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Fire Alarms Plague USD’s Dormitories
By Juliana Oltmanns and Charles Streeter Since the beginning of the Fall 2024 semester, the Vermillion Fire and EMS Department has visited the North Complex and Coyote Village dorms multiple times for fire alarms. North Complex (Beede, Mickelson, Richardson and Olson halls) and Coyote Village house most students living on campus. On Thursday, September 19, […]
Local Law Enforcement Prepares for D-Days
By Sara Mauszycki and Abigail Saylor As this year’s Dakota Days approaches, local law enforcement is putting extra effort into their preparations to ensure a safe and enjoyable week for all of those who partake. Vermillion Police Chief Crystal Brady says collaboration between local law enforcement has been crucial to D-Day’s success in the past, […]
Police Blotter Highlights 4/13-4/18
Apr. 13 Officers responded to a request for a welfare check. Officers determined the person did not need law enforcement assistance. Apr. 13 Officers responded to a medical emergency at a residence. Apr. 13 Officers investigated a report of theft from a gas station. Investigation continues. Apr. 13 Officers investigated a hit and run accident […]
Police Blotter Highlights 4/05-4/11
Apr. 5 Officers responded to a non-injury accident. One driver was cited for rear-ending the other car. Apr. 6 Officers responded to a noise complaint and found a juvenile in the area. The juvenile had been drinking and was taken home. Charges pending. Apr. 6 Officers responded to a report of a disorderly male. After […]
Police Blotter Highlights 3/22-3/28
Mar. 22 Officers responded to a report of a domestic disturbance. Officers investigated and determined a husband and wife were arguing over property as a result of their impending divorce. Officers decided the disagreement was a civil dispute. Mar. 22 Officers checked the welfare of a person who had made statements regarding suicide. Officers spoke […]
Crashes in Vermillion reflect public education, road improvements
In 2019, South Dakota had a record low in traffic fatalities. Vermillion experienced its first fatality from a traffic incident since 2015. Out of the 166 drivers involved in an accident last year, 151 (91%) were unharmed. Luke Trowbridge, a patrol lieutenant for the Vermillion Police Department, said he doesn’t notice a large change in […]