Police advisory. No action required. 
Press Release Update
On December 16, 2025, the Pocatello Police Department issued a media request seeking the public’s assistance in locating an endangered adult male, Paul Eldridge, who had been reported missing from the Gateway Transitional Building.
Paul Eldridge had been checked out by family members and was not returned as expected. After staff reported him missing, Paul’s family received the alert and returned him to the facility at approximately 10:30 a.m.
Once officers verified that Paul Eldridge was safe at the facility, the alert was canceled.
The Pocatello Police Department would like to thank the public for their assistance and phone calls.
Address/Location
Pocatello Police Department
911 N 7th Ave
Pocatello, ID 83201
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 208-234-6100