Pocatello Police Department

Pocatello Police Department "COMMUNITY COMMITMENT" The Pocatello Police Department is organized into three divisions; (1) Patrol/Traffic, (2) Investigations and (3) Support Services.

Each division within the department has specific staffing needs to meet our 24/7 service requirements. The Department currently has (90) sworn officer positions. The City of Pocatello Social Media Terms of Use can be found at bit.ly/1l64djU

06/01/2026

Weekend Activity & Arrest Report: May 29-31, 2026

Time/Date: 00:01:00 05/29/26
Inmate Name: Johnson, Anthony E. (42)
Loc. of Arrest: Yellowstone & Maple
Related Incident Numbers: 26-P11264
Offenses: Driving Under the Influence

Time/Date: 01:22:00 05/29/26
Inmate Name: Way, Jeremy M. (23)
Loc. of Arrest: 1500 Yellowstone
Related Incident Numbers: 26-P11268
Offenses: Driving Under the Influence, Reckless Driving

Time/Date: 11:38:00 05/29/26
Inmate Name: Hayes, Jamel R. (54)
Loc. of Arrest: 777 Hospital Way
Related Incident Numbers: 26-P11298
Offenses: Warrant x2

Time/Date: 17:11:00 05/29/26
Inmate Name: Pendley, Brandon W. (46)
Loc. of Arrest: 1148 E Poplar St.
Related Incident Numbers: 26-P08937
Offenses: 1st Degree Stalking

Time/Date: 18:49:00 05/29/26
Inmate Name: Johnson, Kelly E. (55)
Loc. of Arrest: 1200 Yellowstone Ave.
Related Incident Numbers: 26-P11341
Offenses: Warrant

Time/Date: 18:50:00 05/29/26
Inmate Name: Vernieu, Richard R. Jr. (36)
Loc. of Arrest: NB I-15 MP60
Related Incident Numbers: 26-P26705
Offenses: Lewd Conduct with a Minor Child Under Sixteen x2

Time/Date: 20:30:59 05/29/26
Inmate Name: Aguiar, Ricardo (33)
Loc. of Arrest: 2265 Gail Dr.
Related Incident Numbers: 26-P11347
Offenses: Assault

Time/Date: 23:40:00 05/29/26
Inmate Name: Gonzales, Matthew J. (43)
Loc. of Arrest: 1820 Garrett Way
Related Incident Numbers: 26-P11367
Offenses: Warrant

Time/Date: 02:27:00 05/30/26
Inmate Name: Starkovich, Wyatt F. (20)
Loc. of Arrest: 122 N 3rd
Related Incident Numbers: 26-P11380
Offenses: Resisting & Obstructing

Time/Date: 18:32:00 05/30/26
Inmate Name: Medel Martinez, Osvaldo (20)
Loc. of Arrest: 911 N 7th Ave.
Related Incident Numbers: 26-P10095
Offenses: Felony Malicious Injury to Property

Time/Date: 05:25:00 05/31/26
Inmate Name: Big Knife, Emily (24)
Loc. of Arrest: 166 Washington
Related Incident Numbers: 26-P11476
Offenses: Warrant

Time/Date: 14:16:00 05/31/26
Inmate Name: Delgado, McKena M. (18)
Loc. of Arrest: 911 N 7th Ave.
Related Incident Numbers: 26-P11482
Offenses: Aggravated Battery

Time/Date: 23:01:00 05/31/26
Inmate Name: Hansen, Travis P. (59)
Loc. of Arrest: 105 Jefferson Ave.
Related Incident Numbers: 25-P26378
Offenses: Theft

Misdemeanor Citations: 0
Juvenile Related: 2
Protective Custody: 5

TOTAL CALLS = 249

MEDIA CALL TIMES = 1030 - 1130

05/29/2026

DAILY ARREST & ACTIVITY REPORT: MAY 28, 2026

Time/Date: 13:18:00 05/28/26
Inmate Name: BELYK, EMILY M. (24)
Loc. of Arrest: 1030 YELLOWSTONE AVE.
Related Incident Numbers: 26-P11207
Offenses: WARRANT

Time/Date: 14:29:00 05/28/26
Inmate Name: TAUSCHER, MARTIN D. (68)
Loc. of Arrest: 2340 S. 2ND AVE.
Related Incident Numbers: 26-P11213
Offenses: DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE (EXCESSIVE)

Time/Date: 20:49:00 05/28/26
Inmate Name: HERNANDEZ LOPEZ, FRANCISCO (34)
Loc. of Arrest: 775 DAHL AVE.
Related Incident Numbers: 26-P05199
Offenses: WARRANT

Misdemeanor Citations: 1
Protective Custody: 0
Juvenile Related: 0

TOTAL CALLS = 96

MEDIA CALL TIMES = 1000-1100 HRS.

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05/28/2026

Daily Activity & Arrest Report: May 27, 2026

Time/Date: 00:43:00 05/27/26
Inmate Name: Miera, Emmanuel G. (22)
Loc. of Arrest: Yellowstone & Chapel
Related Incident Numbers: 26-P11088
Offenses: Possession of Controlled Substance, Warrant

Time/Date: 10:55:00 05/27/26
Inmate Name: Hysell, Henry D. (45)
Loc. of Arrest: 151 N 3rd Ave.
Related Incident Numbers: 26-P11114
Offenses: Warrant

Time/Date: 11:30:56 05/27/26
Inmate Name: Gurrola, Ricardo (76)
Loc. of Arrest: 760 W Alameda Rd.
Related Incident Numbers: 26-P11112
Offenses: Pedestrian Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs

Time/Date: 17:51:03 05/27/26
Inmate Name: Edenfield, Austin B. (33)
Loc. of Arrest: 6000 S 5th Ave.
Related Incident Numbers: 26-P11147
Offenses: Aggravated Assault, Warrant

Misdemeanor Citations: 0
Juvenile Related: 0
Protective Custody: 1

TOTAL CALLS = 75

MEDIA CALL TIMES = 0920 - 1020

05/27/2026

Daily Activity & Arrest Report: May 26, 2026

Time/Date: 11:25:00 05/26/26
Inmate Name: MCLAUGHLIN, JOSEPH C. (21)
Loc. of Arrest: 5800 S 5TH AVE.
Related Incident Numbers: 24-P20204
Offenses: Warrant

Time/Date: 22:08:00 05/26/26
Inmate Name: CERINO, DILLON H. (37)
Loc. of Arrest: 5800 S 5TH AVE.
Related Incident Numbers: 26-P09906
Offenses: POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE – METHPMETAMINE

Misdemeanor Citations: 1
Juvenile Related: 0
Protective Custody: 1

TOTAL CALLS = 99

MEDIA CALL TIMES = 0930 - 1030

**UPDATE**Individuals have been identified, thank you for your assistance in identifying them. 🕵️‍♂️ Internet detectives...
05/26/2026

**UPDATE**
Individuals have been identified, thank you for your assistance in identifying them.

🕵️‍♂️ Internet detectives, we need your help!

PPD is looking to identify and talk with these folks. If you know who they are, please reach out or send us a message. We appreciate the community’s help!

05/26/2026

Weekend Activity & Arrest Report: May 22-25, 2026

Time/Date: 22:59:00 05/22/26
Inmate Name: Belyk, Emily M. (24)
Loc. of Arrest: 1230 Yellowstone Ave.
Related Incident Numbers: 26-P10734
Offenses: Warrant

Time/Date: 23:39:00 05/23/26
Inmate Name: Gonzales, Raul R. (65)
Loc. of Arrest: Yellowstone & Flandro
Related Incident Numbers: 26-P10740
Offenses: Unlawful Possession of a Firearm

Time/Date: 00:30:00 05/24/26
Inmate Name: Diaz, Angelo M. (45)
Loc. of Arrest: 550 Memorial Dr.
Related Incident Numbers: 26-P10828
Offenses: Possession of Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine

Time/Date: 01:01:00 05/24/26
Inmate Name: Greenup, Brandon D. (26)
Loc. of Arrest: 1550 Yellowstone Ave.
Related Incident Numbers: 26-P10836
Offenses: Driving Reckless, Possession of Controlled Substance – Ma*****na

Time/Date: 01:27:00 05/24/26
Inmate Name: Forsythe, Michael D. (66)
Loc. of Arrest: Cedar & Randolph
Related Incident Numbers: 26-P10838
Offenses: Warrant

Time/Date: 02:40:00 05/24/26
Inmate Name: Thomas, Esau T. (20)
Loc. of Arrest: 251 E Center St.
Related Incident Numbers: 26-P10844
Offenses: Resisting & Obstructing

Time/Date: 02:52:00 05/24/26
Inmate Name: Afungia, Samiuela H. (27)
Loc. of Arrest: 200 S 3rd Ave.
Related Incident Numbers: 26-P10843
Offenses: Possession of Controlled Substance – Co***ne

Time/Date: 02:52:00 05/24/26
Inmate Name: Smith, Darius T. (23)
Loc. of Arrest: 200 S 3rd Ave
Related Incident Numbers: 26-P10843
Offenses: Possession of Controlled Substance – Co***ne

Time/Date: 11:55:00 05/24/26
Inmate Name: Nunn, Matthew G. (35)
Loc. of Arrest: 1300 Block N. Arthur
Related Incident Numbers: 26-P10862
Offenses: Grand Theft by Possession of Stolen Check x3

Time/Date: 18:00:00 05/24/26
Inmate Name: Carranza, Lucero M. (23)
Loc. of Arrest: 501 N Maple St.; Bingham County Jail
Related Incident Numbers: 25-P02705
Offenses: Warrant

Time/Date: 20:20:00 05/24/26
Inmate Name: Winskowski, Christopher L. (54)
Loc. of Arrest: 310 E Center St.
Related Incident Numbers: 26-P10799
Offenses: Criminal Possession of Financial Transaction Card, Fraudulent use of Financial Transaction Card x5, Burglary x2

Time/Date: 21:41:00 05/24/26
Inmate Name: Sanderson, Jeremy L. (43)
Loc. of Arrest: Oak & 10th
Related Incident Numbers: 26-P10882
Offenses: Possession of Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine, Possession of Controlled Substance – Ma*****na

Time/Date: 00:45:00 05/25/26
Inmate Name: Leon, Izaac S. (28)
Loc. of Arrest: 1387 Lavine Dr.
Related Incident Numbers: 26-P10897
Offenses: Aggravated Assault x2

Time/Date: 03:34:00 05/25/26
Inmate Name: Cordova, Rosalina M. (35)
Loc. of Arrest: 860 E Alameda
Related Incident Numbers: 26-P10909
Offenses: Attempted First Degree Arson

Time/Date: 10:15:00 05/25/26
Inmate Name: Williams, Elizabeth A. (45)
Loc. of Arrest: 302 Yellowstone Ave.
Related Incident Numbers: 26-P10929
Offenses: Possession of Controlled Substance – Schedule II

Time/Date: 17:12:00 05/25/26
Inmate Name: Blessinger, Gabriel I. (23)
Loc. of Arrest: 1000 Pocatello Creed Rd.
Related Incident Numbers: 26-P10960
Offenses: Warrant

Time/Date: 21:15:00 05/25/26
Inmate Name: Wilkins, Casey N. (36)
Loc. of Arrest: 1550 Yellowstone Ave.
Related Incident Numbers: 26-P10970
Offenses: Warrant

Misdemeanor Citations: 1
Juvenile Related: 1
Protective Custody: 2

TOTAL CALLS = 344

MEDIA CALL TIMES = 1100-1200

05/22/2026

DAILY ARREST & ACTIVITY REPORT: MAY 21, 2026

Time/Date: 15:11:00 05/21/26
Inmate Name: SHEPHERD, ROBERT W. (66)
Loc. of Arrest: 1873 TEMPE DR.
Related Incident Numbers: 26-P10601
Offenses: WARRANT

Time/Date: 21:23:00 05/21/26
Inmate Name: SMITH, ABBY J. (26)
Loc. of Arrest: 1030 YELLOWSTONE AVE.
Related Incident Numbers: 26-P10063
Offenses: DRUG-PARAPHERNALIA USE/POSSESS

Time/Date: 22:25:00 05/21/26
Inmate Name: WHEELER, GLEN L. J.R.
Loc. of Arrest: N. GARFIELD & W. SHERMAN ST.
Related Incident Numbers: 26-P10636
Offenses: DRUG-MANU DELIVER CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

TOTAL CALLS = 78

MEDIA CALL TIMES = 0830-0930 HRS.

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Congratulations to Captain Higbee on your retirement from the Pocatello Police Department after 32 years of dedicated se...
05/21/2026

Congratulations to Captain Higbee on your retirement from the Pocatello Police Department after 32 years of dedicated service!

Captain Higbee began his career with PPD in 1994 and throughout the years served as an instructor in many specialties while becoming a key member of Idaho’s Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Program.

Thank you for your years of service, leadership, and commitment to our department and community. We wish you all the best in your future adventures—congratulations on your retirement! 🎉👏

Photo Credit: Kyle Riley

A huge THANK YOU to all of the businesses, organizations, and donors who helped make yesterday’s Law Enforcement Torch R...
05/21/2026

A huge THANK YOU to all of the businesses, organizations, and donors who helped make yesterday’s Law Enforcement Torch Run and KNOW ME Fair a success!

We had an amazing time connecting with our community, sharing resources, cheering on the runners, and bringing people together for a fun and meaningful event. We appreciate everyone who attended, participated, donated, and supported this effort to make our community stronger! 💙

Photo Credit: Kyle Riley

05/21/2026

DAILY ARREST & ACTIVITY REPORT: MAY 20, 2026

Time/Date: 00:26:00 05/20/26
Inmate Name: HUFMAN, MICHELLE D. (55)
Loc. of Arrest: N. 6TH AVE. & E. BRIDGER ST.
Related Incident Numbers: 26-P10477
Offenses: WARRANT

Time/Date: 11:28:00 05/20/26
Inmate Name: ISH, JONATHAN J. J.R. (45)
Loc. of Arrest: 777 HOSPITAL WAY
Related Incident Numbers: 26-P10495
Offenses: AGGRAVATED

Time/Date: 12:09:00 05/20/26
Inmate Name: ZHANG, YAN (34)
Loc. of Arrest: 1330 BENCH RD.
Related Incident Numbers: 26-P10384
Offenses: PROSTITUTION

Time/Date: 13:24:00 05/20/26
Inmate Name: CROSLAND, CANDY N. (41)
Loc. of Arrest: 555 PARK MEADOW RD.
Related Incident Numbers: 26-P10514
Offenses: RESISTING AND OBSTRUCTING

Time/Date: 15:51:24 05/20/26
Inmate Name: BAZAN, SALVADOR
Loc. of Arrest: 1002 N. 7TH AVE.
Related Incident Numbers: 26-P10509
Offenses: INTIMIDATE WITNESS TESTIFYING
WARRANT

Misdemeanor Citations: 1
Protective Custody: 0
Juvenile Related: 0

TOTAL CALLS = 80

MEDIA CALL TIMES = 1030-1130 HRS.

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