The Minidoka County Sheriffs Office has located a couple of cows in the Emerson Area. If your cows are missing please call us at 434-2320 and claim them so they can return home.

MIni-Cassia Search and Rescue Fundraiser

Come one come all to the 1st annual Mini-Cassia Search and Rescue fundraiser. To be held at Toms Marina on May 20th. Units from Minidoka County Sheriff's Officce along with Cassia Sheriff will be having free boat inspections, K-9 demonstrations and fun for all ages. Come out and support our local Search and Rescue!!

A drone was turned into our office. If you are missing one and can identify it please call our office at 434 2320. Thank you!

********** Job Opening *********** The Mini Cassia Criminal Justice Center is hiring. We have 3 DETENTION DEPUTY positions open at this time. The job of Detention Deputy requires contact with inmates, the ability to maintain safety and security within the jail, proficiency in computer skills, must have excellent people skills and be self-motivated. See job summary for more information. Starting salary is $32,541.60/year (no previous experience) with an excellent benefit package to include very affordable medical/dental insurance and PERSI Retirement. Candidates must be at least 21 years of age. Candidates will have to pass a criminal records check, a written examination, a background investigation, be drug free, pass the Idaho POST physical readiness test and complete a polygraph test. Minimum standards of the Idaho POST Physical Readiness Test are as follows: Vertical Jump: 14 inches Sit-ups (1 minute): 15 repetitions Push-ups (not timed): 21 repetitions 300 meter run: 77 seconds 1.5 mile run: 17 minutes 17 seconds Detention Deputies work 12 hour rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays. New Detention Deputies are trained in all areas of the jail through the jail training program. Detention Deputes are required to attend and successfully pass the Idaho POST Detention Academy in Meridian, Idaho within the first 12 months of employment. This is a 5 week academy. This position will remain open until filled. Please direct any questions to: Lt. Russ Rasmussen 208-878-1136 rjr@cassiacounty.org Fax number is 208-878-5633 or Staff Sergeant Dan Renz 208-878-1000 drenz@cassiacounty.org.

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Minidoka Sheriff's Office is requesting any information regarding a theft that occurred around March 3rd, 2017. The item stolen was a 1976 Prowler 23 foot camp trailer. If you have any information please call the Sheriff's Office. ------ Det. Dustin Bourn

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Update: Thanks to all who have been assisting in locating the snowmobiles. The trailer and Skidoo sleds have been recovered. Please continue watching for the Polaris Snowmobiles. MInidoka County Sheriff's Office is requesting any information regarding a theft that occurred in the county on or about the night of March, 3rd 2017. Taken from a residence was a 2006 Charmac enclosed trailer. The trailer had damage on the right fender well. Inside the trailer were 4 snowmobiles. The snowmobiles were a Black 2012 Skidoo 800 SP 163" track, a Blue and Yellow 2007 Skidoo 800XRS 159" track, a 1994 Polaris 600 XLT and a 1985 Polaris Indy Trail. Both Polaris' are black with purple trim. If you have any information regarding the theft please contact the Sheriff's Office at 1-208-434-2320. ----- Det. Dustin Bourn

Winter safety tips: Avoid flooded areas. Cold temperatures pose a safety concern if people are stranded along the river without help. Hypothermia can set in quickly if persons or pets become submerged in the cold water. Turn around, don't drown in encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

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Current Flooding Event Information for Minidoka County Residents and Business Owners Minidoka County Emergency Management is collecting information on the economic and structural impact to our community caused by our current flooding event. Was your home flooded? Did your business sustain economic injury? Document your losses. Minidoka County Commissioners approved a local disaster declaration on February 9th and the county was added to a state disaster declaration signed by Governor C.L. Otter late last week. The preliminary damage assessment process helps to identify the overall impact to our whole community. It does not guarantee any types of assistance, but is being used to review opportunities for assistance. The damage sustained to your business or property must have taken place on or after February 9th, 2017. Forms can be found at : https://ioem.idaho.gov/Pages/Operations/DisasterAssistance/PDF/IA%20Field%20Form.pdf (fill in pertinent fields for your particular damage) Email your completed forms (with photo attachments) to: minidokacountyflood2017@gmail.com Completed Forms (with photos) can be mailed to: Minidoka County Courthouse PO Box 368 Rupert, ID 83350 Completed forms (with Photos) cam be delivered in person: Minidoka County Courthouse 711 G Street Rupert, Idaho 83350 Additional information about the damage assessment forms is available by calling Minidoka County Flooding 2017 Hotline (208) 436-7111. The hotline is staffed Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. General community information in Minidoka about the flooding can be found on the Facebook page - Minidoka Flood Forum 2017

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Flooding Leads to State Disaster Declarations Washington, Cassia, Minidoka, Twin Falls face widespread destruction BOISE – Idaho Governor C. L. “Butch” Otter has declared State Disaster Declarations for Cassia, Minidoka, Twin Falls and Washington Counties. Active flooding caused by rapid snowmelt continues today throughout parts of the state. Agriculture infrastructure, residences and roads have all sustained significant damage. A State Disaster Declaration ensures that all necessary state resources are made available for recovery efforts. “The damage we are seeing across the state is devastating,” said Governor Otter. “When you see the images of the flooded areas you realize the effort to recover from this will take months, if not longer. It’s important that we assist our neighbors however possible and continue to work with local officials to make sure the recovery effort is efficient.” In Cassia County officials are working with the Oakley Canal Company and the Goose Creek Flood District to keep the water storage level in the Lower Goose Creek Reservoir (also known locally as the Oakley Reservoir) at a safe level. Oakley Canal Company has confirmed that the dam currently is structurally sound; however, there are concerns over the record amounts of water going into the reservoir and efforts are being made to minimize any threats of overflow. Additionally, canal and stream channels are being cleaned out so discharge water can flow to other locations to prevent flooding issues. Many rural areas affected by the current flooding have wells and septic tanks, requiring special care. If your private well is flooded, assume the water in your home is contaminated. Experts also recommend testing your well for bacteria and other contaminants before returning it to service. For homeowners with septic tanks, do not pump your tank when the drainfield is flooded or saturated. If you suspect damage make sure your tanks are inspected by a professional. Additional information on ensuring well and septic tank safety during a flood can be found. www.deq.idaho.gov/media/815606-flood_brochure.pdf A total of 15 Idaho counties currently have local declarations related to either snowfall or flooding-related events. The Idaho Emergency Operations Center (IDEOC) remains activated to Level II. Level II Activation means the incident requires extended operations and the IDEOC is staffed with extended hours. Multiple state agencies are providing resources. High water can cause significant hazards. Residents are reminded to avoid low-water crossings and not attempt to cross water-covered roads. “Turn Around Don’t’ Drown.”

The Minidoka County Sheriff's Office is providing free sand and sand bags at the entrance to the county fairgrounds for those in flood situations.

The Minidoka Sheriff's Office is asking everyone to stay home and not drive unless it is an emergency. We want everyone to stay safe.

Please stay home! The roads are horrible and a lot are unpassable! Don't risk your life and the lives of your loved ones!