James Traversie is back in custody after returning to the Rapid City Minimum Center Wednesday evening. He had been placed on escape status after failing to report to his assigned work release job.
Authorities are searching for 41-year-old James Traversie, who left the Rapid City Minimum Center for work release October 28 but never arrived at his jobsite. Anyone with information about his whereabouts should contact local law enforcement immediately.
The South Dakota Supreme Court unanimously upheld Cory Bromley’s convictions stemming from a March 2025 robbery in Alcester, rejecting his argument that the evidence was insufficient.
The Mitchell Police Department announced that officers responded to an incident regarding animal cruelty and have since referred the case to an outside agency and the Davison County State’s Attorney.
Mayor Jordan Hanson says the city has completed its investigation into unauthorized activity discovered Aug. 6. A small number of employees were affected and have been notified and offered complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection.
A Mitchell man has been sentenced to 85 years in prison on each of two first-degree rape charges involving victims younger than 13. The sentences for Eric Mark Opperman, 49, will run concurrently.
Mitchell Area Crime Stoppers is seeking information after a pistol was stolen from a parked vehicle in the 700 block of East First Avenue. The case has been designated Crime of the Week No. 509.
Mitchell Area Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help identifying two males suspected of stealing a temporary no-parking sign and post in downtown Mitchell. The case has been designated Crime of the Week #508.
The South Dakota Department of Corrections says Anthony Salinas, 62, will be released in Sioux Falls on Sept. 18 after completing a 12-year sentence for aggravated assault.
ADT notes the average thief takes less than 12 minutes to burglarize a home, and most use simple tools like screwdrivers, pliers, and hammers to force entry.