Clay County reported incident update: Aug. 23 – 30

The arrival of students back on The University of South Dakota’s campus means a large jump in the Clay County population, with 10,405 students currently enrolled for the Fall 2026 semester.

In previous years this increase in population has led to a spike in the number of police reports taken place within the Vermillion community. Please see below the enlisted police report press narrative information from Aug. 23, through Aug. 30, 2026.

08/30/2026: Officers arrested a subject for possessing a fake id, underage drinking and an open container. 

08/29/2026: Officers responded to a medical emergency at a residence. 

08/29/2026: Officers investigated a report of a roadside assault that arose from a driving complaint. 

08/29/2026: Caller reported being chased by several subjects as he rode his wheelchair home. Subjects were gone when officers arrived. 

08/29/2026: Officers assisted the University Police Department with an investigation. 

08/29/2026: Officers cited a subject for open container and underage drinking. 

08/29/2026: Officers arrested a subject for possessing a fake id. 

08/28/2026: Caller reported that his son had reported being stabbed in the head. Investigation revealed a practical joke and that no stabbing had occurred. Alcohol was a factor. 

08/28/2026: Officers responded to a noise complaint at a residence. 

08/28/2026: Officers located and arrested the subject of a parole detainer. 

08/28/2026: Officers investigated a report of illegal drug activity at a residence. 

08/28/2026: Officers cited a subject for underage drinking. 

08/27/2026: Officers arrested a subject for felony assault at a residence. 

08/27/2026: Officers responded to a medical emergency at a residence. 

08/26/2026: Officers conducted a traffic stop and arrested a subject who had an active warrant. 

08/26/2026: Officers responded to a disturbance at a residence and identified multiple subjects. 

08/25/2026: Officers investigated suspicious activity at a city owned facility and determined that no crime occurred. 

08/25/2026: Caller reported intruders were attempting to enter their home. Officers investigated and did not locate any other persons. 

08/25/2026: Officers responded to a subject who was experiencing a mental health crisis. 

08/23/2026: Officers arrested a subject for underage drinking and possessing a fake id.