Bundy bailed out of jail, returned to the Capitol building, and was immediately arrested again. Author: Katie Terhune Updated: 4:27 PM MDT April 8, 2021
BOISE, Idaho A local anti-government demonstrator has been arrested twice in a matter of hours after turning up at the Idaho Capitol Building, from which he trespassed last summer.
Ammon Bundy, 42, was taken into custody for a misdemeanor trespassing by Idaho State Police and booked into the Ada County Jail at 12:44 p.m.
A video taken by Emily Walton shows Bundy complaining to troopers outside the Statehouse as he is placed into a patrol car.
After posting a $300 bond at the jail, Bundy returned to the Statehouse, was taken back into custody on another trespassing charge, and was back in the jail by 1:49 p.m.
Some state capitols closed ahead of Inauguration Day. What s Idaho doing for security? Hayat Norimine and Ruth Brown, The Idaho Statesman
Jan. 20 While other states took precautionary measures by shutting down their capitol buildings, declaring emergencies and installing fencing, the Idaho Capitol Building will remain open on Inauguration Day and state officials have said little about what they expect this week.
The FBI sent out a memo to law enforcement agencies across the country, warning of potential for armed protests starting on Sunday through President-elect Joe Biden s inauguration on Jan. 20. Details remain murky, and Idaho Gov. Brad Little declined to answer specific questions about security at the Statehouse.
Boise Police Chief Lee says local law enforcement doesn t have any info on any planned criminal acts
With state capitols across the United States bracing for the worst in the coming days, Chief Lee said Boise PD and ISP will be increasing patrols in downtown Boise.
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Boise Mayor Lauren McLean condemned the actions of counter-protestors, who she says are at fault for the fights and volatility that broke out at Tuesday night s rally outside City Hall. Author: KTVB Staff Updated: 8:47 PM MST January 15, 2021
BOISE, Idaho On Friday, Boise Police Chief Ryan Lee made a statement in a video posted on Facebook regarding how the department is planning on handling any upcoming issues that may arise at the Idaho Capitol Building due to protests of President-elect Joe Biden s inauguration on Jan. 20.
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Dr. David Pate, the former CEO of St. Luke’s Health System, has filed a brief in support of a lawsuit by disability rights advocates against top Republican legislators.
“The current COVID-19 precautions in Defendants’ policy that provide for optional use of masks and physical distancing inside the Idaho Capitol Building is wholly inadequate, contrary to public health advice, and not safe for anyone of any age or health status,” Pate wrote.
The plaintiffs have health conditions that put them at higher risk for severe complications if they get COVID-19. They include Ahniah Selene, who has quadriplegia and asthma and Kassie Howe, who is immunocompromised. Each said they want to testify as both private citizens and advocates on issues related to health care, disability rights and housing.
Idaho man who bragged about joining U.S. Capitol riot in video arrested
Josiah Benjamin Colt, 34, is charged federally with knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority and violent entry. Author: Katie Terhune Updated: 1:14 PM EST January 14, 2021
ADA COUNTY, Idaho A Meridian man who boasted online about storming the U.S. Capitol alongside a mob of Trump supporters was released from jail Wednesday afternoon.
Josiah Benjamin Colt, 34, was allowed out of jail ahead of his trial as long as he abided by requirements including location monitoring, not possessing any guns or other weapons, and staying at least 1,000 feet away from both the Idaho Statehouse and the James A.McClure Federal Building, a judge ruled Wednesday.