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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 […]