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This undated image provided by the Idaho State Police shows Fazliddin Kurbanov. Kurbanov, an Uzbekistan national, pleaded not guilty during his first court appearance Friday, May 17, 2013 on U.S. charges that he gave support, cash and other resources to help a recognized terrorist group in his home country plan a terrorist attack there.

Neighbors talk about Uzbek refugee's arrest, terror allegations

The director of Idaho's Office for Refugees notes Fazliddin Kurbanov's terrorism charges are a first, while neighbors speak about witnessing his arrest.

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Fund set up to help woman hit by truck

She was hit after another woman was attacked on Tuesday at Boise Towne Square.
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Firefighter who started Karney Fire gets six-month rider

A Boise County firefighter who pleaded guilty to intentionally starting a wildfire last September will undergo a six-month evaluation that could avert a longer prison sentence.
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Fight with brass knuckles leads to felony charge for Boise teen

Jordan Shields, 18, assaulted the victim in a parking garage on March 22, Boise police allege.
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Boise man calls burglary charge a mistake

The man had recently moved to the neighborhood and mistook the home for his own after a night on the town, he said.
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Admitted monkey killer gets 7 years, plus rider

Michael J. Watkins may only have to serve a year in prison for killing a Zoo Boise Patas monkey.
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Mother of suicidal jail inmate loses Supreme Court appeal

Bradley J. Munroe was 19 in September 2008 when he used a bed sheet to hang himself in the Ada County Jail.
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Police: Alert neighbor foils business burglary

Two Boise men are now charged with attempted burglary, a felony, and possession of burglary tools, a misdemeanor.
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Treasure Valley man, others indicted in drug case

Mark Ciccarello was indicted by a federal grand jury on multiple counts according to court documents unsealed Wednesday.
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Emmett church fire suspects have criminal pasts

One man served time for murder and the other for arson.
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Police release new photos of pickup that intentionally hit woman

Boise police are now seeking the driver of a teal pickup truck after an incident Tuesday night at North Milwaukee Street and Franklin Road.