Month: June 2026

Kaelyn Blessinger

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) – A man in Madison County is charged with a felony aggravated battery after police say he inflicted willfully caused injury to his three-month-old child.

The Rexburg Police arrested Leonardo Santiago Jara Saltos after being alerted by Child Protective Services that Saltos had confessed to his wife to shaking their newborn son.

According to court documents, Saltos claimed his newborn son had fallen off the changing table/dresser and was taken to the Madison Memorial Hospital for evaluation. The hospital found the newborn had a skull fracture and past bleeding in the brain.

However, after being alerted by the CPS, the Madison County authorities spoke with a medical professional over the incident who stated “the injuries (the newborn) has are consistent with a shake, impact, or severe impact,” according to court documents.

Based on this information, Saltos was placed into custody at the Madison County Jail where his bond has been set at $150,000. He is set to appear for a preliminary hearing today at 1:30 p.m in the Madison County Courthouse.

We will continue to monitor this case and keep you informed.

These charges represent a formal accusation of a crime. All defendants are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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KIVI Staff

Originally Published: 17 JUN 26 14:18 ET

By Victoria Rodriguez

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    CANYON COUNTY, Idaho (KIVI) — A bull briefly escaped the arena during a signature competition at this year’s Parma Inferno event Saturday night before being quickly recaptured, according to organizers and spectators.

The incident happened during the rodeo’s bull poker competition, one of the event’s featured attractions, when a bull broke through a gate and ran into a nearby field.

Spectator David Moore, who has attended the event for several years, said the bull appeared to circle the arena before forcing its way out.

“He kind of circled the arena and then went back and hit the arena gate and kind of bounced the chain or something, and then out he went,” Moore said.

Moore said cowboys on horseback moved in quickly once the bull got loose.

“The cowboys went out there with their horses, and they were able to catch him,” he said. According to Parma Inferno organizers, the bull was safely recovered, and there were no injuries requiring medical attention outside the arena.

Despite the unexpected moment, Moore described the event as a strong community gathering that continues to grow each year.

“This is my third year attending the Parma Inferno. I think it’s a great community event. It seems to be getting bigger every year,” he said. He also said he felt organizers handled the situation appropriately.

“I think they handled it perfectly. The cowboys and the horses were on that. Everybody had a rope,” Moore said.

Following the event, some attendees raised concerns on social media, including a Facebook post from spectator Michelle Serratos, who shared photos appearing to show a bull poker participant receiving medical attention for a bloody nose.

Serratos told Idaho News 6 that the man pictured was participating in the event and said she was standing nearby when he was escorted from the area.

Idaho News 6 has not independently verified the extent of any injuries shown in the photos before publication.

Organizers say the bull was contained quickly and the event continued without further incident.

The Parma Inferno has grown in popularity in recent years, featuring multiple rodeo-style competitions and drawing crowds from across the region.

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Par Kermani

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) — A Cassia County man has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to distributing child sexual abuse material, according to the Idaho Attorney General’s Office.

Theodore Prevost, 49, was convicted of one count of sexual exploitation of a child for distributing sexually exploitative material.

District Judge Blaine Cannon sentenced Prevost on June 8 to a unified 30-year prison sentence, with nine years fixed and 21 years indeterminate. He will also be required to register as a sex offender.

According to the Attorney General’s Office, the investigation began after the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force received a CyberTip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The tip originated from a messaging application and reported that a user later identified as Prevost was seeking out and distributing child sexual abuse material.

Investigators obtained a search warrant for the account and discovered more than 90 files containing child sexual abuse material.

During an interview with law enforcement, Prevost admitted the account belonged to him and acknowledged that he had viewed, downloaded and distributed child sexual abuse material, according to court records.

Attorney General Raúl Labrador said the conviction reflects the state’s ongoing efforts to investigate and prosecute crimes involving the exploitation of children.

The investigation was led by the Idaho Attorney General’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Unit with assistance from the Cassia County Sheriff’s Office, Rupert Police Department, Idaho Falls Police Department and Meridian Police Department.

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Maile Sipraseuth

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)— Wackerli Subaru will presented a $12,345 donation check to The Food Basket of Idaho Falls as part of Subaru’s annual Share the Love program.

The Share the Love program is Subaru’s annual charitable-giving campaign, supporting national and local nonprofit organizations through vehicle sales and community partnerships. The Food Basket of Idaho Falls was selected as the local recipient of this year’s donation.

“There are so many worthy charities out there but one of the things that’s wonderful about them (The Food Basket) is every dollar that we raise turns into $4 worth of food that they can actually utilize. So the money that we can give them goes a lot further,” Chad Mahoney, Love Champion of Wackerli Subaru, said.

The event included a check presentation featuring Wackerli Subaru employees, followed by a group photo commemorating the donation. Farrs Ice Cream Truck was in attendance and away free ice cream.

Ariel Jackson is the Community Food Basket’s Executive Director. She says the money will be used for their kid kit program which provides easy to cook and easy to eat foods for kids who are at home during the summer.

“This comes at a great time. There’s no food drives during the summer. And so when funding comes in the summer we’re very excited,” Jackson said.

The Food Basket provides food assistance to individuals and families throughout eastern Idaho, helping address food insecurity in the community.

During the Share the Love event, Subaru will donate $250 for every new car purchased or leased to the buyer’s charity of their choice:

ASPCA

Make-A-Wish

Meals on Wheels

National Park Foundation

Community Food Basket of Idaho Falls

Wackerli Subaru will also donate $75 for every new car purchased or leased and an additional $5 for every routine service visit to the Community Food Basket.

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