Authorities have identified Mikelena Neal, a 24-year-old woman, as the victim in a fatal single-car crash in Lincoln County. The accident occurred last Wednesday near Worthing, South Dakota, when Neal reportedly lost control, over-corrected, and rolled her vehicle. She was ejected from the car and died at the scene. A one-month-old baby, who was properly restrained, sustained only minor injuries.
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The Project Prison Reset task force has released new findings following a third-party report by Arrington Watkins, confirming that the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls has reached the end of its operational life.
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is alerting residents about a rising “Toll Road” text scam targeting mobile users. The scam falsely claims individuals owe toll taxes for using South Dakota roads and bridges, which remain toll-free.
Federal and local law enforcement agencies, including the DEA, are warning about the growing threat of carfentanil—a synthetic opioid up to 100 times stronger than fentanyl. Overdose deaths tied to carfentanil are rising across the U.S., with South Dakota reporting its own cases, including a fatal overdose in Minnehaha County.
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is alerting residents to the reappearance of a widespread text message scam demanding fake toll road payments. Known as the “Toll Road Text Message Scam,” this phishing scheme tricks consumers into clicking a link and sending money under threat of fines.
Eight individuals were arrested during ICE raid operations in Madison, South Dakota, on Tuesday, following investigations into alleged identity fraud at local manufacturing businesses. According to newly released federal court documents, agents reviewed employment records earlier this year and found signs of identity misuse.
A 24-year-old woman died and a one-month-old infant sustained minor injuries in a single-vehicle rollover crash in Lincoln County, South Dakota. The fatal accident occurred just before noon on Wednesday, approximately six miles southwest of Worthing.
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that Kody Konechne, 24, of Plankinton, has been sentenced to 55 years in state prison for the 2020 First Degree Rape of a minor in Aurora County.
“I am grateful for the men and women of our nation’s law enforcement community – and particularly grateful for all of our South Dakota officers, who work tirelessly to safeguard our communities.”