Idaho Department of Insurance
01/22/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/22/2026 14:33
Middleton Man Sentenced for Insurance Fraud
Contact: Julie Robinson, 208-334-4312
[email protected]
BOISE, ID (January 22, 2026) - The Idaho Department of Insurance announced that Spencer W. Jones of Middleton, Idaho, was sentenced for committing insurance fraud.
On September 19, 2025, Jones pleaded guilty to one felony count of insurance fraud for reinstating his auto insurance after a collision and filing a claim using a false date of loss. The Department's Fraud Unit confirmed that the collision occurred prior to Jones reinstating his policy.
On December 1, 2025, the Ada County District Court sentenced Jones to:
- Three years in prison, to run concurrent with an unrelated active sentence.
- Payment of court costs, fines, and restitution.
"Fraud isn't a victimless crime-it hurts our friends, families, and communities," said Dean L. Cameron, Director of the Idaho Department of Insurance. "We will continue working with Idahoans to stop fraud and protect those who play by the rules."
The Idaho Department of Insurance encourages anyone who suspects insurance fraud to report it at doi.idaho.gov or by calling (208) 334-4250.
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