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Boise Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Charges in Ambulance CrashFebruary 25, 2026

Sarah Elizabeth George, 46, pleaded not guilty to federal charges after police said she stole an ambulance and crashed it into a building. George entered not guilty pleas to both counts of malicious destruction of property during a hearing in U.S. District Court in Boise. One count is for malicious destruction of government property by fire, and the other is for malicious destruction of property used or affecting interstate or foreign commerce. Each count comes with no less than 5 years prison time and no more than 20 years; a fine up to $250,000; up to 3 years of supervised release; and/or a $100 special assessment. George remains in custody pending a detention hearing scheduled for March 3, when a judge will decide whether she can be released before trial.

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Idaho Woman Accused of Stealing Ambulance, Crashing into DHS BuildingFebruary 25, 2026

An Idaho woman was arrested after prosecutors said she stole an ambulance and crashed it into a building that houses U.S. Department of Homeland Security offices, later pouring gasoline inside the property. Sarah Elizabeth George, 43, is accused of stealing a Canyon County Paramedics ambulance from St. Luke's Hospital Emergency Center in Meridian, a suburb of Boise, Idaho, on Wednesday, Feb. 18. George then allegedly drove into a nearby office building and poured gasoline in and around the vehicle before fleeing on foot. Investigators believe that George intentionally crashed into the building and attempted to 'ignite the ambulance and potentially the building.' George has been charged with attempted destruction of federal property by fire and malicious destruction of property used or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, according to police. Each charge carries a maximum penalty of up to 20 years in prison.