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Rock Rapids man jailed for insurance fraud
ROCK RAPIDS—A 41-year-old rural Rock Rapids man was arrested Wednesday, July 24, by a Lyon County Sheriff’s Office deputy on warrants for first-degree fraudulent practice and insurance fraud — presenting false information. The arrest of Justin Dennis Fastert stemmed from him submitting to an insurance company multiple...
Canton woman involved in hit-and-run pleads guilty to all charges
Editor's note: The story below mentions mental health issues or suicide. If you need help or know someone who does, please call 988, the national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, available for 24/7, free and confidential support. On Tuesday, a 39-year-old Canton woman who was arrested in a hit-and-run incident on New Year’s Eve pleaded guilty to charges of intentional damage to property, hit and run and driving under the influence. ...
Update on fatal UTV crash in Minnehaha County
GARRETSON, S.D. (KELO) — The South Dakota Department of Public Safety (DPS) has provided an update into a fatal crash that occurred near Garretson on July 21. According to the DPS, the vehicle in question was a Polaris RZR side-by-side, which rolled after the 16-year-old driver lost control on a gravel road east of Garretson.
Over 200 bottles of alcohol seized from bootleg operation in Mission
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Authorities seized over 200 bottles of vodka, multiple firearms and around $1,000 from a bootleg operation on Friday morning. According to Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services, a search warrant was served at a residence on the north side of Mission in partnership with the City of Mission Police Department.
DCI rules Get-N-Go shooting justified; employee says suspect 'made no comment about money'
The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation has ruled the law enforcement shooting death of a man, who took hostages during an incident at a Sioux Falls gas station, was justified. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley's office announced the findings Friday evening, within 30 days of the July 3 shooting. Daniel Todd Augustine,...
Buddhist monk speaks out about cash seized by SD Highway Patrol
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A Vietnamese-American Buddhist monk from Colorado is speaking out about an experience he went through in December 2023 as he traveled through Sioux Falls. On a trip to bring an elderly Buddhist teacher home, everything changed for Tao Thai, whose Buddhist name is...
SD Highway Crash Claims One Life
A Sunday evening ATV crash claimed the life of one and severely injured another near Garretson, SD. Preliminary crash information indicates a 2022 Polaris ATV was traveling north on 487th Avenue, a gravel road, lost control, and entered the ditch. The vehicle rolled, ejecting both occupants. The driver, a 16-year-old female from Garretson, SD, received fatal injuries. A passenger, Mark T. Pierret, was transported to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries. Neither was using their seatbelt.The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
SD Department of Corrections announces offender death
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - State prison offender Robert Goulding died on Wednesday, according to the South Dakota Department of Corrections. The 67-year-old passed away at the Mike Durfee State Prison in Springfield on July 24. Goulding was serving a life sentence for first-degree murder from Pennington County.
Ellsworth B-1 Crash report exposes slew of errors
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Air Force officials revealed a scathing report on the mishap crash of a B-1 Bomber at the Ellsworth Air Force Base in Rapid City back in January which included multiple crew failures. In the 58-page report, investigators said the crash exposed an “organizational...
Rock Valley man jailed on charge of OWI
ROCK VALLEY—A 25-year-old Rock Valley man was arrested about 3:10 a.m. Wednesday, July 24, on charges of first-offense operating while under the influence, driving on the wrong side of a two-way highway, no valid driver’s license and failure to carry a registration card. The arrest of Jose Armando...
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