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 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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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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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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