Idaho County, ID-On July 28, 2023, at approximately 1:00 PM, Idaho County deputies stopped a vehicle for speeding on Highway 12 near milepost 173, which is near the Montana state line. During the stop, the deputy noticed a smell of alcohol coming from the vehicle. K9 Nation was deployed and alerted on the vehicle. A search was conducted, and contraband was found. Jevan Jenkins, age 50, of Lolo, Montana was arrested for felony possession of methamphetamine, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, and misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia.
On July 30, 2023, at approximately 6:20 PM, an Idaho County deputy was on routine patrol and saw a vehicle parked at the intersection of Yellow Bull Road and Highway 162. He saw two people standing outside the vehicle and noticed a large amount of trash on the ground outside the dumpsters. After speaking with the individuals, it determined the male had a felony warrant out of Washington and he was subsequently arrested.
Leonard Kelso, age 47, of Nezperce, Idaho was arrested for a felony warrant out of Washington, felony possession of methamphetamine, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, and misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia. Hannah Tassell, age 36, of Cottonwood, Idaho was arrested for felony possession of methamphetamine and misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia.