(Kooskia, ID) On December 23, 2024, at approximately 2:10 PM, an Idaho County deputy was on routine patrol in the Kooskia area and stopped a vehicle on Highway 12 for a routine traffic violation.
A check of the driver showed his driving privileges were suspended, and the driver was arrested. While waiting for the tow truck, K9 Millie alerted on the vehicle. A search located methamphetamine and paraphernalia.
Kenneth Vopat, age 60, was arrested for felony possession of methamphetamine, misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia, misdemeanor driving without privileges, and misdemeanor operating a vehicle with no insurance (second offense).
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.