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Questions Arise Over COVID-19 Stimulus Debit Cards

Tuesday, January 19, 2021

(Boise) – A number of Idahoans have contacted the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division this week after receiving a debit card in the mail. While receiving an unsolicited, prepaid debit card may be a warning sign of a scam, the debit cards currently in question appear to be legitimate.

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Christmas Day Home Invasion and Battery nets another suspect

Tuesday, January 19, 2021

On 12/28/2020 the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office Detectives received anonymous tips from Elmore County citizens with information regarding the home invasion and battery that happened to Robert Dudley.

Upon investigation it was learned a former employee of Ron and Sharon’s Taxi service, Kai Evans, was one of the people who committed aggravated battery and burglary. It was also learned he was assisted by Coty Bieroth.

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COVID-19 vaccine update.......

Tuesday, January 19, 2021

January 14, 2021 - Central District Health (CDH) and enrolled vaccine providers in Ada, Boise, Elmore, and Valley counties continue to work closely on coordination of weekly vaccine allocations and planning for future groups of vaccine distribution.

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Please Help Locate Kailey Shaye Bouttier Missing Since Jan 11

Monday, January 18, 2021

A Mountain Home teenager was recently added to a statewide database for missing juveniles.

Law enforcement in Mountain Home, are asking the public to share any information they might have on a missing teenage girl. Kailey Shaye Bouttier, 17, hasn't been in contact with family since January 11. 2021, according to her profile on the Idaho Missing Persons Clearinghouse website.

Bouttier is 5'2", and weighs approximately 145 pounds. She has brown hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a white hoodie, dark-colored blouse, black leggings and black and white shoes.

If you have any information on the whereabouts of Kailey Shaye Bouttier, please contact the Mountain Home Police Department, at 208-587-2101.

ECSO make another arrest in Dudley home invasion

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

On 12/28/2020 the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office Detectives received anonymous tips from Elmore County citizens with information regarding the home invasion and battery that happened to Robert Dudley.

Upon investigation it was learned a former employee of Ron and Sharon’s Taxi service, Kai Evans, was one of the people who committed aggravated battery and burglary. It was also learned he was assisted by Coty Bieroth.

On 01/08/2021 the Elmore County Detectives Division received more information regarding the home invasion. The Elmore County Sheriff’s Office interviewed and arrested 27-year-old Alan Gediminas Sheen. Working with the Elmore County Prosecutor, Alan Sheen was charged with Aiding in the Commission of a Felony of Aggravated Battery and Burglary.

This is still an ongoing investigation. There is still more information the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office Detectives Division is following up on. There are possibly more people involved, and more arrests may be made. We would like to encourage anyone with information to continue to contact our office.

We would especially like to thank the great citizens of Elmore County who came forward with vital information assisting in this case. With help from citizens, we can get cases solved and justice for victims.

A complaint is means charging a person with criminal activity. It is not evidence. A person is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

This is an on going investigation and no further information will be given out.

Protesters breach US Capitol, halt session on Biden victory

Wednesday, January 6, 2021
MARY CLARE JALONICK and LISA MASCARO Associated Press
WUSA9.com

The U.S. Capitol building was placed on lockdown, as Trump supporters marched through evacuated and restricted areas of the building.

Senators were being evacuated. Some House lawmakers tweeted they were sheltering in place in their offices.

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    Merlynda Louise Hoult (1/21/21)
    On January 14, 2021 Merlynda Louise Hoult went to be with the Lord. A Memorial Service will be held at Rost Funeral Home on Monday, February 1, 2021 at 10:00 AM.
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    Roger Graham Young, 86, died on January 12, 2021 at his farm from natural causes. A Funeral Service will be held at Rost Funeral Home on January 23 at 2:00 PM followed by interment in the Bruneau...
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    Jane M Latimore passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at The Cottages in Mountain Home. She was born January 26, 1925 in North Bend, Nebraska to Robert and Margret (Foster) Sumner. Her family moved...
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