What is the Eastern Idaho Critical Incident Task Force?
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IDAHO FALLS During one week in February, law enforcement in eastern Idaho shot five people, four of whom died as a result of their injuries.
That number is unprecedented in such short a span of time in eastern Idaho. In fact, since 2000, Idaho averaged only about 3.5 officer-involved shootings per year, according to the database provided by the Idaho State Police Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
But the abnormal rise in officer-involved shootings in 2021 has led many residents to question how these cases are handled and who does the investigating?
Man arrested for alleged DUI and drug charges following traffic stop
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The following is a news release from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office.
IDAHO FALLS An Upper Valley man was arrested in Bonneville County Sunday for alleged possession of methamphetamine and driving under the influence.
Police reports show just after 7 p.m. Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies were sent to the Ucon area after reports of a possibly intoxicated driver. The reporting party was giving updates on the vehicle and where it was traveling, advising it was swerving all over the road almost hitting other vehicles.
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Woman pleads not guilty to causing death of deputy, attorneys argue over internal investigation
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Jenna Holm’s arraignment held over Zoom. Parties not directly involved in the case are blurred.
IDAHO FALLS A local woman has pleaded not guilty after prosecutors say her actions caused the death of a Bonneville County Sheriff deputy in 2020.
Jenna Holm, 35, appeared from the Bonneville County Jail via Zoom for her arraignment in front of District Judge Dane H. Watkins Jr. During the Wednesday hearing, Holm entered the plea and a jury trial was scheduled for Aug. 30.
Prosecutors have charged Holm with felony involuntary manslaughter and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Additionally, there is a sentencing enhancement that would add 15 years to Holm’s sentence if convicted, meaning she could spend up to 30 years behind bars.
Crash has road blocked north of Idaho Falls
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Eric Grossarth, EastIdahoNews.com
IDAHO FALLS A crash that sent at least one person to the hospital has a section of North 15th East closed north of Idaho Falls.
The crash happened around noon Wednesday, Idaho Falls Fire Department spokeswoman Kerry Hammon tells EastIdahoNews.com. The crash has 15th East closed between Iona Road and Piper Street.
Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Sgt. Bryan Lovell says one woman was taken to the hospital with minor injures.
Deputies are still on scene investigating and ask people to avoid the area.