJURIES Yes
HOSPITAL Shoshone Medical Center
VEHICLE YEAR 2008 VEHICLE Nissan MAKE Rouge
WRECKER Nickersons Towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN Yes

VEHICLE #2
PASSENGER Oliver, Katherine S AGE 67
ADDRESS University Place, WA
INJURIES Yes
HOSPITAL Shoshone Medical Center
SEATBELT/HELMET WORN Yes

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Oliver was traveling WB passing vehicles in the right lane. Maifeld was also traveling WB when a drifted into Olivers lane. Oliver attempted to avoid a collision and drove into the median and lost control striking a barrier, he then came back onto the roadway where Maifelds trailer struck Olivers vehicle. Airbags deployed and the road was blocked during the recovery of the Nissan.

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Property Damage Crash WB I90@62.6 District 1

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615 W Wilbur Ave
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Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815

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District 1 (208) 209-8620 Fax (208) 209-8618
District 2 (208) 799-5150


PRESS RELEASE FOR DISTRICT 1 CASE # C15000068

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DATE: January 5, 2014 TIME: 08:55 am LOCATION: WB I90@62.6

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Idaho Transportation Department

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DRIVER Villagomez, Gerardo AGE 44
ADDRESS Grays Lake, IL
INJURIES No
VEHICLE YEAR 2013 VEHICLE Freightliner Semi & Trailer
WRECKER Nickersons Towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes


INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Villagomez was traveling down an incline WB I90 at mile post 62 when he lost control of his tractor and trailer on the ice. The semi left the roadway and struck a fence and jackknifed. The rear trailer rolled onto its side and lost cargo. The road was partially blocked for the duration of the crash investigation and while the tow truck removed the vehicle.

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FINAL UPDATE - Northbound I15 Milepost 26 Down to One Lane At This Time

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District 5 5205 South 5th Ave.
Pocatello, Idaho 83204-2299
(208) 236-6466 FAX: (208) 236-6068


For Immediate Release: 1/5/2014 at 1:05 p.m.
Please direct questions to the District Office

***FINAL UPDATE***FINAL UPDATE***FINAL UPDATE***

On January 5, 2015, at approximately 9:25 a.m., Idaho State Police investigated a one-vehicle rollover crash on Interstate 15, near milepost 26, south of Downey, ID.

Sandra J. Ashley, 29, of Soda Springs, ID., was driving northbound on Interstate 15, in a 2004 Mazda 3. Ashley lost control of the vehicle and drove into the median, where the vehicle rolled.

Ashley was transported by air ambulance to Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, ID. Transported to Portneuf Medical Center by ground ambulance was passenger Kevin L. Webster, 29, of Bountiful, UT. Neither Ashley nor Webster were wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash.


Both northbound lanes of Interstate 15 were completely blocked for approximately 35 minutes. The right-hand lane remained blocked for an additional 25 minutes.

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***UPDATE***UPDATE***

All lanes of travel are now open.
A full media release will be issued when all information is available.

***END OF UPDATE***END OF UPDATE***END OF UPDATE***

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For Immediate Release: 1/5/2014 at 10:55 a.m.
Please direct questions to the District Office

Idaho State Police is currently investigating a one-vehicle crash in the northbound lane of Interstate 15, near milepost 26, south of Downey, ID.

Northbound traffic is currently limited to one lane of travel through the crash area.

A full media release will be issued when all information is available.



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UPDATE - Northbound I15 Milepost 26 Down to One Lane At This Time

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Pocatello, Idaho 83204-2299
(208) 236-6466 FAX: (208) 236-6068


***UPDATE***UPDATE***

All lanes of travel are now open.
A full media release will be issued when all information is available.

***END OF UPDATE***END OF UPDATE***END OF UPDATE***

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For Immediate Release: 1/5/2014 at 10:55 a.m.
Please direct questions to the District Office

Idaho State Police is currently investigating a one-vehicle crash in the northbound lane of Interstate 15, near milepost 26, south of Downey, ID.

Northbound traffic is currently limited to one lane of travel through the crash area.

A full media release will be issued when all information is available.



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Northbound I15 Milepost 26 Down to One Lane At This Time

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Pocatello, Idaho 83204-2299
(208) 236-6466 FAX: (208) 236-6068

For Immediate Release: 1/5/2014 at 10:55 a.m.
Please direct questions to the District Office

Idaho State Police is currently investigating a one-vehicle crash in the northbound lane of Interstate 15, near milepost 26, south of Downey, ID.

Northbound traffic is currently limited to one lane of travel through the crash area.

A full media release will be issued when all information is available.



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Sunday, January 4, 2015

District 2 - Injury crash US95 MP351, north of Moscow

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615 W Wilbur Ave
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District 1 (208) 209-8620 Fax (208) 209- 8618
District 2 (208) 799-5150

PRESS RELEASE FOR DISTRICT ONE CASE # L15000021
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DATE: January 4, 2015 TIME: 3:38pm LOCATION: NB US95 @351, North of Moscow

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Latah County Sheriff

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DRIVER Jeffrey L. Engler AGE 60
ADDRESS Viola, Idaho
INJURIES- Yes
HOSPITAL- Gritman
VEHICLE YEAR: 2003 VEHICLE MAKE: Dodge VEHICLE MODEL: Pickup
WRECKER Auto Body Super Center
SEATBELTS- Yes
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DRIVER Deena K. Wood AGE 46
ADDRESS Lewiston, ID
INJURIES- Yes
HOSPITAL- Kootenai Medical Center
VEHICLE YEAR 2011 VEHICLE MAKE : Toyota VEHICLE MODEL: Sienna van
WRECKER Brandt Brothers
SEATBELTS- YES

PASSENGER Sarah Wood AGE 12
ADDRESS Lewiston, ID
INJURIES No
SEATBELT- YES

PASSENGER Jade Weber AGE 12
ADDRESS Lewiston, ID
INJURIES No
SEATBELT- YES

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Engler was northbound on US95 when he lost control of his vehicle and crossed over the center line. Englers vehicle hit Woods who was southbound in the outside lane. Woods vehicle was struck in the front drivers side of the vehicle. All lanes of US95 were closed for approximately 2 hours.



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Friday, January 2, 2015

2 vehicle injury crash near Murtaugh

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District 4 Patrol 218 West Yakima, Jerome, ID 83338-5904 (208) 324-6000
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For Immediate Release: January 2, 2015 9:55 p.m.
Please direct questions to the District Office

On January 2, 2015, at approximately 6:15 p.m., Idaho State Police investigated a two vehicle injury crash on US Highway 30 and 4500 East, near Murtaugh.

Luis Castaneda, 25, of Hazelton, was driving southbound on 4500 East in a 1996 Honda Civic. Jason Thomas, 44, of Burley, was driving eastbound on US-30 in a 2007 Kenworth semi truck pulling a single trailer. Castaneda failed to yield at the stop sign, and the Honda collided with the semi.

Castaneda was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected. He was transported via air ambulance to Portneuf Regional Medical Center in Pocatello. Thomas was wearing a seatbelt and was not transported.

The highway was blocked for over three hours while crews worked to clear the scene. The crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.


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UPDATE District 1 crash Sandpoint Idaho Longbridge

Idaho State Police
District 1

****UPDATE****

Crash is cleared and all lanes of travel re-opened.

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The Idaho State Police is responding to a blocking crash on US 95 south of Sandpoint Idaho.

This crash is on the Bridge crossing Lake Ponderay commonly know as the Long Bridge. There will be traffic delays on US95 and motorists should avoid this area if possible.

It is unknown on how long these delays will exist.

District 1 crash Sandpoint Idaho Longbridge

Idaho State Police
District 1

The Idaho State Police is responding to a blocking crash on US 95 south of Sandpoint Idaho.

This crash is on the Bridge crossing Lake Ponderay commonly know as the Long Bridge. There will be traffic delays on US95 and motorists should avoid this area if possible.

It is unknown on how long these delays will exist.

Traffic Stop leads to Pursuit

District 5 5205 South 5th Ave.
Pocatello, Idaho 83204-2299
(208) 236-6466 FAX: (208) 236-6068

For Immediate Release: 01/02/15 02:29 a.m.
Please direct questions to the District Office

On Thursday, January 1, 2014, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the Idaho State Police stopped a 2005 Cadillac Escalade, on US91 at Tyhee Road in Bannock County for failure to dim their headlights. The passenger, identified at Levi J. Timbana, 33, of Fort Hall took control of the vehicle from the driver, identified as Miqueline J. Blacksmith, 27, of Blackfoot and fled from the scene. Troopers initiated a pursuit of Timbana. A pursuit immobilization technique was performed to stop the vehicle. The pursuit ended at Hawthorne Road just north of Edmo Road. The troopers then placed both Timbana and Blacksmith into custody.

Timbana was charged with felony DUI, false information to a police officer, eluding, and driving without priveledges. Timbana also had a felony warrant. Blacksmith was charged with failure to purchase a drivers' license. Blacksmith also had a misdemeanor warrant. Both Timbana and Blacksmith were booked into the Bannock County Jail.

The Idaho State Police was assisted by Bannock County Sheriff's Office, Pocatello Police Department, and Fort Hall Police Department.

This is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.



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