Arrested: Jonathan Harms, 42, Boise
Charges: Stalking in the first degree (F) – 2 counts
On July 10, 2025, Boise Police began investigating two reports of protection order violations. The two protected parties had received correspondence from the suspect, Jonathan Harms, in the form of a large document containing threatening language. In addition to threatening to harm the protected parties, the document was also sent to several other people locally and across the country, threatening additional people by name. A safety plan was put into place for the protected parties, and detectives from the Boise Police Violent Crimes Unit worked to obtain a warrant for the suspect’s arrest. The suspect was known to have weapons, and additional evidence showed that the suspect would be confrontational with police.
On July 12, 2025, Boise Police, in coordination with other local law enforcement partners, served a search warrant and arrest warrant at Harms' residence on E. Highland Valley Drive. The Boise Police Crisis Negotiation Team and Special Operations Group were on standby due to the threats made by the suspect. The suspect, Jonathan Harms, complied with police orders and was safely taken into custody.
Arrested: Jolene Harms, 39, Garden City,
Charges: Telecommunication harassment (m)
Following further investigation, evidence showed that Jonathan Harms’ wife, Jolene Harms, also threatened a local law enforcement officer and their family. She was arrested by Garden City Police and booked into the Ada County Jail on the listed charge.
The investigation is active and ongoing by the Boise Police Violent Crimes Unit. Additional protection orders are being issued, and more charges are possible.
“Thanks to the diligent work of our officers and our law enforcement partners, these threats were taken seriously and addressed quickly. We are grateful for the coordination and professionalism that allowed this dangerous situation to be resolved safely,” said Boise Police Lieutenant Andrew Linn.