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2 suspects in custody after police chase ends in crash, brush fire
BOISE, Idaho — Two suspects are in police custody after a police chase on I-84 ended in a crash that sparked a brush fire near Boise. Idaho State Police (ISP), in a news release, said at 3:27 p.m., a trooper attempted to pull over a 20-year-old Caldwell man driving a silver 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix for reckless driving on I-84. The trooper pursued the Pontiac but stopped after the driver went towards downtown Boise.
Commercial truck burns after crash on freeway near Huntington
An Idaho man was hurt when the commercial truck he was driving crashed into a reader board beside Interstate 84 near Huntington and caught fire on the afternoon of July 1. Joshua Dale Rochester, 39, of Parma, was driving westbound near Milepost 348 about 4 p.m. when the 1994 Peterbilt truck, hauling a refrigerated van, went off the left side of the freeway, according to an Oregon State Police ...
Caldwell Police saddles up for safety with 2 new draft horses starting patrol
CALDWELL, Idaho — There was a time when it was common to come across a police officer patrolling the streets on the back of a horse. Mounted officers were not only seen in parades, but also at events, in the foothills, or even on the greenbelt. Boise's Mounted Patrol Unit was active for 18 years before dismounting and disbanding in 2005.
Treasure Valley fire departments respond to over 70 fires this Fourth of July
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Fire Departments across the Treasure Valley are reporting the fires they dealt with over the 4th of July. Boise Fire's preliminary report outlines they responded to 31 fires, including structure, grass, and dumpster fires. This increased from last year when they responded to 25 fires...
Canyon County unveils new domestic violence awareness patrol car, badge design
CANYON COUNTY, Idaho — As the sun rose, Canyon County residents looking to catch a good spot for Caldwell's Fourth of July parade began heading downtown. At 9:30 a.m., parade floats began their journey through downtown, but one purple squad car was unveiled to the public featuring a deeper message.
Nampa Police looks to add Crisis Intervention Team
NAMPA, Idaho — In one of Idaho's largest cities, police want to restructure how they help the growing number of people experiencing mental health crises. "It's a huge number of our community that needs assistance," said Curt Shankel, Nampa Police Deputy Chief. In the last five years, he said...
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