UPDATE (Sept, 23rd, 9:25 p.m.)
According to a Facebook post from the Nampa Police Department, Ketterman was also charged today with Idaho Code 18-7039, “killing and otherwise mistreating police dogs, police horses, search and rescue dogs and accelerant detection dogs."
The Kuna woman accused of ramming a police car during a pursuit that killed a Nampa Police K-9 made her initial court appearance in Canyon County on Monday.
Police say Stephanie Ann Kettermann and Tanner Howe eluded officers who attempted a traffic stop Saturday night in Nampa, ultimately leaving one officer injured and a K-9 dead.
Ketermann appeared virtually for her initial court appearance Monday afternoon. She is now being held on $1 million bond with a preliminary hearing scheduled for October 1.
Kettermann is charged with several felonies for battery on law enforcement, eluding, trafficking meth, and possession of a Schedule 2 controlled substance. She’s also charged with misdemeanors for possession of psilocybin mushrooms, possession of a Schedule 4 controlled substance, and possession of paraphernalia.
After a search of the area Saturday night, police also took Tanner Howe into custody. Canyon County officials tell us he is currently in custody on a parole violation, with new charges pending.
Nampa Police previously told us their K-9, Riddick, was killed in the crash while attempting to stop Howe and Kettermann Saturday night. A Nampa Police officer was also hospitalized and released.
A public ceremony will be held to honor the K-9 officer. Details have not yet been finalized.
