Crime
3 days ago
Iroquois Man Indicted on Aggravated Assault Charge in Nov. 22 Shooting
A Kingsbury County Grand Jury has indicted a 40-year-old Iroquois man on an aggravated assault charge after a Nov. 22 shooting that left another man hospitalized, according to the South Dakota Attorney General’s Office.
3 days ago
Rosebud Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Failing to Register as a Sex Offender
A Rosebud man was sentenced to just over a year in federal prison after failing to update his sex offender registration and absconding from supervision, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
3 days ago
Kyle Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Involuntary Manslaughter in 2024 Fatal Crash
A Kyle man was sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for a 2024 alcohol-related crash that killed a passenger in another vehicle. The case was prosecuted federally under the Major Crimes Act.
3 days ago
DEA Launches ‘Fentanyl Free America’ Campaign, Reports Major Seizures in Region
The Drug Enforcement Administration has launched a regional “Fentanyl Free America” campaign, reporting significant fentanyl seizures across the Dakotas, Iowa, Minnesota and Nebraska since October.
4 days ago
South Dakota Attorney General Joins National Crackdown in Operation Robocall Roundup
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined officials nationwide in Phase 2 of Operation Robocall Roundup, issuing warnings to four major telecom companies accused of routing illegal robocalls.
5 days ago
Sioux Falls Council Approves $936,000 for New Police Radios Amid Budget Concerns
The Sioux Falls City Council has approved a special appropriation to purchase upgraded police radios, citing technology improvements and coverage needs. One councilor opposed the move, raising concerns about spending outside the city’s approved budget plan.
5 days ago
DCI Investigating Suspected Overdose Death of Inmate at Jameson Prison
The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation is reviewing a suspected drug overdose death of a 37-year-old inmate at Jameson Prison in Sioux Falls. The case marks the eighth suspected overdose death among state inmates since February, according to Attorney General Marty Jackley.
6 days ago
Arrest Made in 2003 Disappearance of Belle Fourche Woman Beverly Ozuna-Ulrich
A 69-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of Beverly Ozuna-Ulrich, a Belle Fourche woman missing since 2003. Prosecutors have charged Steven Ulrich with first-degree murder.
6 days ago
Sioux Falls Police Search for Suspect After Armed Robbery Near East-Side ATM
Sioux Falls Police are investigating an armed robbery near 18th and Highline after a masked man pointed a handgun at a victim and demanded cash. No injuries were reported, and the suspect remains at large.
2 weeks ago
U.S. Attorney: Meth Still South Dakota’s Most Serious Drug Threat
South Dakota U.S. Attorney Ron Parsons says methamphetamine remains the state’s most pressing drug problem as federal prosecutors intensify efforts to dismantle cartels and criminal networks tied to the drug trade.
2 weeks ago
Attorney General Jackley Commends South Dakota Supreme Court For Affirming Elder Abuse, Grand Theft Case
The South Dakota Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a Spink County man who stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from his elderly mother, rejecting claims of insufficient evidence and trial errors.
2 weeks ago
New U.S. Attorney Intensifies Efforts Against Drug Trafficking in South Dakota
South Dakota’s newly confirmed U.S. Attorney says federal prosecutors are accelerating efforts to combat drug trafficking and transnational criminal organizations as part of nationwide directives.
2 weeks ago
Harrisburg Pushes for Lower Speed Limit on Highway 115 Amid Safety Concerns
Harrisburg officials are seeking a speed limit reduction on Highway 115 due to rising traffic and safety concerns, but state transportation leaders say a lower limit may not improve conditions.
2 weeks ago
U.S. Attorney’s Office Kept Prosecuting Cases During Federal Shutdown
U.S. Attorney Ron Parsons says his office continued prosecuting violent crime, drug cases and child exploitation during the 43-day federal government shutdown, securing nearly 300 years in prison sentences.
2 weeks ago
Fort Thompson Man Sentenced for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
A 43-year-old man from Fort Thompson has been sentenced to time served and five years of supervised release after admitting he failed to register as a sex offender, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
3 weeks ago
Rapid City Man Sentenced to 24 Years for Meth Conspiracy Spanning Rapid City and Pine Ridge
A Rapid City man has been sentenced to more than 24 years in federal prison for his role in a large-scale methamphetamine distribution conspiracy. Federal prosecutors say the case involved high-speed chases, firearms, and drug trafficking across Rapid City and the Pine Ridge reservation.
3 weeks ago
Two Florida Men Face 66 Forgery Charges After Multi-State Credit Card Scam Along I-29
Two men from Florida are facing dozens of forgery charges in Codington County after law enforcement linked them to a multi-state credit card scam involving Walmart stores in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Authorities say a traffic stop led to the discovery of more than 300 credit cards and multiple skimming devices.
3 weeks ago
Sioux Falls Police Seek Early Radio Purchase to Save $300,000
Sioux Falls Police Chief Jon Thum says buying radio equipment ahead of schedule could save the city $300,000. The City Council has approved the first reading of the proposal, with final consideration expected in early December.
3 weeks ago
Attorney General Jackley Announces DCI Investigation Into Suspected Drug Overdose Death at Mike Durfee State Prison
The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating the suspected drug overdose death of a 46-year-old inmate at Mike Durfee State Prison in Springfield. The case marks the seventh inmate death under investigation since February.
3 weeks ago
South Dakotans Warned of Rising Scam Activity After Sioux Falls Woman Loses $201,000
A Sioux Falls woman lost more than $200,000 to a scammer posing as an FBI agent, prompting renewed statewide warnings during International Fraud Awareness Week. Officials urge residents to be cautious of texts, cryptocurrency demands, and high-pressure tactics.
