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Mitchell police respond to incident at Rodeway Inn

Mitchell police respond to incident at Rodeway Inn

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Mitchell police responded to an incident at the Rodeway Inn in Mitchell.

On Monday, law enforcement responded to 1313 South Ohlman for a report of an individual in crisis. Law enforcement attempted to contact the individual, who was barricaded in a motel room.  Officers remained on scene throughout the night to ensure no threat to the public.  At 8:50 Tuesday morning, law enforcement left the area after determining that there appeared to be no immediate threat to the public.

Assisting in this matter were officers from the Davison County Sheriffs’ Office, South Dakota Highway Patrol, Hanson County Sheriff’s Office, Sanborn County Sheriffs’ and Mitchell EMS and the Mitchell Police Department.

No further information will be released.

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