Vermillion Police Department
VPD busts house party Saturday, issues 49 underage alcohol citations
A Vermillion house party Saturday ended with 49 citations issued for underage drinking. The Vermillion Police Department responded to a noise complaint at 1006 Rice Dr. Saturday at 10:55 p.m., said VPD Chief Matt Betzen. As many as 100 people were reported to be at the house when police arrived. While Betzen said the renter of […]
VERMILLION POLICE LOG: December 12
1. A report of a missing person originated from a residence near the 200 block of Roosevelt St. A developmentally disabled adult was reported missing by family members. Officers searched throughout Vermillion and outskirts of town without result. 15 hours after search began, family members located person safe and sound. 2. Officers responded to a […]
No citations issued for texting ban
No citations and only two warnings have been issued for texting while driving nearly five months after Vermillion’s City Council enacted a citywide ban, said John Prescott, city manager. Vermillion Police Chief Matt Betzen said while the law is hard to enforce, the threat of a citation is deterring crime. “People could be doing something […]
Alcohol arrests up 96 percent from 2012
When Chrissy Summering, a graduate student, joined the University of South Dakota Support Team last year she had one goal — to help students who get too intoxicated during Dakota Days. Liquor law violations saw the largest increase in the 2012-13 Jeanne Clery Report released Sept. 30 by the university. Alcohol arrests were up 96 […]
Emergency crews train throughout Dakota Days
Vermillion Police Chief Matt Betzen wants Clay County to be prepared. VPD, the University Police Department, Clay County EMS, the Vermillion Fire Department and other county emergency services will gather together over Dakota Days to simulate an emergency situation. “We will be able to respond faster,” Betzen said. “Our people will be briefed, and each […]
VPD utilizes new equipment for D-Days
In part three of this three-week series about alcohol consumption, The Volante focuses on the presence of underage drinking at the University of South Dakota. Come the first week of October — and the red solo cup activities that follow — the Vermillion Police Department is implementing new equipment and more manpower to deal with […]
Vermillion opts for texting ban
The city of Vermillion will implement a citywide ban on texting while driving May 2. Members of the Vermillion City Council unanimously passed city ordinance 1297, effectively outlawing the act of texting while driving, during the Vermillion City Council meeting April 1. City council member Steve Ward said after the South Dakota legislature failed to […]
VERMILLION POLICE LOG: January 30
Jan. 20 1. A dispute between two males at the Pub ended in a physical altercation at the 10 block of West Main Street. The incident involved a 22-year-old male and a 27-year-old male. Potential charges are pending as the case is still under the investigation. Jan. 25 2. Police investigated a report of illegal […]
VERMILLION POLICE LOG: December 5
Nov. 29 1. A domestic dispute at a residency at the 800 block of Cottage Avenue resulted in the assault of a resident. A 25-year-old Vermillion male was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, a Class 3 felony. The unidentified victim was not transported to the hospital and sustained no major injuries. Nov. 30 2. […]
VERMILLION POLICE LOG: November 14
Nov. 7 1. A resident of a rental house at the 200 block of N. University St. reported an act of vandalism. Someone had broken a window to the door of the house, providing access to door locks. Resident believed a break-in might have occurred, though no items were known to be missing. Police found […]