Idaho Briefs May 29, 2012
Man injured in ATV accident
HOPE - A Hope man was injured in a Thursday ATV accident after he lost control of the vehicle on Peninsula Road.
Daniel A. South, 50, was northbound in the 1500 block of Peninsula Road about 5:24 p.m. Thursday when he lost control of the ATV for an unknown reason, according to an Idaho State Police press release.
South came off the 2006 Polaris ATV, which came to rest on top of him.
Alcohol is being investigated as a factor in the accident.
South was transported to Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d'Alene, where he is listed as being in the intensive care unit. His condition was not released by hospital personnel.
•••
Train strikes fifth-wheel trailer
LAVA HOT SPRINGS (AP) - Officials in southeastern Idaho say a train hit a fifth-wheel trailer that got stuck on the tracks in Lava Hot Springs. No one was injured.
The Bannock County sheriff's office says a pickup truck towing a camp trailer got stuck on the tracks at about 10 p.m. Sunday and was struck by a passing train.
When the driver was unable to move the vehicle off the tracks, the passengers left the truck.
•••
Man charged with exposing others to HIV
MERIDIAN (AP) - Police in Meridian say a 37-year-old man was arrested over the weekend on suspicion of knowingly exposing two sexual partners to the virus that causes AIDS.
Craig Hinckley of Meridian was arrested Sunday morning. His first court appearance is set for Tuesday.
Investigators say both victims told investigators Hinckley did not reveal he was infected with the human immunodeficiency virus until after he had sex with them. One victim met Hinckley online in March and the second met him at a party on Friday. Police said the victims were 19 and 20, but did not say if they were male or female.
Detectives are concerned there could be more victims.
•••
Former CEO gets jail time for embezzlement
POCATELLO (AP) - The former chief executive officer of a Pocatello nonprofit that employs people with disabilities has been sentenced to 10 days in jail and 10 years on probation for embezzlement.
Former New Day Products & Services CEO Nancy John also was ordered to repay at least $20,000 when she was sentenced on May 19.
District Judge Steven Dunn said another hearing will be held to determine John's full restitution.
John's attorney said about $21,000 was taken, but the nonprofit says up to $175,000 is missing.
Day was fired in early 2010 and charged after an 18-month investigation. She pleaded guilty to one count of felony theft in March.
New Day Products trains the disabled in job skills and sells products such as picnic tables and storage sheds. It also offers bulk mailing and janitorial services.