Idaho
Brad Little signs executive order reinforcing Idaho's commitment to immigration enforcement
BOISE, Idaho — Governor Brad Little signed an executive order on Tuesday aimed at enhancing border security and ensuring stricter immigration enforcement throughout the state of Idaho.
“As part of my duty to ensure the laws are faithfully executed, we are taking decisive steps to uphold immigration laws in Idaho,” said Governor Little. “This order mandates that all state departments and agencies review their policies to ensure full compliance with federal immigration laws.”
Under the new directive, the Idaho State Police are tasked with cooperating fully with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of Justice. They have been tasked with maintaining communication with federal agencies if ongoing criminal investigations suggest that individuals may have violated federal immigration laws.
The Idaho Department of Correction will also collaborate with law enforcement agencies to confirm individuals’ immigration status before their full-term release. Furthermore, the department will work with the Idaho Commission on Pardons and Parole to identify cases where it may be in the “best interest of justice” to consider parole for deportation purposes.
“Idahoans have been negatively impacted by the open border policies of the previous administration,” said Governor Little. “Our communities have seen an increase in deadly drugs, and we are committed to addressing these concerns by enforcing the rule of law and protecting our citizens.”
President Trump issued a series of executive orders on Jan. 20, including “Protecting the American People Against Invasion,” “Securing Our Borders,” and “Declaring a National Emergency at the Southern Border of the United States.” Idaho’s new order is meant to align with these federal directives.
The order doesn’t make any significant policy changes but rather reaffirms Idaho’s commitment to following the federal laws and policies laid out by President Trump.
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MOUNTAIN HOME, Idaho (CBS2) — A joint investigation by the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office and the Mountain Home Police Department has led to the arrest of a man accused of multiple sexual offenses in Elmore County and the city of Mountain Home.
An arrest warrant was issued on June 10, 2026, for Dillon Thorpe following an investigation conducted by Elmore County Sheriff’s Office detectives. Thorpe was taken into custody on June 11, 2026, on a warrant by the Idaho State Police.
Thorpe is charged with rape, child enticement, lewd conduct with a minor, and sexual abuse of a child under the age of 16.
Authorities said additional details about the investigation will not be released at this time because of the nature of the crimes and to protect the privacy of victims and witnesses.
Law enforcement believes there may be additional suspected victims and/or witnesses who have not yet been identified. Anyone with information or evidence relevant to the investigation is encouraged to contact the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office or the Mountain Home Police Department to make a report.
DENVER (KDVR) — Three Colorado motorcyclists died on Tuesday in northern Idaho after a pickup truck driver, also from Colorado, hit all three while trying to pass another vehicle, according to the Idaho State Police.
The crash happened at about 4 p.m. Tuesday outside the town of Kooskia on U.S. 12, police said. The pickup truck driver, identified as a 60-year-old Colorado Springs woman, was headed west on the highway when she crossed the double yellow line in a no-passing zone while trying to pass another vehicle.
She then collided head-on with the three motorcycles that were headed east on the highway.
The three motorcyclists died at the scene. The Idaho County Coroner identified the motorcyclists as: Ethan Powers, 35, of Timnath, Jeremy Coleman, 45 of Berthoud, and Nathan McCormick, 26, of Loveland.
The Colorado Fraternal Order of Police later identified Coleman and Powers as a sergeant and deputy with the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office and McCormick as Coleman’s son-in-law.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with their families, friends, coworkers, and the members of FOP Lodge 4 as they face the difficult days ahead,” the union said. “The law enforcement profession is built on service, sacrifice, and commitment to others. Sgt. Coleman and Deputy Powers dedicated their lives to protecting their community, and their impact will continue to be felt by those who had the privilege of serving alongside them.”
The truck driver was taken to a hospital for medical evaluation before being released then arrested. She was booked into the Idaho County Jail on probable cause for three counts of vehicular manslaughter, police said.
The following is a press release from the Idaho State Police:
The Idaho State Police (ISP) is investigating a three-fatality crash that occurred at approximately 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, on U.S. Highway 12 near milepost 113 east of Kooskia.
The preliminary investigation indicates a 2019 Ford F-150 was traveling westbound on U.S. Highway 12 when the driver attempted to pass another vehicle in a marked no-passing zone. The pickup crossed the double yellow centerline and collided with three motorcycles traveling eastbound.
The three motorcyclists sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene.
The 60-year-old female driver of the Ford, from Colorado Springs, Colorado, was transported to a local hospital for medical evaluation. Following her release, she was arrested and booked into the Idaho County Jail on probable cause for three counts of vehicular manslaughter.
The Idaho County Coroner’s Office will identify the deceased and determine the cause and manner of death.
U.S. Highway 12 was closed for approximately six and one-half hours while emergency responders assisted at the scene and investigators processed evidence.
ISP was assisted by the Idaho County Sheriff’s Office, the Idaho County Coroner’s Office, the Idaho Transportation Department, and local fire and EMS personnel.
The crash remains under investigation.
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