Police Investigating Skyline H.S. Vandalism; I.F. Man Arrested for Attempted Strangulation

Police Investigating Skyline School Vandalism

Idaho Falls Police are investigating thousands of dollars in damage to Skyline High School as a result of vandalism that occurred over the weekend.

According to reports, the unknown suspect or suspects broke into the school, located at 1767 Blue Sky Drive, and shut off an electric breaker causing the pipes in the school’s heating system to freeze sometime between Friday night and Sunday evening.

School maintenance crews became aware of the issue late Sunday night and notified police. They are still working to thaw the pipes and assess damage to the heating system.

The exact cost to the damages has not been determined.

Anyone with information regarding this vandalism is asked to contact the IFPD at 529-1200 or Crimestoppers at 522-1983.

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I.F. Man Arrested for Attempted Strangulation

The Idaho Falls Police Department arrested 24-year-old Marvin C.L. McDonald on a felony warrant for attempted strangulation Friday morning.

McDonald of Idaho Falls was booked into the Bonneville County Jail.

According to reports, McDonald’s arrest stems from a domestic disturbance that occurred on Nov. 8 in the 600 block of Fanning. McDonald and the 33-year-old victim became involved in an argument. McDonald became physical and grabbed her throat.

McDonald fled prior to police arrival.

He was arrested on a warrant in the 1200 block of St. Clair Road Friday morning.

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The Idaho Falls Police Department arrested 17 people this weekend.

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