CRIME & SAFETY
Worker killed in Boise hangar collapse was supporting his family in Guatemala, his uncle says
The uncle of one of three men killed in a building collapse in Boise, Idaho, says his nephew was working so his family in Guatemala could have a car and a roof over their heads. Oscar Tzy said that mourning his nephew, Mario Sontay, 32, has been the "toughest part"...
4 men, including 2 Utahns, sentenced in $18M global investment fraud scheme
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Four men, including two from Utah, were sentenced after they defrauded over a dozen victims worldwide out of more than $18 million in an investment and money laundering scheme, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Kevin Griffith, 68, of Orem was sentenced to...
2 Idahoans onboard small plane injured after crashing into the Snake River in Washington
ASOTIN, Wash. — A small plane being piloted by a man from Nampa crashed into the Snake River in Washington. According to the Asotin County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened on Saturday, March 16. The sheriff's office identified that 51-year-old pilot Brandon W. Peterson from Nampa, and passenger...
Prosecutor clears officer of wrongdoing in downtown Boise shooting of Payton Wasson, others
The Gooding County prosecutor recommended no criminal charges for the Boise Police Officer who shot a man in the head as he ran with a gun pointed at the ground toward crowded downtown bars last summer. On Friday, the City of Boise released the prosecutor’s recommendation to not charge Boise...
Boise Police Department using social media to teach about scams
BOISE, Idaho — The Boise Police Department's Detective Brad Thorne is hosting a scam session where he will answer questions in real time about scams and how to avoid them. "As a financial crimes detective for more than 15 years, Det. Thorne has heard from thousands of victims and would-be victims of scams. He understands the methods scammers use, the red flags that are often missed, and the fear and shame that victims may feel. He also shares tips on how you can talk to vulnerable family and friends about avoiding scams and what to do if they fall victim," the department posted on social media.
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