Arrest: Tia Garcia, 27, Twin Falls
Charges: Aiding and Abetting Escape (F)
The Boise Police Department worked with the Ada County Prosecutor's Office to charge an additional suspect in relation to the shooting investigation on Wednesday March 20, 2024. Suspect Tia Garcia was already in custody at the Twin Falls County Jail following her arrest on March 21 for a probation/parole violation. Garcia now faces an additional charge related to her involvement in the escape of Skylar Meade and has been booked into the Ada County Jail. Evidence indicates Garcia had knowledge and was involved in the planning and execution of the escape.
“The Boise Police Department is continuing to work with our law enforcement partners to investigate these criminal acts and we remain dedicated to seeking justice for all victims,” said Boise Police Chief Ron Winegar. “We are thankful for the coordination among law enforcement officers and prosecutors across the state of Idaho, who helped bring this dangerous situation to an end.”
The Ada County Critical Incident Task Force is continuing to investigate the officer-involved shooting portion of this incident. The involved Boise Police officer is W. Anderson, who has 27 years of law enforcement experience with the last 12 years at BPD.
Further information, on body video and all the specific details about what happened and when will be released in their entirety following the investigation.
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Previously Released by Idaho State Police on March 22, 2024
Idaho State Police Investigate Homicides Related to Escaped Inmate Capture
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Previously Released by Idaho State Police on March 21, 2024
Law Enforcement Arrest Two After Inmate Escape
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Previously released by Boise Police on March 20, 2024 at 5:18 pm
Boise Police detectives have identified the man suspected of being involved in the overnight shooting of IDOC officers as Nicholas Umphenour. Officers have obtained a warrant for Umphenour’s arrest on two charges of Aggravated Battery against law enforcement and one charge of aiding and abetting an escape. The warrant has a two million dollar bond. Officers continue to warn that the suspect, Nicholas Umphenour, and the escaped inmate, Skylar Meade, are considered armed and dangerous, so if you come in contact with them, do not approach. Call 911 or Ada County Dispatch at 208-377-6790.
Suspect: Nicholas Umphenour is described as being 5’11”, about 160 lbs, with brown hair and hazel eyes.
Warrant: Aggravated Battery against law enforcement and one charge of aiding and abetting an escape.
BPD’s investigation led them to identify Umphenour as a suspect and confirmed that he is an associate of Skylar Meade. At this time, it is unknown exactly where they are or where they are headed. Officers have also identified the license plate and vehicle they fled in and are continuing to look for the vehicle.
Vehicle description: The vehicle is a Grey 2020 Honda Civic with license plate 2TDF43U.
The investigation is ongoing.