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MCSO Deputies are helping deliver lunch to the homes of West Central students in the free/reduced lunch program, due to the school being closed.
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Receiving reports of lots of occupied cars on township and county roads and field approaches. Case solved-Christmas Star gazers getting ready for a glimpse of something that won’t be repeated for 800 years.
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Deputy Skyler Earley Stonearrow was awarded a life saving medal for his quick thinking and prompt actions to help stop a person from jumping off the E. 6th St. bridge over I-229 on 2/4/21.Great work by all involved, and we are very proud of Deputy Earley Stonearrow’s actions.
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It’s a close call, but with professional judgment, this appears to be just over 2 inches of snow.
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FORGET SOMETHING? It would be a great ‘teaching moment’ if you packed up the kids this morning and brought them out to help clean up the area in the county where you celebrated last night.
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Freshly laundered stripes for YOU this weekend if you choose to drink & drive for Saint Patrick's Day. Use a DD!
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Do not travel in Minnehaha County this morning. Several Highways remain impassable. Several cars have been left in the roadways after their occupants were rescued by Minnehaha County Deputies last night and this morning. Tow companies are not operating.
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Deputy Tyrone Albers has been an asset to our agency throughout his 24 year career. Numerous people turned out today to congratulate him on his well-deserved retirement, as we reflected on his countless contributions to the public.
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Today we held a retirement celebration for Sgt. Preston Evans who served the citizens of Minnehaha County for over 28 years! His dedication and commitment to serving the public has been an amazing example to everyone in our agency. Thank you Preston for all you have done!!
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If you receive a call from any Law Enforcement Agency advising that you have warrants hang up and contact that agency at a reliable phone number from a reliable source. No agencies takes payment for warrants with gift cards. Be suspicious of calls requesting money.
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Thinking of our hard working Deputies, Security Officers, and Correctional Officers pulling 12 hour shifts this Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Thanks for your dedicated service.
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YOU CAN’T FIX STUPID. Floodwaters nearly swept this pickup off the highway West of Baltic after the driver ignored Road Closed signs and barricades. Risked himself and anyone who would be called to try and rescue him.
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The MCSO along with the
@MinnehahaEM
and
@siouxfallspd
were pleased to provide the fairgoers at the Sioux Empire Fair a safe and fun experience! We were proud to present the flag at the rodeo.
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Deputy Neville Smith reporting a great rainbow on the Colton road!
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Deputies from the Minnehaha County SO assisted staff and volunteers with the delivery and distribution of lunch to the homes of West Central and Brandon Valley students in the free/reduced lunch program, due to the school being closed. 672 meals were distributed county wide.
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Deputy Leidholt in full uniform running 5K to Remember the Fallen. ⚫️🔵⚫️
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The MCSO wants to thank and acknowledge the citizens who pulled over and who got out of the vehicles, honoring Majic. It was overwhelming. We saw you all. Please accept our gratitude. Please share this tweet so those people might see it.
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Thank you to the woman who paid for our SWAT team’s lunch this afternoon! She thanked us and left before anyone knew what she had done. We were able to catch up to her to properly thank her and she shared a touching story with our deputy before they hugged. Thank you!!
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Dep Maciejewski’s final radio call: “Metro to J24/7; Metro calling J24/7; Metro calling Dep Maciejewski, J24/7. Rest In Peace Majic, we have the watch from here. Deputy Sheriff Steven Maciejewski, April 7, 1430 hours, 10/7”
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South Dakota Highway Patrol, Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office and the Sioux Falls Police escorted Ryker to the Sioux Falls Airport for his Make A Wish trip to Boston for hockey!
@siouxfallspd
@SDHighwayPatrol
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Welcome back to the members of the South Dakota National Guard 196th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, of Sioux Falls. After a year long deployment, today we celebrate your return!
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Deputy Mike Walker retires today after serving 23 years in Law Enforcement. Mike has been the School Resource Officer for Dell Rapids Schools. Dell Rapids gave him a send off parade on Wednesday to congratulate him on his retirement. Congratulations Mike!
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Don’t let this be you. Slow down and give yourself extra time for your travels today.
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******DOOR BUSTER SPECIAL******
Please see the coupon below for an amazing warrant opportunity!!
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A BIG thank you to the students from Northwest Iowa Community College that filled roughly 4,000 sandbags in Dell Rapids this morning! Truly an amazing show of support for this community.
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Dep. Maciejewski was laid to rest today. Accompanying family to the cemetery was a several mile long procession of LE vehicles.
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Please stay home today! This is an example of some of the drifts covering roadways.
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Today we would like to celebrate the retirement of Captain Mike Walsh. Captain Walsh has served our office and the community for 26 years. Best wishes to Mike as he moves on to the next chapter of his life/retirement!
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So honored to present $10,000 check from SD Salutes to the children of fallen Presho Fire Chief Donald Manger.
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Community policing also includes helping our canine friends too. He had an underground fence collar on and couldn’t reach his ball in the street. There you go my friend.
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Social distancing doesn’t have to mean being confined to your home. One of the activities that adheres to this practice is fishing. Tonight is a beautiful night, and a few anglers were seizing the opportunity out at Wall Lake!
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Caught red handed!!!! Warrant deputies couldn’t pass up the opportunity to help this young lady shovel her driveway. Nice work Detectives Hodges, Lowe and Cegelske!
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Unusually quiet at one of the state’s busiest intersections this morning. 41 & Louise just before 9 am.
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Congratulations to Captain Josh Phillips for graduating from the 277th session of the FBI National Academy on Friday in Quantico, Virginia. This 10 week leadership course consists of law enforcement agencies from all across the country. Great job representing Minnehaha County!
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This house is making its way northbound on 6-Mile Road, westbound on Maple St and northbound on Veterans Parkway. Please avoid the area and expect traffic delays.
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Several Minnehaha County Highways are impassable. Please stay off the roads if possible. Deputies are responding to multiple stranded motorists calls.
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Minnehaha County Deputy Steve Lutter was living every deputies dream today, fishing on duty at the Casting With Cops Event!
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Dep Bertsch and Dep Roeder enjoying the holiday weekend at Wall Lake! Happy Labor Day!
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The new lifejacket loaner station is ready for use at Wall Lake. This project was made possible through amazing cooperative efforts by Minnehaha County, area businesses, and Friends of Wall Lake. Enjoy the beautiful lake and stay safe!
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Heavy winds and snow are making travel in Minnehaha County difficult or impossible in some areas. Deputies are responding to multiple stranded motorists at this time. No travel is recommended.
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*****Update***** In a joint effort with the SIoux Falls Area Fugitive Task Force and SFPD, Abraham Darsaw was arrested this evening.
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Congratulations to Deputy Sheriff Paul Parish as he retired today from the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office after serving for 29 years!! Thank you, Paul, for your hard work and dedication.
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Deputies are working on several accidents in the county, mostly on I-90. Wind and snow have made roadways slippery. Slow down and drive carefully.
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One year ago today, Deputy Steve Maciejewski passed away while on duty. He was a very selfless man, and a true benefit to our agency and communities. Steve was an amazing Deputy and will forever be missed.
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Dell Rapids, Baltic, Crooks, and Hartford are without power. The interstate is closed west and north of Sioux Falls. Most schools are closed. Courthouse is closed. This would be an excellent day to stay off the roads and stay home.
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Yesterday, Five
@SouthDakotaDOT
workers went 'above and beyond the call of duty' and saved the life of a young man who was attempting suicide at the Marion road bridge over I90. We salute you.
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Have your outfit picked out for New Years? We have one ready if you drive drunk or high. Stripes & brown underwear.
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Today is NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION DAY. Thank you to the brave Deputies, Correctional Officers, Police Officers, Troopers and others who are dedicated to protect you and help keep this the best place in America to live and raise a family.
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Great news! All streets in Sioux Falls are open. Great work by all! Thanks for your patience. Happy Saint Patrick’s Day.
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Job well done by our Air Guard division as they provided numerous hours of security services during the Sioux Falls Airshow. Even had a little help from a junior Deputy!
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GREAT JOB! Highway Patrol, DCI and Turner County SO arrested Kai Hansen this morning. Back in Custody.
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Great day today when these 4 new Deputies took their oath of office as they start their career with us. Welcome!!
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The Minnehaha County Sheriffs Office is saddened to report the loss of one of our own. MC Police Reserve Sergeant Scott Middlen was lost in a scuba diving accident. Our thoughts and prayers are with Scott’s family, the MC Police Reserves, and the area law enforcement family.
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Minnehaha County is proud to recognize Colton Fire Chief Leroy Koopman tonight for his 40 years as Fire Chief and 55 years of dedicated service on the Colton Volunteer Fire Department. We salute you sir.
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Congratulations to Deputy John Heupel and Deputy Chase Tirrel as they were sworn in with their law enforcement oath of office today by Judge Clark. We are excited to welcome them and have them be a part of our team!
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Congratulations to Correctional Officer Nhan Tu for receiving the 2019 Officer of the Year award! He has performed above and beyond with amazing dedication to his profession. Job well done!
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The Minnehaha County HWY Department has pulled its plows due to low visibility and extreme cold temps. County roads may quickly become impassable. Conditions could become life threatening if you get stranded. Plan ahead and stay safe!
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We are saddened to learn of the death of legendary lawman Gene Abdallah, a former Minnehaha County Deputy Sheriff, Superintendent of the SD Highway Patrol, and United States Marshal. Rest In Peace my friend.
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Today, Mitchell Public Safety Director Overweg and Sheriff Milstead presented Deputy Maciejewski's wife with a check from South Dakota Salutes for $10,000 to help with immediate expenses. Thanks South Dakota Salutes!
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MCSO is proud to announce the retirement of Deputy Jennifer Van Roekel effective July 6th, 2020.
She has worked in the Jail, Patrol, and Investigations Divisions. She finished her career as a School Resource Officer at West Central.
Thanks for your service and Congrats Jenny!!!
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This isn’t going away for days. Lots of ‘family time’ for board games, reading or binge watching your favorite movies. Stay home, stay safe and make the best of your time with family. Also, please check on your elderly or disabled neighbors.
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Update: missing child has been found safe! Thanks for all your help!
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@TeaStormChaser
Maybe he could be identified and billed for all of the first responders who were pulled from protecting and helping others, and sent to rescue him since it was reported that he didn’t get out of the water. EM divers, Sioux Falls Fire, SFPD, MCSO were all involved.
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Minnehaha County Deputies in Dell Rapids enjoying some kickball with the kids!
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Just a tip for fugitives attempting to play hide and seek with our Fugitive Task Force: Don't hide in trees, WE CAN SEE YOU!
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As conditions continue to deteriorate around Minnehaha County, no travel is advised.
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Thank you to our friends at Pizza Ranch in Hartford for welcoming our deputies to socialize and enjoy Pizza with members of the community! 🍕
#strongertogether
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This increasing amount of icing is creating dangerous driving conditions, and is hampering attempts to restore power in our rural communities and surrounding areas.
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246th St and 466th Ave, NE of Colton. Road is impassible. There are many examples like this throughout the county.
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Capt Walsh and
@siouxfallspd
Off. Lieuwen got to fish with the kids from the Multicultural Center- many bluegills were caught and released!
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Now
@lyft
is a new ride option in SF if you have had too much to drink.... Much better (and cheaper) than our ride!
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Congratulations Matthew Johannsen for being sworn in today as a Minnehaha County Deputy. We are excited to have you on the team!
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We are so excited about working with Chief Jon Thum as he takes over leadership of the SFPD! Congratulations Jon, we will continue our great partnership in keeping our City and County one of the best places in America to live and raise a family.
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Roads are snow and ice covered. Slow down, turn your headlights on, or stay home if able.
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If you see this, then the road is still closed, whether covered by water or not. Engineers still need to check the sub road integrity. Don’t wreck your car and checkbook by going around road closed signs.
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Minnehaha County Highway Dept. has pulled all snow plows off the highways due to deteriorating conditions and very poor visibility. They hope to resume plowing at 6 a.m. Sunday. Stay home!
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Multiple vehicles are sliding off the roadway with the slick road conditions. Deputies are also responding to a rollover on I-29. Slow down!
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Captain Mike Walsh presented Deputy Pat Kaiser with the MCSO Deputy of the Year award for his hard work and dedication to serve others throughout 2020. Job well done!
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“My last line-up.... I had the privilege to supervise some of the best in the business....” HAVE A GREAT LAST DAY SGT EVANS!!
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Wet roads are becoming very slippery as temps are dropping. Several accidents are being reported. Please slow down and drive with caution!
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What a great way to thank our law enforcement officers. A great meal from Chef Nefu and the crew from the Hillside Resort on Lake Madison.
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This is one of those days where you will get stuck even on the road. We are receiving many calls for motorists stuck on paved roads. Do not travel if it is not necessary.
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Deputies, along with Officers of the
@siouxfallspd
and Troopers with the
@SDHighwayPatrol
supported our youngest citizens at the Sanford Children’s Hospital today. We LOVE using our lights and sirens and this was a great reason!! More photos to come!
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We are pleased to announce the promotions of Kiel Ricci to Sergeant, and Adam Zishka to Captain. Congratulations to both of you!
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Deputy Stanley had a great time hanging out with some Cub Scouts in Dell Rapids this afternoon.
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Community Policing doesn’t stop even on your day off when the daycare kids stop by. 😊
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Congratulations and welcome to our newest group of staff to join our jail division! Classroom training has been completed and now they begin their hands on training, working various areas of the jail to round out their skills.
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Snow is beginning to accumulate on roads in northern Minnehaha County. Wear your seatbelt, turn your headlights on, and give yourself extra time to travel. Drive safe!
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So honored to present a $10,000 check from South Dakota Salutes to Caffy Hudson, widow of fallen Argyle Volunteer Firefighter Dwain Hudson who died in the line of duty in Custer County last week. Rest in peace sir. South Dakota Salutes you.
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Trouble at the ‘county line’. Multiple west bound cars and semi trucks are discovering the solid ice on I90 at the western county line.
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A Minnehaha County Deputy Sheriff is being hailed as a hero tonight because he saved a man's life.
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Welcome to Deputy Rachel Tilley as she was sworn in today and became the newest member of the MCSO team! Her training is set to begin with the start of the law enforcement academy on Monday.
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