The South Dakota Highway Patrol has already clocked multiple drivers speeding at over 100 miles per hour on Mitchell-area roads.
A Mitchell woman was sentenced to probation and a suspended prison term after pleading guilty to witness tampering tied to a child abuse investigation. The sentence includes court-ordered restrictions involving contact with minor children connected to the case.
A Mitchell man has been found guilty of two counts of first-degree rape involving children under 13 years old following a change of plea in Davison County Circuit Court. Sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 25, 2026.
Residents in Mitchell and across South Dakota are being urged to stay alert as scam calls, fake text messages and online fraud attempts continue to increase in 2026.
The Mitchell Police Department reported increased calls for service and accidents in March 2026 compared to last year, while total traffic stops declined overall despite higher activity within the city.
A 23-year-old Parkston man has been sentenced to six years in prison following a Yankton County conviction for third-degree rape and taking pictures without consent.
Two North Carolina men were arrested Monday evening in Mitchell after law enforcement located a vehicle tied to a possible kidnapping investigation. Authorities say the victim was found safe and treated at a hospital as a precaution.
A 53-year-old Gregory man died Saturday afternoon in a single-vehicle utility vehicle crash south of Gregory, according to the South Dakota Highway Patrol. The crash remains under investigation.
South Dakota’s overall criminal offenses fell 6.03% in 2025 compared with 2024, according to the state’s annual “Crime in South Dakota” report. Serious “Group A” crimes dropped nearly 8%, including fewer homicides.
The Crime in South Dakota 2025 Report includes 64,261 criminal offenses in 2025 compared to 68,388 in 2024. Drug offenses decreased 6.25 percent in 2025 compared to 2024. There were 6,358 drug offenses in 2025 compared to 6,782 in 2024.