Idaho Falls Zoo Offers So Many Great October Events, It’s Scary!

Your Idaho Falls Zoo is offering some great events in October that will bring out the kid in everyone! 

• Masquerade Ball on October 15: Don your best suit or gown, grab a masquerade mask and join us for an evening of Mardi Gras-themed fun at the zo...

Leaf Collection Schedule

Courtesy of the Idaho Falls Street Division, residents will once again receive help with leaf collection beginning Monday, Oct. 18.  City residents are asked to rake their leaves into the curb the week prior to their scheduled pick-up dates. &...

Idaho Falls Power to Conduct Customer Satisfaction Survey

If your phone rings this week, it just might be your chance to give some valuable customer input to help Idaho Falls Power (IFP) and Fiber better serve you.  

Idaho Falls Power has contracted with Channel Blend to conduct a customer satisfaction s...

Idaho Falls Releases Draft "Imagine IF" Plan for Public Comment

(Idaho Falls, ID) -- The City of Idaho Falls Community Development Services Department (CDS) has released the draft version of the city’s new roadmap for future growth, called the Imagine IF plan, for review and public comment.

The plan, which wi...

Construction Notice: Northgate Mile Railroad Underpass

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) has contracted with Depatco to complete work on Northgate Mile/Hwy 26 railroad underpass between E Street and South Boulevard. 

The work began today, Sept. 22 and involves a detour of northbound traffic. T...

Idaho Falls Zoo Announces Fall Hours and October Events

Your Idaho Falls Zoo is thrilled to announce we will begin fall hours in October that will allow you even more time to enjoy the zoo as the temperatures cool down. 

From Oct. 1st through 24th, your zoo will be open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays ...

Trespasser electrocuted at Idaho Falls Power plant

Idaho Falls, ID:  Shortly before midnight last night, August 14, 2021, the Idaho Falls Police Department and Idaho Falls Fire Department were dispatched to Idaho Falls Power for a report of an adult male who was trespassing and climbing on the wa...

City of Idaho Falls Celebrates Passage of Juneteenth National Independence Day Act

(Idaho Falls, ID) - Mayor Rebecca Casper issued the following statement this evening regarding the signing of the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act:

“We rejoice with people everywhere in the creation of the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act. ...

Residential Water Conservation Pilot Program Awaits City Council Approval

A Residential Water Conservation Pilot Program was discussed during the Idaho Falls City Council Work Session yesterday afternoon. The pilot program, if approved by City Council, will begin later this year. 

In 2015, the Idaho Falls Water Division...

Expansion of the Idaho Canal Trail project begins today

Construction on the Idaho Canal Trail project starts today, June 1, near 25^th Street and S Holmes Avenue, progressing along the Idaho Canal north toward Garfield Street. 

There will be single lane closures along S Holmes Avenue, between 17^th Stree...

Idaho Falls Fire Department welcomes six new members

The Idaho Falls Fire Department is proud to announce and welcome six new probationary firefighters to the department and community.

City elected officials, IFFD personnel, and the recruits’ families attended a small graduation ceremony earlier this afterno...

Idaho Falls Fire Department Deputy Chief graduates from Executive Fire Officer Program

The Idaho Falls Fire Department is proud to announce that one of the department’s chief fire officers recently graduated from the four-year Executive Fire Officer Program. Paul Radford, who was also recently promoted to deputy chief of administration, att...

Construction on 1st Street resumes April 5; motorists encouraged to plan alternate routes

On April 5, 2021, Knife River will begin installing a new waterline and reconstructing 1^st Street between Yellowstone Avenue and the 1^st Street/Lomax Street junction.

Multiple lane closures and traffic configurations are necessary to complete the work. Mot...

Attention Idaho Falls Business Owners! Partners in Public Safety Program

Attention Idaho Falls business owners! There is a new city ordinance which may require action from you by May 15, 2021. Check your mailbox this week for a flyer and letter with additional information and instructions from the Idaho Falls Fire Department.&...

More shared use pathways coming soon to Idaho Falls!

The City of Idaho Falls is pleased to announce that phases 1 and 2 of the Idaho Canal Trail project will begin this spring.  

This project is part of the Connecting our Community comprehensive bicycle, pedestrian, and trails facility plan. The vis...

17th Street and Woodruff Avenue intersection improvement project

The next major intersection improvement project to address capacity and safety issues in Idaho Falls is moving forward. Construction on the 17th Street and Woodruff Avenue intersection is scheduled to begin in 2022.

Both the Federal Highway Administration...

City of Idaho Falls to Replace Water Tower

Idaho Falls, ID – Idaho Falls Public Works staff briefed the Idaho Falls City Council today on plans to replace the city’s aging water tower, currently located along the Snake River near Idaho Falls Power.  The tower ...

Idaho Falls Police Chief announces four promotions, including the IFPD's first female Sergeant

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 21, 2017

Idaho Falls Police Department Contact:

Holly CookPublic Information Officer605 N. Capital AveIdaho Falls, Idaho 83402Office: (208) 612-8655Cell: (208) 589-3091[email protected]Idaho Falls Police Chief announces...

What to do after a house fire

Have you or a family member recently experienced a home fire? Please know that you are not alone. There are individuals and resources available to help you out in your time of need.

2020 Annual Report

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Emergency Alerts

Click the banner below to sign up for AlertSense® public safety alerts from the Idaho Falls/Bonneville County Emergency Communications Center. This is a free service for community members. There are also links on the AlertSense® page to download the app o...

IFFD Responds to Field Fire and Structure Fire

At approximately 7:30 p.m. on September 5, 2021, Idaho Falls/Bonneville County Dispatch received a report of a brush fire in near milepost 286 on the West Arco Hwy. A caller advised that there were large flames and that people on scene were attempting to ...

Idaho Falls Fire Responds to Garage Fire

At approximately 11:15 a.m. on September 5, 2021, the Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to the 300 block of E 15th Street for a report of a structure fire. The reporting person told Idaho Falls/Bonneville County Dispatch that a structure on the proper...

Trespasser electrocuted at Idaho Falls Power plant

Idaho Falls, ID:  Shortly before midnight last night, August 14, 2021, the Idaho Falls Police Department and Idaho Falls Fire Department were dispatched to Idaho Falls Power for a report of an adult male who was trespassing and climbing on the wa...

One injured in house fire

At approximately 9:15 p.m. on August 9, 2021, the Idaho Falls Fire Department and Idaho Falls Police Department were dispatched to the 800 block of Dalmation Drive for a report of a structure fire. The reporting person told Idaho Falls/Bonneville County D...

Idaho Falls Firefighters Raise Record-breaking Funds for MDA

After the Fill the Boot campaign was cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic, last weekend firefighters from the Idaho Falls Fire Department/IAFF Local 1565 hit the streets and shattered fundraising records for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.  ...

Early Morning House Fire on Highland Drive

The Idaho Falls Fire Department and Idaho Falls Police Department were dispatched at approximately 2:45 a.m. on June 17 to a structure fire on the 400 block of Highland Drive.

Three adults were inside the home when the fire started – two males an...

House Fire on Johnson Street

The Idaho Falls Fire Department and Idaho Falls Police Department were dispatched to the 1000 block of Johnson Street at approximately 7:40 p.m. on June 16 for a structure fire. A neighbor was outside mowing the lawn, saw the fire and called 911. &nbs...

Greentree Lane House Fire

The Idaho Falls Fire Department and Idaho Falls Police Department were dispatched to a house fire at the 2000 block of Greentree Lane shortly after 10:30 p.m. on June 10. 

The homeowner told dispatch that the house was on fire and that there was o...

Idaho Falls Fire Department welcomes six new members

The Idaho Falls Fire Department is proud to announce and welcome six new probationary firefighters to the department and community.

City elected officials, IFFD personnel, and the recruits’ families attended a small graduation ceremony earlier th...

Idaho Falls Fire Department Deputy Chief graduates from Executive Fire Officer Program

The Idaho Falls Fire Department is proud to announce that one of the department’s chief fire officers recently graduated from the four-year Executive Fire Officer Program. Paul Radford, who was also recently promoted to deputy chief of administr...

Early Morning House Fire on Agnes Street

Shortly before midnight, the Idaho Falls/Bonneville County Dispatch Center received a report of house fire in the 2800 block of Agnes Street in Idaho Falls. The caller reported that the garage appeared to be fully engulfed and the fire was moving to the r...

Attention Idaho Falls Business Owners! Partners in Public Safety Program

Attention Idaho Falls business owners! There is a new city ordinance which may require action from you by May 15, 2021. Check your mailbox this week for a flyer and letter with additional information and instructions from the Idaho Falls Fire Department.&...

Three dogs safe after being pulled from icy Snake River

At approximately 11:15 a.m. on March 6, dispatch received reports of three dogs that had gone into the Snake River near the intersection of W. Elva Street and Riverside Drive, just north of the LDS Temple in Idaho Falls. The reporting person told dispatch...

October is Full of Fun Zoo Events!

Your Idaho Falls Zoo is offering some great events in October that will bring out the kid in everyone!

• Masquerade Ball on October 15: Don your best suit or gown, grab a masquerade mask and join us for an evening of Mardi Gras-themed fun at the zoo. Open 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.

According to witnesses on scene a group of people were involved in an argument during which one person produced a firearm and fired a shot at another person. 

The victim was struck with a single round and was transported to an area hospital by pri...

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 former Macy’s location to collect donation items.

The Idaho Falls Police Department and Idaho Falls Fraternal Order of Police are partnering with the Idaho Department of Corrections Re-Entry Program on a Hygiene Kit Donation Drive. This is the second year that IFPD and IDOC have partnered on this donatio...

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 for kids, families, and anyone who wants to meet IFPD Officers!

The Idaho Falls Police Department is inviting community members to attend National Night Out this Tuesday night, August 3rd. National Night Out is an annual national community-building effort that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood ca...

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 specialty equipment.

The Idaho Falls Police Department is inviting community members to attend National Night Out this Tuesday night, August 3rd. National Night Out is an annual national community-building effort that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood ca...

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 make plans to attend celebrations around town.

Idaho Falls, ID – 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 make plans to atten...

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 police vehicle where the officer was exiting the car.

At approximately 2:20 a.m. this morning, an Idaho Falls Police Officer performed a traffic stop near the intersection of South Holmes Avenue and 4^th Street. As the officer began to exit their police vehicle, which had emergency police lights activated at ...

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 IFPD Detectives.

Yesterday, Idaho Falls Police Officers arrested Allen Eckman, a 28-year-old male resident of Idaho Falls, after Eckman contacted and solicited sex from a 14-year-old female through social media. The account was actually a fake account maintained by Idaho ...

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 Communities tomorrow, May 27th, here in Idaho Falls.

Over the past several months the Idaho Falls Police Department, City of Idaho Falls, and the Idaho Commission of Hispanic Affairs have been working together to organize and host this conference, which will include attendees from the Idaho Falls Police Dep...

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 apprehended and taken into police custody.

Last night at approximately 10:45 p.m., Idaho Falls Police Officers located wanted subject Makena Lagana in the area of Benton Street and St. Clair Road in Idaho Falls. Lagana led officers on a brief foot pursuit through a parking lot, across a street, an...

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.

On April 7^th, 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. The caller provided dispatch with a description of the man and...

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 incident.

The Idaho Falls Police Department defines Officer-Involved Shootings as any incident where, in the course of their duties, an Officer discharges their service weapon resulting in the death or injury of another person. As is standard protocol for any Offic...

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 Violence, and was taken to the Bonneville County Jail.

On January 30^th, shortly before 3:00 p.m., Idaho Falls Police Officers responded to a residence in the 3200 block of Londonderry Avenue for a report of a domestic disturbance in progress. The caller reported that a woman was threatened with a firearm.&...

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 both in our area and around the country.

IFPD Officers Corey Sato and Jose Abreo were sworn in as Special Deputy US Marshals by Deputy US Marshal Darrin Lambert, the supervisor of the US Marshals Pocatello office. 

The US Marshals Service has approximately 3,500 full-time Deputy US Marsh...

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 people inside the vehicle engaging in drug activity.

On December 24, 2020, shortly before 7:00 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 people inside the vehicle engaging in dr...

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 gunfire.

On December 27^th, 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 gunfire. Two people who called Idaho Falls Police disp...

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.

On December 14, 2020, shortly after 1:00 a.m., Idaho Falls Police Officer responded to the area of S Higbee Avenue for a report of an attempted vehicle burglary. A resident noticed the dome light in his car turn on from inside his residence. When he went ...

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.

Idaho Falls, ID – On December 12, shortly after 5:00 a.m., Idaho Falls Police Officers were dispatched to the 300 block of Fanning for a disturbance. The caller reported that a man was highly intoxicated and was standing in the roadway ...

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 owner later that day.

Idaho Falls, ID – On December 7^th, at about 9:00 a.m., an Idaho Falls Police Officer responding to a report of a theft that had occurred in the 1000 block of Science Center Drive. The victim reported that he parked his vehicle at a Habi...

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 a high rate of speed initiating a vehicle pursuit.

Shortly before 6:00 p.m., an Idaho Falls Police Officer in an unmarked IFPD vehicle attempted to perform a traffic stop on a vehicle near the area of 1^st Street and Fanning Avenue in relation to a felony investigation. When the Officer activated his overh...

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 at an address on the 200 block of Placer Avenue.

IFPD Arrests Two People Following SWAT Standoff

Idaho Falls, ID – 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,...

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 to past offenders who are re-entering the community.

IFPD and IDOC Partner for Re-Entry Hygiene Kit Drive

Idaho Falls, ID – The Idaho Falls Police Department is partnering with the Idaho Department of Corrections Re-Entry Program on a Hygiene Kit Donation Drive. IFPD is hoping to collect b...

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 cut his ankle monitor off violating terms of release.

On August 4, 2020, Idaho Falls Police Officers arrested Dakota Clifford, a 24-year-old Idaho Falls resident, and Richard Veilleux, a 28-year-old Idaho Falls resident, on various outstanding warrants, drug, and other offenses.

Idaho Falls Police Officers ha...

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 seriousness of those injuries is appropriate seatbelt usage.

Idaho Falls, ID – The Idaho Falls Police Department is partnering with the Idaho Officer of Highway Safety and law enforcement agencies across Idaho to encourage drivers and passengers to buckle up.

This month the Idaho Falls Police Depa...

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 person she had been held hostage and had just escaped...

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On June 22, 2020, Idaho Falls Police Dispatch received a call from a person who stated that a woman had stopped them on the street and asked them to call 911. The woman appeared to have been ...

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. The original charges were Felony Trafficking charges.

Earlier this morning, Idaho Falls Police Officers arrested Dakota Clifford, a 24-year-old Idaho Falls resident, for Felony Aggravated Assault, Felony Eluding, Misdemeanor Unlawful Entry, and on three outstanding Felony Bonneville County Warrants. The warr...

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 area. Officers located the suspect,

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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office of California has publicly confirmed the ident...

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 missing person. He was last seen on April 17th, 2020.

On Friday, June 5^th, the Idaho Falls Police Department and Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office recovered the body of a deceased male from the Snake River in Idaho Falls. The man has been identified as Miguel A. Rodriguez, a 44-year-old Idaho Fall...

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 California near the southern border. A Drug K9 indicated...

On May 15^th, 2020, Idaho Falls Police Officers responded to a residence in Idaho Falls for a report of a suspicious package. According to the reporting party, the package was sent to their home via the US Postal Service but was not addressed to anyone who...

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 nearby and that CPR was in progress.

On Sunday, May 3, shortly before noon, Idaho Falls Police Dispatch received a 911 call about a missing child near the Tru by Hilton Hotel on Lindsey Ave. The caller reported that a 5-year-old boy was missing. Nearly at the same time, another caller report...

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 schools in our community.

Idaho Falls, ID – The Idaho Falls Police Department is debuting a new school pride themed patrol vehicle, driven by the School Resource Officer assigned to Eagle Rock Middle School. The IFPD Eagle Rock SRO vehicle is the first of four s...

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 she could now see from inside a nearby building.

On May 2, 2020, shortly after 11:00 p.m., Idaho Falls Police Officers responded to an address on River Parkway for a report of a man near the caller’s vehicle. The caller informed dispatch that she had an active Civil Protection Order against th...

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 in the architectural design of police facilities.

Two-Agency Architect Team Selected for Idaho Falls Police Complex Design

Partnership Includes Local Firm & National Expert in Police Facilities

Idaho Falls, ID – The Idaho Falls Police Department and City of Idaho Falls are excited to...

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 California. IFPD is partnering with LAPD and other agencies.

Idaho Falls, ID – The Idaho Falls Police Department Special Investigations Unit is investigating three Idaho Falls residents in connection to a string of serious crimes across multiple states, including drug crimes in Idaho and a homici...

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 Officers and the IFPD SWAT team.

Idaho Falls, ID – On Tuesday, February 18^th, the Idaho Falls Police Department 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 w...

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 vehicle and the two occupants inside.

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 vehicle and the two occupants inside.

An officer was able t...

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 vehicle had been stolen.

On January 31^st, at approximately 12:40 a.m. an Idaho Falls Police Officer was patrolling in the area of 1^st street and St. Clair Avenue when he approached a vehicle stopped in the middle of the roadway. As the officer approached, the vehicle began slowly...

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 Jesse Kirby and located over a pound of methamphetamine.

On January 31, shortly after 10 p.m., an Idaho Falls Police Officer was patrolling in the area of Jennie Lee Drive when he witnessed two vehicles pull in to a parking lot and park next to each other. The officer watched the occupants of the two vehicles i...

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 saw a passenger mouth, “Help me,” out the window.

Idaho Falls, ID – On January 25^th at approximately 3:00 a.m., Idaho Falls Police Dispatch received a 911 call. The Emergency Communications Officer (Dispatcher) could hear yelling and a woman asking for help saying she was scared. The l...

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.

On January 25th, shortly before midnight, an Idaho Falls Police Officer was patrolling in the area of 17th street and Fife Avenue when the officer saw a vehicle driving east on 17th street with its headlights off. The officer caught up to the vehicle at t...

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 Police Department will continue to search for Jed.

Yesterday, January 22, marked the two year anniversary of the disappearance of Idaho Falls’ teen, Matthew “Jed” Hall. Since his disappearance, Idaho Falls Police Investigators have made significant efforts to locate Jed but t...

Idaho Falls Man Arrested for Lewd Conduct, Sexual Exploitation of a Child

The Idaho Falls Police Department is conducting an investigation that has led to the arrest of Richard Dutton, a 51-year-old Idaho Falls resident, for Felony Lewd Conduct with a Child and Felony Sexual Exploitation of a Child.

The Idaho Falls Police Department is conducting an investigation that has led to the arrest of Richard Dutton, a 51-year-old Idaho Falls resident, for Felony Lewd Conduct with a Child and Felony Sexual Exploitation of a Child.

On January 7th, staff at an a...

Man Arrested for Felony Injury to a Child

On Jan 16, a four-month-old infant was transported to to Primary Children’s with head injuries. IFPD Detectives have been investigating the child's injuries and on Jan 16, the infant's father was arrested on two counts of Felony Injury to a Child.

On January 6, a four-month-old child was taken to Idaho Falls Community Hospital after parents reported that the child had fallen off the father’s lap and was displaying symptoms consistent with a head injury. The infant was found to have a brai...

IFPD & BCSO Remind Public to Celebrate Safely this New Years

The Idaho Falls Police and Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies have joined agencies across the state in ITD’s Impaired Driving Mobilization this holiday season. Since the mobilization began on Dec. 11, BCSO has had 14 DUI Cases and IFPD has had 12.

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office and Idaho Falls Police Department have joined agencies across the state in participating in the Idaho Transportation Department’s Impaired Driving Mobilization through the holiday season. &nbs...

Man Arrested for Felony Battery on a Police Officer

Man arrested for Felony Battery on a Police Officer. This is the twenty-third time an Idaho Falls Police Officer has been assaulted/battered, that resulted in arrest charges, during the course of their duties in 2019.

On Sunday, December 29th just after 2:00 a.m., an Idaho Falls Police Officer was patrolling in the area of 17th Street and Holmes Avenue. The officer recognized the driver of a vehicle on the roadway as a person he knew to have an outstanding warrant and ...

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.

Idaho Falls Police Chief Bryce Johnson announced the promotions of one Lieutenant and three Sergeants.

• Sergeant Scott Killian will be promoted to Lieutenant and will be transferred from detectives to patrol.
• Detective Jessica Marley will be promoted to Serg...

Residential Water Conservation Pilot Program Awaits City Council Approval

A Residential Water Conservation Pilot Program was discussed during the Idaho Falls City Council Work Session yesterday afternoon. The pilot program, if approved by City Council, will begin later this year. 

In 2015, the Idaho Falls Water Division...

City of Idaho Falls to Replace Water Tower

Idaho Falls, ID – Idaho Falls Public Works staff briefed the Idaho Falls City Council today on plans to replace the city’s aging water tower, currently located along the Snake River near Idaho Falls Power.  The tower has been scheduled f...