“The murder of three people in their foothills home is shocking and horrific. I understand you have questions and want to know as much as possible about the investigation. I do too. The good news is Ada County Sheriff’s detectives have found lots of answers. And they are working tirelessly to piece together the case.
Crimes Against People
Sheriff Raney’s update on Cartwright Road homicide case
Ada County Sheriff Gary Raney has some new details to share about the Cartwright Road homicide case. While the homicide investigation is still very much ongoing — and detectives are working around the clock to gather every piece of evidence and any possible information to help determine exactly what happened — there have been continuing
34-year-old Meridian man could spend decades in prison for knife attack last fall
William Miles Buckman will spend at least seven years in prison for attacking two acquaintances with knives near Swan Falls dam last September. The 34-year-old Buckman pleaded guilty to felony counts of aggravated battery and third degree arson late last year in connection with the incident. Fourth District Judge Patrick Owen sentenced Buckman to a
58-year-old Kuna woman is charged with felony assault for firing at deputies during standoff
Robin Ann Miller is charged with a felony count of assault and battery on a law enforcement officer in connection with a standoff involving the Ada Metro SWAT team Wednesday morning. Miller fired at least one shot in the direction of SWAT team members who were outside her home in the 1300 block of S.
Update: Task force has finished investigation into suicide of 37-year-old man during Internet enticement arrest
A multi-agency task force has concluded their investigation of the Jan. 7 incident where a 37-year-old Meridian man killed himself during an Internet enticement operation. Officials with the Ada County Coroner’s office determined Kirk Wilkinson committed suicide when he shot himself in the head on Jan. 7 — a conclusion supported by investigators with the multi-agency critical incident task
45-year-old Portland man charged with felony malicious harassment
A 45-year-old Portland man who threatened to kill a 6-year-old boy on a Greyhound Bus because of the boy’s Hispanic heritage is charged with felony malicious harassment. James E. Brennan is also charged with misdemeanor counts of assault, battery, and disorderly conduct during the same bus trip. Witnesses say Brennan threatened to kill three different
27-year-old Boise man arrested on a lewd conduct charge
A 27-year-old Boise man who tried to have sex with teenage girl he met over the internet is charged with lewd conduct. Ada County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Richard A. Harshman early Monday morning — hours after the girl ran away from his south Boise home and went to a nearby house to get away. Deputies began
18-year-old Boise man arrested for coercing teen girl into sending him nude photos
Ada County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested an 18-year-old Boise man who posed as someone else online to coerce a teenage girl into sending him nude photos last month. Michael Anthony Hall is charged with three felony counts of sexual exploitation of a child and a charge of theft by extortion in connection with the case.
Detectives continue to investigate road rage/shooting case
Detectives are still investigating what led to a 55-year-old man being shot in the leg Wednesday night at a drug store parking lot near southwest Boise. It appears the shooting was the result of a traffic dispute between people in two different pickup trucks. Detectives continue to collect evidence and talk to witnesses about what
Eagle Police looking for driver of a red pickup in connection with suspicious event during track meet Saturday
A 14-year-old Washington boy who was participating in a cross-country event near Eagle Island State Park Saturday and was running alone says a man in a red pickup truck offered to give him a ride back to the meet but instead drove away from the park when the boy got inside. The boy told deputies