Building with DHS, ICE Offices Vandalized in Boise

No suspects in custody for latest attack on government facility

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Authorities in Boise, Idaho are investigating an incident of vandalism at a building that houses offices for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The building, located on South Vinnell Way, was found with broken windows and spray-paint damage on Saturday morning. No suspects have been identified, and police are coordinating with partner agencies as they continue their investigation.

Why it matters

This latest incident of vandalism against a government facility comes just days after a similar attack in nearby Meridian, where someone stole an ambulance and crashed it into a building with DHS offices. The string of attacks on government buildings has raised concerns about public safety and the potential for escalating tensions between law enforcement and certain groups.

The details

According to the Boise Police Department, officers responded to the vandalized building on South Vinnell Way around 7:25 a.m. on Saturday. The building was unoccupied at the time, but it is rented by DHS and ICE. Detectives are investigating the incident and coordinating with other agencies, though it is unclear if this attack is directly related to the earlier incident in Meridian.

  • The Boise incident occurred on Saturday, February 22, 2026 around 7:25 a.m.
  • The previous incident in Meridian happened just three days earlier, on Wednesday, February 19, 2026.

The players

Boise Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the vandalism incident in Boise.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

A federal executive department responsible for public security, whose offices were targeted in the Boise and Meridian incidents.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

A federal law enforcement agency under the Department of Homeland Security, whose offices were also targeted in the Boise incident.

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What’s next

Boise police have asked anyone with information or surveillance footage to contact the Ada County Dispatch. They also said there will be extra patrols in the area as the investigation continues.

The takeaway

The string of attacks on government buildings housing DHS and ICE offices in the Boise area has raised concerns about public safety and the potential for escalating tensions between law enforcement and certain groups. Authorities are working to identify suspects and determine if the incidents are related.