Bear Lake County Sheriff's Office

08/29/2026

August 28, 2026
BEAR LAKE COUNTY, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle fatality crash that occurred at 11:22 AM on Friday, August 28, 2026, on Minnetonka Cave Road, west of St. Charles.

A white 2026 Kawasaki KLX110 motorcycle, ridden by a 22-year-old male from North Ogden, Utah, was traveling eastbound on Minnetonka Cave Road. A tan 2005 Jeep Liberty, driven by a 66-year-old female from Montpelier, Idaho, was traveling westbound on Minnetonka Cave Road. The Kawasaki collided head-on with the Jeep.

The rider of the Kawasaki was not wearing his helmet and succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The driver of the Jeep was not wearing her seatbelt and was not transported.

The road was blocked for approximately 4 hours.

Idaho State Police was assisted by Bear Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Bear Lake EMS, Bear Lake Fire, and Intermountain Life Flight.

08/28/2026

Fatal Crash in Bear Lake County
August 27, 2026
Idaho State Police is investigating a fatality crash that occurred, August 27, 2026 at 11:12 am, on North Road just west of Johnson Road, in Ovid, Idaho.

A 71-year-old male, of Ovid, Idaho, was riding a 2014 Polaris Sportsman, eastbound on North Road.

A 22-year-old male, of Nibley, Utah, was traveling in a 2021 GMC Savana, westbound on North Road.

The driver of the Polaris abruptly swerved to avoid colliding with the GMC and lost control. The Polaris went off the south side of the road, impacted a concrete barrier, and overturned.

The 71-year-old male was transported by ground ambulance to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

The rider of the Polaris was not wearing a helmet.

The driver of the GMC was wearing a seatbelt.

There was no lane blockage.

This remains under investigation by Idaho State Police.

08/26/2026

08/17/2026

Bear Lake County Sheriff's Office is Proud to Support the Heroes Tribute. In keeping up tradition the ride will make at stop at the Bear Lake County Courthouse August 29, 2026. Approx. time 11:30 am - 12:00 pm

08/13/2026

Please join us in helping raise awareness!

08/04/2026

Join us for a night out!

08/02/2026

🎉 You’re Invited to Our Community Picnic! 🚓🌭🎯
Join the Bear Lake County Sheriff’s Office and the Montpelier Police Department for an evening of food, fun, and community at our FREE Community Picnic!
📅 Tuesday, August 4
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Allinger Park
Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a fun-filled evening featuring:
🌭 Free food
🎲 Games and activities for all ages
🎯 Co****le and more!
🚔 Meet your local first responders and community partners
We’re excited to be joined by:
• Idaho State Police
• Idaho Fish & Game
• Southeast Idaho Health Department
• Bear Lake Search & Rescue
• STAR Team
• Montpelier Victims Advocates
• Bear Lake County Fire Department
• Bear Lake County Emergency Services Management
This is a great opportunity to connect with the agencies that serve our community.
We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, August 4, from 6:00–8:00 PM at Allinger Park!
Our Community. Our Commitment

07/29/2026

What is National Night Out?
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.
Millions of neighbors take part in National Night Out across thousands of communities from all fifty states, U.S. territories and military bases worldwide on the first Tuesday in August (Texas and select areas celebrate on the first Tuesday in October). Neighborhoods host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts and various other community events with safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, visits from emergency personnel, exhibits and much, much more.
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