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Idaho Falls Police Department K9s Argo and Ghost to Receive Donation of K9 Vests

Idaho Falls Police Department K9s Argo and Ghost will receive bullet and stab protective vests thanks to charitable donations from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Delivery is expe... Read on...
Applications Open for Idaho Falls Police Citizen’s Police Academy

IFPD is excited to host a Citizen’s Police Academy beginning May 2, 2023. The Citizen’s Police Academy is a free 9-week program expected to include behind-the-scenes tours, and specialty team demonstr... Read on...
Greater Idaho Falls Police Foundation Secures $110,000 Grant for the Idaho Falls Police Department

The Greater Idaho Falls Police Foundation is pleased to announce that they recently secured a $110,000 grant from the Cross Foundation in support of IFPD. The grant will support a use-of-force reducti... Read on...
Two Men Arrested and Large Quantity of Fentanyl Pills and Drug Cash Seized

In the space of just a few hours, two men were arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver. A large number of counterfeit pills, “dirty thirties", that contain fentan... Read on...
Man Arrested for Robbery, Kidnapping, Drug Possession, and Battery on Officer

On Saturday, January 7, 2023, Idaho Falls Police Officers responded to a residence in the area of 1200 Lake Avenue after a report was made to dispatch that someone may be being held hostage by a man w... Read on...
Officer Involved Shooting - Eagles Lodge

Last night, November 27, 2022, shortly before 8:00 p.m., an Officer Involved Shooting occurred at the Eagles Lodge, An IFPD officer was conducting a welfare check on a reportedly suicidal man. While s... Read on...
Fatality Vehicle Collision

IFPD responded yesterday, Oct. 5, to a vehicle collision on Sunnyside Road near Potomac Way. Two vehicles and three people were involved and one person died yesterday as a result of injuries sustained... Read on...
IFPD Expands K-9 Unit, Prepares for Retirement of Two K-9s

IFPD is excited to announce the expansion of the K-9 Unit and to welcome several new police dogs to the department. Today, IFPD has 6 police K-9s in various stages of active service and training with ... Read on...
IFPD Encourages Marking Catalytic Converters to Combat Theft

Since March 2022, IFPD has received over 60 reports of catalytic converter thefts within the city limits of Idaho Falls. This number represents a sharp increase in catalytic converter thefts from prev... Read on...
Man in Custody Following Homicide

IFPD has one man in custody following an apparent homicide that occurred late on Saturday night, September 3, 2022. This incident appears to be an isolated incident and it does not appear that there i... Read on...
IFPD Promotes Captain Jessica Marley, 21-year Veteran Police Officer

The Idaho Falls Police Department is excited to announce the promotion of Captain Jessica Marley, a 21-year-veteran of IFPD. In addition to her robust experience as an IFPD Officer, Captain Marley has... Read on...
IFPD Celebrates the Career and Retirement of Captain Bill Squires

On Thursday, August 18, 2022, the Idaho Falls Police Department hosted a retirement ceremony honoring the career of Captain Bill Squires and wishing him well as he retires from the law enforcement pro... Read on...
IFPD Invites Community to National Night Out & Recruitment Open House

The Idaho Falls Police Department is inviting community members to attend National Night Out this Tuesday night, August 2nd from 5-8 p.m. at the Freeman Park Bandshell. IFPD will have officers from th... Read on...
Escapee Arrested After Lengthy Pursuit, Firing at Officers

Early this morning, July 21, Officers located Peter Lewis, a wanted fugitive. After a lengthy high-speed pursuit, during which Lewis fired a 9mm weapon several times at pursuing officers, Lewis was a... Read on...
Idaho Falls Police shares traffic closures, public safety information ahead of July 4th Events

With the July 4th festivities just days away, the Idaho Falls Police Department is sharing traffic closures, information, and safety tips to help the public to be prepared for the annual events that d... Read on...
Idaho Falls Animal Shelter Offers $10 Microchips, Encourages Pet Safety Ahead of July 4th

Pet owners are encouraged to microchip household animals at this discounted cost, ensure microchips are registered with up-to-date information, and to take other steps to ensure pets are safe and comf... Read on...
Man Arrested After Attack with Knife

On June 14, shortly after 9:30 p.m., Dispatch received a report that a person had been stabbed. Idaho Falls Police Officers responded immediately to the area where they located the victim who had inju... Read on...
Man Arrested for Two Counts Battery on Police Officer, Other Offenses

...The suspect dove headfirst into the open window of a sedan where a woman was screaming. The Officer ran to the car and pulled the suspect away from the woman and onto the ground. The suspect began ... Read on...
IFPD Welcomes New Potential K9 - Skadi

IFPD is excited to welcome a new potential K9, Skadi, a 6-month-old Belgian Malinois. Skadi was adopted from the Blackfoot Animal Shelter and will be training to become an Explosives Detective K9 offi... Read on...
Update - Jed Hall Investigation

On January 22, 2018, 16-year-old Matthew “Jed” Hall was reported missing. On May 1, 2022, Jed's vehicle was recovered from the Snake River in Idaho Falls by a specialty underwater sonar search and rec... Read on...
Incident on 9th Street/Benton Street and Pursuit

Around 2:00 p.m. today, Idaho Falls Police Officers responded to a report of a possible shooting in the area of the 1400 block of Benton Street. Idaho Falls Police Officers responded and found evidenc... Read on...
Man Arrested Following Homicide

At about 4 p.m. yesterday, IFPD Officers responded to the area of 200 S Woodruff for a report of a possibly deceased person. Arriving officers located a deceased man, who appeared to have sustained in... Read on...
Man Arrested for Weekend Robbery

On March 19, at approximately 3:00 a.m., IFPD Officers responded to a report of a robbery that had just occurred in the area of the 500 block of River Parkway. The suspect was identified and taken int... Read on...
Several Arrests, Major Drug Seizures Made in Three Day Period

From March 4 to 6, IIFPD Officers arrested 16 people for drug and other relevant offenses in 6 separate incidents. A total of 1034 fentanyl pills, 1.85 pounds methamphetamine, 5 firearms, and other il... Read on...
Multi-County Pursuit Ends with No Injuries, Successful Arrest

The suspect was ultimately arrested for two counts Felony Eluding/Attempting to Elude a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle, Felony Driving Under the Influence (Third or Subsequent Offense), Reckless Dr... Read on...
IFPD Successfully Deescalates Armed Suicidal Person at Motel

Last night, Officers were called to Motel 6 for a report of an armed suicidal person. Officers learned that the person was barricaded in a room and had already shot once inside the room...... The Idah... Read on...
Man Arrested After Battering, Assaulting and Holding Woman Hostage

Yesterday, shortly before 7 pm, IFPD responded to a report of a domestic disturbance in the 400 block of H Street. Shortly after arriving on scene, officers heard several gunshots coming from the hou... Read on...
IFPD Investigating Recent String of Vandalism

The Idaho Falls Police Department is investigating a string of malicious vandalism that has been reported over the past several days. Since January 8, IFPD has received over 35 reports of windows bein... Read on...
Single Vehicle Rollover Fatality

At 4:52 a.m., January 16, 2021, IFPD Dispatch received a report of a rollover vehicle accident in the area of Snake River Parkway, off Sunnyside Road. The caller reported that a passenger in the vehic... Read on...
Patrol & SWAT respond to Aggravated Assault Barricaded Subject

Shortly before 12:00 p.m. today, IFPD Officers responded to a residence in the 100 block of E Elva St. for a report that a woman had pointed a handgun at a juvenile inside the home. Officers responded... Read on...
Halloween Robber Apprehended Minutes After Robbery

At approximately 11:50 p.m., October 31, Idaho Falls Police Officers responded to the Common Cents store at 1003 S Boulevard for a report of a robbery that had just occurred. Officers located the vehi... Read on...
Two Arrested as Result of Investigation into August Shooting Incident

On August 13, 2021, shortly after 11:00 p.m., Idaho Falls Police Officers responded to a report of a shooting that had occurred in downtown Idaho Falls, around the 500 block of Shoup Avenue. Read on...
IFPD, FOP, and IDOC Partner for Re-Entry Hygiene Kit Drive

IFPD and the FOP are partnering with the IDOC Re-Entry Program on a Hygiene Kit Donation Drive. On Monday, September 20, from 9 am - 1 pm organizers will be at the Grand Teton Mall in front of the for... Read on...
TONIGHT! - Don't miss IFPD's National Night Out!

Tonight from 5 – 8 p.m., Idaho Falls Police Officers will be at Freeman Park to "show-and-tell" police vehicles, special teams and equipment, and talk to our community! This is a great event... Read on...
IFPD Invites Community to National Night Out

On Tuesday, August 3rd from 5 – 8 p.m., Idaho Falls Police Officers will be at the Freeman Park Bandshell to meet with Idaho Falls families and community members, show-and-tell police vehicles, and sp... Read on...
July 3rd - Safety Tips, Road Closures and Parking Restrictions

With just hours left until Independence Day festivities kick-off, the Idaho Falls Police Department would like to remind the public to be safe, plan ahead and know which roads will be closed as they m... Read on...
Man Arrested for DUI After Nearly Striking Police Officer and Crashing Into Residence

Early this morning an IFPD Officer performed a traffic stop on S Holmes Ave. As the officer began to exit their vehicle they saw another car rapidly approaching on a trajectory to collide with the pol... Read on...
Man Arrested after Soliciting Sex from Undercover IFPD Officer Posing as 14-Year-Old

Yesterday, IFPD arrested Allen Eckman, a 28-year-old man, after Eckman contacted and solicited sex from a 14-year-old female through social media. The account was actually a fake account operated by I... Read on...
IFPD and partners host Building Diversity, Strengthening Our Communities Law Enforcement Conference

The Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs, City of Idaho Falls, and Idaho Falls Police Department are proud to present the Idaho Law Enforcement Conference: Building Diversity, Strengthening Our Commun... Read on...
IFPD Officers Apprehend Wanted Subject in Idaho Falls

?Last night, Idaho Falls Police Officers located wanted subject Makena Lagana in the area of Benton Street and St. Clair Road. Lagana led officers on a foot pursuit into a dry canal bed where he was a... Read on...
Man Arrested for Aggravated Assault After Chasing People with Knife

On April 7th, at approximately 10:40 p.m., Idaho Falls Police Officers were called to the area of Memorial and Broadway for a report that a man was threatening and chasing people with a knife. Read on...
Officer Involved Shooting - February 8, 2021

Early this morning, February 8th, 2021, an Idaho Falls Police Officer was involved in an officer-involved shooting. One person, an adult male, is deceased. No one else sustained any injuries in the in... Read on...
Man Arrested Following Discovery of Drug Lab

Sebastian Malikai was arrested for Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance, Felony Manufacturing of a Controlled Substance, two counts Felony Injury to a Child, and Misdemeanor Assault-Domestic Vi... Read on...
IFPD Officers Join US Marshals Taskforce as Special Deputy Marshals

On Tuesday, two Idaho Falls Police Officers joined a network of Deputy US Marshals and Special Deputy US Marshals who work to apprehend violent criminals, sex offenders, and “Most Wanted” fugitives bo... Read on...
Two Arrested with Trafficking Amounts of Meth & Cocaine, Stolen Gun Recovered

On Dec 24, shortly before 7 p.m., Idaho Falls Police Officers responded to a parking lot for a report of a suspicious vehicle after a witness called Idaho Falls Police Dispatch and reported seeing two... Read on...
Man Arrested for Shooting into an Occupied Dwelling

On December 27th, at approximately 5:30 p.m., Idaho Falls Police Officers responded to the 1500 block of Alice Avenue to investigate reports of gunfire. Multiple residents in the area reported hearing... Read on...
Two Juveniles Apprehended After String of Vehicle Burglaries - Including Stolen AR15

IFPD would like to remind community members to secure their vehicles and residences at night and to bring valuables, including firearms, inside whenever possible. Read on...
Man Arrested After Headbutting Police Officer

Herrera continued to resist and fight with Officers as they exited EIRMC. While Officers were attempting to place Herrera in a patrol vehicle, Herrera headbutted an IFPD Officer in the face. Read on...
Three Arrested After Taking Tools from Habitat for Humanity Volunteer

Officers were called to investigate the theft at about 9:00 a.m. At 11:30 a.m., Officers located the suspects and suspect vehicle while patrolling. The stolen tools were recovered and returned to the ... Read on...
Man Arrested Following Police Pursuit

An Idaho Falls Police Officer attempted to perform a traffic stop. When the Officer activated his emergency lights and siren signaling for the driver to pull over, the driver fled from the Officer at ... Read on...
IFPD Arrests Two People Following SWAT Standoff

Early this morning, Idaho Falls Police Officers were searching for a wanted subject, Maddeline Ovard, when they received information that Ovard and another wanted subject, Shawn Cortez, were located a... Read on...
IFPD and IDOC Partner for Re-Entry Hygiene Kit Drive

IFPD is partnering with the Idaho Department of Corrections Re-Entry Program on a Hygiene Kit Donation Drive. IFPD is hoping to collect basic hygiene items that the Re-Entry program can then provide t... Read on...
Two Arrested on Warrants, Drug & Weapons Offenses

On August 4 IFPD Officers arrested Dakota Clifford and Richard Veilleux on various outstanding warrants, drug, and other offenses. Clifford was previously arrested on July 22 and released on bail, but... Read on...
IFPD Partnering with Office of Highway Safety on Seat Belt Education

This month the IFPD has responded to 153 vehicle accidents, and 45 of those included injuries. Vehicle collisions can happen to anyone. One of the major predictive factors of injury and the seriousnes... Read on...
Three Arrested After Woman Reports Kidnap and Torture

On June 22, IFPD Dispatch received a call reporting that a woman had stopped the caller and asked them to call 911. The woman appeared to have been severely beaten with cuts on her face and told the p... Read on...
Man Arrested After Aggravated Assault, Police Chase and Home Invasion

IFPD arrested Dakota Clifford, a 24-year-old Idaho Falls resident, for Felony Aggravated Assault, Felony Eluding, Misdemeanor Unlawful Entry, and on 3 Felony Bonneville County Bail Violation Warrants... Read on...
Man Wanted on Homicide Charge Commits Suicide as Officers Approach

On July 12, the Idaho Falls Police Department was notified by an out of state law enforcement agency that a wanted man from a homicide investigation in their jurisdiction may be in the Idaho Falls are... Read on...
Body Recovered from Snake River Identified

On June 5, IFPD recovered the body of a man from the Snake River. The man has been identified as Miguel A. Rodriguez, a 44-year-old Idaho Falls resident, who had previously been reported to IFPD as a ... Read on...
IFPD Seizes Two Pounds of Meth in Suspicious Package

IFPD Officers responded to a home for a report of a suspicious package. The package was sent to the home via USPS but was not addressed to anyone who lived there and had been sent from a town in Calif... Read on...
Hotel Employees Rescue 5 Year Old from Drowning

On May 3, Idaho Falls Police Dispatch received a 911 call about a missing child near a hotel on Lindsey. Nearly at the same time, another caller reported that a young boy was pulled from the canal nea... Read on...
IFPD Debuts D91 School Pride Themed Police Vehicles

These vehicles are expected to be a positive way for students at the schools to connect with their assigned school resource officers, and also to be a symbol of IFPD’s commitment to education and safe... Read on...
Man Arrested For Stalking, Burglary, & Unlawful Entry

On May 2, 2020, Idaho Falls Police Officers responded to a report of a man near the caller’s vehicle. The caller informed dispatch that she had an active Civil Protection Order against the man that sh... Read on...
Local & National Architect Team Selected to Design Idaho Falls Police Complex

The selection process, which has taken place over the past several months, has resulted in the selection of a partnership between an Idaho Falls based local architectural firm, and a national expert i... Read on...
Three Idaho Falls Residents Connected to Multi-State Crime Spree

The IFPD Special Investigations Unit is investigating 3 Idaho Falls residents in connection to a string of serious crimes across multiple states, including drug crimes in Idaho & a homicide in Cal... Read on...
Man Arrested Safely Following Standoff with IFPD SWAT Team

On Tuesday, Feb 18th, IFPD arrested Brett Karinen, a 25-year-old Idaho Falls resident, following an investigation into a domestic violence incident and a two-and-a-half-hour standoff with IFPD Patrol ... Read on...
Felony Heroin Trafficking Arrest

On January 31, Idaho Falls Police Officers responded to the area of 150 Houston Circle for a report that two people were passed on in a vehicle outside a business. Officers arrived and located the veh... Read on...
Stolen Vehicle Located Prior to Owner Realizing It Was Stolen

On January 31st, at approximately 12:40 a.m. an Idaho Falls Police Officer was patrolling in the area of 1st street and St. Clair Avenue when he initiated a traffic stop. The officer determined the ve... Read on...
Officer Seizes Pound of Meth After Witnessing Drug Deal

On Jan 31, around 10 pm, an Idaho Falls Police Officer was patrolling in the area of Jennie Lee Drive when he witnessed what appeared to be a drug deal. After a short pursuit the Officer apprehended J... Read on...
Man Arrested for Felony Domestic Battery Following 911 Hang-Up Investigation

Dispatch received a 911 call and could hear yelling and a woman asking for help before the line disconnected. An IFPD Officer responding to the call's location passed a vehicle leaving the area and sa... Read on...
Meth Trafficking Arrest After Driver Attempts to Elude Officers

Two women arrested after attempting to flee from officers in a motor vehicle. Passenger found in possession of trafficking amounts of methamphetamine. Read on...
Anniversary of Disappearance of Jed Hall

January 22 marked the two year anniversary of the disappearance of Idaho Falls’ teen, Matthew “Jed” Hall. Until definitive evidence of his whereabouts and/or well-being are obtained, the Idaho Falls P... Read on...
Idaho Falls Police Chief announces four promotions, including the IFPD's first female Sergeant

Idaho Falls Police Chief Bryce Johnson announced the promotion of one new Lieutenant and three new Sergeants. Read on...

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Idaho Falls Police Department K9s Argo and Ghost to Receive Donation of K9 Vests

Idaho Falls Police Department K9s Argo and Ghost will receive bullet and stab protective vests thanks to charitable donations from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Delivery is expected within eight to ten weeks. Read on...
Applications Open for Idaho Falls Police Citizen’s Police Academy

IFPD is excited to host a Citizen’s Police Academy beginning May 2, 2023. The Citizen’s Police Academy is a free 9-week program expected to include behind-the-scenes tours, and specialty team demonstrations (K9, SWAT, etc.). Apply for a seat now! Read on...
Greater Idaho Falls Police Foundation Secures $110,000 Grant for the Idaho Falls Police Department

The Greater Idaho Falls Police Foundation is pleased to announce that they recently secured a $110,000 grant from the Cross Foundation in support of IFPD. The grant will support a use-of-force reduction program, officer mental health, and the K9 program. Read on...

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