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Local pharmacist, 600 others charged in largest ever health care fraud operation
The following is a news release from the District of Idaho United States Attorney’s Office. BOISE — Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex M....
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He robbed a bank and then went shopping, according to police
Craig Blankenship | Bonneville County Jail IDAHO FALLS — After allegedly robbing a local bank, court documents show Craig Blankenship decided to go on a shopping spree. Blankenship reportedly walked...
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Police: Stabbing suspect wanted revenge; 6 kids among injured
(CNN) — Timmy Kinner wanted revenge for being kicked out of an Idaho apartment complex, police say. So Kinner attacked a 3-year-old’s birthday party at the complex, which houses refugees, and stabbed...
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Woman, whose daughter was murdered in 2014, bails out of jail after facing...
REXBURG — A Rexburg mother arrested last week on injury to child and drug charges has bonded out of jail and filed for divorce from her husband, who was also arrested. Kaci Phillips, 30, and Ryan...
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The 3-year-old girl stabbed at a Boise birthday party has died
(CNN) — A 3-year-old girl who was stabbed at a birthday party in a Boise, Idaho, apartment complex has died from her injuries, the Boise Police Department said. The unidentified 3-year-old, who had...
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Woman accused of murdering father deemed mentally unfit for trial
REXBURG — A woman accused of murdering her father at a Rexburg home was deemed mentally unfit to stand trial Monday. Jessica Conser, 34, is being committed to a Department of Health and Welfare mental...
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Man accused of breaking into home, violently raping mother with children nearby
Forrest Whittington | Fremont County Sheriff’s Office EDITOR’S NOTE: This story contains disturbing descriptions of violence. Reader discretion is advised. ST. ANTHONY — A local man is accused of...
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Allegedly drunken man arrested after exposing himself at Walmart
Joseph M. Burns AMMON — A man who police say was heavily intoxicated was jailed Wednesday after exposing his genitals at the Ammon Walmart along 25th East. Police reports show at around 10:30 p.m....
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Ada County Prosecutor weighing death penalty in Boise mass stabbing attack
Timmy Kinner BOISE (KIVI)- Ada County Prosecutor Jan Bennetts says a decision whether to seek the death penalty for a man charged in a mass stabbing in Boise last weekend will be made as soon as all...
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Woman arrested after allegedly stabbing boyfriend at Idaho Falls gas station
IDAHO FALLS — A woman was arrested early Thursday morning after police say she stabbed her boyfriend at a gas station. Natasha Cook, 34, was taken into custody on one charge of aggravated assault....
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Bingham County man arrested for allegedly killing wife
Eugene R. Ruff ABERDEEN — An Aberdeen man has been arrested on first-degree murder charges for the death of his wife. Eugene R. Ruff, 63, was booked into the Bingham County Jail on Thursday night....
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Two arrested in connection to Preston gunfire
Bret Sanley Hansen (left) BreAnn Choules (right) | Chache County Jail PRESTON — Two people were arrested after reports of a gun being fired. The Preston Police Department responded to the area of South...
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Baby boy ‘miraculously’ survives after being buried alive in Montana wilderness
File photo | EastIdahoNews.com MISSOULA COUNTY, Montana — Authorities in Montana say a baby boy is lucky to be alive after surviving nine hours in the cold. KTVB reports an infant had been buried alive...
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Man collapses while being sentenced on child pornography charges
Brandon Jay Rydalch | Bonneville County Jail IDAHO FALLS — A man being sentenced for child pornography collapsed while giving his statement. Brandon Jay Rydalch, 33, was sentenced to 10 years in prison...
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Police investigating after mailbox is smashed by watermelon
Courtesy Rexburg Police Department REXBURG — Rexburg residents contacted police after finding their mailbox completely obliterated by a watermelon over the weekend. Rexburg Police Captain Randy Lewis...
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Preston teacher pleads not guilty in animal cruelty case
Robert Crosland PRESTON — The school teacher who allegedly fed a live puppy to a snapping turtle pleaded not guilty to an animal cruelty charge Tuesday. Robert Crosland, a junior high school science...
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Man gets withheld judgement after having sex with teen
IDAHO FALLS — A local man was given a withheld judgment after having sexual relations with a then 15-year-old girl. Kalin Christensen, 21, was ordered to spend 30 days in jail with work release,...
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A man harasses a woman for wearing a Puerto Rico shirt, saying it’s...
(CNN) — An Illinois park is investigating after a woman accused one of its police officers of standing by as a man harassed her for wearing a shirt with the Puerto Rican flag, saying it was...
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Utah seeks death penalty for couple charged with murdering 3-year-old daughter
EastIdahoNews.com file photo OGDEN, Utah (KSTU) — The State of Utah filed a notice Tuesday stating they are seeking the death penalty in the case of a couple accused of murdering their 3-year-old...
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Stormy Daniels arrested at Ohio strip club. Her attorney calls it a setup.
(CNN) — Adult film actress Stormy Daniels was arrested early Thursday at an Ohio strip club for allegedly touching patrons on stage in violation of state law. Daniels, who gained notoriety after suing...
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