Idaho State Police - News and Information: November 2019

Friday, November 29, 2019

Final Update Multiple Crashes North of Blackfoot Blocking Traffic on Interstate 15

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Idaho State Police
District 5 5255 S. 5th Avenue, Suite 1
Pocatello, Idaho 83204
(208) 239-9800 FAX: (208) 239-9885

For Immediate Release: 11/29/2019 at 10:25 p.m.
Please direct questions to the District Office

***Final Update***

On November 29, 2019, at approximately 5:22 p.m., Idaho State Police responded to a report of multiple crashes on Interstate 15 at milepost 95, just north of Blackfoot, with both northbound and southbound lanes being blocked. The lanes remained blocked for approximately 2 1/2 hours as the crashes were investigated.

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All lanes are back opened.

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Idaho State Police is currently responding to reports of multiple crashes on Interstate 15, near milepost 95, just north of Blackfoot. Initial reports indicate there is blockage in both the northbound and southbound lanes of travel.

Road conditions in the area are treacherous. If motorists must travel, they should expect delays.

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Update Multiple Crashes North of Blackfoot Blocking Traffic on Interstate 15

Multiple Crashes North of Blackfoot Blocking Traffic on Interstate 15

Thursday, November 28, 2019

Crash between Idaho Falls and Rigby sends two to the hospital.

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District 6 1540 Foote Dr.
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402-1828
(208) 528-3400 FAX: (208) 528-3485

For Immediate Release: 11/28/2019 ? 8:30 p.m

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On Thursday, November 28, 2019 at approximately 6:05 p.m. Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 20 near milepost 317, just south of the County Line Road exit, in Bonneville County.
Francisco Erives, 68, of Rigby, was driving a 2003 Chevrolet Astro van east on U.S. 20. Savannah Crane, 19, of Sugar City, was driving a 2008 Toyota Sequoia also east on U.S. 20 behind Erives. Crane collided with Erives' vehicle, forcing the van off the road, through a fence and into a ditch.

Erives and his passenger, Maria Erives, 71, of Rigby, were transported to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls. Crane was not injured. All three we wearing seat belts.

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Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Injury Crash Eastbound US20 near Milepost 319 South of Rigby

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District 6 1540 Foote Dr.
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402-1828
(208) 528-3400 FAX: (208) 528-3485

For Immediate Release: 11/27/19 9:11 p.m.
Please direct questions to the District Office

On November 27, 2019, at approximately 4:40 p.m. Idaho State Police investigated a crash eastbound US20 near milepost 319, south of Rigby.

Nicholas G. Hale, 36, of Idaho Falls, was traveling westbound on US20 near milepost 319 in a 2008 Ford van when he lost control of the vehicle and drove across the median. The vehicle then rolled through the median, coming to rest in the eastbound lane of travel. Several vehicles that were traveling eastbound drove off of the roadway and into the median to avoiding hitting the van.

Hale was transported by ground ambulance to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Lanes were blocked for about an hour.

The Idaho State Police would like to caution drivers to slow down and increase their following distance when traveling in winter road conditions.

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Update to Fatal Crash 5700 block of Spirit Lake Cutoff Road

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Injury Crash North Of Council

Update - Blocking Crashes South of Fort Hall

Blocking Crashes South of Fort Hall

News release - Idaho State Police partners with other law enforcement agencies to reduce impaired driving this holiday season.

Immediate release, November 26, 2019
Contact: Tecia Ferguson, ISP PIO, 208.884.7122 / tecia.ferguson@isp.idaho.gov
News release - Idaho State Police partners with other law enforcement agencies to reduce impaired driving this holiday season.

Starting today, the Idaho State Police and law enforcement agencies throughout Idaho, Washington, and Montana will increase patrols to identify and remove impaired drivers from our roadways. The extra patrols will continue through the holiday season.

During a multi-agency press conference Monday in Coeur d'Alene, Colonel Ked Wills of the Idaho State Police said safety on our roadways is a priority to all of the agencies involved.

"We're standing here united to help prevent the pain families suffer when they lose a loved one in a traffic crash. We want families to be together this holiday and many more to come," said Colonel Wills.

Impaired driving is always a focus for Idaho State Police Troopers. And for Troopers in North Idaho, the interest is particularly urgent.

- Between 2015 and 2017, nearly 60% of the fatal crashes in Kootenai County were caused by impaired drivers. According to NHTSA, in 2017, only 20% of the fatal crashes nationally were caused by impaired drivers.
- Since 2013, more than half of the fatal crashes in North Idaho have involved impaired drivers.
- North Idaho has the worst impaired driving rate in the state.

To address the problem, ISP and other law enforcement agencies have come together to form the North Idaho DUI Task Force. Their goal is to stop impaired driving crashes and fatalities in Northern Idaho.

Officer Nick Knoll of Coeur d'Alene Police Department, who coordinated Monday's press briefing, thanked the agencies involved with the task force and how both large and small agencies have committed to increase patrols from now through the holidays.

Colonel Wills also reinforced that the Idaho State Police and their partner law enforcement agencies are in the business of changing and saving lives, and the efforts of this task force is a key to do that.

"The holiday season should be a happy time. We are grateful for our law enforcement partners. We believe working together, our efforts will be more effective and make a difference." Said Colonel Wills.

Idaho State Police reminds the public that all of us have a stake in preventing impaired driving. What can you do?

- Designate a sober driver, call a cab, or use a ride-hailing service.
- Don't let friends get behind the wheel if they're under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
- If you're hosting a party where guests may become impaired, make sure all guests leave with a sober driver.
- Always wear your seat belt - it's your best defense against impaired drivers.

During Monday's press briefing, a video was played, produced by the students at Lakeland High School in Rathdrum, Idaho. The video drives home the tragic impact impaired driving has on local families. Watch the video here.

https://youtu.be/cvvBHK-IMxw

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Crash blocks I90 east of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

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District 1 Patrol 615 West Wilbur Ave. Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815
(208) 209-8620
Fax (208) 209-8619

For Immediate Release: 11/26/2019 02:38am
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On November 25, 2019 at approximately 10:52 pm, a semi car hauler was traveling westbound on I90 at milepost 16.3 east of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Driver, Scott W Zlateff, 42, of Missoula, Mt., lost control of the trailer of the semi while negotiating a curve, causing the trailer to overturn and block both westbound lanes of I90 for approximately 3 hours. No injuries occurred and roadway was back open at 2:04 am. Investigation was completed by the Idaho State Police.

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Fatality Crash on SH55 North of Donnelly

Sunday, November 24, 2019

Fatal Crash 3500 block Vay Rd, south of Sandpoint, ID

Fatal Crash 57000 block of Spirit Lake Cutoff Road

Saturday, November 23, 2019

ISP Seeks Witnesses To Crash West of Caldwell

Injury Crash South of Roberts on I15

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District 6 1540 Foote Dr.
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402-1828
(208) 528-3400 FAX: (208) 528-3485

For Immediate Release: 11/23/2019 1:55 p.m.
Please direct questions to the District Office

On Saturday, November 23, 2019, at approximately 7:17 a.m., Idaho State Police investigated an injury crash southbound on I15 at milepost 130, south of Roberts.

Nestor D. Zamago Avila, 19, of Idaho Falls, was driving southbound on I15 in a 2001 Honda Accord. Zamago Avila was travelling in dense fog and approached another vehicle that was travelling at a slower speed. Zamago Avila swerved to the right to pass on the shoulder. He then swerved to the left, overcorrected and rolled into the median.

Zamago Avila was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle. He was transported by ground ambulance to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Idaho State Police was assisted by Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Roberts Fire District, and Idaho Falls Ambulance.

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Friday, November 22, 2019

Update- Crash Blocking Westbound I84 near Northside in Nampa

Crash Blocking Westbound I84 near Northside in Nampa

Update - Blocking Crash I-84 in Nampa

Idaho State Police Graduates 16 new troopers, soon to be on the roads keeping motorists safe.

For Immediate Release, November 22, 2019
Contact: Tecia Ferguson, ISP PIO, 208.884.7122, ISPPIO@isp.idaho.gov

Idaho State Police Graduates 16 new troopers, soon to be on the roads keeping motorists safe.

A ceremony today at the Idaho State Capitol celebrated 16 new ISP Troopers soon be serving communities across the state. The graduation culminates 18 weeks of training to prepare the new troopers to serve the Citizens of Idaho.

Governor Brad Little attended today's graduation thanking the families of the recruits, saying Idaho is a better place because of their presence.

"Law enforcement is one of the most important things that we can do in the State of Idaho to comfort and protect our citizens," he said.

Colonel Ked Wills said, trooper training is very intense at times, he shared some light hearted moments, like some of the 13 nick names earned by one of the new recruits during their 18 weeks of training. More seriously, the colonel reminded ISP's newest troopers of leadership and service they bring to Idaho.

"In their new career of service to the Citizens of Idaho, I am certain these new troopers will be valuable partners to both law enforcement and to the communities they serve. From Sandpoint to Pocatello, the ISP tradition of providing public safety service and professionalism is well represented," said Colonel Wills.

The colonel also thanked the families of the new troopers who supported them during their training for the past four months at the ISP Post Academy in Meridian.

State Senate Pro Tem Brent Hill, also spoke at today's ceremony, thanking the new troopers for choosing an honorable career in public safety. Senator Hill reminded the troopers of the positive influence they can have even on Idaho's youngest citizens. The Senator introduced his grade school age grandson who was attending the ceremony and wants to someday serve as a law enforcement K-9 officer.

Following with the tradition of statewide service, today's graduation took place in the rotunda of the Idaho statehouse. Also a tradition upon graduation, the new troopers were presented their badges and the campaign hat ISP Troopers are famous for and proud to wear.

These new troopers have been assigned to one of the six ISP Districts across the state and will soon start the next phase of their training in the field.

Blocking Crash I-84 in Nampa

Thursday, November 21, 2019

Noninjury Crash US95 Milepost 200.5, Riggins, Idaho

On Thursday, November 21, 2019, at approximately 1:30 PM, the Idaho State Police responded to a commercial noninjury crash on US95 milepost 200.5, north of Riggins, Idaho. A 2017 Freightliner truck, driven by Joseph Quichocho, 58 year old male of Tacoma, Washington, was traveling southbound and drifted off the roadway. Quichocho over-corrected, came back on the roadway, crossed the center, and continued to the northbound ditch. The vehicle then overturned. Quichocho was the sole occupant, and was wearing a seatbelt. Quichocho was cited for inattentive driving.

Update 2 Crash Blocking I184 at Milepost 4 in Boise

Multiple-Vehicle Crash in Boise Sends Two to Local Hospitals

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District 3 Patrol 700 S. Stratford Dr., Meridian 83642
(208) 846-7550
Fax (208) 846-7520

For Immediate Release: November 21, 2019 at 9:10 p.m.
Please direct questions to the District Office

On November 21, 2019 at approximately 4:18 p.m., Idaho State Police investigated a multiple-vehicle crash on Interstate 84, near milepost 48.5 (Maple Grove Underpass), in Boise, ID.

Brigham B. Anderson, 19, of Meridian, was driving westbound in a 2007 Toyota Camry. Anderson left his lane of travel and struck the following vehicles:

A 2012 Subaru Impreza, driven by Destynee D. Dougherty, 27, of Nampa, ID.
A 1997 Dodge pickup, driven by William K. Johnson, 52, of Nampa, ID.
A 2005 Chevrolet Silverado pickup, pulling a 2017 C&B Quality Trailer Works enclosed trailer, driven by Luis M. Islas, 26, of Boise, ID.
A 2010 Subaru Forester, driven by Daniel S. Edmonds, 29, of Boise, ID.
A 2007 Mercedes CL5, driven by Sharon L. Bisgaard, 72, of Eagle, ID.
A 2012 Chevrolet Silverado, pulling a 2018 P.J. Trailer, driven by James B. Broomhall, 52, of Nampa, ID.
A 2012 Jeep Wrangler, driven by Lori J. Perry, 48, of Boise, ID.
A 2004 Toyota Camry, driven by Ambrelle, L. Palmer, 32, of Bend, OR.
A 2017 Ram pickup, driven by Justin T. Hannah, 39, of Nampa, ID.

Seatbelts were worn by all drivers. Anderson was transported by ground ambulance to St. Luke's Regional Medical Center in Meridian, ID. Bisgaard was transported by ground ambulance to St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, ID. The road was completely blocked for approximately 17 minutes. The road remained partially blocked as crews worked to clear all vehicles from the crash for approximately another hour and a half.

The crash remains under investigation.

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Update Crash Blocking I184 at Milepost 4 in Boise

Crash Blocking I184 at Milepost 4 in Boise

Update Crash Blocking I84 at Maple Grove in Boise

Crashing BLocking I84 at Maple Grove in Boise

Monday, November 18, 2019

Update-2 Crash Blocking State Highway 50 North East of Kimberly

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District 4 Patrol 218 West Yakima, Jerome, ID 83338-5904 (208) 324-6000
Fax (208) 324-7897

For Immediate Release: 11/18/19 8:08 P.M.
Please direct questions to the District Office

***Updated correction on direction of travel and occupants***

On Sunday, November 17, 2019, Idaho State Police investigated a two vehicle, fatality crash eastbound on SH50 at N 3800 E, near milepost 3, east of Kimberly.

Aaron Estrada Arizmedi, 37, of Rupert, was driving eastbound on SH50 in a 2005 GMC Envoy. William Presba, 45, of Twin Falls, was driving northbound on N 3800 E in a 2008 Honda Civic. Presba failed to yield from the stop sign located at the intersection and collided with the GMC Envoy.

Elena Pedraza, 42, of Rupert, was a passenger in the GMC Envoy. Pedraza, Estrada Arizmedi, and three juvenile passengers, from the Envoy were all transported by ground ambulance to St. Luke's Regional Medical Center in Twin Falls. One juvenile passenger from Envoy was ejected and later succumbed to their injuries at the hospital. Next of kin has been notified.

All lanes of travel of SH50 were blocked for approximately four and a half hours while crews investigated.

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On Sunday, November 17, 2019, Idaho State Police investigated a two vehicle, fatality crash eastbound on SH50 at N 3800 E, near milepost 3, east of Kimberly.

Aaron Estrada Arizmedi, 37, of Rupert, was driving eastbound on SH50 in a 2005 GMC Envoy. William Presba, 45, of Twin Falls, was driving westbound on N 3800 E in a 2008 Honda Civic. Presba failed to yield and collided with the GMC Envoy.

Elena Pedraza, 42, of Rupert, was a passenger in the GMC Envoy. Pedraza, Estrada Arizmedi, and another juvenile passenger from the Envoy were all transported by ground ambulance to St. Luke's Regional Medical Center in Twin Falls. The juvenile passenger was ejected and later succumbed to their injuries at the hospital. Next of kin has been notified.

All lanes of travel of SH50 were blocked for approximately four and a half hours while crews investigated.

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Idaho State Police is on scene of a crash on eastbound State Highway 50 at N 3800 E, in Twin Falls County, near milepost 3, north east of Kimberly. SH50 is completely blocked. More information will be released as it becomes available.

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Update - Blocking Crash East of Twin Falls, on Interstate 84

Injury Crash I-84 Near Meridian

Looking for witnesses

ISP is looking for additional information on the crash earlier this morning on I-84 near the Eagle Road Exit.

If you witnessed the crash or have any information, please contact Tpr. Carmack at 208-884-7260.

Update - Blocking Crash East of Twin Falls, on Interstate 84

Blocking Crash East of Twin Falls, on Interstate 84

Sunday, November 17, 2019

Update- Crash Blocking State Highway 50 North East of Kimberly

Crash Blocking State Highway 50 North East of Kimberly

Friday, November 15, 2019

Final Update Blocking Crash at SH46 south of Gooding

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District 4 Patrol 218 West Yakima, Jerome, ID 83338-5904 (208) 324-6000
Fax (208) 324-7897

For Immediate Release: 11/16/19 12:37 A.M.
Please direct questions to the District Office

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

On Friday, November 15, 2019, at 7:44 P.M., Idaho State Police investigated an injury-crash at 2134 SH46 near milepost 108.5, approximately two miles south of Gooding.

A juvenile was stationary in a 1983 Chevrolet pickup-truck on SH46 facing southbound waiting to turn left into a residential address. A Gooding County Deputy was driving northbound on SH46 in a 2017 Ram F150 pickup-truck. Eugenia Wadsworth, 31, of Twin Falls, was driving southbound on SH46 in a 2007 Mercedes K63. Wadsworth struck the rear of the juvenile's vehicle. Wadsworth then hit the Gooding County Deputy's vehicle. All vehicles came to rest on SH46 completely blocking the highway.

The juvenile was transported by ground ambulance to North Canyon Medical Center, in Gooding. Wadsworth was transported by patrol vehicle to North Canyon Medical Center. The Gooding Deputy was not injured.

SH46 was completely blocked for an hour and forty-five minutes. Alcohol was involved.

Idaho State Police was assisted by Gooding Fire, Gooding EMS, the Sheriff's office, and ITD.

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***UPDATE***

At this time, all lanes are open.

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Idaho State Police is investigating a crash on SH46 near milepost 109, approximately three miles south of Gooding. At this time there is complete lane blockage in both directions.

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Idaho State Police SWAT Apprehends One in Crouch

Update Blocking Crash at SH46 south of Gooding

Blocking Crash at SH46 south of Gooding

Thursday, November 14, 2019

Children Located Safely in Amber Alert out of Great Falls, Montana

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Idaho State Police
District 6 1540 Foote Dr.
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402-1828
(208) 528-3400 FAX: (208) 528-3485

For Immediate Release: 11/14/2019 6:30 p.m.
Please direct questions to the District Office

On Thursday, November 14, 2019, at approximately 12:52 p.m., Idaho State Police was advised of an AMBER Alert for three endangered children, originating out of Great Falls, Montana.

At approximately 2:57 p.m., Idaho State Police stopped with a motorist assist on State Highway 28 at milepost 131, near Salmon, in Lemhi County. Although the license plate was not a match to the AMBER Alert, the vehicle, a white 2001 Chevrolet Malibu, matched the description the vehicle in the Amber Alert. The vehicle was occupied by an adult male, an adult female, and three juvenile children.

Upon investigation, this vehicle was a match to the Amber Alert. Both adults, Tony Demontigny, 28, of Cascade, Montana, and Ellaura Wright, 30, of Great Falls, Montana, were taken into custody without incident. The three children were safely recovered and are their way back home to Montana.

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CANCEL Amber Alert From Montana

ACTIVE AMBER ALERT **CANCEL**

ALL PERSONS INVOLVED LOCATED

Demontigny Children – Great Falls, Montana
11/14/2019 06:45 MDT

This is an activation of the AMBER Alert System.

Update Amber Alert From Montana

ACTIVE AMBER ALERT
Demontigny Children – Great Falls, Montana
11/14/2019 06:45 MDT

This is an activation of the AMBER Alert System.

We have just received this important information regarding abducted children in Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana.

Cascade County Sheriff is looking for three children who were last seen in Great Falls, MT and are believed to be in life threatening danger. Their phone was last pinged in the Salmon, Idaho area and the vehicles are believed to be travelling as a caravan.

If you have any information on the whereabouts of this child, please contact Click here to enter text. or 911 immediately.
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VICTIM: Raelynn Demontigny
Age: 5 years old
Sex: Female
Race: White
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Blue
Height: 3 feet 5 inches
Weight: 39 pounds
Identifying Features: Click here to enter text.
Clothing: Click here to enter text.

VICTIM: Lianna Demontigny
Age: 3 years old
Sex: Female
Race: White
Hair: Blonde
Eyes: Brown
Height: 3 feet
Weight: 32 pounds
Identifying Features: Click here to enter text.
Clothing: Click here to enter text.

VICTIM: Tony Demontigny
Age: 1 years old
Sex: Male
Race: White
Hair: Blond
Eyes: Brown
Height: 2 feet 5 inches
Weight: 29 pounds
Identifying Features: Click here to enter text.
Clothing: Click here to enter text.

SUSPECT: Tony Demontigny
Age: 28 years old
Sex: Male
Race: White
Hair: Blonde
Eyes: Brown
Height: 5 feet 7 inches
Weight: 230 pounds
Identifying Features: Demon tattoo on upper left bicep
Clothing: Click here to enter text.

SUSPECT: Ellaura Wright
Age: 30 years old
Sex: Female
Race: White
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
Height: 5 feet 3 inches
Weight: 120 poundz
Identifying Features: Click here to enter text.
Clothing: Click here to enter text.

VEHICLE: One
Color: White
Year: 2001
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Malibu
Style: 4door sedan
License#: 224730B
State: Montana
Description: 1 of 2 possible suspect vehicles
Direction of Travel: unknown

VEHICLE: Two
Color: Blue
Year: 2003
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Tahoe
Style: SUV
License#: 222599B
State: Montana
Description: 2 of 2 possible vehicles
Direction of Travel: unknown

INCIDENT:
Date: 11/14/2019
Time: 06:45 AM MDT
Missing From: Great Falls, Montana
Summary: The Demontigny children were taken during the night, possibly by non custodial parents with history of drug use and violence. The children are believed to be in life threatening danger.

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