Kootenai County Jail Books 18 People on Charges Including Burglary, DUI

Eighteen people passed through the booking desk at the Kootenai County Jail on March 20, according to a daily press log released by the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office covering the 24-hour period that ended that day.

The charges logged were wide-ranging. At the more serious end, the report listed burglary and grand theft. DUI arrests also appeared in the summary, as did bookings tied to probation and parole violations, a category that reflects individuals already under court supervision who allegedly ran afoul of their release conditions.

The Sheriff's Office releases a Daily Press Log, a PDF document showcasing recent police activities and occurrences, offering a glimpse into the daily workings of law enforcement in Kootenai County. The Sheriff's Office oversees law enforcement in unincorporated areas and operates the county jail, handling arrests for various offenses from misdemeanors to serious felonies.

The Sheriff's Office provides an In-Custody Report on its website, with the report including names, booking dates, charges, and bond information. The file is commonly updated daily, ensuring the provided data stays as timely as possible.

Booking reports are a matter of public record under Idaho law. Idaho Code § 20-801 outlines the standards for managing and making jail records available, ensuring the proper handling of this information. A booking reflects an arrest and processing into custody; it does not constitute a conviction, and all individuals named in such logs are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

The Kootenai County Jail is located at 5500 North Government Way in Coeur d'Alene. Members of the public seeking more information on a specific individual in custody can contact the jail directly at (208) 446-1300 or access the In-Custody Report through the Sheriff's Office website.