Police Arrest Idaho Man For Attempted Murder & Arson

We've said it before, and we'll say it again: our first responders never know what they could be getting into when heading into work.

First responders had their hands full with a recent arrest, and according to the official press release, it was all hands on deck from fire, police, and paramedics.

The Suspect Is Being Held On A $1 Million Bond

Talk about a massive bond! How does someone wind up in that type of situation? Well, according to first responders, you try to kill someone and then burn down the home.

"On April 7, 2025, at approximately 7:14 p.m., Nampa Police responded to a report of a violent attack and structure fire at a residence in the 1000 block of 3rd St. N. in Nampa," the Nampa Police Department said in their press release.

"The suspect, Steven Clifford Delisle Jr., a 45-year-old Nampa resident, attacked a victim known to him at the residence and set fire to the home during a dispute."

According to police, the victim suffered serious injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment. As for the suspect, he is facing some serious charges, including "attempted murder, first-degree arson, and destruction, alteration, or concealment of evidence."

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Thankfully, it doesn't appear that anyone else in addition to the victim was hurt, but this situation could have been much worse. And it's all because Nampa police, fire, and paramedics did their part to keep the community safe

“We are committed to ensuring the safety of our residents and addressing such acts of violence with the utmost diligence,” said Nampa Police Detective Noah Monroe in the press release.