CUSTER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

130 S 9th Street Sheriff

P.O. Box 344 Stuart Lumpkin
Challis, Idaho 83226
Telephone: 208-879-2232 Chief Deputy
Facsimile: 208-879-2421 Crissi Glichrist

Press Release
On March 21st, 2023, Custer County judicial system granted Steven Pierson, age
40, a medical furlough to receive medical treatment at Steele Memorial Medical Center in
Salmon, Idaho. At 2130 hours (9:30 PM MST), Pierson was expected back at the Custer
County Jail. Pierson, however, did not return as ordered. Pierson is anticipated to be on
his way to a family member place of residency in eastern Washington, via I-90, a friend’s
residency in Hamilton, Montana via the same route, or another family member residency
in Missouri via I-15 to I-70.
Pierson is currently confined on misdemeanor, non-violent charges but may be in
possession of a firearm, allegedly a sidearm. Pierson is approximately 6’ 3”,
approximately 240 lbs, with brown hair, hazel eyes, and was last known to be wearing
grey sweatpants, and a white tee shirt. A picture of Pierson as of 3/13/2023 is shown
below.
If there is any information on the current whereabouts of Pierson, or Pierson is
located, the public is advised not to approach him, and contact their local law
enforcement agency, or Custer County Sheriff’s Office at (208) 879-2232.