Attorney General Raúl Labrador recognized Detective Jared Mendenhall of the Idaho Falls Police Department and Detective Korey Payne of the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office for achieving 100 combined arrests through the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. The milestone highlights years of work protecting vulnerable children from online predators across the state.
Both detectives are among Idaho’s most experienced ICAC investigators. Their efforts have directly safeguarded children, disrupted dangerous offenders, and strengthened community safety.
“Detectives Mendenhall and Payne have spent years tracking down predators who exploit our most vulnerable,” Labrador said. “One hundred ICAC arrests by these two detectives is a remarkable achievement. Their commitment to this difficult work is extraordinary. I’m grateful for their service to their community and for our partnership with Chief Johnson and Sheriff Hulse that make their mission possible.”
Detective Mendenhall’s work is aided by his K9 partner, Ardis, an electronic detection dog trained to locate hidden digital devices. Together, they have uncovered crucial evidence that might otherwise have gone undetected, showcasing the growing sophistication and innovation behind ICAC operations.
“Detectives Mendenhall and Payne exemplify the very best of law enforcement,” said Nick Edwards, Idaho ICAC Commander. “Their expertise, relentless dedication, and compassion for protecting children are unmatched. Reaching 100 combined arrests is more than a number—it represents children who are safer because of their work.”
The achievement underscores the strong collaboration between the Idaho Falls Police Department, the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office, and the Idaho Attorney General’s Office. Leadership from Chief Bryce Johnson and Sheriff Samuel Hulse has been instrumental in providing resources, training, and support for ICAC investigations.
Anyone with information regarding child exploitation is encouraged to contact local law enforcement, the Attorney General’s ICAC Unit at 208-947-8700, or the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5678.
The Attorney General’s ICAC Unit partners with the Idaho ICAC Task Force, a coalition of federal, state, and local agencies, to investigate and prosecute individuals who use the internet to exploit children.