Crime

The Rapid City Police Department and Pennington County Sheriff's Office use drone technology to capture suspects more quickly.

This case dates back to 2020 when Billie Jean Red Owl was charged with murder in the death of her 3-month-old daughter.

Identities of the individuals involved in a tragic UTV crash that occurred in Lawrence County on Friday night were released by the SD Department of Public Safety.

Winter Merrill and Dominic Eastman are both set to appear in court October 18th.

The final suspect in a 2015 murder-for-hire case had his final status hearing today before going trial.

Agencies across the state are working together to make South Dakota a safer place to live.

Ryan Corley, 38, was sentenced on Tuesday after he was convicted back in June.

There is no date set for Doyle's sentencing hearing.

Duane Sierra is accused of shooting and killing Serena Spider on May 3.

Criminal charges are pending against Fluty, who is presumed innocent under the US Constitution.

The suspect chose a unique disguise for this robbery, he was seen wearing a fuzzy bunny mask on the business’ security cameras.

John Charles Matthew Mann pleads in court to one count of making terrorist threats and one count of possession of a hoax substance or device to cause fear.

A Rapid City man accused of second-degree murder made a court appearance today with both the defense and prosecution inching toward an agreed trial date.

A Rapid City man is sentenced in federal court Tuesday on child pornography charges.

43-year-old Jamie Prince pleaded guilty but mentally ill in his first-degree manslaughter case.

James Jumping Eagle, a 46-year-old Rapid City man and convicted sex offender, is charged with the first-degree murder and second-degree rape of Reta McGovern.

A few months ago the Rapid City Police Department implemented a call for service log to provide more transparency to the citizens of Rapid City.

Daya Returns from Scout was arrested for allegedly stabbing a man multiple times over a bottle of alcohol, according to the Rapid City Police Department.

The murder occurred at the Old Sundance Grounds on the Pine Ridge Reservation in April.

Final suspect in 2015 murder-for-hire case nearing trial; accused of fatally stabbing ex-girlfriend.

A report of a student with a knife causes two Rapid City schools to be placed in secure status; student now charged with assault.

According to Sheriff Brian Mueller, the Pennington County Jail has been running at or close to capacity since 2014.

Two inmates at the State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls are being charged with Attempted Murder and Aggravated Assault Against a Law Enforcement Officer following assaults against correctional officers Thursday morning

The moving vehicle crashed through two chain-link fences and hit a parked car before coming to a stop.

32 year old Michael McKillip was charged with one count of sexual exploitation of a minor, and one count of receipt of child pornography.

41-year-old James Dreamer is charged with sexual and aggravated sexual abuse in November of 2020, plus new counts of attempted enticement of a minor and attempted transfer of obscene images.

Karla Alejandro Lopez Gutierrez of Colorado is charged with kidnapping, carjacking, and aiding and abetting in Red Shirt, South Dakota.

Scotty Old Horse pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter after killing Harold Top Bear in November 2022.

He will spend 14 years in federal prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release.

Another year, another rally, and another sex sting operation that snags men looking to exploit children.