Rexburg Police Department

10/11/2026

Last week we talked about romance scams which target older victims. Today we want to talk about younger victims of similar, sextortion scams.

In contrast with the long-term romance cons, these sextortion scams can unfold in just hours or days. A scammer flirts with a victim, convinces them to share intimate images, and then threatens to send those images to friends and family unless the victim pays.

We've seen cases where young people have stolen or borrowed money from their parents in an attempt to pay off these scammers. Unfortunately, paying rarely makes the problem go away. Scammers often demand more money, even after receiving payment.

Talk with your kids about the risks of sharing intimate images online. Once an image is sent, you lose control over where it goes or who sees it. If someone threatens them, make sure they know they can come to you for help without fear of being judged.

10/09/2026

For anyone wanting to prepare and pick up sand bags, you are welcome to access the sand pile during regular business hours at the Madison County Transfer Station. The attached map shows where the sand and a limited number of bags are stored. Please bring your own bags, if you have them. Pallets of unfilled bags are on the North side of the sand pile.

10/09/2026

Our area is under a flood watch for the next few days. Temperatures are also going to dip, potentially into the 30s.

For those new to the area, this is the time of year when you can experience all four seasons before your lunch break. Stay safe!

10/09/2026

UPDATE:
The missing juvenile has been located safe. Thank you to the public for tips and to our law enforcement partners for assistance.

ORIGINAL POST:
Rexburg Police are requesting the public's help locating a runaway juvenile.

The juvenile was last seen near 5th W & 2nd S in Rexburg around 6 pm. She is 15 years old. She was wearing a black shirt, grey zip-up hoody with wings on the back, and blue jeans. She is 5'3", 160 lbs, with sandy hair and green eyes. She does not have a vehicle or phone. She does have a history of mental health conditions.

If you see the missing juvenile or have information about her whereabouts, please notify us immediately at 208-372-5001 so we can get her home safe.

10/08/2026

Normally, we're warning you about fake texts claiming to be from ITD. These ones are real!

If you haven't set up an account on the Online DMV yet, go on the website to make sure your contact information is correct. This will help receive notifications to make sure your registration doesn't expire.

While you are there, add emergency contact information to your profile! This is a relatively new option which can make a huge difference if you are involved in an unfortunate accident.

New DMV e-notifications are coming!

The Idaho DMV will soon begin sending official reminders and updates by email to customers with an email address linked to their DMV account.

These emails are legitimate and will come from an ITD-managed address with links to official ITD websites. Make sure the link leads to DMVOnline.itd.idaho.gov!

Prefer paper mail? You can log into your DMV account and opt out of e-notifications. Learn more at dmv.idaho.gov.

10/08/2026

UPDATE:
The roadway is back open as of 9 pm.

ORIGINAL POST:
Responders are on the scene of a crash with injuries involving a motorcycle in the intersection of Yellowstone Highway and University Boulevard.

Most traffic is shut down. Please avoid the area, and use the milepost 333 exit instead if you can.

10/07/2026

Our Winter Overnight Permits are now available to purchase. This permit allows for overnight and long term parking in a designated area of a parking lot west of Rexburg Rapids from November 1, 2026 through March 1, 2027 (see map attached).

https://www.rexburg.org/o/police/page/winter-overnight-permit

10/05/2026

Responders are on the scene of a vehicle fire on North Yellowstone Highway near Thomson Farms Road. Please avoid the area and give emergency crews room to work safely.

10/03/2026

September Statistics!

Rexburg PD officers handled 2832 dispatch events, completing 370 reports and making 18 arrests.

Officers conducted 585 traffic stops, issuing 178 citations. There were 107 crashes reported during the month.

10/03/2026

Romance Scams: Anyone Can Be a Target! 🎯

Please take a moment to talk with your family about the dangers of romance scams. These scams don't just target young people. People of all ages can become victims.

Scammers use all kinds of apps to locate and contact victims, including dating apps, social media apps, and online gaming platforms. For many, this is an organized criminal operation. Some scammers manage hundreds of victims at a time, building trust and pretending to have romantic feelings until they can exploit their victims for money or sensitive images.

When it comes to online relationships, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is!

For older victims, these romance scams can be long cons. These scams can continue for months or even years. Scammers build what feels like a genuine romantic relationship before inventing emergencies, requesting loans, or finding other ways to extract money.

We've seen cases where victims have lost hundreds of thousands of dollars. Recovering that money can be extremely difficult, especially when the scammers are part of international criminal organizations.

AI Usage in Scams 🤖

Modern AI tools make it easier than ever for scammers to create convincing fake identities, including fabricated photos, cloned voices, and realistic videos. Seeing or hearing someone online is no longer proof that they are who they claim to be.

Romance scammers rely on trust, secrecy, and fear to exploit their victims. A conversation today could help protect someone you love from losing their money, their privacy, or their peace of mind.