(Idaho County) On December 1, 2024, at approximately 12:16 AM, Idaho County Dispatch received a report of a domestic battery that had occurred on Seven Devils Rd outside of Riggins, Idaho.
Idaho County Deputies responded and investigated the incident.
Darwin Vander Esch, 61 years old, was arrested for felony attempted strangulation, as well as cited for misdemeanor domestic battery and misdemeanor intentional destruction of a telecommunication device.
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.
