Manhunt ends, Kevin Kuintzle in police custody
(9:15 p.m. UPDATE) – The following is a release from Idaho Department of Corrections.
Kevin Kuintzle was found and arrested without incident by Pocatello Police and Idaho State Police in Pocatello this evening. We would like to thank our law enforcement partners across Idaho who helped in the search and apprehension of Mr. Kuintzle. We are also appreciative of Mendocino County law enforcement agencies for their assistance.
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — (Update December 6th 8:18 p.m.) – Bystanders reported seeing the truck that was allegedly stolen being surrounded by officers in the Rexburg Walmart parking lot earlier today.
The Madison County Sheriff's Assistant Chief Gary Hagen confirmed that the truck was found there on Dec. 6 sometime before 5 p.m.
Kevin Kuintzle is still at large and was last seen at the Idaho Falls Walmart on Utah Ave.
(2:08 p.m.) – Several law enforcement officers are looking for a man who jumped the fence at the St. Anthony Work Camp.
According to the Fremont County Sheriff's Office and Idaho Department of Corrections, Kevin Nicholas Kuintzle left the St. Anthony Work Camp around 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024.
They believe he stole a silver and green single-cab 1995 Dodge pickup with missing paint.
On Friday afternoon, Idaho Falls Police reported that Kuintzle was spotted in Idaho Falls and believed to have been involved in an attempted carjacking and theft of a firearm. Idaho Falls Police spokesperson Jessica Clements confirmed it happened at the Walmart on Utah Ave.
They consider him armed and dangerous and should not be approached. Kuintzle was last seen wearing a white long-sleeve shirt, khaki pants, a black coat, and a shaven head with a red beard.
If you have any information or have seen Nicholas to contact Fremont County Dispatch at 208-624-4482 or dial 911.
They said do not approach, if you see him.
Our partner KMVT News in Twin Falls said Kuintzle is accused of first-degree murder in the death of Bill Eakin at his home in Jerome last year. Following the shooting, Twin Falls Police arrested Kuintzle after an incident at the College of Southern Idaho where he allegedly held up a woman at gunpoint. He was charged with robbery, kidnapping and unlawful possession off a firearm by a convicted felon.
Kuintzle is also charged with burglary and grand theft. Plus, he also faces a laundry list of charges from his time in jail, including aggravated battery.
He has a status conference scheduled for January 27, 2025, and his jury trial was to begin on June 2nd.
Skyline High School and Eagle Rock Middle School were put into a "Hall Check" Friday afternoon. According to the school administrative staff, resource officers at the school called for the hall check as a precaution in case the suspect was in the area.
This is a developing story and will be updated as new information is received.
