Weekly Safety Report: Sentencing for Card Fraud and Mediation in Quadruple Murder Case in Kellogg, Idaho
Two incidents occurred in Kellogg, Idaho this week. In the first incident, a Kellogg man was sentenced to up to five years in jail for acquiring a financial transaction card with intent to defraud. He also faced a misdemeanor charge of theft by receiving stolen property. In the second incident, parties involved in the case against a north Idaho man accused of killing four of his neighbors agreed to try mediation outside of court in hopes of reaching a resolution, potentially including an appropriate sentence.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Guilty Verdict in Rape Case, Bomb Threat at Bingham Memorial Hospital in Blackfoot, Idaho
This week in Blackfoot, Idaho, a 20-year-old man was found guilty of rape and sexual battery, facing potential life imprisonment. Additionally, a bomb threat was reported at Bingham Memorial Hospital, leading to a precautionary evacuation and subsequent sweep, which found no suspicious items.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Kitchen Fire and Theft Incidents in Hayden, Idaho
This week in Hayden, Idaho, two incidents occurred that required attention from local authorities. In the first incident, a family of nine and their dog were forced to evacuate their home due to a kitchen fire. Firefighters quickly responded to the scene and were able to rescue the family's dog. The fire was extinguished within minutes with the assistance of multiple fire stations. The Red Cross is providing support to the affected family. In the second incident, a theft took place at LA Aluminum. Two suspects were captured on surveillance footage loading pallets into a truck before fleeing the scene.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Missing Man Found Deceased and Shooting Incident in Lewiston, Idaho
Two incidents occurred in Lewiston, Idaho this week. In the first incident, a missing man was found deceased on a building rooftop. The investigation is ongoing, and the man was reported missing by his family who stated he was experiencing a mental health crisis. In the second incident, a man who had allegedly fired a gun at police was still being held in a Spokane jail. A fugitive hearing regarding his extradition to Nez Perce County is scheduled for November 30.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Felony Drug Arrests, Car Crash, Data Breach, and Capitol Riot in Idaho Falls
This week in Idaho Falls, there were several incidents that occurred, including felony drug arrests following traffic stops, a car crashing into a building, a data breach at Idaho National Laboratory, and a man being sentenced for his actions during the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Pedestrian Fatality and Public Activity Law in Eagle, Idaho
Two incidents occurred in Eagle, Idaho this week. In the first incident, a pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle near the intersection of SH 55 and Beacon Light Road. The victim, Laura Maynez, 39, was taken to the hospital but succumbed to multiple blunt force injuries. The second incident involves a specific law in Eagle, Idaho, where certain activities done in public are considered illegal.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Kidnapping, Aggravated Assault, and Shooting Shake Coeur d'Alene
This week in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, several incidents occurred that raised concerns for public safety. A mother was found in Costa Rica with her one-year-old son, who she did not have custody of, resulting in kidnapping charges. Another incident involved a man being arrested for aggravated assault with a knife after threatening an apartment manager and maintenance worker. Additionally, a shooting at an apartment complex left two people injured and resulted in the arrest of a suspect. These incidents highlight the importance of maintaining vigilance and ensuring the safety of the community.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Gang Shooting, Fatal Crash, Student Suicides, Fire, and Lawsuit Dismissal Impact Boise
This week in Boise, Idaho, several incidents occurred that impacted the safety of the community. These incidents include a suspected gang-related shooting at a Boise apartment, a fatal crash on Bogus Basin Road, multiple student suicides within the Boise School District, a fire at a historic building on Broadway, and the dismissal of a lawsuit between the former Boise police chief and a sergeant.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Dangerous Neighborhoods, Crashes, and Ongoing Murder Case in Latah County, Idaho
The incidents in Latah County, Idaho this week include dangerous neighborhoods with higher crime rates, a driver crashing into a house near Harvard, five people injured in a crash near Othello, a man pleading guilty in a shooting incident, and the ongoing case of four students brutally stabbed to death in Moscow.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Guilty Plea, Ongoing Murder Case, Media Coverage, and Camera Ban Impact Moscow, Idaho
This week in Moscow, Idaho, there were several incidents that impacted the safety of the community. These incidents include a man pleading guilty to unlawfully discharging a firearm, the ongoing case of a criminology student accused of quadruple murder with no trial date set, a discussion on media coverage of murder trials, and a judge's ruling to ban media cameras from a quadruple murder trial.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Aggravated Battery, Road Rage, and Illegal Drug Sales in Nampa, Idaho
The incidents in Nampa, Idaho this week include an aggravated battery at a bar on East Karcher Road, a road rage incident involving a woman with a slingshot at an intersection, and the sentencing of a man for selling unapproved muscle building drugs.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Gang Shooting, Illegal Activities, and Student Suicides Shake Ada County, Idaho
This week in Ada County, Idaho, several incidents occurred that raised concerns about safety in the area. These incidents include a suspected gang-related shooting at a Boise apartment, a reminder of illegal activities in Eagle, and the tragic occurrence of four student suicides within a short period of time in Boise schools.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Vehicle Theft, Shooting, Murder, and Missing Person in Nez Perce County, Idaho
This week in Nez Perce County, Idaho, several incidents occurred that require attention in the weekly safety report. These incidents include a woman facing a felony charge for allegedly stealing a vehicle on Thanksgiving Day near Peck, a man who shot at Lewiston police still being held in a Spokane jail, two individuals indicted for a murder in Lapwai, and a missing Lewiston man found deceased on a Clarkston building rooftop.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Legalities, Extradition, Security Breach, and Prison Phone Costs Impact Idaho
This week's incidents in Idaho include a discussion on the legality of police searching phones during traffic stops, the extradition of Lori Vallow Daybell to an Arizona jail for murder charges, a security breach at the Idaho National Laboratory, and an opinion piece highlighting the high costs of prison phone calls.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Murder, Battery, Road Closure, Road Rage, and Drug Sentencing impact Canyon County, Idaho
This week in Canyon County, Idaho, several incidents occurred that have raised concerns for community safety. These incidents include a brutal murder anniversary, a request for help in identifying suspects involved in an aggravated battery, a road closure due to a water main leak, a road rage incident involving a slingshot, and the sentencing of an individual for selling unapproved muscle building drugs.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Transferred Inmate, Probation, and Misdemeanor Charge in Pocatello, Idaho
This week in Pocatello, Idaho, there were three notable incidents. Lori Vallow Daybell, who was previously incarcerated for the murders of her children, has been transferred from the Pocatello Women's Correctional Center to the Maricopa County Jail in Arizona. A man named Justin Eugene Stewart received probation after pleading guilty to injuring a child, while a man named Alfonso Garcia III was fined for possessing drug paraphernalia after a felony charge for aggravated battery was dismissed.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Property Damage, Kidnapping, Assault, and Shooting in Kootenai County, Idaho
This week in Kootenai County, Idaho, several incidents occurred involving property damage, kidnapping, aggravated assault, and a shooting at an apartment complex. The Kootenai County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating a suspect who damaged property by slamming a window at Survival Enterprises. A Coeur d'Alene mother was found in Costa Rica with her one-year-old son and charged with kidnapping. A Coeur d'Alene man was arrested for aggravated assault after threatening an apartment manager and maintenance worker with a knife. Lastly, a shooting at a Coeur d'Alene apartment complex resulted in two injuries and the arrest of a suspect.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Gun Incident, Apartment Fire, and Police Activity in Lewiston, Idaho
This week in Lewiston, Idaho, there were three notable incidents. A Genesee woman was charged with three felonies after allegedly pointing a gun at a bouncer at a bar. A fire damaged an apartment, but was quickly contained and did not spread to other units. The Lewiston Police Department provided their daily activity log for Wednesday, November 22, 2023.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Fatal Crash and Shots Fired in Caldwell, Idaho
Two incidents occurred in Caldwell, Idaho this week. The first incident involved a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Ustick Road and Farmway Road, resulting in the death of an elderly man. The second incident involved shots fired in front of a movie theater, but no injuries were reported. Both incidents are currently under investigation.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Two Incidents Impact Jerome, Idaho
Two incidents occurred in Jerome, Idaho this week. The first incident involved a three-vehicle accident on State Highway 93, causing temporary traffic blockage. Two individuals were taken to the hospital by ground ambulance. The second incident resulted in the death of a Twin Falls man a week after a crash on Highway 93. The man overcorrected and drove off the right shoulder, causing the trailer to tip over and detach from the power unit. The driver was airlifted to the hospital but later passed away.
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