WATCH LIVE: Meridian Police hold press conference on last week's ambulance attack
Feb 23, 2026
The Meridian Police Chief Tracy Basterrechea will host a press conference at 7 p.m. MT to provide an update on the investigation into the ambulance attack that caused significant damage at St. Luke's Portico North building.WATCH
LIVE: Meridian Police Department holds press conference regarding last week's ambulance attack on St. Luke's Portico North buildingPolice say a suspect stole a Canyon County Paramedics ambulance from outside St.Lukes Meridian Medical Center on the night of Feb. 18 and crashed it into the nearby Portico North building. The suspect allegedly tried to ignite the building using an accelerant but fled before starting a fire. Authorities are still searching for the suspect.RELATED | Meridian ambulance attack suspect still at large; Paramedics say It could have been so much worseIf you have any information regarding the incident, please reach out to Meridian Police at 208-895-3362.
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