Bonneville County Sheriff's Office

Congratulations to Det. Payne, he does amazing work. His dedication is invaluable and we appreciate the US Attorney’s Office for recognizing his hard work.

Bonneville County Sheriff's Detective Korey Payne awarded Idaho 'Hometown Hero' award - Local News 8 Detective Korey Payne was awarded the Hometown Hero Award by the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Idaho for his exceptional service and dedication to combating internet crimes against children.

Idaho Falls City Council hears from coroner, sheriff, police chief on dangers of kratom - East Idaho News IDAHO FALLS — As the Idaho Falls City Council is considering banning the sale of kratom within city limits, several local experts came to speak to them about the dangers of kratom and how their potential ordinance would be enforced during a meeting on Monday. Bonneville County Coroner Shante Sanch...

Bonneville County Sheriff's Office kicks off 2026 career camp - Local News 8 Today was the first day of the Bonneville County Sheriff's Office Career Camp. Students got a firsthand look at what it takes to work in law enforcement through hands-on, law enforcement related activities.

Start your career path by gaining hands-on experience in a professional setting, with on-the-job training that focuses on safety, teamwork, and growth.

Begin your journey with the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office today: bit.ly/BCSO-6-1

Thanks to Idaho ESGR for recognizing Sgt. Flegel and Chief Dep. Glenn and thanks for all you do to support employers of our military service men and women!

On May 14, Idaho ESGR proudly recognized Randy Flegel and Anthony Glenn of the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office with the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriotic Employer Award.

They were nominated by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Dino Vidal of the Idaho National Guard, who shared how their support has made a real difference in his ability to serve.

CW2 Vidal highlighted how Bonneville Sheriff's Office has consistently fought to keep him on his shift, even when Guard duties pulled him away and left the team short‑staffed. Randy has gone above and beyond to ensure Dino always had the time he needed for trainings, checked in regularly on how those trainings were going, and even reached out to Dino’s family every week during his 2022 overseas deployment.

This level of commitment, compassion, and flexibility is exactly what the Patriotic Employer Award is meant to honor. Thank you, Randy and Anthony, for standing behind your service members and strengthening the bond between the Guard and our Idaho communities.

Congratulations to Sgt. Randy Flegel who was recognized by the Idaho ESGR (Employee Support for Guard and Reserves) for his support of our BCSO Team members who are active in our National Guard. Sgt. Flegel was nominated by Dep. Dino Vidal, an active National Guard Member and helicopter pilot, who detailed as a supervisor Flegel’s dedication to checking in and making sure family needs are met - especially during deployments and trainings while Dep. Vidal serves our country. Thank you to the Idaho ESGR for recognizing Sgt. Flegal’s hard work and dedication to the BCSO Team!

⚠ Overdose Spike Notification:

The Eastern Idaho Public Health and Safety Team (PHAST) has identified a spike in reported drug overdoses in Eastern Idaho within the last 48 hours.

Here is what you can do:

Lock up medications (over the counter and prescription) ➡ Visit an Eastern Idaho Public Health office for a FREE medication lock pouch and a FREE drug deactivation system to get rid of unused/expired medications in a safe way.

If you suspect an overdose, call 911 right away - even if you administer naloxone ➡ Schedule a FREE naloxone training with EIPH to learn more about naloxone

Be aware that no illicit drugs are safe ➡ Do not take a prescription medication that is not prescribed to you.

Carry naloxone (Narcan) ➡ Visit the Center for Hope in Idaho Falls or Rexburg to pick up a FREE box of Narcan.

Check in with friends and family members ➡ If you are concerned about a family member or friend, reach out to them. You can also refer family members and friends to recovery and support services such as the 9-8-8 su***de & crisis hotline or HELP4U which is a free, confidential substance use treatment referral service. Text your 5-digit zip code to 435748 (HELP4U) to access services.

* The Eastern Idaho Public Health and Safety Team (PHAST) is comprised of local first responders agencies including Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office, the Bonneville County Coroner’s Office, Idaho Falls Police Department, Idaho Falls Fire Department, Idaho State Police, and Eastern Idaho Public Health. The Eastern Idaho PHAST team meets regularly to discuss drug overdose trends in an effort to reduce overdose deaths in the community.

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The services provided by the Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Center and their partnerships with our team are invaluable to the safety of our community. Their hard work makes a difference and we continue to work together for the benefit of victims. We are very grateful for what they do and the support they receive from our community.