Shoshone County deputies investigating dangerous plastic wrap prank

Shoshone County deputies responded twice recently to reports of plastic wrap being stretched across Interstate 90 near Kingston.

According to information released by the Shoshone County Sheriff's Department, deputies and state police were called to the I-90 Shiplett Overpass March 22 around 12:10 a.m. and again the next night at 11:14 p.m. at the Hill Top Overpass because suspects reportedly stretched Saran Wrap across the freeway, and vehicles have been striking it.

“It's only a matter of time before someone is seriously hurt or killed as a result of this alleged prank. I am especially worried about a motorcycle driver wrecking from a result of this,” said Shoshone County Sheriff Mitch Alexander.

Alexander said extensive damage was done to the windshield of one vehicle and extra patrols will be conducted in the area.

The sheriff said Idaho Transportation Department personnel caught the suspects in the act Sunday night, but the suspects fled on foot and got into a vehicle before law enforcement arrived. Suspects were described as wearing dark clothing and using flashlights.