Alex Brizee
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Maddie Mogen's father and his family issued a statement supporting the plea deal in Bryan Kohberger's case and thanked the prosecution for their dedication.
Her family also asked the public to do an act of kindness this week so "a glimmer of Maddie's light may live on."
Her family also asked the public to do an act of kindness this week so "a glimmer of Maddie's light may live on."
July 2, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Maddie Mogen's father and his family issued a statement supporting the plea deal in Bryan Kohberger's case and thanked the prosecution for their dedication.
Her family also asked the public to do an act of kindness this week so "a glimmer of Maddie's light may live on."
Her family also asked the public to do an act of kindness this week so "a glimmer of Maddie's light may live on."
as idaho is once again in the national news sharing a standard i try to live by as a crime reporter
July 2, 2025 at 12:42 AM
as idaho is once again in the national news sharing a standard i try to live by as a crime reporter
pretty much sums up this week
June 27, 2025 at 2:39 AM
pretty much sums up this week
It looks like the mother’s name is “Gabriela Inguez” not “Gabrielle Inegus.” More info from Nampa PD:
March 28, 2025 at 6:43 AM
It looks like the mother’s name is “Gabriela Inguez” not “Gabrielle Inegus.” More info from Nampa PD:
AMBER Alert issued for 12-year-old girl who was last seen in Nampa. Authorities said she was abducted by her mother, who doesn’t have custody and an unknown man. Anyone with info is asked to call the Nampa PD Tip Line at 208-465-2206.
March 28, 2025 at 6:10 AM
AMBER Alert issued for 12-year-old girl who was last seen in Nampa. Authorities said she was abducted by her mother, who doesn’t have custody and an unknown man. Anyone with info is asked to call the Nampa PD Tip Line at 208-465-2206.
when you and @alexdugganreports.bsky.social are on the same email thread, you must differentiate.
March 27, 2025 at 10:41 PM
when you and @alexdugganreports.bsky.social are on the same email thread, you must differentiate.
Nicholas Umphenour is facing a new felony charge after the Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office alleged he broke a window at the Nez Perce County Jail. It's going to cost between $2,500 to $3,000 to replace, per court records.
February 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Nicholas Umphenour is facing a new felony charge after the Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office alleged he broke a window at the Nez Perce County Jail. It's going to cost between $2,500 to $3,000 to replace, per court records.
Another complaint has been filed against the state’s prison and parole system over allegations the agency “failed to properly supervise” a former probation officer who has been accused of forcing a woman he supervised “into engaging in sexual activity.”
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December 11, 2024 at 11:29 PM
Another complaint has been filed against the state’s prison and parole system over allegations the agency “failed to properly supervise” a former probation officer who has been accused of forcing a woman he supervised “into engaging in sexual activity.”
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The Idaho Department of Correction has released a statement regarding Kevin Kuintzle's escape from the St. Anthony's Work Center.
December 11, 2024 at 6:20 PM
The Idaho Department of Correction has released a statement regarding Kevin Kuintzle's escape from the St. Anthony's Work Center.
NEW: A man who was charged with first-degree murder and escaped IDOC's custody was being housed at one of the state’s lowest-security prisons — despite a long history of violence and obstructing jail staff.
"This whole thing is embarrassing."
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"This whole thing is embarrassing."
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December 10, 2024 at 9:42 PM
NEW: A man who was charged with first-degree murder and escaped IDOC's custody was being housed at one of the state’s lowest-security prisons — despite a long history of violence and obstructing jail staff.
"This whole thing is embarrassing."
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"This whole thing is embarrassing."
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Authorities are looking for Kevin Kuintzle — suspected of killing a Jerome man — after he "walked away" from IDOC's St. Anthony Work Camp.
The facility is meant for men who are working & low-risk, so it's unclear why Kuintzle was in custody there.
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The facility is meant for men who are working & low-risk, so it's unclear why Kuintzle was in custody there.
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December 6, 2024 at 10:28 PM
Authorities are looking for Kevin Kuintzle — suspected of killing a Jerome man — after he "walked away" from IDOC's St. Anthony Work Camp.
The facility is meant for men who are working & low-risk, so it's unclear why Kuintzle was in custody there.
www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/c...
The facility is meant for men who are working & low-risk, so it's unclear why Kuintzle was in custody there.
www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/c...
Prosecutors have dropped the case against an ex-Boise principal over accusations he failed to investigate sexual abuse.
Hours before going to trial the state asked for the felony be dismissed since they hadn't met their duty to ensure a “fair and just trial.”
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Hours before going to trial the state asked for the felony be dismissed since they hadn't met their duty to ensure a “fair and just trial.”
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December 6, 2024 at 6:31 PM
Prosecutors have dropped the case against an ex-Boise principal over accusations he failed to investigate sexual abuse.
Hours before going to trial the state asked for the felony be dismissed since they hadn't met their duty to ensure a “fair and just trial.”
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Hours before going to trial the state asked for the felony be dismissed since they hadn't met their duty to ensure a “fair and just trial.”
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“I know that what I’m doing today is going to make it difficult for you — 10 years in prison typically does not make anybody a better person,” 3rd District Judge Gabriel McCarthy said before sentencing a 35-year-old man to prison Monday.
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December 3, 2024 at 3:40 AM
“I know that what I’m doing today is going to make it difficult for you — 10 years in prison typically does not make anybody a better person,” 3rd District Judge Gabriel McCarthy said before sentencing a 35-year-old man to prison Monday.
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me describing my job:
December 2, 2024 at 10:50 PM
me describing my job:
Judge Randall Grove told Jose Fabrizio Sanchez Vazquez — the owner of a well-known Mexican restaurant who sexually assaulted a teenage employee — Tuesday that to “deter others” he needed to “make an example” out of him.
“It’s good old-fashioned punishment.”
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“It’s good old-fashioned punishment.”
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November 27, 2024 at 3:02 AM
Judge Randall Grove told Jose Fabrizio Sanchez Vazquez — the owner of a well-known Mexican restaurant who sexually assaulted a teenage employee — Tuesday that to “deter others” he needed to “make an example” out of him.
“It’s good old-fashioned punishment.”
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“It’s good old-fashioned punishment.”
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Photos of Dawn Marie Holley flashed through a slideshow presented in court: smiling widely at the camera. With family at the beach. In front of a Christmas tree.
The last image showed her in a coffin with flowers. Today her husband was sentenced for her death.
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The last image showed her in a coffin with flowers. Today her husband was sentenced for her death.
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November 23, 2024 at 12:50 AM
Photos of Dawn Marie Holley flashed through a slideshow presented in court: smiling widely at the camera. With family at the beach. In front of a Christmas tree.
The last image showed her in a coffin with flowers. Today her husband was sentenced for her death.
www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/c...
The last image showed her in a coffin with flowers. Today her husband was sentenced for her death.
www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/c...
In April police arrived at a Sonic Drive-In, where a young woman waited after calling 911. She'd been raped & strangled she told police.
The man accused could have faced up to life in prison, but prosecutors dropped the most severe charges — and won't say why.
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The man accused could have faced up to life in prison, but prosecutors dropped the most severe charges — and won't say why.
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November 22, 2024 at 12:07 AM
In April police arrived at a Sonic Drive-In, where a young woman waited after calling 911. She'd been raped & strangled she told police.
The man accused could have faced up to life in prison, but prosecutors dropped the most severe charges — and won't say why.
www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/c...
The man accused could have faced up to life in prison, but prosecutors dropped the most severe charges — and won't say why.
www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/c...
Here's the plea agreement:
November 19, 2024 at 4:28 PM
Here's the plea agreement:
A woman who helped two men escape after they attacked correctional officers at a Boise hospital struck a plea deal with prosecutors for her crimes, with a key stipulation: She must testify against the men she helped.
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November 19, 2024 at 4:28 PM
A woman who helped two men escape after they attacked correctional officers at a Boise hospital struck a plea deal with prosecutors for her crimes, with a key stipulation: She must testify against the men she helped.
idahostatesman.com/news/local/crime/article295770114.html#storylink=cpy
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The judge presiding over Nicholas Umphenour’s capitol case in North Idaho has unsealed the indictment after the 29-year-old appeared for his first hearing on the first-degree murder charge.
November 19, 2024 at 3:32 AM
The judge presiding over Nicholas Umphenour’s capitol case in North Idaho has unsealed the indictment after the 29-year-old appeared for his first hearing on the first-degree murder charge.
Boise police released new information about a shooting that occurred earlier. An officer shot and injured a man who allegedly "charged" at police after a traffic stop and foot pursuit.
There have now been 10 police shootings in the Treasure Valley this year, with BPD being involved in six of them.
There have now been 10 police shootings in the Treasure Valley this year, with BPD being involved in six of them.
November 14, 2024 at 3:04 AM
Boise police released new information about a shooting that occurred earlier. An officer shot and injured a man who allegedly "charged" at police after a traffic stop and foot pursuit.
There have now been 10 police shootings in the Treasure Valley this year, with BPD being involved in six of them.
There have now been 10 police shootings in the Treasure Valley this year, with BPD being involved in six of them.