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10/21/2026

We would like to recognize and thank all our Bear Lake County School Bus Drivers for their dedication to transporting our students safely to their various destinations. Please do your part to keep children safe. Always stop for a bus that is picking up/dropping off riders, watch carefully for kids crossing the street and always pay close attention.

10/11/2026

***ATTENTION***
Avoid the area of Paris Canyon-Green Basin cutoff road-USFS Rd 421. Due to the rain, the road is extremely slippery and unpassable at this time.

10/11/2026

The Bear Lake County Sheriff's Office would like to remind everyone of the weather that is supposed to be hitting this area over the weekend and into the coming week. Please be aware of the heavy rains cold weather possible snow and possible flash flooding that can occur. Use caution when driving slow down and drive safe.

10/04/2026

BEAR LAKE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
PUBLIC NOTICE: LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING TODAY

The Bear Lake County Sheriff’s Office advises the public that law enforcement training will take place today, October 4, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the area of Bear Lake High School, 330 Boise Street, and North 8th Street in Montpelier, Idaho.

Residents and motorists can expect an increased presence of law enforcement officers, patrol vehicles, and police activity in these areas.

THIS IS A TRAINING EXERCISE ONLY. The police activity associated with this exercise is for training purposes and is not a response to an actual emergency.

Please give participating officers room to work and follow any directions provided by personnel at the scene.

Thank you for your patience and support as our officers train to serve our community.

10/02/2026

***Closed*** The DMV will be closed October 7th, 2026 for an unforeseen circumstance.
Sorry for any inconvenience

09/22/2026

During the early morning hours of 9/22/26, Bear Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded to a Domestic Violence incident in the 1100 block of Georgetown Canyon Road in Georgetown. During the investigation probable cause was developed for Felony Battery. When deputies attempted contact, the subject barricaded herself inside the home. The subject was believed to be armed and had access to numerous fi****ms from her location. The Southeast Idaho Special Tactics and Response Team was activated and responded to the scene. The subject was taken into custody without further incident and transported to the Caribou County Jail.

Special thanks to the Montpelier Police Department, Soda Springs Police Department, and Caribou County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance in this incident.

09/19/2026

Bear Lake County Sheriff's Office is seeking information on the following horse:
Color: Dun
Markings: 4 white socks, star strip snip forehead, saddle marks on upper right and left side, dark strip down spine, appears to be an older gelding, no visible brands.
If you have any information on who may be the owner or if you know of any missing horses that match the description, contact the Bear Lake County Sheriff's Office at 208-945-2121 Ext 1
Reference case number 25-B3717.

09/14/2026

The Bear Lake County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating and seeking information regarding a cow that was found deceased in a field along Becks Lane in Paris, Idaho. The incident is believed to have occurred sometime between Friday, September 4, and Monday, September 7.

Anyone who witnessed suspicious activity or has other information that may help determine what happened is asked to contact the Bear Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Please reference Bear Lake County Case #26-B356 for Deputy Graham. By Contacting dispatch at 208-945-2121 ex 1

The owner of the cow is offering a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest or prosecution of any person responsible, if it is determined that a criminal act occurred

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.

Address

30 N Main Street
Paris, ID
83261

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+12089452121

Website

http://www.bearlakecounty.info/

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