Blackfoot woman faces trial for burglary charge
BLACKFOOT — A Blackfoot woman accused of burglary will go to trial later this month. Kylie M. Jackman was charged with the felony crime on Oct. 15, just two days after the burglary allegedly occurred....
View ArticleThefts up during holidays
BY DEBBIE BRYCE For the Journal Local law enforcement agencies reported an increase in theft and property related crimes during this past holiday season, but all cities and counties said driving under...
View ArticleJan. 6 arrests
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View ArticleTrial continued for man charged in infant’s death
By Journal Staff IDAHO FALLS — The trial of an Idaho Falls man accused of first-degree murder has been continued. Antonio M. Bautista was supposed to face trial early next month, but the hearing has...
View ArticleBlackfoot woman arrested following short pursuit
By Journal Staff BLACKFOOT — A 31-year-old Blackfoot woman was arrested following a short law enforcement pursuit near Pingree on Monday afternoon. Destiny Dawn Saenz-Santos was arrested for allegedly...
View ArticleBlackfoot woman sentenced for burglary
By Journal Staff BLACKFOOT — A Blackfoot woman will serve some time in jail for burglary. Heidi Hall was sentenced this week to two years in prison with the possibility of five, but the sentence was...
View ArticleBlackfoot police investigating break-in at Pharmacy Shop
By Journal Staff BLACKFOOT — Blackfoot police say someone broke into the Pharmacy Shop in Blackfoot on Friday, but the perpetrator didn’t appear to get away with anything. Capt. Scott Gay said they...
View ArticleBlackfoot woman pleads guilty to felony charges
By Journal Staff BLACKFOOT — A Blackfoot woman has pleaded guilty to one count each of burglary and obtaining a controlled substance by fraud. Julie Anne Breed entered the pleas on Monday as part of a...
View ArticleArrests made after thefts from area Walmarts
Blackfoot and Idaho Falls police both arrested people in connection to stealing cart-loads of merchandise from area Walmarts on Tuesday. Capt. Scott Gay with the Blackfoot Police Department said they...
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Blackfoot man sentenced to prison for vehicular manslaughter
Neff By Journal Staff BLACKFOOT — A Blackfoot man was sentenced to prison on Friday for vehicular manslaughter. Charles M. Neff faces at least five years in prison with the possibility of 15, according...
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Man charged with burglary, resisting officers
Gonzales By Journal Staff BLACKFOOT — A 59-year-old man is facing a felony and a misdemeanor charge after he allegedly stole a purse containing cash from a vehicle. Carlos Gonzales is facing a felony...
View ArticleSentence upheld of man who had child pornography
BY JIMMY HANCOCK jhancock@journalnet.com The Idaho Court of Appeals affirmed the 30-year sentence of a Blackfoot man convicted of possessing child pornography. The court also ruled that the thumb drive...
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Mediation sought in murder case
Adan A. Arroyo By Journal Staff IDAHO FALLS — Court officials are seeking mediation in cases involving a Blackfoot man charged with murder, according to court reports. Adan Arroyo is facing a...
View ArticleMinneapolis man charged with drug trafficking
By Journal Staff BLACKFOOT — A 32-year-old Minneapolis man is facing a drug trafficking charge in Bingham County. Blackfoot police arrested Matthew Alexander on Tuesday. He’s since been officially...
View ArticleMurder trial delayed for Idaho Falls man
IDAHO FALLS — The trial of an Idaho Falls man accused of first-degree murder has been continued again. Antonio M. Bautista was set to go to trial in early April, but Bonneville County Prosecuting...
View ArticleFort Hall man pleads guilty to firearms charge
POCATELLO — A Fort Hall man pleaded guilty in federal court in Pocatello on Wednesday to possession of an unregistered firearm. Arriyon Meeks-Ortiz, 33, was found in possession of a sawed-off shotgun...
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Blackfoot man sentenced for burglary
Given By Journal Staff BLACKFOOT — A Blackfoot man was sentenced for two counts of burglary on Monday. Jason C. Given will serve at least two years in prison with the possibility of eight, said Bingham...
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Pingree man sentenced for lewd and lascivious conduct
Hart By Journal Staff BLACKFOOT — A Pingree man will serve time in prison for lewd and lascivious conduct. Paul L. Hart was sentenced on Monday to serve at least three years in prison with the...
View ArticleShelley man pleads guilty to sexual battery
By Journal Staff BLACKFOOT — A Shelley man has pleaded guilty to sexual battery of a minor between the ages of 16 and 17. Marcos Apollo Jimenez entered the guilty plea on Monday, said Bingham County...
View ArticleGovernor’s warrant sought in battery case
BLACKFOOT — Bingham County Prosecutor Clive Colson said Monday that he is in the process of obtaining a governor’s warrant to extradite a man charged with felony aggravated battery and felony injury to...
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