Troopers make one arrest at the Idaho Statehouse

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE
District 3 Patrol 700 S. Stratford Dr., Meridian, ID 83642

For Immediate Release: 11/07/2020 8:45 p.m.
Please direct questions to the ISP Public Affairs Office isppio@isp.idaho.gov


Idaho State Police Troopers arrested a Meridian woman this evening after a brief incident on the steps of the Idaho Statehouse.

The incident occurred at 6:00 p.m. as more than 100 people from two separate groups gathered on the Statehouse steps. As Troopers worked to keep the groups separated, a Trooper witnessed a woman reach out and attempt to grab another woman, causing both to fall down approximately three stairs. The Trooper was close enough to quickly try to stop the incident, causing him to also fall.

Arrested: Deisha R. Payne, 19, Meridian
Charged: Assault (m)

Payne was cooperative as Troopers took her into custody immediately following the incident. No one involved appeared injured. Payne was booked into the Ada County Jail on the above charge. A short time later, those assembled began to voluntarily disperse.

Idaho State Troopers remain at the Statehouse to continue to ensure those wishing to exercise their rights to free speech and assembly can do so peacefully.