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(VIDEO)—14th Annual Canyon County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony
In honor of Idaho’s fallen law enforcement officers, Sheriff Kieran Donahue and the Canyon County Sheriff’s Office held the 14th annual Canyon County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony on Friday, May 15, at The Center at the Canyon County Fair. The ceremony is held...
CELEBRATION PARK BOAT RAMP AREA REOPENING May 22nd, 2026
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Melba, ID – Starting Friday, May 22nd, 2025, the Celebration Park boat ramp will be reopened to all access, as the Phase I Boater Improvements project have been constructed. Improvements include new ADA access, parking lot and...
CANYON COUNTY WELCOMES JOSE OROZCO AS ITS NEWEST DIRECTOR OF JUVENILE PROBATION
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 3, 2026 CANYON COUNTY WELCOMES JOSE OROZCO AS ITS NEWEST DIRECTOR OF JUVENILE PROBATION CALDWELL, ID — Canyon County is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jose Orozco as the county’s newest Director of Juvenile...
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
BUFFALO WILD WINGS SHOOTER FOUND GUILTY AT JURY TRIAL OF FIRST-DEGREE MURDER IN CASE TRIED BY ELECTED CANYON COUNTY PROSECUTOR CHRISTOPHER BOYD.
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 20, 2026 BUFFALO WILD WINGS SHOOTER FOUND GUILTY AT JURY TRIAL OF FIRST-DEGREE MURDER IN CASE TRIED BY ELECTED CANYON COUNTY PROSECUTOR CHRISTOPHER BOYD Canyon County, ID -- On Thursday, February 19, 2026, a Canyon County...
Delbert Cornish Sentenced to Life Without Parole for Murder of 18-Year-Old Onyx Cornish and Attempted Murder of 15-Year-Old Lucien Cornish
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 28, 2026 Delbert Cornish Sentenced to Life Without Parole for Murder of 18-Year-Old Onyx Cornish and Attempted Murder of 15-Year-Old Lucien Cornish Caldwell, Idaho — Delbert Cornish was sentenced today by Third District Judge Gabriel...
Former Wilder Teacher Sentenced to Prison for Sexual Battery of a Minor Student
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 8, 2026 Former Wilder Teacher Sentenced to Prison for Sexual Battery of a Minor Student Caldwell, Idaho – Third Judicial District Judge Thomas W. Whitney sentenced Juvent Josue Ramirez (35) to 14 years in prison, with 3 years fixed before...
SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Canyon County Board of Commissioners Exploring Plans for a New Women’s Jail Facility
The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is beginning discussions on developing a new, permanent jail facility for female inmates in Canyon County. Historically, female inmates were housed in the Dale Haile Detention Center. Due to overcrowding, in 2019, the County...
CCSO unveils new Vallivue Falcon-themed patrol vehicle
January 27, 2024—The Canyon County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) debuted its new Vallivue Falcon-themed patrol vehicle today during an unveiling ceremony at Vallivue Middle School (VMS). School Resource Officer Deputy Darr Anderson was joined by CCSO Command Staff, Vallivue...
Nampa man sentenced to prison for Domestic Battery with Traumatic Injury
January 24, 2025—Canyon County Prosecutor Christopher Boyd announced that Sequoia Adams, age 32, of Nampa, was sentenced on January 23, 2025, by the Honorable Matthew J. Roker for the felony crime of Domestic Battery with Traumatic Injury with a Persistent Violator...
CORONER’S OFFICE
FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH ON I-84 EASTBOUND NEAR MILPOST 32
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 9, 2026 FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH ON I-84 EASTBOUND NEAR MILPOST 32 CANYON COUNTY, Idaho — A fatal motor vehicle crash occurred on Interstate 84 eastbound near milepost 32 on February 6, 2026. The victim has been identified...
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 6th 2025 CANYON COUNTY CORONER IDENTIFIES MAN WHO DIED ON I-84 DRIVING GOLD 2005 HONDA PILOT CANYON COUNTY, ID — The Canyon County Coroner’s Office has identified the individual who died following a car accident on I-84...
CANYON COUNTY CORONER IDENTIFIES ADULTS IN AIRPLANE CRASH IN NAMPA
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 28th 2025 CANYON COUNTY CORONER IDENTIFIES ADULTS IN AIRPLANE CRASH IN NAMPA CANYON COUNTY, ID — The Canyon County Coroner’s Office has identified the individuals who died following a plane crash in Nampa on June 27th, 2025, as...