(Kooskia, ID) On November 24, 2024, at approximately 9:20 PM, an Idaho County Deputy was on routine patrol in the city of Kooskia and stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation. The deputy determined that the registered owner of the vehicle had two felony warrants out of Payette County. The driver of the vehicle immediately exited the vehicle and walked toward the deputy, yelling , and would not comply with the deputy ’s instructions. The deputy deployed his taser, and after other deputies arrived on scene, the driver was taken into custody for the Payette County warrants. K9 Millie and her handler arrived, and K9 Millie alerted on the vehicle. A search of vehicle found methamphetamine, marijuana, several glass pipes, scales, baggies, and a firearm. Keith Buffington, age 47, was arrested for felony possession of methamphetamine with in tent to deliver, felony unlawful possession of a firearm, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia, and misdemeanor resisting and obstructing an officer.
This post is intended to provide the public with information about recent activities of the Idaho County Sheriff ’ s Office. It is important to remember that all individuals accused of crimes are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The charges listed in this post reflect the allegations made against the defendants at the time of their arrest.
