Surveillance video shows fight inside Pocatello restaurant
A Pocatello man is jail facing assault charges after starting a fight at a restaurant Wednesday night.
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Federal jury convicts Pocatello man for trafficking methamphetamine and heroin
After a four-day trial, a federal jury sitting in Pocatello found 46-year-old Adam Lee Vallely of Pocatello guilty of one count of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, one count of possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, and one count of possession with the intent to distribute heroin, U.S. Attorney Rafael M. Gonzalez, Jr. announced Friday.
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Idaho stepmom gets life sentence for killing 9-year-old boy
A 29-year-old southwestern Idaho woman convicted of torturing and killing her 9-year-old stepson has been sentenced to life in prison without parole.
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A missing child was found alive after more than 40 years. But the search continues for her parents’ killers, police say
By Aya Elamroussi and Andy Rose, CNN A woman who was turned over to officials at an Arizona church as a baby more than four decades ago has been identified through DNA as the daughter of a Florida couple whose murdered bodies were found in Texas in 1981, officials said Thursday. Investigators are still working
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Chris Tapp reaches settlement with Idaho Falls
Chris Tapp has reached a settlement in his civil rights lawsuit.
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Boise man sentenced to 19 years for distributing child pornography
47-year-old Judd Evans Ballard of Boise was sentenced to 235 months in federal prison for distribution of child pornography by Chief U.S. District Judge David C. Nye.
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Jake Eilander’s preliminary hearing rescheduled again
Jake Eilander was supposed to appear in court Wednesday morning, but his hearing has been rescheduled.
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Large amount of drugs found in Idaho Falls traffic stop
Two women were arrested after police found a large amount of drugs in their car.
Continue Reading US mass shootings are on pace to match last year — the worst ever, Gun Violence Archive data show
By Priya Krishnakumar and Dakin Andone, CNN The United States is on pace to match or surpass its worst year on record for the number of mass shootings, according to data compiled by the Gun Violence Archive, a non-profit that tracks gun violence incidents across the country. There have been at least 246 mass shootings
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Preliminary hearing for Todd Brewer moved to July
The man who is charged with shooting two Pocatello police officers was in court Monday afternoon.
Continue Reading The Buffalo shooting suspect showed signs of violent behavior and was left untreated. Violence prevention experts say troubled youth like him need long-term support
By Emma Tucker, CNN The 18-year-old White man who opened fire at a Buffalo supermarket, killing 10 and injuring three, was first known to authorities in 2021 after making a generalized threat while attending his high school, according to Buffalo Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia. New York State Police took the suspect to a hospital for
Continue Reading 6 mistakes that led to the 1972 Watergate burglars being caught
By Janelle Davis, CNN Their mission was to break into the Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington, bug the room and photograph documents. If everything had gone as planned, no one would have ever known. But instead June 17, 1972, became an infamous day. The burglary set off a series of actions that brought down
Continue Reading Mariah Carey sued over hit track ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’
Story by Reuters Mariah Carey was sued on Friday over her 1994 Christmas classic “All I Want for Christmas Is You” by a songwriter who said he co-wrote a song with the same title five years earlier. In a complaint filed in New Orleans federal court, Andy Stone is seeking at least $20 million in
Continue Reading From graduation parties to a mall, 13 mass shootings over the weekend leave more than a dozen dead and over 70 injured
By Chris Boyette and Holly Yan, CNN They were at places that seemed safe — but few spaces in America are guaranteed safe anymore. More than a dozen people were killed and more than 70 injured in at least 13 mass shootings this weekend in the United States. Some were at graduation parties, a nightclub,
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New police chief will bring some fresh ideas, Rexburg Mayor says
June 1, 2022 the Rexburg city council ratified a decision by the cities mayor Jerry Merrill for the new police chief for the Rexburg Police Department. The announcement of the cities new top cop was met with applause and excitement for what the department will be like under it’s new leadership.
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Police seek information regarding Ross Park vandalism
During the last several months, the Pocatello Police Department has noticed an increase in vandalism at Ross Park.
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Former ISU assistant football coach charged with murder
Idaho State University assistant football coach DaVonte’ Neal was arrested last week in Bannock County for an outstanding warrant in Arizona.
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Four New York men sentenced to prison for identity theft scheme
Four New York men were sentenced to federal prison for an identity theft scheme designed to obtain iPhones on Sprint customer accounts.
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Jerome County man arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of a minor
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested a Jerome man on Friday for alleged sexual exploitation of a minor.
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Former congressional candidate pleads guilty to COVID-19 relief fraud and falsification of records
A Boise man pleaded guilty for using COVID-19 relief funds for personal expenditures and for falsifying records to conceal thousands of dollars of in-kind contributions by employees in a report to the Federal Elections Commission (FEC).
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Police seek information on persons and vehicles of interest in homicide investigation
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying vehicles and persons of interest in the homicide of Morey P. Pelton.
Continue Reading Man accused of shooting 2 Pocatello police officers released from hospital, taken to jail
The man accused of shooting two Pocatello police officers has been released from the hospital and taken to jail.
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Man sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine
A California man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.
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Nampa man sentenced to 6 years for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine
A Nampa man was sentenced to 72 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
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Police continue to investigate suspicious death
On May 13, Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Lane Clark Rest Area on Highwayy 26 east of Ririe where it was discovered 36-year-old Morey P. Pelton had been killed.
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Man arrested for 2 counts battery on police officer, other offenses
Idaho Falls Police Dispatch received calls reporting a physical disturbance in progress in the parking lot at 720 Lindsay Boulevard on Sunday.
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Police search for suspect after armed robbery
On Monday at approximately 3:50 a.m., Blackfoot Police officers were dispatched to Short Stop convenience store located at 985 South Broadway Street regarding an armed robbery call.
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Wanted man arrested for felony possession of stolen firearm, resisting arrest
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a wanted man who was called in as possibly driving under the influence in Swan Valley overnight.
Continue Reading New York AG’s investigation against Trump can continue, federal judge rules
By Kara Scannell A federal judge dismissed former President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the New York attorney general that sought to stop her civil investigation into the Trump Organization. Judge Brenda Sannes said Trump could have raised the same claims in state court. Trump sued last year alleging New York Attorney General Letitia James violated
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Lori Vallow-Daybell trial moved to January 2023
Judge Steven W. Boyce has granted a motion to continue Lori Vallow-Daybell’s trial from October 11, 2022 to January 9, 2023.
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New details released about reported animal abuse and fire investigation at local farm
On Thursday, Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies received a report of possible animal abuse at a farm located on Kathleen St. north of Idaho Falls operated by the Zamora family.
Continue Reading What we know and don’t know in the Texas massacre
By Holly Yan, Aya Elamroussi and Dakin Andone, CNN We may never know why a shooter gunned down 19 children and two teachers in a massacre Tuesday at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. But as the nation mourns 21 lives lost, more details are emerging about the shooting and the investigation, along with unsettling
Continue Reading California man sentenced for kidnapping Idaho girl
A California man convicted of kidnapping an 11-year-old Idaho girl could be released from prison after five to seven months if he successfully completes a treatment program.
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Judge closes Chad Daybell hearing, seals record
Chad Daybell is scheduled to be in court Wednesday afternoon before Judge Steven W. Boyce.
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Idaho woman gets 2 months jail for U.S. Capitol riot actions
An Idaho woman was sentenced Tuesday to two months in jail for her participation in the Jan. 6, 2021 siege of the U.S. Capitol building.
Continue Reading Police continue to investigate suspicious death
The investigation into the homicide of 36-year-old Morey P. Pelton is still active, and Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies are continuing to seek help from the public.
Continue Reading Amber Heard and Jason Momoa lacked natural ‘chemistry’ in ‘Aquaman,’ president of DC Films testifies
By Sonia Moghe, CNN The head of DC Films, which produced “Aquaman,” testified that the creative team had concerns about Amber Heard’s role in the film’s sequel over a lack of chemistry with co-star Jason Momoa. On Tuesday, a March recorded deposition of Walter Hamada, President of DC Films, which is a division of Warner
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Idaho Falls man arrested for trafficking methamphetamine
Bonneville County Special Investigations Unit detectives served a search warrant Monday afternoon at a residence in the 1100 E. block of 1st St. as part of an ongoing investigation.
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Robbery suspects lead police on I-15 chase; end in arrests
Three robbery suspects are in custody following a high-speed chase Friday.
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Lori Vallow-Daybell in court Thursday
Lori Vallow-Daybell is scheduled to be in court Thursday at 10 a.m. before Judge Steven W. Boyce.
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Marijuana violations have taken over 10,000 truck drivers off the road this year, adding more supply chain disruptions
The first quarter of 2022 saw a nearly 33% increase year over year in marijuana violations among commercial vehicle drivers. Stacker looks at the rise in truckers being pulled from the road and the potential effects on the supply chain.
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Rexburg man sentenced to 12 years for distributing child pornography
A Rexburg man was sentenced to 144 months in federal prison for distribution of child pornography.
Continue Reading Idaho Falls man sentenced to 25 years for trafficking methamphetamine
On Monday, an Idaho Falls man was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison on drug trafficking and immigration charges.
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Wasden announces settlement with North Idaho contractor
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced Wednesday a settlement with Coeur d’Alene contractor Alexander Welstad and his company NAA Partners.
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Idaho man convicted for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine
A federal jury convicted Sean Robert Wathen on Friday, May 13 for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.
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Amber Alert canceled, children safe
UPDATE 9:40 p.m. An Amber Alert has been canceled for two children in Nampa. Police say the children were located safe, and the suspect is in custody.
Continue Reading Boise man sentenced for transporting women for prostitution, money laundering
A Boise man was sentenced to 77 months in federal prison for transporting women for prostitution and money laundering.
Continue Reading Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate suspicious death
UPDATE 5/15/22: The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reports the investigation in to the homicide death of 36-year-old Morey P. Pelton continues as detectives are following up on a number of leads.
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Lori Vallow-Daybell’s attorneys respond to motion to move trial date
A hearing is scheduled for May 19 to discuss the matter.
Continue Reading Accused NYC subway shooter pleads not guilty to terrorism, gun charges
By Sonia Moghe and Alaa Elassar, CNN Frank James, the man authorities say is behind the mass shooting inside a New York City subway that left dozens injured, pleaded not guilty Friday to the two charges he is facing. James, 62, is accused of setting off smoke grenades and firing a handgun 33 times on
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Armed robbery suspect now in custody
The Idaho Falls Police Department is continuing to search for 43-year-old James Eldon Perry in connection to an armed robbery and aggravated assault that occurred on Tuesday in Idaho Falls.
Continue Reading Capitol riot prosecutors ask for 2 months for Idaho woman
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Federal prosecutors say an Idaho woman who participated in the Jan. 6, 2021, siege of the U.S. Capitol should be sentenced to two months in jail and ordered to serve community service in part because it was her second time forcing entry into a capitol building.
Continue Reading Idaho Falls man arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of a child
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced the arrest of an Idaho Falls man following an investigation by the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit.
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Police release identity of suspect in connection to armed carjacking
Idaho Falls Police officers and Bonneville County Sheriffs deputies responded to the Maverik Store at Sunnyside Rd. and S. Yellowstone Tuesday evening to a report of an armed robbery.
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Idaho hospital sues Ammon Bundy and associate for defamation
An Idaho hospital that went on lockdown in March after far-right activists protested outside is suing Ammon Bundy, Diego Rodriguez and their various political organizations for defamation and “sustained online attacks.”
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Second officer released from hospital following shooting
The Pocatello Police Department is releasing the names of the two officers involved in the officer-involved shooting that occurred May 5, 2022, on East Bridger Street.
Continue Reading A timeline of the 11-day escape and capture of Vicky White and Casey White
By Eric Levenson, CNN The corrections official Vicky White and the prisoner Casey White fled a detention facility in Lauderdale County, Alabama, on April 29. They were finally captured by authorities on Monday, May 9, in Evansville, Indiana. In between those 11 days, the guard and the prisoner traveled more than 200 miles through at
Continue Reading Boise insurance producer falsified applications
Effective April 18, 2022, the Idaho Department of Insurance revoked the insurance producer license of Kelly D. Foster for 54 violations of the Idaho Insurance Code.
Continue Reading Alabama fugitive corrections official Vicky White died of suicide, coroner’s office says
By Jason Hanna, Elizabeth Wolfe and Amanda Watts, CNN Fugitive Alabama corrections official Vicky White died of suicide, an Indiana coroner’s office said Thursday, backing up authorities’ suspicions that she shot herself after a Monday car chase that concluded 11 days on the run with an inmate she’s accused of freeing. White, 56, who authorities
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2 arrested after gunfire exchange in parking lot
Two Idaho Falls residents have been arrested after gunfire was exchanged in an Idaho Falls parking lot.
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Illegally-stocked walleye caught in Idaho’s Lake Cascade
The Idaho Fish and Game Department is investigating how many illegally-stocked walleye fish are in Lake Cascade after a second walleye catch was reported in four years.
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Yupe sentenced to 5-15 years
Judge Darren B. Simpson sentenced Marcus Kurt Yupe on April 25.
Continue Reading Customs seized over $10 million worth of counterfeit Rolex watches
It might be time to check the authenticity of your new luxury watch.
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2 arrested, 1 wanted in Idaho Falls shooting incident
Idaho Falls Police released more information Wednesday afternoon regarding a shooting incident that took place Tuesday in Idaho Falls.
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Amber Heard takes the stand in Johnny Depp defamation trial
Amber Heard is “looking forward to finally telling her story and protecting her freedoms under the First Amendment,” a source close to the actress tells CNN ahead of Heard’s testimony in her ex-husband Johnny Depp’s defamation trial against her.
Continue Reading Amber Heard takes the stand in Johnny Depp defamation trial
Sonia Moghe, CNN Amber Heard took the stand on Wednesday in her defense against a $50 million defamation claim brought by her ex-husband, Johnny Depp, detailing in her three hours of testimony the early days of their romance and allegations of physical and sexual abuse. “I struggle to find the words to describe how painful
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$800K secured for Idahoans deceived by TurboTax
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden secured approximately $843,000 from the owner of TurboTax, Intuit, for deceiving consumers into paying for tax services that should have been free.
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State of Idaho files notice to seek death penalty against Lori Vallow-Daybell
On Monday, the State of Idaho filed a notice of intent to seek the death penalty against Lori Vallow-Daybell.
Continue Reading Missing Alabama inmate and corrections officer abandoned their vehicle last week. Officials are investigating whether they have another car
By Elizabeth Wolfe, Ryan Young, Jaide Timm-Garcia, Paradise Afshar and Christina Maxouris, CNN The escape vehicle used by Vicky White and Casey White, the missing former Alabama corrections officer and inmate, was found in Tennessee — and authorities are trying to determine whether the pair may now have another car. The orange 2007 Ford Edge
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Shelter in place order lifted in Shelley
A shelter in place order has been lifted in Shelley.
Continue Reading Canyon County woman sentenced for provider fraud
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced a Canyon County woman was sentenced Friday, April 29 for Public Assistance Provider Fraud.
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Experts: Lawmaker rape case illustrates survivors’ trauma
When a legislative intern came forward with rape allegations against an Idaho state lawmaker last year, she was subjected to months of online harassment and abuse.
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Police arrest suspect in early morning stabbing at Rodeway Inn
Pocatello dispatch received a 911 call from the Rodeway Inn, 835 South 5th Avenue, in reference to a physical disturbance involving a suspect with a knife who was threatening people Friday around 1:23 a.m.
Continue Reading Former Idaho lawmaker found guilty of raping intern
A former Idaho lawmaker was convicted Friday of raping a 19-year-old legislative intern after a dramatic trial in which the young woman fled the witness stand during testimony, saying “I can’t do this.”
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2 men indicted in multi-state conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine
Two men working together across the Oregon and Idaho border were indicted on federal charges on Tuesday.
Continue Reading Career offender sentenced to 235 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and heroin
A Boise man was sentenced to 235 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and heroin.
Continue Reading Boise man sentenced to 8 years for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine
A Boise man was sentenced to 100 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
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Do you know these teens?
The Blackfoot Police Department is reaching out to the public with this new video to identify some teens.
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Daybell case will be held in Ada County
There’s an update in the case of Chad Daybell with Judge Steven W. Boyce issuing two rulings Thursday.
Continue Reading Jury deliberations resume in rape trial of Idaho ex-lawmaker
Jurors in the rape trial of a former Idaho lawmaker started their second day of deliberations Friday after a dramatic three-day trial in which the accuser, a 19-year-old intern, fled the witness stand during testimony, saying “I can’t do this.”
Continue Reading Jury begins deliberations in rape trial of Idaho ex-lawmaker
Jurors have begun deliberating in the rape trial of a former Idaho lawmaker accused of sexually assaulting a legislative intern last year.
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Man arrested for aggravated battery after injuring teen
A 19-year-old Rigby man has been arrested for aggravated battery after injuring a teen.
Continue Reading Nighttime lighting reduces crime but it’s not a one-size-fits all solution, study shows
By Peter Nickeas A recent study showed nighttime lighting in New York City public housing complex courtyards could reduce crime, and the reduction in crime held over the three-year period of the study. Though the lighting appeared to reduce crime at the experiment sites in New York, the researchers and other experts cautioned against drawing
Continue Reading Judge in Nikolas Cruz sentencing reverses course on jury selection in Parkland high school shooting case
By Kevin Conlon, CNN The judge in the sentencing of the shooter who pleaded guilty to killing 17 people in 2018 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, reversed course Wednesday, opting against starting over in selecting the jury that will decide whether Nikolas Cruz gets the death penalty or life in prison.
Continue Reading Ex-Idaho lawmaker accused of raping intern takes the stand
A former Idaho state lawmaker accused of raping a Statehouse intern last last year took the stand Thursday to testify in his defense.
Continue Reading Woman testifying in Idaho lawmaker’s rape trial flees court
A woman who reported she was raped by an Idaho lawmaker while serving as a legislative intern testified in the former lawmaker’s trial on Wednesday, haltingly describing the moments the assault began before abruptly leaving the witness stand.
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Boise woman sentenced for drug trafficking
A Boise woman was sentenced to 125 months in federal prison for possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute it to others.
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Idaho Falls man convicted for firing weapon at law enforcement
An Idaho Falls man was convicted Thursday for firing a weapon at a Chubbuck police officer in February 2021.
Continue Reading Trial begins for former Idaho lawmaker accused of rape
The trial for a former Idaho lawmaker accused of raping a 19-year-old legislative intern began Monday with attorneys asking potential jurors about their political leanings, their experience with sexual assault cases and whether they saw news stories about the case.
Continue Reading Melissa Lucio’s execution was halted days before she was to be put to death. Here’s what we know
By Dakin Andone, CNN Just two days before Melissa Lucio was scheduled to be to be put to death, a Texas court on Monday halted her execution and sent her case back for review. Lucio, a mother of 14, has been on Texas’ death row since 2008, when she was convicted in the murder of
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Catalytic converters stolen from Teton Stage Lines
The theft happened sometime between Thursday night and Saturday afternoon at Gas & Grub on Lindsay Blvd in Idaho Falls.
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Boise accountability office releases 2017 shooting report
The recently formed Office of Police Accountability for the city of Boise has released a report on a 2017 shooting that found the six officers involved acted in self-defense.
Continue Reading Boise man sentenced for selling methamphetamine, heroin and stolen firearm
A Boise man was sentenced to 66 months in federal prison for selling controlled substances and a stolen firearm.
Continue Reading Man sentenced for methamphetamine distribution in Magic Valley
A Jerome man was sentenced to federal prison this week for distribution and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
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Wanted man arrested after attempting to elude officers
Idaho Falls Police officers and Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office deputies determined a wanted person, 39-year-old Nathon Powell, was in the area of Pinewood Estates, near 1700 N Pinewood Drive on Thursday.
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Law enforcement concerned with growing fentanyl problem in the area
Local law enforcement is very concerned with the amount of fentanyl coming into the area.
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Teen convicted in Lewiston shooting, father awaiting trial
Jurors in north-central Idaho convicted a 17-year-old boy of first-degree murder after about three hours of deliberation on Thursday.
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Investigation results in felony drug charges for 2 Pocatello residents
Bannock County Sheriff’s Office detectives in cooperation with the Pocatello Police Department conducted an investigation Tuesday that led to the arrest of two Pocatello people.
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Yellowstone contractor sentenced to 44 months on assault charges
40-year-old Gregory Michael Samuel Toth was sentenced for assault with intent to commit a felony at a sentencing hearing held before Federal District Court Judge Nancy D. Freudenthal on Monday.
Continue Reading Florida bride and caterer charged with lacing wedding food with cannabis
By Jamiel Lynch and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN A Florida bride and her wedding caterer have been arrested and accused of lacing wedding food, including lasagna, with marijuana and causing several guests to become sick, according to their arrest warrant affidavits. Bride Danya Shea Svoboda, 42, and caterer Joycelyn Montrinice Bryant, 31, have been charged with
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