PRESS RELEASE
Office of the Police Chief
605 N. Capital Avenue
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sept. 30, 2016
Idaho Falls Police Department Contact
Joelyn Hansen
Community Projects Coordinator/PIO
jhansen@idahofallsidaho.gov
I.F. Man Arrested for Lewd Conduct
Idaho Falls, ID – Idaho Falls Police arrested 36‐year‐old William J. Ellwood on a warrant for lewd
conduct with a child under 16 on Thursday.
Ellwood of Idaho Falls was booked into the Bonneville County Jail.
According to reports, Ellwood had inappropriate relations with a 14‐year‐old Idaho Falls girl for the
past five years. It was reported to police on Aug. 25.
Ellwood was arrested at this residence in the 2200 block of South Woodruff Avenue.
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I.F. Man Arrested for Burglary
Idaho Falls, ID – Idaho Falls Police arrested 18‐year‐old Vern R.E. Rogers for burglary after he was
caught stealing merchandise from Walmart Thursday evening.
Rogers of Idaho Falls was booked into the Bonneville County Jail.
According to reports, officers responded to Walmart, 500 S. Utah Ave., for a report of a theft around
6:36 p.m. Rogers and a 17‐year‐old girl had been caught stealing $228 in merchandise from the
store.
The 17‐year‐old girl was booked into the 3B Detention Center for burglary.
Media Note: For additional information regarding this release, contact Joelyn Hansen.
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