Bonner County Sheriff's Office

05/26/2026

A Press Release from the Marine Division along with other agencies are reminding the public about wakes and illegally placed buoys. Click on "NEWS RELEASE" document to enlarge. For more information contact:

Lt. Douglas McGeachy, Bonner County Sheriff’s Office | 208-263-8417 ext. 3125 |
[email protected]
Matt Zoeller, Bonner County Parks & Waterways Recreation Manager | 208-255-5681 |
[email protected]
Sharla Arledge, IDL Public Information Officer | 208-334-0286 | [email protected]

Thank you for keeping our waters safe.

05/11/2026

National Police Week, observed each year in May, honors law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty and recognizes the service and sacrifice of active-duty officers. Established after widespread public and family-led calls for official recognition, the week brings together survivors, officers, and community members for memorial services, vigils, and educational events. Central observances often include a Candlelight Vigil, a Memorial Service, and the annual Police Week Memorial Roll Call, where names of fallen officers are read aloud and added to national memorials.

The Bonner County Sheriff's Office recognizes those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and those who continue to serve their respective communities.

04/27/2026

**PRIEST RIVER DRIVER'S LICENSE OFFICE CLOSED THIS FRIDAY**
The Priest River Drivers License Office will be closed this Friday, May 1st. The Sandpoint Driver's License Office will be available for walk-ins that day. We apologize for the inconvenience.

04/23/2026

Sadly we continue to have nefarious individuals reaching out to unsuspecting people via email, phone call and text. Often times they present some type of immediate action on your part. Or they impersonate some "official agency" or someone you might know. All types of unsolicited calls, emails and text should be treated suspect. If you believe it's legitimate, hang up and research your own call back number for the suspecting contact. Additionally, official entities will not ask you to purchase gift cards or transfer bitcoin. Often times they will include a QR code, don't use it. PLEASE share this information with your loved ones that might be more susceptible to these bad actors.

04/08/2026

The Priest River Driver's License office is CLOSED today, Wednesday, April 8th, 2026, due to staffing.

Our Sandpoint Driver's License office remains open for appointments and walk-ins. To schedule an appointment, click on the link

https://kiosk.na9.qless.com/kiosk/app/home/567

We apologize for the inconvenience!

04/01/2026

SHERIFFS PUSH BACK!

Sheriff Wheeler calls forced ICE ties a 'constitutional violation.' Sheriffs demand local control rather than federal mandates.

03/31/2026

THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAILS!

In a last-minute maneuver, S 1441, was introduced in the Senate State Affairs Committee today. State lawmakers were pressured by high-level federal officials, including the Department of Homeland Security and Homeland Security Advisor Stephen Miller to override the will of the People through our legislative process. On a vote of 6 to 3, the bill passed out of committee to go to the 14th order for possible amendments before a full Senate vote.

All 44 sheriff’s have spoken and have made it clear that across Idaho, we share booking information, identify potential immigration violations, grant access to facilities, honor lawful detainers and coordinate transfers. These practices are established, consistent, and effective. Any claim that Idaho sheriffs are failing in this responsibility is false and misleads the public while undermining the professionalism of law enforcement across the state. S 1441 does not strengthen these efforts, instead it hands the keys of the County over to the Federal Government!

The link below will open a Memorandum of Agreement 287(g) that every Idaho Sheriff’s Office will be obligated to comply with.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o5PZAD3cdSk2xZmHhOm6J8XV8VDEDwZV/view?usp=sharing

The following are the highlights.

 This is not a task force, but instead, Sheriff’s Deputies are under the direct supervision and direction of ICE.
 Complaints made against ICE and the Sheriff’s Deputies are investigated by ICE, not the elected Sheriff.
 Required mandatory training does not have to be vetted by POST or the elected Sheriff. Training will not have to conform to Idaho State Law.
 Each Sheriff’s Office must install DHS/ICE IT infrastructure.
 Sheriff must provide access to county databases.
 DHS and ICE policies and procedures supersede the policies and procedures of the Sheriff.
 Sheriff gives up control of the release of information to third parties.

This measure is the most egregious Constitutional violation ever faced by Idaho Sheriffs.

-Sheriff Daryl Wheeler-

03/27/2026

PUSH BACK AGINST FEDERAL OVEREACH!

Your Idaho Sheriffs continue to stand with the People of the State of Idaho to protect you from Federal overreach. Representatives Cornel Rasor and Heather Scott have voted to Federalize the Sheriffs by voting YES on HB 659 and HB 660. State Representative Mark Sauter has consistently supported law enforcement and voted to defeat these bills. State Senator Jim Woodward has also demonstrated his support for law enforcement and will vote NO on these bills if they make it to the Senate floor.

In a last-minute maneuver, S 1441, was introduced in a Senate Committee yesterday. State lawmakers were pressured by high-level federal officials, including the Department of Homeland Security and Homeland Security Advisor Stephen Miller to override the will of the People through our legislative process. If you have concerns, contact Senator Ben Toews at 208-332-1322, who is a co-sponsor of the bill.


-Sheriff Daryl Wheeler-

03/18/2026

The Priest River Driver's License Office will be closed March 27, 2026 (Friday). We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

03/16/2026

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