Witness in the Brad Compher trial describes the scene when Nori Jones’ body was found
Opening arguments began in the murder trial of Brad Compher. He is the man charged with the murder of Nori Jones nearly 20 years ago in Pocatello.
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Lori Vallow-Daybell appears in Arizona court smiling
Lori Vallow-Daybell appeared in an Arizona court Wednesday morning for a complex scheduling conference.
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Popular parent blogger Ruby Franke sentenced to consecutive prison terms for 4 counts of aggravated child abuse
By Laura Studley, CNN (CNN) — Ruby Franke, a mother and popular web personality who pleaded guilty last year to four counts of aggravated child abuse, was sentenced to four consecutive sentences of one to 15 years in a Utah prison Tuesday. “My charges are just,” Franke said at the sentencing. “They offer safety to
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Murder trial finally begins for Brad Compher accused of killing Nori Jones nearly 20 years ago
Jury selection is underway in Bannock County for a Pocatello man accused of murdering Nori Jones in 2004.
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Man pleads not guilty for accessory to murder
The second man facing charges for the murder of Morey Pelton has pleaded not guilty.
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Chad Daybell’s lawyer asks for delay in upcoming trial
Could the upcoming trial of Chad Daybell in Ada County be delayed again?
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Man steals car with juvenile inside
A man is in jail for stealing a car with a juvenile inside it Friday night.
Continue Reading DNA evidence exonerated a man after he spent 37 years behind bars. Now Tampa is paying him $14 million
After a man wrongfully spent 37 years in prison for rape and murder, the Tampa City Council unanimously voted Thursday to approve a $14 million settlement in a federal lawsuit.
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Pethtel sentenced in Lemhi County manslaughter
A 29-year-old Bonneville County resident was sentenced to a 20-year prison sentence for the shooting death of another man in Lemhi County.
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Wyoming standoff ends over 24 hours later with authorities killing suspect in officer’s death
A man suspected of fatally shooting a police officer was shot to death after a more than 24-hour standoff at a home in northern Wyoming.
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Elderly couple sentenced for trafficking meth in Idaho
A husband and wife who are both Mexican nationals illegally living in Ontario, Oregon, were sentenced for trafficking large amounts of methamphetamine in Idaho, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced.
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2 men arrested after shooting make first court appearance
The two men arrested after a shooting in Idaho Falls Monday made their first appearance in court Tuesday.
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Speedi Mart robbery suspect identified
The Idaho Falls Police Department reports the suspect has been identified and is facing criminal consequences for his actions.
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Identity of shooting victim released
The Idaho Falls Police Department reports two people have been arrested after one person died and multiple people were shot in an overnight altercation in Idaho Falls.
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Drug traffickers in eastern Idaho receive federal prison sentences
Three individuals were sentenced last week in separate cases for federal drug crimes involving fentanyl, methamphetamine and firearms.
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Traffic stop leads to discovery of illicit drugs near Pocatello
A traffic stop on Thursday lead to the discovery of illicit drugs near Pocatello.
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Montana man is found guilty in Jan. 6 insurrection
A Montana appliance store owner is set to be sentenced in June for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.
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Man arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of a child
Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit investigators arrested an Ada County man on Thursday for alleged sexual exploitation of a minor.
Continue Reading Washington man indicted in Lane Clark Rest Area murder case
A Grand Jury in Bonneville County has indicted a man for being an accessory to murder.
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3 sentenced for $3.5 million COVID-19 Relief fraud scheme
The defendants’ conduct was part of larger COVID-19 fraud ring.
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Idaho death row inmate nearing execution wants a new clemency hearing. The last one ended in a tie
An Idaho man scheduled to be executed at the end of the month is asking a federal court to put his lethal injection on hold and order a new clemency hearing after the previous one resulted in a tie vote.
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2 east Idaho men each sentenced to 10 years for attempted sex crimes against minor child
U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced the outcomes in two separate East Idaho cases in which the defendants were sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for attempted sex crimes against a minor child.
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Police investigate social media threat involving Pocatello High School
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Pocatello Police were notified of a possible threat against Pocatello High School Tuesday morning. The threat was discovered on a social media post. Officers worked with the school district and identified the person who made the post. Police said they contacted the person and their parents and determined there is no
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Man surrenders to deputies after barricading himself in Ammon home
A man who barricaded himself in a home in Ammon surrendered to deputies Monday morning.
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Ransomware attacks target these 5 sectors most
Drata used FBI data to identify the five critical infrastructure sectors that faced the most ransomware attacks in 2022.
Continue Reading Darius Rucker’s arrest in Tennessee was for drug possession in incident last year, affidavit says
By Jamiel Lynch and Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — Hootie & the Blowfish frontman and country music singer Darius Rucker was arrested in Tennessee on Thursday, according to the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office. Rucker was arrested by police in Franklin and charged with simple possession/casual exchange and violation of registration law, according to Lt. Becky
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Arco business owners convicted of income tax evasion
The Butte County District Court recently convicted the owners of an Arco, Idaho construction company of income tax evasion and theft related to money accepted for unfinished work.
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Bonneville Prosecuting Attorney to seek death penalty in Chris Foiles case
Bonneville County Prosecuting Attorney Randy Neal filed notice today of the State’s Intent to Seek the Death Penalty in the case of Chris Brandon Foiles.
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Attorneys for the man charged in University of Idaho stabbings seek change of venue
Attorneys for the man charged with stabbing four University of Idaho students to death in late 2022 are seeking a change of venue, saying he cannot receive a fair trial in the community where the killings occurred.
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Man sentenced for fraud related to unemployment insurance benefits
A 79-year-old Post Falls man was sentenced for using or trafficking in unauthorized access devices in relation to an unemployment insurance scheme.
Continue Reading Idaho’s longest-serving death row inmate has new execution date
Idaho’s longest-serving death row inmate has a new execution date.
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Man sentenced to 20 years for fentanyl, methamphetamine trafficking
A 31-year-old Caldwell man was sentenced to 240 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced.
Continue Reading Man who stole Wizard of Oz ruby slippers sentenced to no additional time in prison
The man who stole the ruby slippers from “The Wizard of Oz” for “one last score” will spend no additional time in prison for breaking into the Judy Garland Museum in Minnesota in 2005 and making off with the historic shoes, according to court documents.
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Former high school teacher accused of rape pleads not guilty
Jessica Lawson, former teacher at South Fremont High School, was in court for arraignment Wednesday.
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Jeremy Best’s attorney files motion to dismiss indictment over mental health claims
The attorney for Jeremy Best has filed a motion to dismiss his indictment. Best is the father who allegedly killed his pregnant wife and 10-month-old son, Zeke.
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Pierre Lake sentenced for murder, attempted murder
19-year-old Pierre Lake was sentenced Monday for the murder of Ralph Brian and attempted murder of Karen Brian.
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Police search for wanted man in Blackfoot area
Police are seeking your help in locating a 19-year-old man who has a felony warrant out for his arrest.
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How cybercrime losses have more than doubled in 2 years
Cybercrime losses doubled in the past two years, according to Drata‘s review of the FBI’s 2022 Internet Crime Report.
Continue Reading Murder suspect indicted by grand jury in Bonneville County
A Bonneville County grand jury indicted 42-year-old Chris Brandon Foiles for the murder of his girlfriend.
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Victim identified in suspicious death investigation
The victim has been identified from that suspicious death in Bonneville County.
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Business email compromise attacks are on the rise. Here's how to avoid getting duped.
Drata analyzed complaint data from the FBI and threat trends reported by Verizon to illustrate recent trends in cyberattacks in the workplace.
Continue Reading Idaho death row inmate now suspect in California murder
An Idaho death row inmate is now a suspect in a 1974 murder in California.
Continue Reading Kohberger denied appeal to dismiss indictment
The parents of one of the victims in the University of Idaho killings will be in court Friday for a court hearing.
Continue Reading Montana man convicted of killing eagles is sentenced to 3 years in prison for related gun violations
A Montana felon previously convicted of killing eagles to sell their parts on the black market has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for related gun violations.
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Idaho Falls police release video of officer-involved shooting
On Wednesday, the Idaho Falls Police Department released body cam video of an officer-involved shooting on Jan. 8, 2024.
Continue Reading In-N-Out has never closed a location, until now. It cites crime as the problem
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — In-N-Out is permanently closing one of its restaurants for the first time ever, announcing that its Oakland location will soon shutter because of rampant crime in the California city. The burger chain said in a statement that “despite taking repeated steps to create safer conditions, our customers
Continue Reading Venmo and other payment app theft is ‘skyrocketing,’ Manhattan DA warns
By Mark Morales, CNN (CNN) — Venmo, Cash App, PayPal, Zelle and other payment apps may be convenient ways to send cash with a few taps of your smartphone, but they’re a breeding grounds for theft, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg tells CNN. Culprits range from savvy swindlers, who trick their way into victims’ locked
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Fort Hall man sentenced for shooting, killing another man
A Fort Hall man was sentenced to more than 21 years in federal prison for the shooting death of another man in January 2018 on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation.
Continue Reading Alec Baldwin charged for second time in fatal ‘Rust’ shooting
CNN By Josh Campbell, Cheri Mossburg and Elizabeth Wagmeister (CNN) — Actor Alec Baldwin has been indicted by a New Mexico grand jury on charges connected to the 2021 fatal shooting on the set of the movie “Rust,” new court documents show. Baldwin is charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter. The first involuntary manslaughter
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What is the actual cost of crime in America's largest cities—and which spend the most and least per capita?
An annual analysis from MoneyGeek looks at the most recent crime statistics from the Federal Bureau of Investigation to estimate the cost of crime in 302 cities with populations greater than 100,000 across the United States.
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Judge denies Chad Daybell’s attorney to withdraw from case, may have to serve without pay
The attorney for Chad Daybell is asking the Judge to keep him on the case even though he may not be paid for his services.
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Pierce Brosnan pleads not guilty to walking in thermal areas at Yellowstone National Park
By CNN’s Cindy Von Quednow and Michael Besozzi (CNN) — Actor Pierce Brosnan pleaded not guilty earlier this month to walking in thermal areas of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming in December, a court document obtained by CNN on Wednesday shows. Brosnan entered his plea through his attorneys on January 4 in lieu of having
Continue Reading Man accused of murdering his girlfriend may have lived with her body for weeks
Bonneville County Prosecuting Attorney Randy Neal has filed a criminal complaint against a 34-year-old Moscow man.
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Coroner identifies deceased following Bannock County shooting, more details released
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office has confirmed the identity of the deceased following the shooting on Monday in Bannock County.
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Prior files motion to withdraw from Daybell case
Chad Daybell may need a new team to represent him during his murder trial.
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Husband and wife plead guilty to wire fraud
James Dougherty, 43, of Boise, pleaded guilty to wire fraud involving a scheme to defraud an elderly victim of money and real property. His wife, Jessica Dougherty, 42, also of Boise, pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice.
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Man arrested for sexual exploitation of child
Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested a Boise man in Idaho on Thursday for alleged sexual exploitation of a child.
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Childcare owner sentenced for battery charge
A former owner of a child daycare center will serve probation for a battery charge.
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Investigation into Chubbuck shooting continues
The investigation continues into a shooting in Chubbuck.
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Fentanyl and cocaine trafficker sentenced to nearly 12 years
A 34-year-old Idaho Falls man was sentenced to nearly 12 years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine.
Continue Reading Are fingerprints unique? Not really, AI-based study finds
“Do you think that every fingerprint is actually unique?”
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2 men arrested for sexual exploitation of child
Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested two men in Idaho in unrelated cases on Wednesday.
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Drunk driver sentenced to 5 years in prison for hit-and-run accident, victim reacts
Joshua Berry, the man convicted of hitting Debbie Crawley on her motorcycle in the Togwotee Pass last summer, was sentenced Wednesday in Teton County, Wyo.
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One man dead after an officer involved shooting in Idaho Falls
The Idaho Falls Police Department is currently on scene of an investigation on the corner of 4th St. and S Lee St. for a possible shooting.
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Police search for suspect impersonating police officer
Recently, there have been reports of a subject impersonating a police officer and making traffic stops within the Pocatello and Chubbuck areas.
Continue Reading Australian police seize lizards worth $800,000 from alleged smugglers
Police in Australia have dismantled what they believe is a smuggling ring that was attempting to export native lizards and reptiles worth more than 1.2 million Australian dollars ($800,000) to Hong Kong.
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Teton County Sheriff’s Office makes felony drug trafficking arrest
All three arrestees were transported to the Jefferson County Jail to await arraignment.
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2 Idaho State Police troopers hospitalized after head-on collision
While assisting Power County Sheriff’s Office with a pursuit, an ISP vehicle was struck on Interstate 86, west of Pocatello.
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Can landlords be held responsible for criminal activities on their properties?
Belong outlines where a landlord’s responsibilities regarding crime on their properties begin and end.
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Lori Vallow-Daybell’s Arizona trial pushed back
Lori Vallow-Daybell’s Arizona trial, which was set for April, is now vacated.
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Car burglaries in Idaho Falls
The Idaho Falls Police Department says two females have been identified after ring doorbell videos of car burglaries circulated throughout the community.
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Idaho man arrested after flying stolen plane from North Las Vegas into California
An Idaho man was arrested after stealing a plane from the North Las Vegas airport, flying it over 100 miles into a southern California airport and eventually running into a desert area after officers inquired about the aircraft.
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Jeremy Best pleads not guilty to murder charges
Murder suspect Jeremy Best appeared in court Wednesday through Zoom looking more coherent and attentive than at his first appearance in December.
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New details explain why suspect started shooting at officers in front of Idaho Falls hotel
The Bonneville County Prosecuting Attorney has released more details into the officer-involved shooting in Idaho Falls on December 4.
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Porch thieves caught on camera in Idaho Falls
Porch pirates come out of the woodwork this time of year.
Idaho Falls Police shared a video of a thief taking a package off a porch in Idaho Falls.
Continue Reading Court hearings can proceed in Jeremy Best case
An Idaho judge says court hearings can continue for Jeremy Albert Best.
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Police seek help with homicide investigation
As part of an ongoing homicide investigation, Idaho State Police and local law enforcement agencies need your help gathering information about a black 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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Fort Hall man sentenced for assault with a machete
A 30-year-old Fort Hall man was sentenced to 51 and a half months in federal prison for assault resulting in serious bodily injury, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced Thursday.
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Man sentenced to 7.5 years for possessing child pornography
A 35-year-old Payette man was sentenced to 92 months in federal prison for possession of child pornography, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced.
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Michael Hinkel found guilty of attempted strangulation
Hinkel is now scheduled to be sentenced by the Honorable Judge Alan C. Stephens on Feb. 26, 2024.
Continue Reading Judge denies Chad Daybell’s motion to remove death penalty
A judge says Chad Daybell could be sentenced to death if he found guilty of murder, according to court documents.
Continue Reading “The depths of our sorrow are beyond words:” Family of Zeke Best responds to first-degree murder charges
An indictment by a Teton County grand jury was unsealed Tuesday charging Jeremy Albert Best with three counts of murder in the first degree for the killings of Kali Jean Best, her unborn fetus and Zeke Gregory Best.
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Police investigate Chubbuck disturbance
Chubbuck Police Department officers responded to the 5000 block of Independence Avenue in reference to the report of a disturbance Tuesday around 6:02 p.m.
Continue Reading Convicted felon sentenced to federal prison for unlawfully possessing 3 firearms
A 32-year-old was sentenced to more than three years in federal prison for unlawful possession of three firearms by a convicted felon.
Continue Reading Man on plane charged with stealing $23,000 in cash from fellow passengers
A man has been charged with theft after allegedly stealing more than $23,000 in cash from three fellow passengers while on a budget flight from Vietnam to Singapore.
Continue Reading Elderly couple lose French court battle over over $4.6 million African mask
A French court has rejected an appeal by an elderly couple who were paid €150 ($165) for a rare Gabonese mask that later sold for more than €4 million ($4.4 million) at auction.
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How your family can recover after a home burglary
Home burglary is a frightening and stressful thing. Today’s Homeowner walks you through how you and your family can recover from a break-in.
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Police ask for help after string of vandalism
It seems there are a pair of grinches in Idaho Falls, and the police need your help catching them.
Continue Reading Kohberger motion to dismiss denied
A district judge has denied a request to dismiss a grand jury indictment in the case of Bryan Kohberger.
Continue Reading Jury finds Jonathan Majors guilty of assault and harassment
By Alli Rosenbloom and Nicki Brown, CNN (CNN) — A New York jury on Monday found actor Jonathan Majors guilty of assault and harassment of his former girlfriend during a domestic dispute. Majors, a rising star who has appeared in Disney’s Marvel franchise and “Creed III,” was convicted on Monday of one count of reckless assault
Continue Reading Executives charged with bid rigging, territorial allocation and defrauding US Forest Service after a wiretap investigation
Following a court-authorized wiretap investigation, a federal grand jury in Boise returned an indictment last week charging two executives of competing companies with conspiring to rig bids and allocate territories in violation of the Sherman Act, conspiring to commit wire fraud and committing wire fraud.
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Idaho Falls man arrested for possession of child pornography
A 50-year-old Idaho Falls man has been arrested for the possession of child pornography.
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What happens if murder suspect is not competent to stand trial
All court proceedings for Jeremy Best are on hold until a mental capacity determination can be made.
Continue Reading Jeremy Best preliminary hearing vacated, proceedings suspended
The preliminary hearing scheduled for Monday, Dec. 18 has been vacated.
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Police make significant seizure in fight against illegal substances
The Idaho State Police Domestic Highway Enforcement Team successfully intercepted and seized illegal substances during a traffic stop near Idaho Falls Tuesday.
Continue Reading 1.4 million illegal e-cigarettes seized as US government bears down on unauthorized sales
The US Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday the seizure of about 1.4 million units of unauthorized e-cigarette products, including commonly used brands such as Elf Bar and Funky Republic, which has received warnings from the agency over the sale and distribution of unauthorized products that appeal to minors.
Continue Reading Former Idaho resident indicted as “money mule” for laundering funds from wire fraud and bank fraud schemes
A 69-year-old former Idaho resident was charged Wednesday for conspiring to commit money laundering and operating an unlicensed money transmitting business by collecting money from various wire and bank frauds schemes and then sending the funds to his co conspirators, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced.
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Police release footage of shooting in car dealership’s lot
Idaho Falls Police released footage and more details of what happened when a suspect shot toward police outside a hotel on Pancheri Drive.
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5 of the biggest gold heists you've never heard of
SD Bullion aggregated news articles to compile five of the biggest, most notorious gold heists in recent history.
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Man sentenced to 6 years for possessing child pornography
A 28-year-old Nampa man was sentenced to 72 months in federal prison for possession of child pornography, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced.
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