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Celebration Park Boat Ramp Area Will Be Closed September 2nd, 2025 – Until Further Notice
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 6th, 2025 CELEBRATION PARK BOAT RAMP AREA WILL BE CLOSED September 2nd, 2025 – Until Further Notice Melba, ID – Starting Tuesday, August 2nd, 2025 the Celebration Park boat ramp will be closed to all access as part of a...
Additional Canyon County Locations Test Positive for West Nile Virus
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 31st 2025 Additional Canyon County Locations Test Positive for West Nile Virus CANYON COUNTY, West Nile virus continues to be detected in mosquitoes collected in Canyon County, Idaho. “11 positive samples have been collected...
Felix Santiago Torres Sentenced to Life in Prison for First-Degree Murder of Stepson
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 25th, 2025 Felix Santiago Torres Sentenced to Life in Prison for First-Degree Murder of Stepson Canyon County, Idaho — On July 23, 2025, Felix Santiago Torres was sentenced to life in prison for the first-degree murder of his stepson, Danny...
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Caldwell man sentenced to prison for First-Degree Murder, Aggravated Battery, and Aggravated Assault
Bryan Taylor, Canyon County Prosecutor, announced today that Ethan S. Almaraz, age 18, of Caldwell, was sentenced by the Honorable Thomas W. Whitney for the felony crimes of First-Degree Murder with a Gang Enhancement, Aggravated Battery by Use of a Deadly Weapon, and...
Oregon man sentenced to prison for Aggravated Battery, Grand Theft, and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm
Bryan Taylor, Canyon County Prosecutor, announced that Gregory J. Escobedo, age 29, of Oregon, was sentenced on October 11, 2022, by the Honorable Randall S. Grove for felony Aggravated Battery with a Firearm enhancement, felony Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a...
“Resilient Dog Gets a Second Chance” – West Valley Humane Society thanks Canyon County Prosecutor’s and Sheriff’s Office for work on animal abuse case
The West Valley Humane Society issued a press release this week about an abused and neglected dog, Molly, that is now on the road to recovery. In it, the humane society offered a special thanks to the Canyon County Prosecuting Attorney's Office and Sheriff's Office...
SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Commissioners approve resolution increasing fees for Sheriff’s Office civil unit services
The Board of County Commissioners signed a resolution on December 7, 2023, increasing fees for civil unit services for the Canyon County Sheriff's Office. The new fee structure will take effect on Monday, December 11. For more information, please click on the...
Customers encouraged to make an appointment for Driver’s License Office services
The Canyon County Driver's License Office is encouraging customers to make an appointment using the County’s online booking system to cut down on potential lines and wait times. The office recently increased the number of available appointments each day. Citizens can...
“My duty is to understand, address threats from border, elsewhere” – Sheriff Donahue’s Idaho Press guest opinion from November 19, 2023
Recently, my office was asked what the costs/expenses are for me to travel to the Southern border and what costs the county incurs for me to attend various Sheriff’s Association meetings. In an effort of full transparency, I feel compelled to offer the ‘big picture’...
CORONER’S OFFICE
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