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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.
3 weeks ago
South Dakota State Prison Offender Shane Osterkamp Dies at Mike Durfee State Prison
State prison offender Shane Osterkamp, 44, died Nov. 14 in a comfort care setting at the Mike Durfee State Prison in Springfield. Osterkamp had been serving sentences out of Hughes and Sully counties.
4 weeks ago
Attorney General Jackley Warns Consumers of Text Message Scams
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is urging consumers to stay vigilant as text message scams continue to rise ahead of International Fraud Awareness Week, Nov. 16–22. Jackley warns that scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, using fake delivery notifications, bank alerts, government impersonations, prize claims, and even “wrong number” texts to trick people into clicking malicious links or sharing personal information.
4 weeks ago
Sturgis and Deadwood Police Seize Drugs and Firearms in Coordinated Operation
Sturgis and Deadwood police joined forces in a major drug and firearm bust, seizing marijuana, cocaine, psilocybin mushrooms, THC products, and multiple firearms. Charges are pending as the investigation continues.
4 weeks ago
45 New Law Enforcement Officers to Graduate from South Dakota Basic Training Program
Forty-five recruits representing 31 state, local, and tribal agencies will graduate Friday from South Dakota’s Basic Law Enforcement Certification Course in Pierre. The 13-week program prepares new officers for service across the state.
