Idaho Falls Police arrested Woodrow Weston Hudson for possession of methamphetamine Saturday night.

Hudson, 50, of Idaho Falls was also arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

According to reports, police responded to the Fred Meyer parking lot around 10 p.m. for a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot. The reporting party stated that the individuals in the vehicle appeared to be smoking marijuana.

Upon investigation, officers contact the driver, 28-year-old Ambrosia Brianna Osburn, who had an outstanding warrant for her arrest. Hudson was found in possession of marijuana and a gram of methamphetamine.

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The Idaho Falls Police Department arrested 34 people this past weekend.

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(Boise) – Ten peace officers and two firefighters from the Coeur d’Alene Fire Department will receive the Idaho Medal of Honor Friday, May 18, for their extraordinary heroism above and beyond the call of duty.  This year’s recipients are with the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office, Idaho Falls Police Department, Idaho State Police, Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Jerome Police Department, Lewiston Police Department and Coeur d’Alene Fire Department.

The State of Idaho’s highest honor for law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMS providers will be awarded to:

• Deputy Anthony Glenn – Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office
• Deputy Chad Lenz – Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office
• Officer Malin Reynolds – Idaho Falls Police Department
• Corporal Allen Ashby – Idaho State Police
• Sr. Specialist Gerald Stemm – Idaho State Police
• Firefighter Captain/Paramedic Richard Halligan – Coeur d’Alene Fire Department Firefighter/EMT Donald Porter – Coeur d’Alene Fire Department
• Officer Paul Alexander – Idaho Dept. of Fish and Game
• Sergeant John Kempf – Idaho State Police
• Officer Dennis Clark – Jerome Police Department
• Reserve Officer Jason Ewing – Lewiston Police Department
• Officer Dustin Hibbard – Lewiston Police Department

Deputies Glenn and Lenz, along with Officer Reynolds, will receive the Medal of Honor for their valor in apprehending a suspect in Idaho Falls. Officer Reynolds was shot during the incident, and Deputies Glenn and Lenz came to his defense.

ISP Troopers Ashby and Stemm, along with Firefighter/Paramedic Halligan and Firefighter/EMT Porter, will be honored for their heroism in rescuing two children trapped in a car overturned in Fernan Lake.

Officer Alexander will receive the Medal for saving the life of a crash victim whose car went into Black Canyon Reservoir, and was in danger of drowning.

Sergeant Kempf will be honored for his heroism in rescuing a victim from a burning vehicle on I-84 near milepost 195.

Officer Clark will receive the Medal for risking his life to apprehend a suspect during a high-speed pursuit in Jerome, even after being shot in the eye.

Officers Ewing and Hibbard will receive the Medal for saving the life of a victim trapped in a burning apartment building in Lewiston.

“The Idaho Medal of Honor is the state’s highest honor to recognize the extraordinary bravery of law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMS providers,” Attorney General and Idaho Medal of Honor Commission Chairman Lawrence Wasden said. “These twelve professionals have gone above and beyond the call of duty in their commitment to the service of others.”

The recipients will receive the Idaho Medal of Honor during ceremonies at the Idaho Peace Officers Memorial in Meridian at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 18.

Additional information about the 2012 recipients and previous recipients is available on the Idaho Medal of Honor Commission website at www.medalofhonor.idaho.gov.

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Idaho’s Fallen Peace Officers will be honored Monday night during the annual Law Enforcement Candlelight Vigil in Idaho Falls.

The event will be held at the Bonneville County Courthouse starting at 7 p.m.

The National Peace Officer’s Memorial Day started in 1962 after U.S. President John F. Kennedy signed a Presidential Proclamation designating May 15th as a day to pay tribute to peace officers that have lost their lives in the line of duty.

Concerns Of Police Survivors, a national organization that assists survivors of fallen officers, said that nationwide 140 to 160 officers are killed annually. Since 1883, the state of Idaho has lost 68 officers, including two Bonneville County Sheriff’s Officers and one Bonneville County K9.

Kennedy also designated the week following May 15th as National Police Week.

This memorial service is open to the public and all are encouraged to attend.

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I.F. Woman Arrested for Felony DUI 

Idaho Falls Police arrested 27-year-old Krystle Rae Linthicum early Friday morning for felony driving under the influence.

Linthicum of Idaho Falls was also arrested for no driver’s license, possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting and obstructing an officer, open container and a Bonneville County warrant.

According to reports, Linthicum was stopped by police for a traffic violation on Constitution Avenue around 1:27 a.m. Upon contact with Linthicum, officers observed an open beer bottle. She was also found in possession of a marijuana/spice pipe.

She failed the field sobriety tests.

Linthicum become uncooperative when she was placed under arrest as she started throwing items in the car.

She has three prior DUI convictions in Montana since 2006.

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I.F. Man Arrested for Spice 

The Idaho Falls Police arrested Kolter Ferguson of Idaho Falls Thursday for felony possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.

Ferguson, 19, was also arrested on three outstanding Idaho Falls and Bonneville County warrants.

According to reports, police responded to the 1300 block of Merrett around 1:15 p.m. in reference to issue warrants to Ferguson. During the arrest, Ferguson was found in possession of 35.4 grams of spice, which he intended to sell.

He was booked into the Bonneville County Jail.

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The Idaho Falls Police Department arrested 5 people on Thursday.

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The Idaho Falls Police Department reminds residents that they play an important role in guarding themselves against counterfeiters by becoming familiar with United States currency.

In the last couple of days, the department has received a couple of reports of people receiving counterfeit money.

According to the United States Secret Service, residents should look at the money they receive and thoroughly examine it for counterfeit by paying attention to the quality of printing and paper characteristics.

Here are things to look for:

• Portrait – The genuine portrait appears lifelike and stands out distinctly from the background. The counterfeit portrait is usually lifeless and flat. Details merge into the background which is often too dark or mottled.
• Federal Reserve and Treasury Seals – On a genuine bill, the saw-tooth points of the Federal Reserve and Treasury seals are clear, distinct, and sharp. The counterfeit seals have uneven, blunt, or broken saw-tooth points.
• Border – The fine lines in the border of a genuine bill are clear and unbroken. On the counterfeit, the lines in the outer margin and scrollwork may be blurred and indistinct.
• Serial Numbers – Genuine serial numbers have a distinctive style and are evenly spaced. The serial numbers are printed in the same ink color as the Treasury Seal. On a counterfeit, the serial numbers may differ in color or shade of ink from the Treasury seal. The numbers may be uniformly spaced or aligned.
• Paper – Genuine currency paper has tiny red and blue fibers embedded throughout. Often counterfeiters try to simulate these fibers by printing tiny red and blue lines on their paper. Close inspection reveals, however, that on the counterfeit note the lines are printed on the surface, not embedded in the paper. It is illegal to reproduce the distinctive paper used in the manufacturing of United States currency.

For additional information on detecting counterfeit money, visit www.secretservice.gov.

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Idaho Falls Police took a report Tuesday morning of more than a pound of cocaine found inside the engine compartment of an 82-year-old woman’s car being serviced at B.A. Wackerli on North Holmes.

Police believe it’s likely the cocaine was hidden in the car by an unknown person prior to it being purchased by the woman 11 years ago.  The car was a former rental.

According to the reports, officers were contacted by a mechanic at Wackerli’s around 10:49 a.m. about a suspicious package wrapped in black electrical tape found in front of the motor by the radiator.

Police field tested the substance and confirmed it to be cocaine. It weighed 1.16 pounds.

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Police Investigate Copper Cable Theft 

Idaho Falls Police are investigating the theft of five 50-foot and 3/4-inch diameter copper cables valued at about $2,500 from the 2400 block of South Yellowstone Avenue.

The cables were cut and taken from the AT&T business, located at 2432 S. Yellowstone Ave., sometime in the past week.

Anyone with information about this theft is asked to contact the IFPD at 529-1200 or Crimestoppers at 522-1983.

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The Idaho Falls Police Department arrested 5 people on Tuesday.

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Idaho Falls Police arrested 21-year-old Dallas Scott Aeschbacher for aggravated assault and aggravated battery after he struck another man in the face with a baseball bat.

Aeschbacher of Idaho Falls was booked into the Bonneville County Jail.

According to reports, police responded to the 500 block of North Fanning around 6:20 p.m. Monday night in reference to a fight in progress. The fight started over money owed on an Xbox game console.

During the fight Aeschbacher struck another 36-year-old man involved in the fight with a bat and brandished a hatchet. 

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Blackfoot Man Arrested for Grand Theft 

Idaho Falls Police arrested Ryan Jay Ellis of Blackfoot for grand theft after he stole a street light in the 1000 block of River Walk Drive.

Ellis, 46, was booked into the Bonneville County Jail.

According to reports, police responded to the 1000 block of River Walk Drive around 9:30 a.m. on Monday. The reporting party reported the theft of a $2,500 street light.

The street light was located in the county. Police linked the theft to Ellis.

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I.F. Man Arrested for Attempted Robbery

Idaho Falls Police arrested 20-year-old Nicholas David Milloway for attempted robbery after he grabbed a 15-year-old boy and tried to take his backpack Monday night.

Milloway of Idaho Falls was booked into the Bonneville County Jail.

According to the victim, Milloway started following him while he was walking home on St. Clair Road around 5:50 p.m. When he was near the intersection of St. Clair and 12^th Street, Milloway grabbed his backpack and started riffling through it.

The boy ran and away and called police. Officers located Milloway in the area based on the boy’s description.

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The Idaho Falls Police Department arrested 17 people on Monday.

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Idaho Falls Police and Idaho Falls School District 91 officials are currently investigating an incident regarding a 10-year-old Dora Erickson student bringing a handgun to school on Thursday.

No students were harmed and there is no indication the student meant to harm anyone. The .25 semi-automatic handgun was found in the student’s backpack unloaded.

According to initial reports, school officials received information late Thursday morning that the student had the gun in a backpack. School officials responded immediately and took custody of the gun and ammunition right away. Police were also contacted.

The student reportedly found the gun while playing at Central Park, located at Holmes Avenue and Cleveland Street, earlier in the week and then brought the gun to school. 

At this time the incident is under investigation. Therefore, it is unknown if any action will be taken by police regarding the student.

Under state law, it is a misdemeanor to possess a weapon or firearm on school property. The district also has a zero tolerance policy regarding weapons on school campuses.

While guns are common in Idaho, we encourage parents, grandparents, uncles and aunts, to ensure guns are stored safely and securely and that children don’t have access to them.

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Idaho Falls Police arrested 60-year-old Randall Kim Ward on a Bonneville County Warrant for grand theft on Tuesday.

According to reports, detectives began investigating Ward of Idaho Falls after Lowes’ loss prevention manager reported that Ward stole about $1500 from their Idaho Falls store located at 925 E. 17^th St. Ward, was employed at the store, when he stole the money from the tills.

Store officials reported the thefts to police on March 21. A warrant was issued following a police investigation.

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I.F. Man Arrested for Attempted Strangulation 

Idaho Falls Police arrested 24-year-old Benjamin Russell Purcell for attempted strangulation Tuesday night.
According to reports, police responded to a domestic disturbance at the intersection of Sunnyside and Nathan Drive around 8:30 p.m. Purcell and his girlfriend were driving and got into a physical altercation inside their vehicle about their 19-month old child.

The girlfriend told police that Purcell grabbed her throat and attempted to strangle her.

Purcell of Idaho Falls was booked into the Bonneville County Jail.

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Idaho Falls Police Department arrested 12 people on Tuesday.

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Idaho Falls Police arrested 49-year-old Jack Clayton Gilbert and 19-year-old Chance Christian Gilbert for aggravated battery Thursday night after they beat of a 35-year-old man at the Civic Auditorium.

Jack and Chance Gilbert, both of Rigby, were booked into the Bonneville County Jail.

According to reports, police responded to the Civic Auditorium around 7 p.m. in reference to a disturbance. Witnesses stated that Chance and Jack Gilbert had started punching and kicking a 35-year-old man.

The victim suffered injuries to his face and head. He was transported by ambulance to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Jack and Chance Gilbert left the auditorium prior to police arrival. They were later stopped in a white Chevy pick-up at the corner of First Street and Holmes Avenue.

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The Idaho Falls Police Department arrested 12 people on Thursday.

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