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Blackfoot police search for vandal after sewer 'sabotage' on Hill View Dr.

Officials say vandalism blocked sewer lines on Hill View Drive, causing costly home backups and hardship; such acts may be prosecuted as domestic terrorism under federal law.

Summary by KIFI
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) — The City of Blackfoot is calling on the public for help after an intentional act of vandalism that left local homeowners facing costly repairs and hazardous sewage backups over the weekend. According to a post on the City of Blackfoot Facebook page, an unknown individual, or individuals, intentionally destroyed a sewer manhole lid and filled the opening with sand. The incident took place between Friday, Jan. 24, and Mon…

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KIFI broke the news in Idaho Falls, United States on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
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