[Myrddin]

I drive through Blackfoot every Friday on the way to Idaho Falls. My wife is a police dispatcher in Chubbuck...the city immediately south of Blackfoot. Before I even read any of the details, I heard the girls "youth group leader" comment. Most likely an LDS church youth group...bingo. The Sheriff can't pretend he didn't know. His behavior was way off base. I expect it will cost him not only his job, but some prison time.

The Shoshone-Bannock reservation lies between Pocatello and Blackfoot. The land where Pocatello and Chubbuck are located is a "carve out" from the reservation. I see kids from the "res" often at the Deleta Skating rink on Friday nights. They are part of the community. Are there problems? Sure. The "res" is "dry" no alcohol permitted. Beer runs (theft of beer by minors from the local shop and rob) are the principal incidents. Car theft as well.

I suspect there will be a special election soon for a replacement sheriff.

[Albion Wilde]

Finally, a knowledgeable and reasonable post.