U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Idaho

08/25/2026

Unknown Man Sentenced To Five Years In Prison For Using Identity Of Deceased Child For 25 Years To Obtain Nearly $300,000 In Government Benefits

A man whose identity remains unknown was sentenced to five years in federal prison for stealing the identity of a deceased child for 25 years to obtain significant government benefits, U.S. Attorney Bart M. Davis announced today. After a three-day trial in May 2026, a federal jury sitting in Pocatel...

01/28/2026

Three North Idaho Child Exploitation Defendants Sentenced to Over Forty Years in Federal Prison Combined https://justice.gov/usao-id/pr/three-north-idaho-child-exploitation-defendants-sentenced-over-forty-years-federal-0

02/14/2025

A message from U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit on his last day:

"As I depart my role as U.S. Attorney, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to all our partners and, of course, my colleagues at the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Idaho. It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve justice alongside this marvelous crew of public servants!"

02/12/2025

Yesterday was but the work with our partners continues every day. The Idaho ICAC Task Force- Internet Crimes Against Children Program is committed to ensuring a better internet for all. Find great resources at: https://www.icactaskforce.org/internetsafety
ConnectSafely

02/05/2025

During , we recognize the champions of justice & the sacrifices they made, honor the contributions of African Americans since our country’s beginning, & recommit to securing our birthright freedoms for all people.

01/30/2025

USAO Idaho Press Release: Out-of-State Defendant Sentenced to Federal Prison for Conspiracy with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl

🔗www.justice.gov/usao-id/pr/out-state-defendant-sentenced-federal-prison-conspiracy-intent-distribute-fentanyl

Ayana R. Bacon, 25, of Box Elder, Montana, was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl.

“Fentanyl is a deadly threat and, along with our dedicated federal and state law enforcement partners, we are focused on shutting it out of Idaho,” said U.S. Attorney Hurwit. “This means prosecuting those who bring it into Idaho communities as well as those using our highways to take loads to another state. Either way, we will hold you accountable.”

Grateful for our dedicated partners in this case.
Drug Enforcement Administration - DEA
Idaho State Police
United States Attorneys' Offices

01/28/2025

U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit and First Assistant U.S. Attorney Justin Whatcott had a great to visit with new Canyon County Prosecuting Attorney Chris Boyd to discuss the strong relationship between our offices and how we can partner to do even more together!
Canyon County, Idaho

01/20/2025

“Everyone can be great because everybody can serve.” -Martin Luther King, Jr.

01/17/2025

It was great to have U.S. Forest Service visit today to recognize our team here and add their agency seal to our wall of federal law enforcement partners.

01/14/2025

USAO Idaho Press Release: Moscow Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material
🔗 www.justice.gov/usao-id/pr/moscow-man-sentenced-15-years-federal-prison-distributing-child-sexual-abuse-material

Joshua Jay Downer, 39, of Moscow, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for distribution of child sexual abuse material, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced today.

“The defendant in this case earned every day of his sentence,” said U.S. Attorney Hurwit. “Together with our law enforcement partners, our office remains focused not only on holding accountable anyone who would distribute child sexual abuse materials, but also supporting victims and seeking restitution on their behalf.”

Grateful for our partners in this case.
FBI Salt Lake City
City of Moscow Police Department
City of Lewiston Police Dept