• • • No walk-in customers will be accepted on these dates due to limited staffing.
    • Please plan ahead and schedule an appointment if you need services on those days. You can book an appointment online by clicking here.

Please note: the training is only for the Driver’s License Office staff. The Motor Vehicle Title & Registration Office will be open to walk-in customers both days.

Thank you for your understanding and patience.

In honor of Idaho’s fallen law enforcement officers, Sheriff Kieran Donahue and the Canyon County Sheriff’s Office held the 13th annual Canyon County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony on Friday, May 16, at The Center at the Canyon County Fair. The ceremony is held annually during National Police Week and pays tribute to the 77 Idaho law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty.

The scammer will typically use the name of CCSO personnel they have found through internet searches. The scammer then tells the victim that to avoid having a warrant issued for their arrest, they must remain on the phone and travel to ATMs and/or Bitcoin kiosks to transfer thousands of dollars to an account number provided by the scammer.

Please know that neither CCSO nor any reputable law enforcement would place phone calls advising citizens when a warrant is issued for their arrest. Additionally, neither CCSO nor any other law enforcement agency would demand citizens pay a fine or fee over the phone to avoid arrest.

If you or someone you know has fallen victim to this or a similar scam that has not yet been reported, please notify law enforcement immediately or report the fraud online to the Idaho Department of Finance or reportfraud.ftc.gov.

As always, be vigilant with your finances. If you receive any suspicious call from someone claiming to be law enforcement, please hang up and call the listed number for that agency to verify that you are, in fact, speaking to a legitimate law enforcement official.

Additional resources to assist individuals who have fallen victim to this type of scam or similar crimes can be found at www.consumerfinance.gov and finance.idaho.gov.

Historically, female inmates were housed in the Dale Haile Detention Center. Due to overcrowding, in 2019, the County contracted with All Detainment Solutions (ADS) to lease temporary jail units for female inmates. This temporary facility—Pod 6—was located at the southwest corner of 12th Ave and Chicago St. However, shortly after Pod 6 was opened to house female inmates, numerous liability concerns were identified related to consistent and serious maintenance matters involving things such as shower pans, mold, water, HVAC, and sewage. The facility also presented safety concerns, including issues related to contraband, its design layout, and the overall safety and security of both inmates and deputies.

These liability and safety concerns, coupled with increasing costs to county taxpayers, led the BOCC, with support from the Canyon County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), to terminate the County’s contract with ADS in early February. The County is now considering a long-term solution to accommodate future growth as the Treasure Valley expands. Both the BOCC and CCSO agree that a more permanent facility is necessary—one that not only meets the community’s needs but also enhances the safety and efficiency of CCSO’s jail operations.

The BOCC has started the process of constructing a phased approach to a new women’s facility on the Pond Lane property in Caldwell. This 26-acre property was initially purchased in 2007 as a potential site for a new jail, offering a centralized location with ample room for future expansion and the development of additional services. However, after four failed bond measures, the project was unable to move forward, leaving the property vacant.

The County is now looking to work with builders to develop a phased plan, with the first phase accommodating up to 192 female beds.

To learn more about this project and the history of the Canyon County Jail, residents are invited to attend a public open house on March 20th from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the Canyon County Public Administration Room (111 N 11th Ave, Caldwell, ID 83605). During the open house, staff will discuss the limitations of the current facility, present potential plans for the new facility, and gather public input on the overall concept. The BOCC is also scheduled to meet with the Sheriff’s Office at the Canyon County Court House on Feb. 24th, 2025 at 9:30 am, to discuss Pod 6.

Judge Roker sentenced Adams to a unified sentence of fifteen (15) years, requiring the defendant to serve four (4) years fixed, followed by eleven (11) indeterminate. “Right now, you present an extreme risk to the community,” Judge Roker told Adams.

Sequoia L. Adams

During the sentencing hearing, the victim submitted a written statement to the Court in addition to presenting testimony explaining how she has been affected by the defendant’s actions. In her statement, the victim said, “I will never forget the barrel in my mouth and him saying that nobody will miss me. . .. It was torture . . . it was abuse.” The State asked for the maximum sentence allowed under the plea agreement: that the Judge impose a sentence of eight (8) years fixed, followed by twelve (12) years indeterminate, for a total unified sentence of twenty (20) years in prison. “The actions of Sequoia Adams require prison,” Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Angela Stevens stated. Stevens added that the victim would “never forget what this man did to her.” The defendant’s attorney, Isaiah Govia, asked the court to retain jurisdiction and sentence Adams to a “rider.”

Adams was arrested by the Canyon County Sheriff’s Office on June 25, 2024, after he threatened the victim with a gun before brutally punching, kicking and stomping on her, leaving the victim with abrasions and bruises all over her body. Adams then forced her into his vehicle, where he continued to strike her and threaten her with a gun. He then forced the barrel of the gun into the victim’s mouth and told her he would kill her. While in the vehicle, Adams fell asleep and the victim was able to call 911. A search of the vehicle revealed numerous items of methamphetamine paraphernalia.

The defendant was charged with felony Possession of a Controlled Substance, misdemeanor Possession of a Controlled Substance, misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, felony Domestic Battery with Traumatic Injury, Aggravated Assault, a Firearms Enhancement, misdemeanor False Imprisonment, and a Persistent Violator enhancement. On October 31, 2024, Adams pleaded guilty to Domestic Battery with Traumatic Injury with a Persistent Violator enhancement pursuant to a plea agreement.

“I am grateful for the dedication and skill of the Canyon County Sheriff’s Office in investigating this case and to my staff for their tireless work in bringing Mr. Adams to justice,” Prosecutor Boyd said. “Mr. Adams belongs in prison for a long time, and it is my hope that this sentence gives the brave survivor in this case some closure and some peace.”

“I want to thank my staff and Prosecutor Boyd and his team for putting this violent offender behind bars and sending a strong message that domestic violence has no place in our community,” added Sheriff Kieran Donahue. “I also want to commend the victim for her bravery, which likely kept this incident from being even more tragic than it was. I pray that she can finally begin the healing process knowing that her offender is in prison.”

Map showing the proposed location of the Boater Education Training Facility

January 16, 2025—The Canyon County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Marine Patrol Division is applying for Waterways Improvement Fund (WIF) grant funding from Idaho Parks and Recreation (IDPR) to build a Boater Education Training Facility next to Lake Lowell Park in Nampa. The facility would primarily be used for boater safety and education courses. It will feature a large, climate-controlled classroom to provide state-of-the-art educational opportunities for the public. The facility would also serve as a command post during search and rescue operations at Lake Lowell and a staging room for emergency responders. In addition to providing training and education to the boating public, the facility would also be made available to IDPR for its Marine Academy and other classes and Canyon County Parks, Cultural & Natural Resources for their annual Paddlesports and Canoe Science Camp classes.

If you have questions or comments about the proposed project, please contact CCSO Marine Patrol Sergeant Jason Roberts at jason.roberts@canyoncounty.id.gov. The deadline to submit questions and comments is January 28, 2025.

The Canyon County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has received many calls and complaints referencing fraudulent online farm equipment sales allegedly being sold from an address in Canyon County.

In 2024, there have been numerous reports of online purchasing and arrangements for the delivery of tractors and other farming implements. However, when the money is sent and confirmation of payment has been received, the delivery of the item purchased never happens, and all communication stops. If the buyer attempts to contact the seller, their phone number is blocked, and emails go unanswered.

Some of the fraudulent websites that have been reported are:

• profarmequipment.com
• profarmsheavymachinery.com
• morganfieldequipment.com

Victims have described similar interactions with the supposed seller, who may be the same person in each sale. The victim will call the phone number posted on the website. A person will answer, and a discussion on the purchase and delivery will take place. Each website is carefully built with pictures of the business that closely match actual Canyon County addresses of farm property. However, only after the money is sent is there any suspicion of fraud.

The websites use legitimate Canyon County residential addresses. In most cases, the phone number associated with the fraudulent business has an Idaho area code. When called, someone answers and gives the impression you are speaking with a legitimate business. They take information, answer questions, and even arrange to receive the victim’s money. However, this is all a SCAM. There is no intent to deliver any farm equipment. There is NO equipment to deliver.

Victims are typically from outside Idaho and unfamiliar with Canyon County. Unfortunately, they do not realize they have been scammed until it is too late, and they have already sent the money, thinking they were paying for a legitimate transaction.

CCSO suspects the person or persons behind these activities is not local and may be located outside of the United States.

CCSO has the following recommendations to help you avoid this type of scam:

• Do not make any online purchases without first doing your research.
• Take extra time to verify the legitimacy of a business before sending them money.
• Only send money or make payments using legitimate sources. Do not send money via cryptocurrency or wire transfer.
• If you have questions about the legitimacy of a business, please contact our office at (208) 454-7531 or the Better Business Bureau at (208) 994-6896.

If you suspect you’ve been scammed, please call our office at (208) 454-7531 and ask for Detective Heim. You can also report fraud and scams at reportfraud.ftc.gov.