FBI joins search for Pocatello man accused of severing victim’s hand with machete

UPDATE:

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) — The Fort Hall Police Department, in coordination with the FBI, is searching for 28-year-old Sean Tindore. Authorities consider the Pocatello man a threat to the community following a violent assault on the Fort Hall Reservation, where Tindore allegedly hacked off a man's hand with a machete.

According to reports from Sho-Ban News, the attack occurred on April 4, 2026, around 6:51 a.m. Witnesses told police that Tindore assaulted them with a machete before going to Clinton Ricker's bedroom and attacking him, cutting off his hand.

Tindore ran from the scene before law enforcement arrived. Ricker was rushed to a local hospital; his current medical status has not been released.

The Fort Hall Police Department is actively searching for Tindore. A tribal warrant has been issued for Tindore for Aggravated Assault, and Fort Hall Criminal Investigators are working alongside the FBI. According to Sho-Ban News, documentation is being prepared for the United States Attorney’s Office to pursue additional federal charges.

A cash reward is available for any information that leads to his arrest and/or conviction. For more information, click HERE.

If you have seen Sean Tindore or have information regarding his current whereabouts, contact the Fort Hall Police Department at (208)238-4000, their local law enforcement agency, or 911.

ORIGINAL:

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) — The Fort Hall Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a wanted Pocatello man who is considered a threat to the community.

Authorities have identified the man as 28-year-old Sean Tindore. While police have not yet released the specific charges or the nature of the investigation, they have issued a stern warning stating Tindore is considered armed and dangerous.

Members of the public are advised not to approach Tindore. If you see him, contact law enforcement immediately. A cash reward is available for any information that leads to his arrest and/or conviction. For more information, click HERE.

If you have seen Sean Tindore or have information regarding his current whereabouts, contact the Fort Hall Police Department at (208)238-4000, their local law enforcement agency, or 911.