Caldwell Fire Responds to Attic Fire Published on October 31, 2025 Last night at 6:18 p.m., Caldwell Fire Department crews were dispatched to reports of smoke coming from the attic of a home on Michigan Avenue. Upon arrival, firefighters found an active fire in the attic and immediately began extinguishment efforts. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Gang Members Arrested After Walmart Parking Lot Altercation Published on October 30, 2025 On October 29 at approximately 9:30 p.m., Caldwell Police officers responded to Walmart on Cleveland Boulevard after a caller reported a fight in the parking lot. The caller stated that one individual had been injured and that all parties had left the area. Tagged as: , Media Releases
City Installs Flashing Lights to Improve School Safety Published on October 29, 2025 The City of Caldwell is improving school zone safety by installing new flashing light systems at multiple schools across the community. The project is part of an ongoing effort to increase visibility, reduce speeding, and ensure safer routes for students, families, and staff. The lights were paid for using a Child Pedestrian Safety Program grant through the Local Highway Technical Assistance Counc Tagged as: , Media Releases
Armed Suspect Arrested After Shooting and Pursuit Published on October 27, 2025 At approximately 6:15 p.m., Caldwell Police officers responded to reports of an armed suspect in the area of 7th Avenue and Freeport Street. The suspect, identified as 34-year-old Jose Antonio Gallegos Jr., was reportedly brandishing two firearms and threatening a neighbor outside a residence on Freeport Street. After the initial confrontation, Gallegos fled the scene in a vehicle. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Media Releases
Explosive Devices, Drugs, and 23 Dogs Found During Caldwell Search War Published on October 24, 2025 Caldwell Police served a search warrant yesterday at a residence on the 500 block of E. Ithaca near N. 5th Avenue as part of an ongoing investigation into 67-year-old Randy Robinson for allegedly creating homemade explosive devices that were determined to be extremely volatile and unsafe. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Nine Recruits Begin Caldwell Fire Department's First 16-Week Academy Published on October 21, 2025 The Caldwell Fire Department has officially launched its inaugural 16-week Fire Academy, welcoming nine new firefighter recruits to the organization. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Media Releases
Caldwell Fire Department Observes Fire Prevention Week and Month-Long Published on October 08, 2025 The Caldwell Fire Department is joining fire departments nationwide in recognizing Fire Prevention Week, October 5–11. This year’s theme, “Charge Into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” highlights the importance of educating families about the safe use and storage of lithium-ion batteries, which power many everyday devices. The campaign focuses on best practices for buying, charging Tagged as: , Media Releases
Man Arrested After Officer Involved Shooting Published on September 25, 2025 On September 25, at approximately 7:17p.m., a Caldwell Police Officer attempted to conduct a vehicle stop in the area of Linden and Indiana for a traffic violation. The driver, and solo occupant, failed to yield, and a pursuit ensued. Shortly after the pursuit began, the suspect began shooting toward the pursuing officers. The suspect continued to shoot at officers throughout the pursuit, until t Tagged as: , Media Releases
City of Caldwell to Host Welcome Home Celebration for Olympian Alyssa Published on September 18, 2025 The City of Caldwell is proud to welcome home Alyssa Mendoza, who recently represented Team USA on the international stage at the 2025 World Boxing Championships in Liverpool, England. Mendoza, a Caldwell native and Olympian, showcased her talent, discipline, and dedication while competing at the world level, bringing honor to her hometown and her country. Tagged as: , Media Releases
CHS vs VHS Football Game Published on September 16, 2025 The City of Caldwell, Caldwell High School, and Vallivue High School are excited to invite the community to the annual Caldwell High School (CHS) vs. Vallivue High School (VHS) football game on September 19, at 7:00 p.m. at Simplot Stadium. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Caldwell Firefighters Association Host Annual Community Breakfast to S Published on September 15, 2025 The Caldwell Firefighters Association invites the community to join them for the annual Firefighter Breakfast on Saturday, September 20, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the corner of 7th & Arthur in downtown Caldwell. This tradition kicks off the Indian Creek Festival, making it the perfect start to a day of community fun and celebration.All proceeds benefit the association’s Burnout Fund, which Tagged as: , Media Releases
Swift Arrest in Homicide Case Highlights Agency Cooperation Published on August 19, 2025 Today, just after 4:00 p.m., Caldwell Police officers responded to a residence in the 1600 block of Blaine Street after dispatch received a call from a teen who indicated that when he arrived home, his father, later identified as 51-year-old Delbert Cornish, was inside armed with a gun.When officers arrived, they established a perimeter and made contact with the son outside of the residence. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Arrest Made in Ongoing Cemetery Vandalism Case Published on August 18, 2025 On August 15, Henry Baez was arrested in connection with repeated desecrations of one targeted gravesite at Canyon Hill Cemetery.Over the past several weeks, the gravesite had been repeatedly disturbed, including mounds of trash being dumped on it and digging occurring near the headstone. The Prosecuting Attorney’s office has charged Baez with malicious injury to property and desecrating a grave. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Home Destroyed in Afternoon Fire Published on August 18, 2025 At approximately 5:00 p.m., the Caldwell Fire Department responded to reports of a residential fire in the 1500 block of N. Plateau Avenue. The fire originated in the garage and quickly spread throughout the home, resulting in a total loss of the structure. At the time of the fire, one minor was inside the residence. They were able to safely evacuate and call 911. Tagged as: , Media Releases
First Responders Launch “See the Lights, Pull to the Right” Awareness Published on August 07, 2025 First responders are coming together to launch a weeklong public awareness campaign titled “See the Lights, Pull to the Right.” The campaign begins August 10 and runs through the week, spotlighting the importance of moving over for emergency vehicles and the critical role that public cooperation plays in saving lives. Tagged as: , Media Releases
General Election Informational Meeting Published on July 23, 2025 The City of Caldwell invites all citizens interested in running for elected office in the upcoming 2025 General Election to attend an informational meeting on Tuesday, August 5, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Caldwell City Hall Council Chambers, located at 205 S. 6th Avenue.This session will provide valuable information for individuals considering candidacy for the mayor’s seat o Tagged as: , Media Releases
Road Rage in Construction Zone Leads to Property Damage Published on July 21, 2025 On July 17, at approximately 3 p.m., Caldwell Police responded to a single-vehicle crash in an active construction zone near 10th Avenue and Ustick Road. The driver, identified as 39-year-old Edelmira Santizo Roblero, was traveling northbound when she failed to obey flaggers managing traffic through the work zone. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Caldwell Police Rescue Abused Animals from Neglect; Charges Pending Published on July 17, 2025 On July 15, the Caldwell Police Department’s Animal Control Unit received a report of animal abuse and neglect at a residence on Dearborn. The reporting party provided video footage from inside the home, revealing disturbing conditions in which multiple pets were confined without adequate food, water, or care. The video showed at least six dogs, an unknown number of cats, hamsters, and a snake—all Tagged as: , Media Releases
Caldwell Firefighters Assist Coeur d’Alene Crews During Time of Loss Published on July 14, 2025 This past weekend, three members of the Caldwell Fire Department—Captain Jake Ives, Engineer Chase Jablonski, and Firefighter Jeremy Powers—traveled to northern Idaho to cover shifts for the Coeur d’Alene Fire Department. Tagged as: , Media Releases
CFD Shares July 4 Holiday Weekend Incident Summary Published on July 07, 2025 The Caldwell Fire Department (CFD) responded to a steady number of calls during the July 4 holiday period, handling 121 total incidents between July 2 and July 6. These included ten fires, 68 medical emergencies, and 43 other calls for service. The activity was nearly evenly distributed across the five-days, with a peak of 29 calls on July 2. Tagged as: , Media Releases