Idaho
Pethtel Sentenced in Lemhi County Manslaughter
BOISE, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Tel William Pethtel, 29, a resident of Bonneville County, was sentenced to a 20-year prison sentence for the shooting death of another man in Lemhi County, Idaho, Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced. The sentencing hearing took place on February 2, 2024.
”I’m grateful for the teamwork of this successful prosecution,” said Attorney General Labrador. “I thank the Lemhi County Sheriff’s Office and the Idaho State Police for their diligent investigation, as well as my Deputy Attorneys General Pendrey Trammell and Arielle Collins who led the prosecution.”
Evidence presented at trial showed that in October 2021, officers were called to the Panther Creek area in Lemhi County where witnesses had found the deceased body of the victim. The law enforcement investigation led to Pethtel, who was staying at a cabin in the area and had been with his wife and the victim the night before. Pethtel was interviewed by the Lemhi County Sheriff’s Office. Pethtel initially told law enforcement that he had not seen the victim since the night before, and evidence presented at trial also showed that, after the victim’s death, Pethtel had messaged friends and family, including the victim, feigning concern for his well-being and claiming that the victim had run off.Later, however, Pethtel admitted that he was involved in the fight that led to the victim’s death. Though Pethtel claimed he acted in self-defense, he also admitted that he had moved the victim’s body away from the scene of the shooting.
At trial, Pethtel was ultimately convicted of voluntary manslaughter, concealment of evidence, unlawful possession of a firearm, and a sentencing enhancement for being a persistent violator of the law due to his prior felony convictions.
Under the terms of Judge Thompson’s sentence, Pethtel will have to serve 12 years of his 20-year sentence before he is eligible for parole. Judge Thompson ordered Pethtel to pay restitution in the amount of $2,924 for funeral expenses for the victim.
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Idaho
Boise Police arrest 19-year-old in connection with club shooting
BOISE — 19-year-old Alexandra Lopez of Twin Falls is charged with eluding, aiding and abetting, and driving under the influence following a shooting incident at a Boise club early Sunday morning.
On February 1, around 4:15 a.m., officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 4300 block of West State Street. When they arrived, they confirmed that no one inside the club had been injured.
Police spotted a vehicle matching the description of the suspect’s car traveling along State Street. When officers attempted a traffic stop, the driver fled.
The vehicle was located after it crashed in the area of North Lander Street and West Glendale Street. Officers took three occupants into custody.
“This was a team effort to quickly locate the suspect vehicle and coordinate resources,” said Boise Police Lieutenant Dave Hunsaker.
Neighborhood Reporter Steve Dent was at the scene Sunday evening and reported that the middle panel of the Satin Dolls’ front entry appeared broken.
Alexandra Lopez was arrested and booked into the Ada County Jail.
An investigation is ongoing, and Idaho News 6 will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
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Idaho
Pro-ICE and Anti-ICE demonstrations take place across the Treasure Valley
BOISE, Idaho — A few hundred people came out for the ‘Idaho Stands with ICE’ rally at the Idaho Statehouse in Boise, while around 100 showed up in Caldwell to protest ICE.
The ‘Idaho Stands with ICE’ rally was organized by the Idaho Liberty Dogs, and the rally started with Vanilla Ice’s famous song before speakers took to the podium.
“Let me be clear, ICE is carrying out the will of we the people,” said one of the organizers. “Violence and demonizing heroes that protect us is and always will be unacceptable.”
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A pro-ICE rally and an anti-ICE protest happened in different cities in the Treasure Valley
The central theme of the rally centered on legal immigration. Several migrants who became American citizens spoke at the podium, and some of the people Idaho News 6 talked to echoed this sentiment.
“I wanted to come out because we want refugees to come as long as they come legally, said one of the demonstrators. “We want them to come as long as they come and don’t abuse our welfare system.”
The Anti-ICE protest in Caldwell had around 100 people, with a large demographic of Latino supporters. Caroline Carillo wanted to come out and speak for the people who live in fear, and she says ICE has been terrorizing her community.
“It’s not just scary for them, but it is scary for us,” said Carillo. “I have very dark skin, and now it is legal to racially profile me and others because of the color of our skin.”
Carillo also called out Governor Brad Little and other Idaho politicians, asking for help when it comes to ICE.
“Idaho used to be too great for hate,” said Carillo. “All of you Idahoans out there that worry about your state, Governor Brad Little, if you are worried about your state, you might want to stand up for us.”
Neighborhood Reporter Steve Dent also talked to a pair of veterans at the anti-ICE protest who told me the rhetoric has been ramped up following the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minnesota. They said that ICE has to do better.
“We have been here before, haven’t we?” said army veteran Richard Jensen. “They are undisciplined people out making mass arrests; we have had citizens arrested, and two citizens shot dead in the process.”
The demonstrators at the ‘Idaho Stands with ICE’ rally have a different view as they support ICE, and they told us the harassment of these agents needs to stop, and that is adding to the problem.
“There are a lot of people that are interfering with them right now, and that is making their jobs harder,” said a demonstrator. “Thank you, ICE, we appreciate all that you do.”
There was a police presence at both rallies on Saturday. At the ‘Idaho Stands with ICE’ rally, there were also counter-protesters across the street. Both rallies remained peaceful.
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