Mar 06, 2026
Caldwell Police are crediting FLOCK license plate cameras after officers were able to arrest a man who they say fled from a traffic stop on I-84.According to a Caldwell Police Department (CPD) news release, the incident began at 1:20 p.m. on Friday when an Idaho State Police (ISP) officer attempted to execute a traffic stop on I-84 after witnessing a Mazda going 85 mph in a 65 mph zone.RELATED | Flock Safety cameras installed in Wilder and Greenleaf spark transparency concerns among residentsAuthorities say the driver refused to comply and fled, at one point driving the wrong way down I-84 eastbound.The driver was later identified by ISP as 39-year-old Dennis Davenport. ISP ultimately requested the assistance of Caldwell Police.The suspect's license plate was later entered into the FLOCK system, which alerted officers to the vehicle's presence near Franklin Rd. and Specht Ave.Caldwell Police proceeded to locate the suspect near E. Chicago St. and North 16th Ave.There, officers utilized a "vehicle containment technique" to prevent the suspect from eluding officers a second time. Once stopped, officers claim they saw marijuana in plain view inside the vehicle, and a search of the vehicle revealed methamphetamine.Davenport was arrested by ISP troopers and booked into the Canyon County Jail.ALSO READ | Automated license plate reader use expanded in Twin Falls as privacy concerns rise in other statesFor Canyon County happenings, news, and more join our Facebook Group: 2C Neighborhood News - Nampa, Caldwell, MiddletonThis story was initially reported by a journalist and has been, in part, converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy. ...read more read less
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