Crime and police news from Boise, ID

Crime

Two women arrested on meth charges during separate traffic stops

When officers searched Tabitha Lee Anne Christensen after her arrest, they found a bag of meth and several syringes and needles.

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NAMPA, CALDWELL

Caldwell teen gets extended treatment diversion in stabbing case

But Jeremiah Ramirez could still serve up to 15 years for attacking his mother.
CRIME

Deputies: Man gave up on breaking into house, sat in hot tub

The Valley County Sheriff's Office has asked for public help identifying a man authorities say tried to break into a vacation home near Horsethief Reservoir.
BUSINESS INSIDER

Idaho executives plead not guilty

A trial is scheduled for Elaine Martin of MarCon and Darrell Swigert, owner of the Idaho Junior Steelheads in McCall.
CRIME

Boise man charged with car burglary

Jimmy Joe Lee Peterson, 19, was arrested on a felony warrant Thursday night.
CRIME

Alleged pimp nabbed at Boise motel

Police said that the San Diego man was setting up encounters between two prostitutes and clients at a Curtis Road motel.
CRIME

Third alleged member of theft ring arrested

Police said they had evidence that tied James Steven Montoya, 22, to the string of thefts.
CRIME

Meth mailed to home leads to trafficking arrest

Sergeant Robert Little of the Garden City Police Department said the sender of the package was under investigation, but had not yet been arrested.
TRAFFIC

BPD busts two alleged members of retail theft crime ring

A pair of Boiseans arrested Monday night on felony warrants were part of a theft ring that targeted more than a dozen stores across the Treasure Valley, police said.
CRIME

Knife theft leads to felony charge for Boise man

Employees told police that they saw William Arthur Anderson conceal several knives and other items in the shop, and leave without paying.
CRIME

Investigation leads to trio's arrest in Garden City

Police said officers, with the help of the U.S. Postal Service, served a search warrant in the 3900 block of Adams, where 46.4 grams of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were found.