Sioux Falls Man Accused in Wild Crime Spree

Chaos unfolded in Sioux Falls early Friday morning as police responded to a string of dramatic crimes involving stolen vehicles, smashed windows, and a city bus that was later found engulfed in flames.

By Christal Blue June 10, 2025 11:26 am

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Sioux Falls Police are sorting through a wild chain of events that started early Friday morning and ended with multiple stolen vehicles, shattered windows and even a stolen city bus that went up in flames. Authorities say Kenneth Holland of Sioux Falls now faces a long list of charges. Police Information Officer Sam Clemens says it all began just after 5 a.m. Friday. Holland tried to run when officers found him, but police say he didn’t get far before he was arrested. The investigation is ongoing. For more crime stories from MitchellNow.com, click here.

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