POCATELLO, Idaho (Dec. 29, 2025) – Children in Bannock County experienced a brighter holiday season thanks to a $5,000 grant from Sparklight® through its Charitable Giving Fund. The grant supported the Bannock County FOP Christmas Cops & Kids program, which pairs...
Sheriff Press Releases
Death investigation underway in Bannock County
INKOM, Idaho - The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office and the Coroner’s Office are investigating the suspicious death of a 19-year-old male discovered on the morning of November 1, 2025, on private property in Inkom, ID. An autopsy has been ordered to determine the...
Annual ‘Stuff the Stocking’ fundraiser set for November 8 to support Cops & Kids holiday event
CHUBBUCK, ID – Law enforcement officers from across Bannock County will be donning Santa hats and collecting donations at the annual “Stuff the Stocking” fundraiser, taking place Saturday, November 8, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Chubbuck Walmart, located at...
Bannock County Sheriff’s Office Launches New Mobile App to Strengthen Community Connection
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho - The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the launch of a new mobile application designed to enhance communication and public safety services for residents. Developed in partnership with TheSheriffApp.com, the app is now...
Schedule your next Driver’s License renewal online at the Bannock County Driver’s License Office
Drivers looking to renew their licenses can now use an online tool to schedule their appointments at the Bannock County Driver’s License Office. The new scheduling system will make things simpler for patrons who prefer to have an appointment rather than walk in....
Deputy placed on administrative leave following allegations of misconduct
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho - On Feb. 28, 2024, the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office received information regarding an allegation of misconduct by one of our deputies. Based on the seriousness of the allegations, the deputy was immediately placed on administrative leave. The...
Local man’s body recovered from Blackrock Canyon in Bannock County
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho – On Monday, June 24, the Bannock County Search and Rescue team recovered the body of a local man in the Blackrock Canyon south of Pocatello. The Bannock County Coroner’s Office identified the man as Steven Smith, 49, of Pocatello. The cause of...
Sheriff Tony Manu Completes the 122nd Session of National Sheriffs’ Institute Leadership Development Course
Sheriff Tony Manu of the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office was among a select group of sheriffs from across the nation who were chosen to complete the 122nd session of the National Sheriffs’ Institute Leadership Development Course. The course, held in Quantico,...
Bannock County warns of new jury duty phone scam
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho – The Bannock County Clerk’s Jury Office has received a number of reports over the past few days of scam callers targeting our area. The suspect callers identify themselves as Bannock County employees. The context of these calls center around the...
TRAIL SAFETY: Sheriff’s Office reminds outdoor enthusiasts to lock car doors at trailheads
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho - As Idahoans begin to hit the trails again, prowlers are taking advantage of unlocked vehicles. The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office is receiving increasing reports of burglaries in unlocked vehicles at trailheads. There are even reports of...