Tag: Idaho
Wyoming-Idaho Coke Ring Crumbles: Final Dealer Sentenced
A three-year investigation into a cross-state cocaine trafficking operation culminated Friday with the sentencing of the final defendant, effectively dismantling a network that pumped the drug into communities across Teton County, Wyoming, and Teton County, Idaho. The bust, a collaborative effort between multiple federal and local agencies, reveals a sophisticated operation that exploited interstate commerce…
Lewiston Predator Gets 15 Years for Online Exploitation
A Lewiston, Idaho man is facing a decade and a half behind bars after federal investigators caught him attempting to exploit children online. Michael Hendren, 35, received a crushing 180-month sentence from U.S. District Judge Amanda K. Brailsford in Coeur d’Alene this week, a penalty reflecting the severity of his predatory behavior. Hendren wasn’t a…
Ex-Girlfriend Kidnapped, Driven to Idaho, Victim Texts 911
A California man pleads guilty to kidnapping his ex-girlfriend and taking her to Idaho. Learn about the horrifying ordeal and the efforts to bring him to justice.
Idaho Crime Wave: Burglary Rates Soar 2023
In a disturbing trend that mirrored the nation’s crime surge, Idaho saw a significant spike in burglary rates in 2023, according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. The data paints a grim picture of a state grappling with rising property crimes, leaving residents and law enforcement on high alert. The FBI UCR program…
Idaho 2022: Burglary Rates See Sudden Spike Amid National Fentanyl Crisis
In 2022, Idaho witnessed a sudden and alarming increase in burglary rates, marking a significant shift in the state’s crime landscape. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, which collects and analyzes crime data from law enforcement agencies across the United States, burglary rates in Idaho rose significantly in 2022, outpacing national averages.…
Idaho Crime Spike in 2021: A State of Rising Violence
In 2021, Idaho witnessed a significant spike in violent crime, with the state experiencing a notable increase in reports compared to previous years, according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. According to the FBI UCR data, Idaho’s violent crime rate rose in 2021, mirroring a trend seen across the country. The nation as…
Idaho 2020: Violent Crime Rates Taper, Property Crimes on the Rise
Idaho’s 2020 crime landscape saw a significant shift, with violent crime rates slowing their ascent while property crime rates continued to rise, according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. The state’s overall violent crime rate, which includes murder, non-negligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault, declined by 1.5% from 2019, bucking the national…
Idaho Crime Statistics 2019: Opioid Crisis and Violent Crime Rates Rise
In 2019, Idaho struggled with a growing opioid crisis and rising violent crime rates, according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. The state’s crime statistics paint a grim picture, with law enforcement agencies across Idaho reporting an increase in violent crimes. The UCR program collects crime data from law enforcement agencies across the…
Idaho: Crime Rises Amidst Opioid Crisis, 2018
In 2018, Idaho’s crime landscape was shaped by the devastating opioid crisis gripping the nation. The state reported a significant increase in violent crimes, according to FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program data. Violent crimes in Idaho rose by 10.3% in 2018, compared to the previous year, with an estimated 3,454 violent crimes reported per…
Idaho’s Crime Trends in 2017: Steady Decline in Violent Crime
In 2017, Idaho joined a national trend of declining violent crime rates, according to data from the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. The state’s violent crime rate dropped by 8.2% compared to the previous year, echoing a nationwide decline of 3.2%. The FBI UCR program is the primary source for crime statistics in the…
