Routine traffic stop uncovers missing juvenile and triggers criminal investigation

Routine traffic stop uncovers missing juvenile and triggers criminal investigation

SHELLEY, Idaho (KIFI) — What began as a routine traffic stop by a Shelley police officer quickly escalated into a significant criminal investigation and recovery of a missing teen. In the early morning hours of August 6, the officer pulled over a vehicle for multiple traffic violations, and during the stop, a K9 unit was deployed, according to a recent press release. The K9's "free sniff" of the vehicle indicated the presence of drugs, leading t…

Traffic Stop in Southeastern Idaho Leads to Recovery of Missing Wyoming Juvenile and Criminal Investigation

SHELLEY, ID – A routine traffic stop by the Shelley Police Department in the early morning hours of August 6 led to the recovery of a missing juvenile and sparked an ongoing criminal investigation involving suspected drug activity and alleged sexual exploitation. According to a press release from the Shelley Police Department, the stop was initiated after officers observed a vehicle committing multiple traffic violations. A K9 unit performed a f…