Deputy Sheriff John Thomas Huston, Idaho County Sheriff's Department, Idaho

Deputy Sheriff John Thomas Huston

Idaho County Sheriff's Department, Idaho

End of Watch Friday, September 22, 1989

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John Thomas Huston

Deputy Sheriff John Huston was struck and killed by a drunk driver while operating a roadblock during a search for two escaped prisoners from the North Idaho Correctional Institution.

The drunk driver fled after striking Deputy Huston but was arrested a short time later.

Deputy Huston was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Idaho County Sheriff's Department for nine years. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 33
Tour 9 years
Badge 2706
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Apprehended

Impaired Driver, roadblock

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John was a dear friend when I owned Northwest Voyageurs whitewater rafting company. My husband would gone for months on the road traveling the country marketing during the winter months and I would be alone. John checked on me frequently to make sure that I was doing ok and see if I needed help with anything. He was such a great man!

Carol Raye (Peavey)
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May 3, 2025