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Family of casino robber says they believe his crime was “a cry for help”
Dillon McCandless FORT HALL — A man who robbed a casino last year was sentenced Thursday and his family says the crime could have been avoided with proper mental illness treatment. Dillon McCandless,...
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Man accused of sexually abusing teen girl allegedly found with nude photos of...
Jerry Ewell IDAHO FALLS — A 36-year-old man accused of having a sexual relationship with a teen girl has allegedly been found with sexually explicit photos of the victim. Jerry Ewell, 36, was arrested...
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3 years after an illicit relationship led to a riveting escape, report says...
(CNN) — A fake identity, a pre-paid cell phone and secret notes describing a kiss. Those are the elements of a forbidden prison romance that has prompted authorities to recommend more security...
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Polygraph test a deciding factor in dismissal of Rigby man’s sex abuse charges
Stock image RIBGY — All charges have been dismissed against a Rigby man accused of sexually abusing a minor. Ryan Leon Grover was charged over a year ago, but earlier this year Grover voluntarily...
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Man arrested for arson says he started fire to save a hostage
IDAHO FALLS — An Idaho Falls man who was arrested last week admitted he started a fire to get a hostage out of a home on Hoopes Avenue. Eric Bagge, 40, was arrested for first-degree arson, possession...
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Early Thursday morning Amber Alert cancelled, mother in custody
Theresa M Shanholtzer HAYDEN — An Amber Alert was sent out statewide Thursday morning to report an abducted boy from Kootenai County. Ryan Daniel Shanholtzer, 11, is a boy with autism that is also a...
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California fugitive wanted on $1 million bond for child sex crimes arrested...
Caleb Cameron Fife | Rexburg Police Department REXBURG — A California fugitive accused of multiple sex crimes involving children was arrested Wednesday in Rexburg. Caleb Cameron Fife, 20, was wanted on...
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Father in custody after 6 children are removed from ‘rancid’ home
REXBURG — Six children in “rancid living conditions” were removed from their home Thursday and their father was taken into custody for allegedly assaulting a police officer. Benjamin Jacob Williams,...
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California man who allegedly stuck dates with the check faces years in jail
(CNN) — Prosecutors in Los Angeles have hit the defendant they call the “Dine-and-Dash Dater” with four new felony counts of extortion. Paul Guadalupe Gonzales, 45, is accused of 11 counts of...
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Grandmother heartbroken after DeOrr Kunz message vandalized outside fair
Photos courtesy Trina Clegg BLACKFOOT — After working a long day at the Eastern Idaho State Fair, Trina Clegg was outraged and heartbroken when she returned to her SUV late Saturday night. Her rear...
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Utah woman seriously injured in kidnapping attempt, police say
SALT LAKE CITY (KSTU) — A woman is being treated at a local hospital right now for some serious trauma to her face after she was attacked and dragged by a man in an attempted kidnapping in Salt Lake...
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Van driver charged with sexually abusing 2 girls, including teen with special...
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with more details from court documents. Reader discretion is advised. IDAHO FALLS — An Idaho Falls man has been charged with sexually abusing two teenagers,...
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Man arrested after hiding in Idaho Falls building following foot chase
Juan Marques-Nevarez | Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office IDAHO FALLS — A Ucon man was arrested Tuesday afternoon after leading police on a foot pursuit and hiding inside a building. Juan...
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Ammon home burglarized, car stolen as family visits sick father in hospital
From left: Mark Morgan, nine year old daughter Reiley and Aimee Morgan | Courtesy photo AMMON — An Ammon family dealing with a serious medical problem was dealt another blow last week when their home...
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Several in custody after car is hijacked
The following is a news release and mugshot of Junior Rodriguez from the Bingham County Sheriff’s Office. BLACKFOOT — On Sept. 12, at about 10:00 a.m., the Bingham County Sheriff’s Dispatch center...
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Nampa officer shoots at vehicle after suspect allegedly tried to run him over
NAMPA (Idaho Statesman) — When Nampa Police officers responded Wednesday evening to a verbal fight on North Liberty Drive near Sunny Lane, they weren’t anticipating it would end in a high-speed chase...
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Courts rule a local drunk driver was wrongfully imprisoned for 4 years....
William Bias | Madison County Sheriff’s Office REXBURG — It’s no joke when someone is wrongfully convicted and imprisoned for a crime. The most talked-about wrongful convictions involve innocent men or...
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2 local women nearly lose thousands in gift card scams
REXBURG — Two different women, two different scams, two close calls. Rexburg Police are issuing a warning after they were called to investigate two potential fraud causes this week. On Monday, a...
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Police ask for help identifying woman who may be connected to fraud case
IDAHO FALLS — Idaho Falls Police are asking the public for help in identifying a woman who may be connected to a fraud case. Detectives aren’t releasing a lot of information but a surveillance image...
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Former high school teacher, coach charged with stalking
IDAHO FALLS — A former Hillcrest High School teacher and coach could face up to five years behind bars after allegedly stalking a woman he had an affair with. Bryan Johnston, 50, was arrested Thursday...
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