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2 days ago
- Automotive
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Can I turn left at a red light onto a one-way street? What Idaho law says
Many areas in downtown Boise and throughout the Treasure Valley are full of one-way streets, causing confusion about what rules apply or the differences from two-way streets. But what about turning left onto a one-way street during a red light? Although a steady red light while turning left usually means you must stop and cannot go through the intersection until the light changes, the rules vary on one-way roads. In Idaho, it is legal to turn left onto a one-way street on a red light, Boise Police Department spokesperson Haley Williams told the Idaho Statesman. 'You can turn left on red onto a one-way as long as it's clear and that red light is not a red arrow,' Williams said. The one-way road must be traveling left, but after a complete stop, you are then allowed to turn left onto the road while yielding to oncoming traffic. A left turn onto a one-way street is only permitted if there are no signs prohibiting the turn. Many drivers assume that turning left on red is always illegal — or forget that it's legal only when turning onto a one-way street that travels in the direction of the turn. Turning left on red onto a two-way street remains illegal in Idaho and most states. A red arrow means you need a green light to advance, regardless of whether you're turning left or right. These rules are also outlined in Title 49 of the Idaho Statutes, which allows a left turn onto a one-way highway that carries traffic in the direction of the left turn during a red light, as long as there are no signs or authorities prohibiting the turn. Title 49 also reminds drivers that when faced with a red light, they must yield to pedestrians and bicyclists crossing the road. Idaho is one of many states that allow a left turn on red onto a one-way street. But drivers should note that rules vary across state lines. For instance, in Washington and Oregon, similar rules apply, while some states restrict this maneuver more heavily or require explicit signage allowing it.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
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Busy street linking Garden City and Boise reopens after road rage shooting
This is a breaking news story. Check back to for updates. To sign up for breaking news alerts, click here. A busy Garden City roadway has reopened following a police investigation into a road rage incident near the Expo Idaho grounds. The victim told police that he was driving an SUV north on North Glenwood Street when someone on a racing motorcycle displayed a handgun, according to a Garden City Police Department news release. Law enforcement said the motorcyclist drove dangerously between traffic to pull alongside the SUV near the Riverside Drive intersection. The SUV driver then bumped the suspect by opening his vehicle door, 'causing him to travel slightly forward and fall over,' police said. The suspect then got up and fired his gun three times, hitting the SUV's windshield, according to police. Officers with the Garden City and Boise police departments responded to the scene at about noon. They located one of the people involved at a nearby business and another near Glenwood and Riverside. 'This senseless incident could have ended with an innocent person being shot,' Garden City Police Chief Cory Stambaugh said in a statement. 'As the valley has grown, traffic congestion has increased. Please be patient in your travels, and if you feel you are the victim of a road rage incident, call the police.' The police department also noted that the suspect had split lanes, an illegal maneuver in Idaho that involves a motorcycle driving along traffic lines between vehicle lanes. Glenwood is a busy street for its stretch between Chinden Boulevard in Garden City and State Street in Boise, and has two lanes of travel in each direction, with a turn lane in the center. Law enforcement booked the suspect into the Ada County Courthouse on suspicion of felony aggravated assault. He'll face arraignment at 1:30 p.m. Thursday. Police temporarily asked drivers to avoid the area as they investigated, and at one point Glenwood was down to one lane going both north and south. The Boise Police Department confirmed to the Idaho Statesman that the road was fully reopen by 2:30 p.m.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
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Felony suspect rams Boise police car, eludes authorities in high-speed chase
The Ada County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man accused of ramming a Boise Police Department vehicle and leading authorities on a high-speed chase through Ada County early Friday morning. Boise police officers responded to a call related to a 'problem subject' at around 3 a.m., according to an Instagram post from the Sheriff's Office. Erik Enriques, who is wanted on a felony probation violation warrant, was located on the 600 block of Pearl Street in Boise at around 4 a.m. Enriques rammed the police vehicle with a car and fled, police said, and a pursuit ensued. Multiple attempts were made to stop Enriques by Boise, Meridian and Kuna police, as well as Ada County sheriff's deputies. The Sheriff's Office took over pursuit once Enriques traveled into Kuna. 'The suspect drove recklessly and at a high rate of speed through closed roads and construction zones before abandoning his vehicle in the area of Kay Ave. and Ardell Rd.,' according to a Facebook post. Authorities attempted to find Enriques using police dogs, drones and specialized units, and a CodeRed emergency notification was issued to residents in the surrounding area. Local schools also were notified. As of 6 p.m. Friday, Enriques still had not been located. Anyone with information regarding Enriques is asked to contact Ada County nonemergency dispatch at 208-377-6790.
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02-04-2025
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Police say they found homemade bombs in Boise home. Two men arrested, face charges
The Boise Police Department arrested two men this week after officers said they found homemade bombs — one of which was used for a prior Fourth of July celebration — at one of the men's homes on the Bench in February. The men, a 58-year-old from Boise and a 50-year-old from New Plymouth, now face felony charges of possession of a destructive device or bomb, according to a police news release. On Feb. 15, officers responded to the Boise man's home off of South Beechwood Drive on a pipe bomb report, police said. They cleared everyone out of the home, asked neighbors to shelter in place and called the BPD Bomb Squad, the release said. Members of the squad determined that two devices in the home were viable improvised explosive devices, and 'had the potential to detonate and cause serious bodily injury or death.' Bomb technicians rendered the devices safe and took them as evidence, police said. 'Thanks to the expertise and training of our bomb squad, we were able to safely neutralize both devices, protecting the residents — including children, their neighbors, and the surrounding community,' BPD Bomb Squad and Property Crimes Sgt. Ryan Thueson said in the release. 'The quick response and thorough evaluation ensured that no one was harmed by these dangerous explosives.' Police said that when officers approached one of the men, he handled one of the devices 'recklessly' by shaking it and dropping it less than 3 feet from an officer. Both men have been booked into the Ada County Jail on the charges, police said.
Yahoo
09-03-2025
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‘A disconnect': Boise police Hispanic liaison counters misinformation, works on outreach
Eduardo 'Ed' Moreno still remembers a homicide from early in his career with the Boise Police Department. The suspect was found in Garden City, but neither that person nor any of the witnesses spoke English, Moreno said, sitting recently in a conference room at City Hall West for an interview with the Idaho Statesman. It was an all-hands-on-deck situation, the department scrambling to find as many Spanish-speaking officers or personnel as they could. Moreno jumped in and worked the case, but took note of the language barrier. 'That's where it kind of had me thinking, there's somewhat of a disconnect with that (Latino) community,' said Moreno, 52, who is now the Boise Police Department's Hispanic community liaison. 'Someone should start giving out more information to that community.' Moreno has been interested in law enforcement for a long time. One childhood coach and influence in California's Central Valley where he grew up was a sheriff's deputy, he said. He also has ties to Mexico. His parents are from the state of Guanajuato. His grandfather started coming to the United States during World War II because of labor shortages and was sponsored through the bracero program, which brought Mexican workers into the U.S. 'Life is very simple. It's much slower,' Moreno said, of visiting Mexico. 'Even in the areas that I would consider the tourist areas, it's still different. I mean the people down there are so giving and so caring. It's just (embedded) in the culture.' Moreno grew up in an agricultural community in California and played sports, like basketball. His mother, who stayed at home, pressed the value of education. At one point, he started making bad decisions, he said, such as skipping class. But his mom told him he couldn't play sports until he got his act together. He did, and studied criminal justice and economics in college. He moved to Idaho after school to work in law enforcement in Canyon County. In the early 2000s, he started working with the the Boise Police Department. By 2011, Moreno said he started trying to reach out unofficially to the local Latino community. He made connections by showing up at stores and doing radio appearances, he said. Moreno met with a local publisher to write articles on public safety for a Latino publication, he said. At that point, Moreno said, he was trying to emulate the department's refugee liaison officer. By the mid-2010s, the Boise Police Department made it official: Moreno fills the community liaison role in addition to his job as a neighborhood contact officer. Though he has worked to grow trust and connection, there's still fear from people who don't realize they can get support and resources from the local police. It's not unusual for Idaho residents to believe that police enforce immigration law, which Moreno said he has tried to counter. The Idaho House in February passed a bill that would allow local law enforcement to enforce the crime of illegal entry from a foreign nation if that person is detained or investigated for a separate crime. The bill will need to pass the Senate, but Moreno said he doesn't see the department's mission changing. Boise police spokesperson Haley Williams, when reached later for clarification, said the department doesn't typically comment on bills pending in the Legislature. Similarly, Caldwell Police Department spokesperson Char Jackson said the bill would not change anything for that agency. Nampa Police Deputy Chief Curt Shankel said via a spokesperson the bill wouldn't have a big impact on day-to-day work in that Canyon County city. The Meridian Police Department had no response or thoughts on the proposed legislation, according to spokesperson Jordan Robinson. 'The challenge is always in fear. A lot of it is misinformation and that's the challenge,' Moreno said. 'Especially nowadays, that fear is amplified by social media.' Moreno said his biggest success is making sure people aren't afraid to call the police to report an incident. That's something Mari Ramos, the executive director of the Idaho Hispanic Foundation, echoed. 'Our partnership with him is a good one because what we are trying to do is create a comfort level with our Hispanic community, when it comes to being able to report when they are victims,' Ramos told the Statesman. 'We do invite Ed to different events.' Around 80% of Idaho Latinos are U.S. citizens, according to the Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs. But there's still fear that their citizenship could be challenged or they could be racially profiled, Ramos said. But having a liaison means a trusted figure within the law enforcement community can provide vetted information, she said. 'I would like to see more people that we can go to for those questions,' Ramos said. 'It does help build a relationship and helps build a bridge between the different communities.' The Nampa Police Department doesn't have a similar position or any plans to create one, according to spokesperson Carmen Boeger. Caldwell doesn't have a dedicated liaison, but the role is assigned as 'an ancillary duty' to a police officer, Jackson said. Meridian also doesn't have one specific person and has no plans to hire someone. Canyon County has at least 62,000 Latino residents, according to the Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs. 'We expect all of our officers to be liaisons to our entire community,' said Robinson, the Meridian spokesperson. In Boise, it's Moreno's final year with the department. He's retiring, and he already has his eye on someone within the department to take his spot. 'I wanted to work somewhere and leave it better than what I found it,' Moreno said. 'I think it's going to be better with having a liaison position in place, having someone that the community can turn to, especially if they speak Spanish.'
