Police Investigate Burglary
Police Investigate Burglary
Idaho Falls Police are investigating a burglary at A to Z Family Services, Inc., that occurred late Monday night.
According to reports, officers responded to the business, located at 380 N. Capital, Tuesday morning for a report of a break-in. The unknown suspect or suspects entered the building by breaking the glass on the front door.
The suspect took an undisclosed amount of cash.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the IFPD at 529-1200 or Crimestoppers at 522-1983.
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The Idaho Falls Police Department arrested 16 people on Tuesday.
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Police Investigate Burglary
IFPD Investigates Trailer and Snowmobiles Theft
IFPD Investigates Trailer and Snowmobiles Theft
The Idaho Falls Police Department is investigating the theft of a trailer and four snowmobiles taken from the 800 block of Mercury sometime this weekend.
According to reports, the owner of B&K Professional Services told police that sometime between Nov. 23 and Nov. 24 an unknown person broke into a locked compound and stole a red Haulmark enclosed 27-foot trailer containing four snowmobiles.
The snowmobiles were three Polaris brands and one Bombardier. The property is valued at $32,000
Anyone with information is asked to contact the IFPD at 529-1200 or Crimestoppers at 522-1983.
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IFPD Investigates Trailer and Snowmobiles Theft
IFPD Cites One for Selling Alcohol to Minors
IFPD Cites One for Selling Alcohol to Minors
The Idaho Falls Police Department assisted the Idaho State Police Alcohol Beverage Control in compliance checks last week that resulted in one citation for individuals selling or serving alcohol to minors.
An employee was cited at the Sunnyside Travel Plaza, 3365 W. Sunnyside Road.
The compliance check was done on November 22. Checks were completed at 29 businesses in Idaho Falls.
The IFPD randomly participates in alcohol license compliance checks throughout the year to ensure that businesses obey alcohol license laws. This program is funded through a Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws grant received by the IFPD from the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections.
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IFPD Cites One for Selling Alcohol to Minors
Police Investigate Burglary; Man Arrested for Witness Intimidation
Police Investigate Burglary
Idaho Falls Police are investigating a burglary at the Idaho State Liquor Store on First Street that occurred early Tuesday morning.
According to reports, officers were dispatched to the store, located at 190 First St., around 12:41 a.m. for a burglary alarm. Upon arrival officers found the east window shattered. Officers cleared the building and didn’t find anyone inside.
Eleven bottles of liquor were stolen.
Suspects are unknown.
Anyone with information regarding this burglary is asked to contact the IFPD at 529-1200 or Crimestoppers at 522-1983.
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Man Arrested for Witness Intimidation
Idaho Falls Police arrested 31-year-old Casey S. Taylor on a warrant for felony witness intimidation.
The warrant was served at the Bonneville County Jail where Taylor is currently being held on another unrelated charge.
According to reports, Taylor threatened a witness during a preliminary hearing regarding Taylor’s current criminal charge of aggravated assault on Nov. 13.
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The Idaho Falls Police Department arrested 12 people on Tuesday.
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Police Investigate Burglary; Man Arrested for Witness Intimidation
Officer Reed Sworn In
Idaho Falls Mayor Jared Fuhriman officially swore in the police department’s newest officer Christopher Reed in the mayor’s chambers Tuesday afternoon.
Reed was selected among multiple candidates that tested and applied to the department this past June.
“You’ve risen to the top and you’ll fit well within our values,” Idaho Falls Chief Mark McBride said during the ceremony. “We’re going to be behind you 100 percent to see that you have a successful career.”
Reed, a 2004 Hillcrest High School graduate, has always been interested in a career in emergency services. After serving in the United States Navy, it was inevitable that he would seek a career working in emergency services.
“I have to be in a field where I’m helping people,” he said. “Anything in emergency services has always sparked my interest. I know (law enforcement) is where I belong.”
Initially, Reed had looked into becoming a firefighter, he said. He volunteered with the Ucon Fire Department and currently volunteers with the Ammon Fire Department. But, ultimately decided he would enjoy law enforcement more.
“This man, right here,” before he retires is going to save lives,” Fuhriman said during Tuesday’s ceremony. “Whether it’s physically, mentally or emotionally, he’ll make a difference.”
Prior to being hired as a police officer, Reed worked for the IFPD as a dispatcher since June 2012.
Reed and his wife, Jessica, have two daughters.
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Officer Reed Sworn In
For the Record
By Joelyn Hansen
A couple of weeks ago, the Post Register printed an article regarding a "YouTube" video that claimed the IFPD was racists. Last week, Chief McBride submitted an editorial to the paper regarding the article and the situation highlighted in the video.
If you missed the column in the paper, here it is again:
"I received several comments Thursday regarding the Post Register’s September 5 article, entitled
“Chief: Race not a factor in Tasing.”
One neighbor on East 18th Street took the time to come to the
police station and go through the courthouse security to personally speak to me
about the weekly parties held at the Madrigal’s. The regular activities were
described as loud music, yelling, shouting, arguing, and fighting until late
hours in the night all summer long. The
neighbor never reported any of these parties because of fear of retaliation. Other
people’s comments were concerned about police going into the house for a loud
party with weapons (guns) drawn. But, after
explaining what really happened the response was; “it would be good to let the
public know through the Post Register.”
Saturday night, August 31, at 10:49 p.m. Idaho Falls police responded
to a noise complaint for a loud party. A
neighbor had gone to the house and asked the residence to quiet down. With no regard for the neighbor’s request their
next recourse was to call the police.
Police went to the loud party and explained the need to
quiet the party, and warned that a return visit by the police would result in
citations for disturbing the peace.
An argument ensued and the noise level increased. When Victor Madrigal was told he was under
arrest he retreated into the house. Officers followed behind but were met with
a blockade of people trying to prevent the arrest. Delosanto Madrigal pushed one of the officers
back. Delosanto also retreated into the
house.
Officers have the
authority to make an arrest for a public offence committed in their presence,
and to use the force necessary to affect the arrest. Running into one’s house or into a crowd does
not prevent the arrest; people and things usually get knocked around when the
arrest is made.
Officers pushed their way through the blockade not with
weapons drawn but with electronic control devices known as Tasers (the brand
name used by the IFPD), which were used to assist officers in overcoming the
flight and resistance to arrest.
During the flight and resistance to arrest people and things
got knocked around. To the credit of the
officers, several stayed at the scene to see that everyone was okay, called an
ambulance to check on the pregnant lady, took pictures of any damages, and
explained what had occurred and what happens next.
All this information is known thanks to the video posted on
“YouTube.”
Idaho Falls Police
Officers are not racist. We are biased
against Crime and Disorder. We have a
responsibility to the citizens of Idaho Falls to keep the community free from
crime and disorder."