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Canyon County statement — West Nile Virus Detected in Canyon County
CALDWELL, ID – The West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes collected Wednesday, July 24th, 2024, located West of Parma, Idaho. “This is the second Treasure Valley County reporting positive mosquito pools,” said Jim Lunders, Director of Canyon County Mosquito...
Canyon County Announces Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Canyon County Fair Expo Building, The Center
The Board of Canyon County Commissioners are excited to invite the public to a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of "The Center," the new Expo Building at the Canyon County Fairgrounds. This event marks the completion of a significant addition to the...
CELEBRATION PARK and MARTIN LANDING FIRE DANGER “EXTREME”
CALDWELL, ID — (July 17, 2024) The Canyon County Parks, Cultural & Natural Resources Department Director Nichole Schwend has announced today that Celebration Park and Martin Landing fire danger will be changed to "EXTREME" due to the excessive heat and dangerous...
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
New Trial Court Administrator Named for Idaho’s Third Judicial District
Benita Miller, a longtime employee of Idaho’s state court system, has been selected as trial court administrator for the Third Judicial District effective immediately. A trial court administrator helps manage court operations and implement court policies and programs...
State of Idaho vs. David Dalrymple
CALDWELL, ID – (June 26, 2024) Bryan Taylor, Canyon County Prosecutor, announced that a Canyon County jury found David Dalrymple, age 66, guilty of the February 24, 1982, First Degree Murder and Rape of nine (9) year old Daralyn Johnson. Sentencing is set for...
Oregon man sentenced to up to 25 years in prison for sexual abuse of a minor
Bryan Taylor, Canyon County Prosecutor, announced today that Christopher D. Brandlon, age 67, of Oregon, was sentenced by the Honorable Judge Brent L. Whiting to serve up to 25 years in prison for sexual abuse of a minor at a location in Nampa, Idaho, occurring on...
SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Two women arrested in connection with July 12 homicide at Martin Landing campground
July 18, 2024 — The Canyon County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has arrested two women in connection with the homicide death of 37-year-old Travis Haywood Calumpit that occurred on July 12 at the Martin Landing campground. The women are identified as: Melissa Fay Calumpit,...
CCSO partners with law enforcement statewide to prevent aggressive driving
Canyon County, ID—The Canyon County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and the Idaho Office of Highway Safety (OHS) urge Idahoans to slow down and enjoy the drive this summer. From July 19 through August 11, law enforcement agencies across the state will patrol Idaho roads for...
New Trial Court Administrator Named for Idaho’s Third Judicial District
Benita Miller, a longtime employee of Idaho’s state court system, has been selected as trial court administrator for the Third Judicial District effective immediately. A trial court administrator helps manage court operations and implement court policies and programs...
CORONER’S OFFICE
CANYON COUNTY CORONER IDENTIFIES FOUR INDIVIDUALS FROM NAMPA THAT WERE INVOLVED IN TRAIN COLLISION SATURDAY IN NOTUS
CANYON COUNTY, ID — In a devastating incident near Notus, Idaho, two minors and two adults from Nampa lost their lives after their car collided with a train. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, April 13, at approximately 8:20 a.m. near US-20, milepost 17, has...