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CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION OVERVIEW
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The Criminal Investigations Division handles serious crimes such as financial fraud, drug
offenses, sexual assault, child abuse and physical assault. It is our
policy that all cases are referred to detectives after initial investigation by
patrol officers. Please forward all reports of criminal activity to dispatch
and a patrol officer will be sent to assist you.
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It is strongly recommended that all requests made by our detectives be met
in a timely manner. Failure to keep appointments or submit needed documentation
can be very detrimental to an ongoing investigation and may result in an arrest
warrant being issued.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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What if I am the victim of financial fraud?
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The Bannock County Prosecutor's Office has established a minimum amount for prosecution at $250. This agency investigates all eligible fraud
cases with two goals - restitution for the victim and prosecution of the offender. A collection agency is your best recourse for lesser fraud cases.
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If you are the victim of a fraud over the amount of $250, you will need to file a police report. It is best that you come to the Chubbuck
Police Department in person to file your report with a patrol officer.
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You are required to provide the following information for a fraud investigation:
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 Original documents such as returned checks or charge receipts
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A fraud victim's packet that will be provided to you when you file.
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Any information that may help identify the suspect: video, description, etc...
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After you have filed a police report with a patrol officer, the information you provided will be forwarded to the Criminal Investigations Division. A
detective will be assigned your case and may be in contact with you for more information. A fraud investigation typically involves a fair amount of
cooperation between the investigator and the victim. Failure to respond promptly to requests or to complete necessary documentation will greatly
hinder an investigation.
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Can I report a crime that occurred in the past?
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New Question Here
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The Bannock County Prosecutor's Office has established a minimum amount for prosecution at $250. This agency investigates all eligible fraud
cases with two goals - restitution for the victim and prosecution of the offender. A collection agency is your best recourse for lesser fraud cases.
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You are required to provide the following information for a fraud investigation:
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Original documents such as returned checks or charge receipts
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A fraud victim's packet that will be provided to you when you file.
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Any information that may help identify the suspect: video, description, etc...
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After you have filed a police report with a patrol officer, the information you provided will be forwarded to the Criminal Investigations Division. A
detective will be assigned your case and may be in contact with you for more information. A fraud investigation typically involves a fair amount of
cooperation between the investigator and the victim. Failure to respond promptly to requests or to complete necessary documentation will greatly
hinder an investigation.
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If you have questions regarding your utility bill, give us a call at (208) 237-2430 or send
us an
email or come to the City Clerk's Office during regular business hours. We are commited
to assisting the citizens of our great community in any way we can.
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I was told my case was civil, What does that mean?
Criminal law addresses the violation of a written law in which the State of Idaho
prosecutes an individual on behalf of the citizenry as a whole. Criminal law
violations generate the need to investigate crimes, prosecute defendants, and hold
offenders accountable, usually through penitentiary, jail or probationary sentences.
Civil law addresses personal or contractual disputes between individuals and/or
organizations. In most cases, civil disputes involve one person and/or organization
seeking compliance to a written or verbal agreement between themselves and a second
party.
A police officer is charged with enforcing criminal law, not interpreting civil
law or mediating contract disputes. Due to lack of training and expertise
in the area of civil law, this agency will not offer legal advice concerning civil
matters beyond suggesting that the parties involved contact legal counsel.
If you need more information or legal advice, visit our Civil vs. Criminal
web page or
contact an attorney.
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More Frequently asked questions and answers
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HELP US KEEP CHUBBUCK FREE OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY
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Criminal activity negatively affects the community as a whole in numerous ways including driving down property values and degrading quality of life. This
agency relies on information from concerned citizens to assist us in our investigations. We encourage you to report suspected criminal activity:
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Call crime tips in to our non-emergency number: (208) 237-7172
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Email criminal activity information to one of the detectives listed above.
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Submit an anonymous online crime tip
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