Crime Tracker Archives

Woman sentenced to federal prison for failure to account for and pay over employment tax

March 22, 2022 4:39 PM News Team

A Nampa woman was sentenced to 12 months and one day in federal prison for failure to account for and pay over employment…

Man arrested for burglary

March 21, 2022 12:21 PM News Team

On March 19, at approximately 3:00 a.m., Idaho Falls Police Officers responded to a report of a robbery that had just occurred in the area of the 500…

Burglary suspect found asleep inside home

March 21, 2022 11:50 AM News Team

A man who apparently broke into a home was found sleeping inside by homeowners on Sunday morning. …

Man found dead in home after overnight standoff with police

March 19, 2022 5:38 PM Associated Press

Authorities say they found a man dead inside an Evansville home following an overnight standoff with law…

Man arrested in cold case rapes of women after DNA link

March 19, 2022 3:32 PM Associated Press

An eastern Washington man has been arrested in the rapes of women in Pullman nearly two decades ago after authorities say DNA linked him to the…

IFPD asking for help identifying robbery suspect

March 19, 2022 12:49 PM Rachel Fabbi

The suspect was described as a medium build Hispanic male, possibly in his 20s, and was wearing black cargo pants, a dark blue jacket, a black beanie…

Chad Daybell appeared in court Friday

March 18, 2022 9:27 AM News Team

Chad Daybell appeared in court Friday before Judge Steven W.…

Dramatic rise in fentanyl-related overdoes in Idaho Falls

March 18, 2022 5:23 PM Seth Ratliff

The dramatic rise in fentanyl-related overdoses across Idaho in the last two years has taken a toll on our…

Father pleads guilty to murder charge after boy’s death

March 18, 2022 11:57 AM Associated Press

An Idaho man has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in connection with the beating death of his 9-year-old son.…

Nampa man sentenced for federal gun crimes

March 17, 2022 2:44 PM News Team

A Nampa man was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for unlawful possession of a firearm and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial…

Bundy gets probation, no jail, in 2nd trespassing conviction

March 16, 2022 4:40 PM News Team

Far-right activist Ammon Bundy has again been convicted of trespassing and delaying an officer at the Idaho Capitol…

For over 60 years, the identity of a girl whose body was found in an Arizona desert has been a mystery. Now, ‘Little Miss Nobody’ has a name

March 16, 2022 5:01 AM CNN

By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Sixty-two years ago, a school teacher looking for rocks in an Arizona desert made a horrific discovery: the burned remains…

Flock of red-winged blackbirds shot near Aberdeen

March 15, 2022 4:24 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information regarding the illegal killing of 17 male and four female red-winged blackbirds near…

Police: Ex-death row inmate in Washington prison killed

March 14, 2022 9:12 PM Associated Press

WALLA WALLA, Wash. (AP) — Washington State Department of Corrections officials say a man who had formerly been on death row for murdering his…

Details released after 2 dead in shooting at Rexburg Motel 6

March 12, 2022 9:47 AM Linda Larsen

The Rexburg Police Department has released more information regarding a shooting incident over the weekend.…

Man arrested for sexual battery of minors and enticing children

March 14, 2022 4:27 PM News Team

Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 22-year-old Ammon man last week after an investigation into his contact with multiple teenage…

Update on Chad and Lori Vallow-Daybell murder trial

March 11, 2022 5:53 PM News Team

An update in the Chad and Lori Vallow-Daybell murder…

Boise woman sentenced for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine

March 10, 2022 3:34 PM News Team

A Boise woman was sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for distribution of…

Woman sentenced to 21 months for bank fraud

March 10, 2022 11:21 AM News Team

An Illinois woman was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison for bank…

Fort Hall man sentenced to nearly 4 years for assault with machete

March 9, 2022 4:12 PM News Team

A Fort Hall man was sentenced to 40 months in federal prison for assault with a dangerous…

Nampa man pleads guilty to federal firearms violation

March 9, 2022 10:10 AM News Team

A Nampa man pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a…

Man sentenced for distributing and possessing child pornography

March 8, 2022 2:38 PM News Team

A Mountain Home man was sentenced to 292 months in federal prison for distribution and possession of child…

Armed robbery suspect arrested

February 27, 2022 10:03 AM News Team

During the afternoon on Monday, Raymundo Enriquez was taken into custody in Weber County, Utah for an outstanding arrest warrant in relation to the…

Several arrests, major drug seizures made in 3 day period

March 8, 2022 10:13 AM News Team

Between Friday, March 4, and Sunday, March 6, Idaho Falls Police Officers arrested 16 people for drug and other relevant offenses in six separate…

Inmate walk away taken into custody

March 7, 2022 9:57 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Correction is searching for a St. Anthony Work Camp resident who walked away from his job in the…

Supreme Court declines to revive Bill Cosby prosecution

March 7, 2022 8:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Ariane de Vogue and Chandelis Duster, CNN The Supreme Court left in place Monday an opinion by Pennsylvania’s highest court that overturned…

IDOC seeks walkaway from East Boise Community Reentry Center

March 6, 2022 4:10 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Correction is searching for an East Boise Correctional Center resident who walked away from the…

Capitol rioter from Idaho gets 4 years for attacking police

March 4, 2022 2:37 PM Associated Press

An Idaho man who hit a police officer with a pipe while storming the U.S. Capitol last year has been sentenced to more than four years in federal…

Lewiston man sentenced for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine

March 4, 2022 10:36 AM News Team

A Lewiston man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute…

Feds seize 150K counterfeit pills made with fentanyl

March 4, 2022 10:36 AM Associated Press

Authorities say narcotics agents seized about 150,000 counterfeit oxycodone pills made with fentanyl and about 20 pounds of fentanyl powder in what…

Supreme Court upholds death sentence of Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev

March 4, 2022 8:47 AM CNN Newsource

By Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the death sentence of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, one of the two brothers…

F&G seek information about mule deer fawn shot, left to waste in Madison County

March 3, 2022 10:43 AM News Team

Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers are asking the public for information regarding a yearling mule deer fawn that was shot twice and left to…

2 separate overnight traffic stops result in arrests

March 3, 2022 9:47 AM News Team

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reports two separate overnight traffic stops resulted in…

T-Mobile data breach information found for sale on dark web

March 2, 2022 10:45 AM News Team

Nearly 179,000 Idahoans affected in original breach; encourages consumers to take steps to protect personal…

Woman arrested after fighting with hospital staff, trying to take deputy’s firearm

March 2, 2022 9:49 AM News Team

Bonneville County Sheriff deputies were called to a disturbance involving an intoxicated female at a residence in the 7000 E. block of Foothill Road…

Bingham County Sheriff case moved to district court

March 2, 2022 3:34 PM Rachel Fabbi

During a preliminary hearing, both defense and prosecution are allowed to present evidence and closing arguments. At the end, a judge determines if…

Pocatello man sentenced for provider fraud

March 1, 2022 4:23 PM News Team

Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced a Bannock County man was sentenced Monday for provider…

Troopers arrest man after spotting him in stolen vehicle

March 1, 2022 3:18 PM News Team

Idaho State Police has arrested a man on multiple charges after a trooper spotted him at a rest stop in a stolen vehicle.…

Multi-agency investigation into overnight shooting in Shelley

February 28, 2022 12:16 PM Seth Ratliff

A multi-agency investigation is underway after an overnight shooting involving a Shelley Police…

Jackson Police investigate after ibuprofen-laced hot dogs found

February 25, 2022 10:36 AM News Team

The Jackson Police Department began investigating a call about ibuprofen-laced hot dogs found at May Park in east Jackson Friday around 7:50 a.m.…

Americans lost over $4.2 billion to cybercrime in 2020—here’s how to keep yourself safe

February 24, 2022 11:41 PM Stacker

Twingate looked at data from the FBI’s IC3. The top 10 crime types with the highest monetary losses were selected from the FBI’s Internet Crime…

Caldwell woman sentenced for bank fraud

February 25, 2022 11:00 AM News Team

A Caldwell woman was sentenced to 12 months and one day in federal prison for bank…

Man sentenced to federal prison for vehicle break-in and credit card fraud scheme

February 24, 2022 3:55 PM News Team

A Miami Beach, Florida man was sentenced to two years in federal prison for wire fraud stemming from his participation in a vehicle break-in scheme…

Boise man sentenced to 4 years for methamphetamine distribution

February 24, 2022 3:17 PM News Team

A Boise man was sentenced to 48 months in federal prison for distribution of…

Salmon man arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of a minor

February 24, 2022 2:47 PM News Team

Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested a Salmon man on…

Man pleads guilty to methamphetamine trafficking

February 24, 2022 10:36 AM News Team

A California man pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to…

Boise man pleads guilty to transportation for prostitution and money laundering

February 23, 2022 12:09 PM News Team

A Boise man pleaded guilty to transportation for prostitution and money…

1 injured in officer involved shooting

February 22, 2022 4:19 PM News Team

An investigation is underway in Boise after a person was shot Tuesday…

Utah police: Man told 4-year-old to fire at officers

February 21, 2022 5:58 PM Associated Press

MIDVALE, Utah (AP) — Police believe a man told his 4-year-old child to fire at officers following a dispute over his order at a McDonald’s…

Idaho woman pleads guilty in death of young stepson

February 18, 2022 5:57 PM Associated Press

An Idaho woman has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in connection with the beating death of her 9-year-old stepson.…

Magic Valley group sentenced to prison for federal drug crime

February 18, 2022 4:12 PM News Team

Three Idaho men were sentenced to federal prison this week for their participation in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and heroin in the…

Bonner County man arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of a child

February 18, 2022 11:54 AM News Team

Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested a Sagle man on…

1 arrested in Paonia double homicide case

February 17, 2022 12:03 PM News Team

The Lemhi County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with the Idaho State Police, the Delta County Sheriff’s Office in Colorado and the Colorado Bureau…

Authorities found 6-year-old girl missing since 2019 after receiving a tip different from any other information they had

February 17, 2022 6:22 AM CNN

By Travis Caldwell, CNN Authorities had been searching more than two years for Paislee Shultis, a 4-year-old reported missing from her legal guardian…

Caldwell man sentenced to 8 years for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute

February 16, 2022 3:49 PM News Team

A Caldwell man was sentenced to 96 months in federal prison for possession of methamphetamine with intent to…

Why avocado shipments from Mexico to the US were stopped: A death threat to a safety inspector

February 16, 2022 5:41 AM CNN Newsource

By Matt Rivers, CNN Business The suspension of avocado imports from Mexico came after a US safety inspector received a credible death threat,…

Investigation into ibuprofen hot dogs continues

February 15, 2022 5:46 PM Cole Sams

The investigation continues into poisonous hot dogs found along trails in…

Fruitland man sentenced to more than 9 years for federal gun crime

February 15, 2022 4:06 PM News Team

A Fruitland man was sentenced to 110 months in federal prison for unlawful possession of a…

Caldwell man sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for possessing child pornography

February 15, 2022 3:38 PM News Team

A Caldwell man was sentenced to 324 months in federal prison for possession of child…

F&G seeks help identifying snowmobilers seen harassing deer near Cress Creek

February 15, 2022 10:39 AM News Team

Two snowmobilers were caught on camera harassing deer and officers would like your help identifying…

Sandy Hook families reach $73 million settlement with gun manufacturer Remington

February 15, 2022 9:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Sarah Jorgensen, Jason Hanna and Erica Hill, CNN The families of five children and four adults killed in the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School…

Family says they were threatened after Idaho Falls car crash

February 14, 2022 11:00 PM Joel Killam

A family told us they were threatened after a car crash Monday night in Idaho…

1 arrested after multi-county pursuit ends with no injuries

February 14, 2022 6:18 PM News Team

On Saturday at 1:15 a.m., Idaho Falls Police officers were performing a DUI traffic stop and investigation in the area of Whittier Street and N…

More than 10 misdemeanor citations issued in closed areas of Bonneville County

February 14, 2022 11:02 AM News Team

During the past two days, Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies have issued more than 10 misdemeanor citations to individuals who traveled into…

FBI offering $10,000 for help in finding serial bank robber nicknamed the ‘Route 91 Bandit’

February 13, 2022 8:48 AM CNN Newsource

By Eric Levenson, CNN The Federal Bureau of Investigation is asking for the public’s help in locating a man nicknamed the “Route 91…

Utah tackling skyrocketing catalytic converter theft

February 12, 2022 10:10 AM Associated Press

A statewide analysis of police records from the attorney general’s office shows the theft of catalytic converters from cars in Utah has surged by…

1 apprehended after chase in stolen vehicle

February 11, 2022 4:59 PM News Team

Bingham County deputies were assisting other agencies in locating a stolen vehicle from the Bonneville County area Friday around 11:45…

Ada County man arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of a minor

February 11, 2022 10:55 AM News Team

ttorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested a Kuna man on…

Man pleads guilty to firearms violation and assaulting federal officer

February 11, 2022 12:47 PM News Team

A Greenleaf man pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm and assaulting a federal…

BLM offers reward for information on horse shooting

February 11, 2022 9:34 AM News Team

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Challis Field Office and BLM Law Enforcement previously offered a $2,000 reward for information regarding the…

1 arrested after high speed chase

February 10, 2022 11:45 AM News Team

A Fremont County Deputy attempted to traffic stop a vehicle for speeding Thursday around 6:00 a.m. …

Troopers arrest man for drug trafficking after he flees traffic stop

February 10, 2022 3:51 PM News Team

Idaho State Police troopers arrested a Meridian man Thursday morning on several felonies, including drug trafficking, after he was stopped for…

Wasden announces action against Boise telemarketer

February 10, 2022 3:39 PM News Team

Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced a resolution of his legal action against National Compliance Services, LLC, a Boise-based telemarketing…

Multiple individuals taken into custody in Bingham County

February 8, 2022 3:56 PM News Team

Multiple individuals were taken into custody for a variety of drug charges over the last week in Bingham…

Man sentenced for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine

February 8, 2022 5:59 PM News Team

A Hope, Idaho man was sentenced to 96 months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute…

Pocatello police release update on Linda Smith cold case

February 8, 2022 5:41 PM News Team

In 2007, the investigation of the Linda Smith homicide from 1981 was reopened and assigned to investigators. …

SWAT Team called to help resolve situation at motel

February 8, 2022 5:34 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls SWAT Team was called into action Monday night to help resolve a situation at a…

US report finds Mexico is dominant source of fentanyl trafficked into US

February 7, 2022 10:08 PM CNN Newsource

By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN A new government report out Tuesday details how opioid trafficking in the United States has changed in recent years,…

Suspect arrested in Washington state grocery store shooting

February 8, 2022 7:51 AM Associated Press

By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS Associated Press SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A man suspected of opening fire inside a grocery store in Washington state, killing…

IFPD identify, apprehend multiple juveniles involved in vandalism

January 19, 2022 6:32 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Police Department is investigating a string of malicious vandalism that has been reported over the past several days.…

Judge says Idaho gov can’t veto clemency for condemned man

February 4, 2022 6:16 PM Associated Press

A judge says Idaho’s governor doesn’t have the power to veto a clemency recommendation by the state’s parole board for a terminally ill man who…

Magic Valley man sentenced to 10 years in drug distribution case

February 4, 2022 3:54 PM News Team

A Gooding man was sentenced to ten years in federal prison for distribution of…

Mountain home man pleads guilty to federal drug and gun charges

February 3, 2022 3:58 PM News Team

A Mountain Home man pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and unlawful possession of a…

ISIS leader killed in US-led Syria raid, Biden says

February 3, 2022 2:38 PM CNN

By Barbara Starr, Oren Liebermann, Jeremy Herb and Eyad Kourdi, CNN ISIS leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi was killed Wednesday during a US…

Nampa man sentenced for distribution of methamphetamine, fentanyl

February 3, 2022 10:33 AM News Team

A Nampa man was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for distribution of illegal…

The FBI has identified suspects accused of making threats to HBCUs this week, official says

February 3, 2022 4:43 AM CNN Newsource

By Travis Caldwell and Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN The FBI has identified people suspected of making bomb threats this week directed at historically Black…

California man sentenced to federal prison for passing counterfeit currency

February 2, 2022 4:20 PM News Team

A San Leandro, California man was sentenced to four months in federal prison and four months of home confinement for passing counterfeit…

IDOC seeks walkaway from South Boise Women’s Correctional Center

February 2, 2022 11:48 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Correction is searching for a South Boise Women’s Correctional Center resident who walked away from the…

Safeguard Metals LLC targets senior investors in $68 million fraud scheme

February 2, 2022 9:52 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Finance joined the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and 26 other states Wednesday to file a complaint in United…

Police seek assistance in hit-and-run investigation

February 1, 2022 6:04 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run vehicle collision where a pedestrian was struck and injured.…

Man dead, woman hospitalized in shooting at Post Falls home

February 1, 2022 5:54 PM Associated Press

POST FALLS, Idaho (AP) — Police in northern Idaho say a woman was hospitalized and a man died in a shooting at a Post Falls home on Tuesday…

Twin Falls County man arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of a child

February 1, 2022 4:46 PM News Team

Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested a Twin Falls man on…