March 2007 Archives
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7:06 AM Fri, Mar 30, 2007
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Fire forces evacuations at Nampa motel
A fire broke out early this morning at the Super 8 Motel in Nampa.
Firefighters responded and quickly doused the blaze. Guests were evacuated, but now have been allowed to go back inside.
Investigators say the fire started in a mattress in a room on the third floor.
According to the Nampa Fire Department, a couple had been smoking in bed and left the motel shortly after reporting the fire.
Another issue, the fire department says the smoke alarm did not go off right away, even though there was a lot of smoke in the room and the hallway.
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5:00 AM Fri, Mar 30, 2007
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Wendell man killed in rollover on I-84
A man from Wendell is dead after a late-night crash near Jerome.
Idaho State Police responded at about 11 p.m.
They say 26-year-old Emanuel Belem was entering westbound Interstate 84 from State Highway 25 when he drifted off the left shoulder, over-corrected and lost control of his 1999 Mercury Cougar.
The car rolled once.
Belem was ejected from the car, and died at the scene.
Police say he was not wearing a seatbelt.
They do not know if alcohol was a factor.
Idaho State Police continue to investigate.
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2:06 AM Thu, Mar 29, 2007
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Possible drowning in C.J. Strike Reservoir
At 9 this morning, a dive team is expected to resume the search for a 13-year-old boy believed to have drowned in C.J. Strike Reservoir.
A Caldwell man and his grandchildren were camping and fishing at Black Sands Resort Wednesday afternoon when a 6-year-old boy went into the water, and his 13-year-old brother went in after him.
The 6-year-old was pulled out of the water and treated for hypothermia in Mountain Home.
Owyhee County Sheriff Gary Aman says that boy was riding his bike on a dock when he fell into the water.
His 13-year-old brother jumped in to help, and his uncle followed. Aman says the water took the 13-year-old under.
"The uncle was still up at the camp and he heard the screaming and he went up there, so it was probably two minutes before he got there," Aman said.
A search boat was put into the water to look for the teen.
The effort to find him is now being called a recovery operation.
Because of fast water, strong winds and poor visibility Wednesday night, divers decided it was too dangerous to go in at the time.
They are expected to go in today.
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7:45 AM Wed, Mar 28, 2007
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Two-vehicle accident blocking lanes on Highway 16
Idaho State Police and Gem County Sheriff's Department are working to clear a two-vehicle accident on Highway 16 at milepost 10, that's near Freezeout hill. Dispatchers say both lanes are currently blocked, but emergency crews should clear the accident pretty soon. If you're headed in the area, give yourself a little extra time and expect some delays.
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1:58 AM Tue, Mar 27, 2007
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Boise Police investigate a fight at Edward's complex
Boise Police are sorting out the details of a fight that resulted in several knife wounds near the Edward's Cinemas.
At about 11:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of a fight outside Legends Pub and Grill, the sports bar in the Edward's complex.
A man who works in the bar had been cut on his neck.
According to police, the man said he had been trying to get a rowdy patron out of the bar, when the next thing he knew, he had been stabbed.
One other person was cut on his hand.
So far, police haven't named any suspects or pressed charges.
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7:09 AM Fri, Mar 23, 2007
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Man shot in the leg in Horseshoe Bend
Sheriff's Deputies are investigating an early-morning shooting in Boise County.
The sheriff's office tells us a man living on Dooms Lane, just south of Horseshoe Bend, was shot in the leg after answering the door.
He is still conscious and has been flown by helicopter to Saint Alphonsus Medical Center where he is being treated for his injuries.
Right now deputies are in the preliminary stages of their investigation. They don't know much about the incident, but they are looking for the man who shot the gun and they're asking for your help. Crimestoppers is providing a reward for information leading to an arrest. If you know anything about the shooter or his whereabouts, please call 343-COPS, or 392-4411.
Be sure to stay tuned to KTVB.COM and on the News at Noon for the latest details.
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4:55 AM Wed, Mar 21, 2007
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Officer-involved shooting in Canyon County
Nampa Police now tell us the suspect hit by gunfire in an officer-involved shooting has died. Officers had been looking for the man overnight in relation to a crime that had occurred in Ada County. At about 3:30 a.m., an officer spotted the suspect in a field near Middleton and Ustick roads. Nampa Assistant Police Chief LeRoy Forsman tells NewsChannel 7 that at some point, the officer released a K-9 dog. The suspect opened fire, and officers at the scene returned fire - hitting the suspect, who is identified only as a 30-year-old man from the Treasure Valley area. He was taken to Mercy Medical Center, and later died. The Canyon County Sheriff's Office, Ada County Sheriff's Office, Idaho State Police and Nampa Police are investigating, and a Critical Incident Task Force has been called for this case. It's important to note that we do not yet know which agency's officer fired at the suspect. An Ada County deputy tells us the majority of the investigation will take place during the daylight hours.
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5:55 AM Fri, Mar 16, 2007
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Stabbing at Nampa Wal-Mart under investigation
Nampa Police are investigating a stabbing that took place Thursday night inside the Wal-Mart on 12th Avenue Road. Officers were called to the store shortly after 9 p-m. The victim was treated for his injuries at Mercy Medical Center. Police have not yet found any suspects.
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3:57 AM Fri, Mar 16, 2007
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Nampa man killed in dirt bike crash
A Nampa man died after a dirt bike accident that happened just after midnight. Idaho State Police and Nampa Police were sent to 11708 West Blueberry Avenue in Nampa. That's where witnesses say 29-year-old Cody J. Hardy accelerated in a way that caused his front tire to lift off the ground. Police say Hardy lost control and crashed. He suffered injuries to his neck, spine and chest, and was pronounced dead at Mercy Medical Center. Police say he was not wearing a helmet.
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9:15 AM Thu, Mar 15, 2007
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Garden City fire destroys home overnight
A fire consumed a trailer home early ...
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3:12 AM Thu, Mar 15, 2007
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Fire at Garden City home
Firefighters are responding to a fire at a mobile home in the 400 block of East 40th Street in Garden City. Fire crews and medics were first dispatched at about 3 a.m. At this time, there are no reports of injuries. Watch for updates here at ktvb.com and on Today's Morning News, starting at 5 a.m. on NewsChannel 7.
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4:45 AM Thu, Mar 08, 2007
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Fire rips through downtown Boise building
Boise firefighters quickly doused a two-alarm structure fire.
Flames sparked shortly after 3 a.m. in a building under construction near the northeast corner of 11th and Main.
When firefighters arrived, smoke was billowing from the roof of a six-story building. Five engines responded, put up a ladder and hosed down the fire in minutes.
Fire investigators say this is the third fire at this particular construction site.
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4:36 AM Thu, Mar 08, 2007
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Pizza delivery man robbed at gunpoint
Boise Police are looking for a man who robbed another man delivering pizzas.
Police were called to the 7000 block of West Ustick around 10:30 p.m.
Officers say a man pulled a gun on the other man, took his money, and then fled the scene.
This morning officers are looking for a white male, between the ages of 15 and 25. He's described as 5'6'' to 5'10'', weighing 135 to 145 pounds. If you have any information about this robbery, you are asked to call Crimestoppers, 343-COPS.
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5:41 AM Fri, Mar 02, 2007
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Mountain Home schools start late
The Mountain Home School District is postponing the start of school until 10:30 a.m. today because of road conditions in the area.
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3:56 AM Thu, Mar 01, 2007
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Fire destroys motorhome, couple escapes
An overnight fire destroyed a motorhome in Meridian, but the people who were inside escaped without injury. Flames sparked just after 1 a.m. Thursday at an RV park in the 100 block of West Pennwood. Firefighters say two people were inside the motor home at the time of the fire, but are unhurt.
"The occupants were saved by their smoke detectors," said Mike Zumwalt, captain of the Meridian Fire Department's Engine Company 301. "The smoke detectors were going off (and) the occupants left their motorhome just in time."
Captain Zumwalt said flames were shooting out the roof as the couple rushed out. He says firefighters believe the fire started in the kitchen area of the motorhome. The Meridian Fire Department has given the couple a check from its burnout fund to help the couple pay for lodging for the next few days.
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12:24 AM Thu, Mar 01, 2007
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I-84 and I-86 reopened after haz-mat incident
An overturned semi shut down the Interstate 84-86 junction for a few hours Wednesday night.
Officers from the Cassia County Sheriff's Office and Idaho State Police responded shortly after 9 p-m.
The semi was carrying a load of hazardous materials westbound on I-84 when the driver - 56-year-old Robert Mack of Marstons Mills, Mass. - lost control while rounding the cloverleaf.
Two 55-gallon drums of an acid began to leak because of the crash.
No one was injured.
Emergency crews first stopped all lanes of traffic in the area - but re-opened the eastbound lanes about an hour after the crash.
The westbound lanes were closed until shortly after midnight.
