CPD Arrest Armed Robbery Suspect Following Coordinated Investigation Published on June 24, 2026 On June 23, 2026, Caldwell Police arrested a 39-year-old Caldwell man in connection with an attempted robbery and aggravated assault that occurred the previous day at a business in the 400 block of Cleveland Boulevard. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Media Releases
Multi-Alarm Vegetation Fire Near Containment in Caldwell City Limits Published on June 24, 2026 Firefighters continue to work a multi-alarm vegetation fire within the Caldwell city limits in the vicinity of Look Lane and Highway 26 at the Idaho Materials and Construction site. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Environment, Media Releases
Cyber Tip Leads to Arrest of Caldwell Man on Child Exploitation Charge Published on June 10, 2026 On June 10, 2026, Caldwell Police executed a search warrant at a residence located on the 20100 block of Lolo Avenue, leading to the arrest of a 67-year-old Caldwell man for possession of child sexual exploitation materials. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety
Caldwell Fire Responds to Barn Fire, Provides Mutual Aid Published on May 18, 2026 At approximately 5:57 p.m. yesterday, crews from the Caldwell Fire Department responded to a structure fire near Farmway Road and Karcher Road. Upon arrival, firefighters found a barn fully engulfed in flames and immediately initiated an aggressive fire attack to contain the fire and prevent further spread to nearby structures and vegetation. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, 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
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
Daniels Appointed as New CFD Chief Published on May 23, 2025 The City of Caldwell is pleased to announce the appointment of Bryan Daniels as the new Chief of the Caldwell Fire Department, following a unanimous vote of approval by the Caldwell City Council at their meeting on Monday, May 19. Chief Daniels was selected after a formal interview process and previously served as the department’s Deputy Chief of Administration. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Media Releases
CFD Smoke Detector Blitz Published on April 09, 2025 In a powerful display of community partnership and fire prevention, the Caldwell Fire Department, in collaboration with the American Red Cross, installed 249 smoke alarms across 61 homes during a one-day Smoke Detector Blitz held on Saturday, April 5. The effort provided life-saving protection to 243 Caldwell residents, many of whom previously had no working smoke alarms in their homes. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Media Releases
Gang-related Fight Ends with an Arrest Published on March 24, 2025 On March 21, at 6:30 p.m. officers responded to a call for shots fired in the 800 block of Chicago Street.According to calls approximately 15-20 individuals wearing gang attire were observed fighting in front of a residence. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Media Releases
Domestic Violence Incident Leads to Shooting Published on March 17, 2025 On March 13, just after 10 p.m., Caldwell Police officers responded to an address on Parkmont Way after receiving a report of shots fired. Officers determined that the ex-husband of the victim had shot at her after they argued. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Media Releases