Vermillion Police Department
VERMILLION POLICE LOG: October 24
Oct. 17 1. A Vermillion man allegedly violated a court order at the 200 block of High Street. The male allegedly violated a protection order by trying to see his child at the school. There was no threat of violence or danger attached to the report. Case has been deferred to court. 2. Officers arrested […]
VERMILLION POLICE LOG: October 17
Oct. 9 1. VPD received a report of a juvenile male who was allegedly in possession of a handgun. Male was not brandishing or displaying handgun in a threatening fashion but caller believed him to be in possession of the weapon. Juvenile’s parents refuted claim. Complaint was unfounded. Oct. 10 2. A residency at the […]
USD has emergency evacuation plans in place
Last year, the University of South Dakota had two bomb scares — one in the Arts & Sciences building when a bomb threat was written on a bathroom stall and another in Coyote Village when unidentified material was found in a jar — that called for building evacuation. Within the last month, North Dakota State […]
VERMILLION POLICE LOG: October 10
Oct. 3 1. Officer on bike patrol encountered an 18-year-old Vermillion male with an open container at the 300 block of N. Dakota St. Male was cited for underage consumption of alcohol. Oct. 4 2. A 20-year-old Vermillion male was arrested for trespassing at the Charcoal Lounge on the 10 block of E. Main. Offender […]
Alcohol citations spike over D-Days
According to the University Police Department, illegal activities during Dakota Days at the University of South Dakota remained comparable to last year’s D-Days, with a slight increase in non-student participation. As of Oct. 9, UPD documented a total of 48 incidents in which either referrals or citations were issued. Out of the 48 incidents, there […]
Vandals pursued
The Vermillion Police Department is still investigating a series of vandalism that occurred in the early hours of Sept. 29. According to Detective Robin Hower, the vandal or vandals slashed tires, bashed windshields and caused other minor damage to approximately 23 vehicles. The suspect or suspects also entered multiple vehicles with the intent to steal […]
Police begin prep
As Dakota Days 2012 moves into the weekend, police forces around the area are preparing for the high intake of traffic expected to hit Vermillion for the homecoming celebration. University Police Department Lt. Dallas Schnack said D-Days is the busiest time of the year for all officers on staff. “It’s important that we’re prepared for […]
VERMILLION POLICE LOG: October 3
Sept. 27 1. Officers encountered a drunk driver near the 10 block of Center St. A 23-year-old Sioux City man was arrested and charged with DWI. 2. Police caught a 22-year-old male urinating in public at the 10 block of Elm St. Male was charged with public disorderly conduct. 3. Department received a call of […]
‘Last Friday Night’
Underage referrals and citations for consumption of alcohol have tripled this year at the University of South Dakota compared to 2011, police officials said. According to the University Police Department, as of Sept. 24, 49 arrests and 48 referrals dealing with underage drinking have been documented since Jan. 1, 2012. UPD Lt. Dallas Schnack said that […]
VERMILLION POLICE LOG: September 26
Sept. 17 1. 200 block North Plum Street. Theft reported of a stolen bike. Officers have no suspects. 2. 10 block of S.Harvard Street. Officers responded to a report of a dispute between persons. The victim’s ex-husband had been sending threatening text messages. Investigation is still ongoing. Sept. 18 3. Officers responded to responded to […]