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Police Make Arrest in Drug Investigation

2013-05-17T18:20:51Z

(BOISE, Idaho) -- Boise Police arrested a man as part of a drug investigation on Thursday.

Ryan Crutchfield, 20, was arrested at about 5:30 p.m. on Thursday at a home on the 1400 block of West Williams Street. A search of the residence turned up about 4 ounces of marijuana and scales. During the course of the drug investigation, officers found evidence that Crutchfield was involved in the sale of marijuana.

Crutchfield was charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, which is a felony. He was booked into Ada County Jail.

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Man Arrested in Connection with Brass Knuckles Attack

2013-05-17T18:13:45Z

(BOISE, Idaho) -- Police arrested a man on an outstanding warrant after a fight in a downtown Boise parking garage in March.

According to the Boise Police Department, Jordan R. Shields, 18, was involved in a physical altercation at about 10 p.m. on March 22. Witnesses told police that Shields used a set of brass knuckles during the fight.

The victim suffered cuts and required stitches. Police identified Shields as the suspect after an investigation into the incident.

The victim and Shields reportedly were familiar with one another.

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Uzbekistan National Arrested in Boise on Terrorism Charges

2013-05-17T12:11:56Z

(BOISE, Idaho) -- An Uzbekistan national living in Boise has been arrested on federal terrorism charges.

Fazliddin Kurbanov, 30, was arrested on Thursday morning and charged later in the day with one count of conspiracy to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization, one count of conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists, and one count of possessing an unregistered destructive device, the Department of Justice said.

Officials say federal charges were filed against Kurbanov in both Boise and Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Proposal Would Allow Alcohol at Boise State Football Tailgates

2013-05-16T17:16:56Z

(BOISE, Idaho) -- City officials are considering a proposal that would make drinking alcohol in certain public areas legal before Boise State University football games.

According to the Idaho Statesman, the preliminary proposal would allow drinking, starting about four hours before kickoff, and would mark specific areas where drinking alcohol would be allowed.

All laws regarding underage drinking, disorderly conduct and drinking and driving would remain in effect.

If the proposal is accepted, the city would review the policy at the end of the coming football season to determine if it should continue. City officials believe the proposal could allow them to better enforce the laws while allowing people to enjoy themselves.

Drinking is not allowed inside Bronco Stadium.

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Boise Woman Arrested on Grand Theft Charges

2013-05-16T16:59:17Z

(BOISE, Idaho) -- A Boise woman was arrested Thursday in connection with a burglary that occured earlier this week.

According to the Boise Police Department, police responded to a reported theft on the 1400 block of West Washington Street on May 12. The victims told police that someone had stolen money orders from a drop box on the property.

Police used information obtained at the scene and from local merchants to determine that the suspect was 30-year-old Michelle Turner. Turner was arrested and transported to Ada County Jail early Thursday morning.

Turner was booked on charges of grand theft, forgery and probation violation charges.

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Cops: Two Arrested on Rooftop in Foiled Burglary Attempt

2013-05-16T15:55:04Z

(BOISE, Idaho) -- Boise Police arrested two people Thursday morning after an alleged burglary attempt was foiled.

Police say shortly after 5 a.m. they responded to a business on the 600 block of S. Vista Avenue after a person living nearby reported seeing two people on the roof of the business.

Officers responded, and with the help of a ladder truck from the Boise Fire Department, officers went up to the roof and took suspects Cody Tennant, 27, and Spencer Sanders, 29, into custody.

Both suspects are charged with attempted burglary and possession of burglary tools.

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Woman Arrested for Aggravated Battery

2013-05-15T16:45:27Z

(BOISE, Idaho) -- Boise police arrested a woman who held a knife to a man’s throat during an argument Tuesday night.

The suspect, 25-year-old Vicky A. Gonzales, had been talking with acquaintances outside of an apartment complex on East Front Street before 6 p.m., according to witnesses.

She soon began to argue with them, yelling and screaming. At one point Gonzales allegedly drew a knife and held it up to the throat of one of the male victims. She is also said to have struck another man.

Responding officers found her fleeing the scene on foot and arrested her. She was taken to the Ada County Jail and booked on aggravated battery and battery charges. Alcohol is thought to have played a part in the incident.

Nobody was hurt and police recovered the knife.

Boise Man Arrested on Child Porn Charges

2013-05-15T14:26:05Z

(BOISE, Idaho) -- A Boise man was arrested Sunday after detectives found child pornography on his computer in January of this year, The Idaho Press-Tribune reports.

Justin J. Uriguen, 38, faces eight felony counts of sexual exploitation, four possession charges and four distribution charges. Each of the former charges is punishable by up to 30 years, while the latter are punishable by up to 10 years.

Detectives first were began to investigate Uriguen in late 2012 after the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force found evidence he was downloading child pornography. In January, his home was searched and his computer was seized.

After reviewing the contents of his computer, authorities issued a warrant for Uriguen’s arrest on Friday, taking him into custody two days later.

He currently is residing in the Ada County Jail on a $250,000 bond.

Four Building Owners Receive Building Excellence Awards

2013-05-15T12:08:39Z

(BOISE, Idaho) -- Four building owners in Boise have been announced as Building Excellence Awards winners.

The building owners and their projects are being honored by the City for increasing building safety, accessibility and sustainability.

The winning buildings are: the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Temple; the Hoppie Building; Mercy Housing 12th and River Senior Apartments; and Whole Foods at River Park Place.

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Woman Tries to Bring Meth Through Airport Security

2013-05-14T18:14:44Z

(BOISE, Idaho) -- A woman was arrested Sunday night when she tried to bring methamphetamine onto an airplane, The Idaho Statesman reports.

The suspect, 53-year-old Cindy Lou Eckenberg, was caught by Traffic Safety Personnel as she attempted to go through security at the Boise Airport. They noticed her small vial of meth, and alerted the Boise police.

Police later found a pipe on her.

Eckenberg was arrested and booked into the Ada County Jail on possession of a controlled substance, a felony charge, and a misdemeanor charge of possession of drug paraphernalia.