FBI employee arrested for concealing evidence

An FBI employee Jennifer Barnett, 38, of Pocatello was arrested for destruction, alteration, or concealment of evidence.

The evidence was involved in an investigation on her husband, David Phillips, 41. She was arrested for informing Phillips of the investigation before it was conducted.

According to Bannock County Court records, police were planning to search for evidence of child pornography on Phillips' electronic devices.

Pocatello Police say Barnett was arrested Monday for concealing evidence. She was released on a $5,000 bond.

No information has been released on the investigation of Phillips at this time.
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Barnett's preliminary hearing has been set for May 25th at the Bannock County Courthouse.