News Release via the city of Boise

Mayor David Bieter will take his "Saturday Office Hours" on the road this Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Collister Library, 4724 W. State St. The event is open to all residents and will run from 9 a.m. to noon.

No appointment is necessary. Visitors will be welcomed on a first-come basis and will have up to 10 minutes each to talk to Mayor Bieter about any topic related to city government.

Mayor Bieter has conducted his "Saturday Office Hours" sessions every few months since taking office in 2004. All citizens are encouraged to participate by bringing to the Mayor's attention any issue they feel is important. There is no limit to possible topics for discussion; past conversations have included the City's budget, ideas on how to improve the city, transportation issues, and many others.

 

News Release via Boise PD

Arrested: Sean Patrick Griffard, 21, Boise
Charges: Eluding an Officer (F), DUI (m), Possession of marijuana (m)

A Boise Police Officer on patrol Saturday morning, Jan 14th at 2:00 a.m. saw a driver head the wrong way on a one-way street, the driver was going southbound on N. 3rd Street, a northbound only between Main and Idaho Streets. The officer stopped the vehicle, got out of his car and went to speak with the driver. The officer immediately suspected, due to the driver’s bloodshot eyes and slurred speech that he may be impaired. The driver then put his car in gear and sped away. The officer did not pursue the suspect vehicle, but saw him drive through two stop lights, 3rd & Front and 3rd & Myrtle Streets at a high rate of speed, estimated at 50 mph in a 30 mph zone. Other officers called to the area to help stop the suspect vehicle saw the suspect’s car drive the the wrong way down S. Capitol Blvd and fail to stop at stop signs at 5th & Broad and 6th & Broad Streets. Downtown streets were very congested with cars and pedestrians and officers were very concerned for citizen safety due to the suspect's erratic behavior. 

A 19-year-old Boise man has been arrested after authorities say they found more than four pounds of pot inside his vehicle.

Boise Police say they pulled over Benjamin Griffin, 19, near 11th Street and Myrtle Sunday night and could smell marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. Officers later found a duffle bag with 4.4 pounds of pot.

Griffin has been charged with felony drug trafficking. He faces up to 15 years in prison and a $50,000 fine.