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3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
