[Vision2020] Idaho State Police Weekly Report Concerning Meth

[Tom Trail]

>A question recently came up concerning whether or no meth was a problem

in our area.  I decided to ask Capt. Lonnie Richardson of the Idaho 
State Police
Office in Lewiston to comment on the question.  Here is his report.

Rep. Tom Trail

>
>Dear Representative Trail,
>
>Sgt. Westbrook compiled this information for you.
>
>Methamphetamine trafficking and use is still one of the most 
>prevalent illegal drugs in our region. Currently our detectives are 
>investigating numerous methamphetamine trafficking cases in the 
>region and routinely assist Latah County Sheriff's Deputies,  Moscow 
>Police Detectives as well as other Law Enforcement in the region 
>with methamphetamine investigations in their jurisdictions. Although 
>we have see a decrease in the number of methamphetamine 
>manufacturing cases, much of this is due to the availability of 
>crystal methamphetamine coming from Mexico through California and 
>Arizona into the Tri-Cities and Spokane area. We have recently 
>seized crystal methamphetamine, in the Lewiston area,  that purity 
>tests ranged from 88 to 99.9 percent pure methamphetamine; making 
>the drug that much more addictive and dangerous. Very rarely do our 
>troopers or detectives seize methamphetamine that is not in the 
>crystal form.  We have more recently seen an increase in the cost of 
>methamphetamine as well. With dealers selling methamphetamine for as 
>much as $2,000.00 for one ounce. With this we tend to see a trend in 
>the burglaries, thefts and other criminal activity proportionately 
>in the area to pay for the cost of the drug.
>
>If you are looking for specific numbers I could try to provide you 
>with what we have or I know Latah County Sheriff Rausch has a 
>detective assigned to narcotics investigations, Deputy Carl Fork, 
> who routinely meets and works with us. He may be able to provide 
>you a more local perspective in Latah County.
>
>If you need more detailed information I can see what I can find for 
>you. Or if you have other questions please don't hesitate to call 
>me. 208-799-5020.  Or I would be glad to meet with you in person at 
>your convenience
>
>Sincerely
>
>Ed Westbrook, Detective Sergeant
>Idaho State Police Region Two
>
>
>
>From: Tom Trail [mailto:ttrail at moscow.com]
>Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 10:39 AM
>To: Richardson, Lonnie
>Subject: Re: Idaho State Police Weekly Report
>
>Hello Lonnie:
>
>Could you update me on how much of a meth problem we have in Latah County
>and the Quad Cities area.
>
>Thank you.
>
>Rep. Tom Trail
>
>
>
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>Region Two Patrol June 28-July 5:
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>DUI Arrest:     4
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>24-Hour Patrol:       No activity to report.
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>Criminal Interdiction:
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>Cpl. Baldwin's DUI arrest of Ronald D. OLSON was also charged with 
>possession of marijuana and paraphernalia.  Subject was incarcerated 
>Latah County jail.
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>Other Activity:
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>Tpr. Collins arrested Robert E. LADD on a warrant out of Nez Perce 
>County for FTA - pretrial DWP.  Subject was incarcerated at Nez 
>Perce County jail.
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>Cpl. Baldwin's DUI arrest of Vernon J. BOGAR was also charged with 
>two counts of (M) misdemeanor injury to a child.  Subject was 
>incarcerated at Nez Perce County jail.
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>MCpl. Brouwer, along with Tpr. Matt Clark and Cpl. Koopman as 
>reconstructionist, investigated a fatality crash involving William 
>F. MILES.  Mr. MILES was northbound on US 95 near milepost 207 when 
>he drifted off the left side of the roadway without taking any 
>corrective action.  His vehicle went down a 75 foot steep embankment 
>and landed on its top in the Salmon River.  He was wearing a 
>seatbelt.  Alcohol is a factor in the crash.
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>Region Two officers investigated five crashes, one involving a fatality.
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>E-ticket training was held in the Region.
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>Capt. Richardson and Lt. Oswald attended the US-12 oversized loads 
>public forums put on by ITD and Exxon in Moscow, Lewiston and 
>Kooskia.
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>The Patrol/Investigations remodel is underway (Investigations is 
>relocating to the Patrol building).
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>On July 5, 2010 Sgt. Doty's team of 4 for 16 man hours participated 
>in an emphasis patrol.  The results are as follows:
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>WARNINGS: Speed:  5                   Moving:  1 
>Non-Moving:  3                 Motor Assist:  2
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>CITATIONS: Speed:  22                   Moving:  1 
>Non-Moving:  3                 DWP:  1 
>SB:  1
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>Total Contacts:  33
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>Region Two Investigations June 28-July 5:
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>Detectives did surveillance and followed drug suspects out of the 
>area.  Detective Adamson is planning a controlled buy this week, 
>using a CI.
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>Detective Scrimsher followed up with Nez Perce Tribal Det. Danny 
>Taylor reference a drug investigation.
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>Detective Mooney attended a task force meeting on the Anderson 
>missing person investigation.
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>Detective Yount followed up on a drug tip in Grangeville.
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>Detective Adamson and Yount interviewed a CI reference drug information.
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>Detective Adamson and Yount interviewed a CI, who will possibly do a 
>buy this week.
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>Detective Adamson met with Nez Perce Co. Prosecutor, in regards to 
>the upcoming Grand Jury.
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>Sgt. Westbrook attended 3 town hall meeting on the Kearl Module shipments.
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>Sgt. Westbrook received a marijuana tip in and will conduct follow up.
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>--
>Dr. Tom Trail
>International Trails
>1375 Mt. View Rd.
>Moscow, Id. 83843
>Tel:  (208) 882-6077
>Fax:  (208) 882-0896
>e mail ttrail at moscow.com


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Dr. Tom Trail
International Trails
1375 Mt. View Rd.
Moscow, Id. 83843
Tel:  (208) 882-6077
Fax:  (208) 882-0896
e mail ttrail at moscow.com
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