08-18-2017 07:33 AM

• An inmate was transported to the State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls to begin a prison sentence.

08-18-2017 12:32 AM

• A deputy responded to a medical emergency in Wakonda and assisted with patient care until the arrival of EMS.

08-17-2017 11:42 PM

• While patrolling Irene, a deputy observed aerial fireworks. The person lighting the fireworks was not located.

08-17-2017 06:40 PM

• A caller reported concern about a man riding his bike on Highway 19 carrying bags and he appeared lost. A deputy checked the area and the man was not riding in that area upon arrival.

08-17-2017 06:16 PM

• A rural resident reported a crop duster flying low over his property. Contact was made with the pilot who stated he was aware of the residence and was certain he had controlled his spray so that the resident's property was not affected. The caller was asked to report later if there is any damage to his trees or plants.

08-17-2017 05:20 PM

• A deputy assisted jail staff with a belligerent inmate who was making suicidal statements. He was segregated and monitored.

08-17-2017 11:04 AM

• A deputy mediated a dispute between neighbors in Meckling. The concerns related more to zoning and property matters than criminal offenses so the residents were referred to other officials for resolution.

08-17-2017 10:25 AM

• A deputy provided assistance to a truck driver experiencing mechanical issues on Highway 46. The cattle in the trailer were loaded to another vehicle and the truck was towed from the highway.

08-17-2017 10:00 AM

• A deputy stopped to assist a driver of a vehicle stopped on Highway 46. The driver was assisted by another vehicle with a jump start after running out of gas earlier.

08-16-2017 10:07 PM

• A deputy responded to a report of a suspicious person who alarmed a Burbank woman the previous night.

08-16-2017 09:24 PM

• Deputies responded to Highway 50 west of Vermillion after a caller reported an erratic vehicle. The vehicle was not located in the area.

08-16-2017 01:00 PM

• A deputy was requested to stand by as security in the court room during a civil case hearing due to the concern of violence between family members involved. No disturbance occurred.

08-16-2017 11:14 AM

• A deputy responded to a rural residence to remove a person at the home owner's request. The man had left shortly before the deputy's arrival.

08-15-2017 08:17 PM

• A deputy investigated a report from an Irene woman who said that her teen-aged daughter was stealing items from inside their home. The matter was forwarded to the State's Attorney for the consideration of charges.

08-15-2017 03:33 PM

• A deputy received a complaint regarding a dispute over a vehicle title. The two parties agreed to work the matter out and deliver the title. No other intervention was necessary.

08-15-2017 01:56 PM

• A deputy encountered a vehicle with mechanical problems on Highway 19. The driver contacted a tow service for the vehicle and the driver was given a ride home.

08-15-2017 01:36 PM

• A deputy responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle north of Vermillion. Upon arrival in the area, the vehicle was no longer present and was not located.

08-15-2017 10:01 AM

• A person who was attending court for a criminal case was found to be wanted for a probation violation. The woman was arrested and booked into the jail.

08-15-2017 08:31 AM

• A deputy investigated a report of a break in at a rural business.

08-14-2017 10:52 PM

• Deputies responded to a medical emergency in Meckling and assisted with patient care until the arrival of EMS.

08-14-2017 09:21 PM

• A deputy stopped a vehicle for speeding near Burbank and cited the driver for the offense. The passenger in the vehicle was arrested for a probation detainer and for false impersonation with the intent to deceive law enforcement after she gave another's name and date of birth to avoid the probation violation.

08-14-2017 01:05 PM

• Deputies responded along with EMS and fire department personnel to an accident with injury on the Hwy 50 bypass.

08-14-2017 07:34 AM

• A passing motorist reported cattle on the roadway on Hwy 46. A deputy responded and the animal's owner was contacted, he agreed to come secure the animal.

08-14-2017 05:30 AM

• A rural resident reported a vehicle stopped i his driveway and then drove away and he was suspicious of that. A deputy requested the assistance of Beresford Police who were able to locate the driver at her Beresford residence and learned she had stopped there due to dense fog before returning to her home.

08-13-2017 12:35 AM

• A concerned mother requested a welfare check on her daughter, who she believed was in a verbal dispute with her boyfriend at a residence near Wakonda. The woman left the house prior to the deputy's arrival. He spoke with the woman on the phone and she advised she was okay and that the dispute was verbal. The deputy then spoke with the male subject who advised the same.

08-12-2017 10:18 PM

• A deputy investigated a report of a theft of a receiver hitch from a vehicle at the Clay County Park. The incident is under investigation.

08-12-2017 03:22 PM

• Deputies responded to Wakonda along with the Wakonda Fire Department to search for an 85 year old man with dementia who had walked into a corn field on the edge of town. They located the man approximately three hours after he went missing. He appeared in fairly good health, but was transported to the hospital for further evaluation.

08-12-2017 10:27 AM

• A deputy stopped a car that drove through a red light in Vermillion. The driver informed the deputy he did not notice the light was red and stated he had been looking for a document in his wallet. The driver was issued a citation for the violation.

08-12-2017 09:16 AM

• A deputy responded to a car vs deer crash on Hwy 50, west of Vermillion.

08-11-2017 06:31 PM

• A rural resident reported that her neighbor's dogs were on her property harassing her dog. A deputy spoke with the neighbor and informed her of the complaint. The woman advised she would do her best to keep her dogs on her property.

08-11-2017 05:11 PM

• A deputy mediated a civil dispute between an Irene business owner and a customer regarding payment for services that were rendered.

08-11-2017 11:42 AM

• Deputies responded to a request for assistance in the courtroom.

08-10-2017 07:38 PM

• A deputy responded to a medical emergency in Wakonda and assisted with patient care until first responders and EMS personal arrived. An air ambulance was contacted for transport.

08-10-2017 05:57 PM

• A deputy assisted the Scotland Police Department with locating a person who was suspected of a crime in Scotland. The man was located in Yankton County.

08-10-2017 10:39 AM

• A concerned citizen reported a vehicle driving erratically on Hwy 50. A deputy located the vehicle and stopped it. The driver apologized and stated she was looking for a person she had lunch plans with. The woman was instructed to drive more carefully.

08-10-2017 07:38 AM

• A caller reported a vehicle parked along Highway 19 for over a week. A deputy responded to the area and there was no vehicle parked there. It was suspected that someone may have a routine of walking in that area at the same time as the caller's commute but does not remain for a long period.

08-09-2017 10:43 PM

• An inmate was transported back to the State Penitentiary Facility in Yankton after a Clay County court appearance.

08-09-2017 06:58 PM

• A deputy mediated a verbal dispute between a husband and wife who reside in rural Clay County.

08-09-2017 02:23 PM

• Deputies assisted Child Protection Services (CPS) with a welfare check in Irene. CPS determined the house was not fit for the child to remain in. No family members were available to take custody of the child, and he was placed into a temporary foster home. CPS will continue to work with the family in an effort to return the child at a later time.

08-08-2017 08:56 PM

• An inmate was transported from the State Penitentiary facility in Yankton to the Clay County Jail for a court appearance.

08-08-2017 07:34 PM

• While on patrol in Vermillion a deputy located two subjects engaged in what appeared to be a very heated and possibly physical dispute. He stopped to check on their welfare. He discovered the two were traveling through town and had gotten into a verbal argument. No signs of physical abuse were discovered. The deputy suggested they take some time to calm down to deescalate the situation.

08-08-2017 02:00 PM

• Deputies transported an inmate from the SD State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls back to the Clay County Jail, as a result of a Clay County warrant, after the man was released from prison onto parole.

08-08-2017 01:03 PM

• A concerned citizen, wishing to remain anonymous, reported that she had witnessed a woman she believed to be under the influence of methamphetamine drive away from her home, headed toward Vermillion. A deputy located the vehicle, which was speeding, and initiated a traffic stop. No signs of impairment or illicit drug use were observed; however, the driver was cited for not having a valid driver's license.

08-08-2017 12:41 PM

• An anonymous caller reported a vehicle driving erratically in Wakonda. A deputy responded but the vehicle was no longer in the area.

08-08-2017 12:17 PM

• A rural resident reported being bitten by a dog while out on a run. The dog and its owner are unknown. Efforts were made to locate the dog but it was not located within the next several days so verification of rabies vaccinations was not possible.

08-07-2017 03:44 PM

• A deputy investigated a report of a possible protection order violation that occurred in Irene. Through the course of the investigation he discovered that probable cause did not exist to arrest the alleged suspect. He spoke with the man at length about what is and is not allowed per the protection order.

08-07-2017 03:35 PM

• A deputy received a report that a parent was concerned that another parent wasn't properly caring for her daughter. The matter is under investigation to see if the child is receiving proper supervision.

08-07-2017 12:05 PM

• A deputy responded to a report of a 911 call leaving an open line in a rural area. Upon arrival the caller wasn't located and no emergency was found.

08-07-2017 09:35 AM

• A rural resident reported a cell phone was stolen in Sioux Falls and now a man with a Hispanic accent had called her to report finding it in Nebraska and asking for personal information. There was a language barrier preventing effective communication. A deputy called the man back but still could not communicate. Later another man who spoke better English called and arrangements were made for the man who said he found it to mail the phone to the Clay County Sheriff's Office.

08-07-2017 08:48 AM

• A wanted inmate was transported from the Charles Mix County Jail in Lake Andes to the Clay County Jail.

08-06-2017 07:34 PM

• A caller reported losing set of keys on Pleasant Valley Road. He wanted it reported in case someone reports finding them.

08-05-2017 01:38 PM

• A deputy investigated a parking complaint regarding a vehicle on Highway 46 in Irene. Efforts were made to locate the owner to get the vehicle moved.

08-05-2017 12:24 PM

• A deputy encountered an occupied disabled vehicle on Highway 19. Others were attempting to start the vehicle. It was not able to be started so the owner requested a tow service be contacted to tow the vehicle.

08-05-2017 12:33 AM

• A Burbank resident reported that someone was driving a riding lawn mower while playing a radio loudly, causing excessive noise. A deputy responded but no such behavior was observed.

08-04-2017 09:54 PM

• A deputy responded to a report of an erratic and irrational man in Irene. The man was believed to be mentally ill and off his medication. The man was wanted in Minnehaha County. He was compliant enough that he took his medication and was arrested without incident and held for Minnehaha County.

08-04-2017 05:48 PM

• A deputy mediated a dispute between an employer and his employee. The dispute was in regard to company property the employee had been allowed to use. The matter appeared to be a civil dispute and no crimes were committed.

08-03-2017 08:04 PM

• An inmate was transported back to the State Penitentiary Facility in Yankton after a Clay County court appearance. Then another inmate was picked up at the Yankton County Jail and transported to the Clay County Jail after being held for a Clay County warrant.

08-03-2017 03:32 PM

• A deputy responded to a report of a suspicious person who was observed on a vacant rural property. Initial observations did not find any damage or apparent theft. A message was left with the landowner to attempt to determine if any crime had occurred.

08-03-2017 03:01 PM

• Deputies responded to a report of a suicidal person in rural Clay County. The man was located and found to be in good condition. No need for a mental hold was noted but he was put in contact with family members.

08-03-2017 02:32 PM

• A caller reported someone trying to extort money from him on Facebook. The matter was forwarded to Facebook for resolution since the suspect was unknown and likely from another location.

08-03-2017 12:19 PM

• A deputy took a theft report from a rural resident who reported that his dog had been stolen. Later the dog returned home.

08-03-2017 10:44 AM

• A deputy investigated a report from an Irene resident of her boyfriend sending harassing text messages.

08-03-2017 07:02 AM

• An inmate was transported from the State Penitentiary facility in Yankton to the Clay County Jail for a court appearance.

08-02-2017 11:38 PM

• A deputy responded to a report of a person walking in the dark on Highway 46 near Irene. The deputy located a woman walking to Irene. She was given a ride into town to get her safely off the highway while she waited for a ride she was expecting.

08-02-2017 02:20 PM

• An inmate was transported from the Yankton County Jail to the Clay County Jail to be held for a Clay County arrest warrant.

08-01-2017 08:45 PM

• A vehicle was stopped for a stop sign violation in Vermillion and the driver was cited for the offense.

08-01-2017 02:54 PM

• While assisting parole agents with a search of a parolee's residence in Irene, illegal drugs and paraphernalia were found. The man was arrested for the new offenses.

08-01-2017 02:25 PM

• A vehicle was stopped and the driver was cited for speeding north of Wakonda.

07-31-2017 07:54 PM

• A rural resident requested assistance with keeping another person off his property after the two had a falling out. A deputy contacted the second man and relayed the message to stay off of the other man's property or be subject to arrest for trespassing.

07-31-2017 07:49 PM

• An Irene resident reported a man suspiciously sitting in his car and apparently observing children in the area. A deputy located the man and learned he had stopped in that area to continue a phone call and avoid losing his cellular connection. The man was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia and was arrested for that offense.

07-31-2017 06:30 PM

• A deputy investigated a report of a theft from a residence near Vermillion.

07-31-2017 12:44 PM

• A rural resident reported an injured deer was suffering near her residence. A deputy located the deer and saw that it appeared to have been hit by a car. The deer was euthanized due to its injuries.

07-30-2017 06:27 PM

• Deputies investigated a report from the jail staff of contraband found in a jail cell. The matter was forwarded to the State's Attorney for the consideration of criminal charges.

07-30-2017 01:38 PM

• A deputy provided traffic control while equipment was moved on High Street near the 4H center.

07-29-2017 12:40 PM

• A deputy responded to a report of a dog biting a child at a rural residence. The dog's owner was informed of an obligation to confine the dog for a 10 day quarantine period.

07-28-2017 07:52 PM

• A patient was transported to a mental health facility in Sioux Falls for an involuntary mental health committal.

07-28-2017 01:33 PM

• A deputy investigated a car/deer crash on a rural road near Meckling.

07-28-2017 12:19 PM

• An anonymous Irene resident reported that another resident often lets his dog run loose. Although the dog was not currently loose, a deputy contacted the dog's owner and informed him of the complaint. The dog's owner agreed to keep the dog confined.

07-27-2017 05:57 PM

• A deputy checked on the status of an occupied vehicle stopped at a rural intersection. The vehicle was broken down but the driver had help coming and was not in need of assistance.

07-27-2017 02:37 PM

• A deputy responded to a report of an injured deer on 306th St. Based on debris left behind from the front of a vehicle, it was apparent the deer had been struck by a vehicle. No report of an accident had been received from the vehicle's driver. The deer was euthanized due to its injuries.

07-27-2017 01:46 AM

• A deputy checked on the welfare of a rural resident who had called a suicide hotline. The caller was in bed asleep upon arrival. The woman was OK and said she was not suicidal but wanted to talk to someone. No cause for a mental health hold existed.

07-26-2017 09:41 PM

• A deputy responded to a report of a man driving under the influence on a rural road hours prior to the report. The driver and vehicle were not located in the area.

07-26-2017 05:43 PM

• A wanted person was transported from the Yankton County Jail to the Clay County Jail.

07-26-2017 04:31 PM

• A deputy responded to a 911 hangup phone call from an office in the Courthouse. It was found that the caller had mis-dialed.

07-26-2017 01:22 PM

• An inmate was transported to a medical appointment and then was returned to the jail.

07-25-2017 09:07 PM

• A deputy responded to a report of a domestic assault at a Wakonda residence. A man was arrested for simple assault and transported to the Clay County Jail.

07-25-2017 03:33 PM

• Sheriff's units responded to assist with an injury crash on Highway 50 east of Vermillion. Traffic control was provided for EMS and investigating units to keep traffic from the scene due to the highway being blocked.

07-25-2017 03:05 PM

• A deputy assisted a rural resident with information regarding the process of obtaining a protection order.

07-24-2017 05:52 PM

• A deputy investigated a report of a theft of tools from an Irene garage.

07-24-2017 02:47 PM

• A patient was transported to his home from a Sioux Falls hospital after being released from an involuntary mental health committal.

07-24-2017 04:16 AM

• A deputy responded to a report of a runaway juvenile from a rural Burbank residence. The juvenile was located near the residence and was not in need of any assistance. The matter was forwarded to the State's Attorney for the consideration of charges relating to the unauthorized use of a vehicle.

07-23-2017 01:58 PM

• A deputy assisted a Deputy from the Dixon County Nebraska Sheriff's Office with an investigation into a hit and run accident that occurred in Dixon County. The suspects were located in Vermillion. The Dixon County Deputy was able to complete his accident investigation.

07-23-2017 11:17 AM

• An inmate in the jail was transported to the emergency room for a physical exam and then was transported to the Human Services Center in Yankton for an involuntary mental illness committal.

07-23-2017 09:38 AM

• An Irene resident reported finding a hole in the siding of his house after hearing what sounded like a gunshot the night before. A deputy examined the damage and found it to be consistent with what could be expected to be caused by fireworks. A neighbor confirmed that he had witnessed a group of people shoot off an artillery shell firework. The man did not recognize anyone in the group who may have been responsible for the damage.

07-23-2017 05:17 AM

• A deputy responded to the jail to assist with a combative inmate who was being held for protective custody and was currently harming himself in his cell. The inmate was restrained until he could be evaluated.

07-23-2017 01:20 AM

• A deputy investigated a report of an erratic driver on Highway 50 west of Vermillion. A Vermillion Police Officer found and detained the vehicle and driver due to poor driving behavior. After a DWI investigation, the deputy arrested the driver for DWI.

07-22-2017 10:14 PM

• A deputy investigated reports of a person behaving suspiciously near the nursing home in Irene. The person was not located.

07-22-2017 10:09 PM

• A caller reported stray cattle in the northeastern part of Clay County. Contact was made with the owner who arranged to resolve the issue.

07-22-2017 08:34 PM

• A rural resident reported finding a small safe burning in the ditch near Burbank. It was found that the safe was stolen from a Menno residence. The information was passed along to Law Enforcement there.

07-22-2017 06:48 PM

• Irrigation equipment south of Meckling was found to be spraying over the road. Contact was made with the landowner who adjusted the equipment.

07-22-2017 01:09 AM

• An Irene resident reported that she believed that someone was in her house. Officers responded and did not find anyone in the house.

07-22-2017 12:16 AM

• A deputy investigated a report of a domestic assault at an Irene residence. The report came from a 3rd party who was not at the residence. There was no indication of an assault and no apparent victim. The couple at the home did separate for the night due to a verbal dispute but no probable cause for an arrest was found.

07-21-2017 05:28 PM

• A wanted person was transported from the Codington County Jail in Watertown to the Clay County Jail.

07-21-2017 03:43 PM

• A deputy investigated a report of someone pushing in a window screen at a rural residence.

07-21-2017 11:45 AM

• A rural Vermillion resident reported cattle out near her house. A deputy located the animals' owner and informed her of the situation.

07-20-2017 06:56 PM

• A deputy responded to Burbank and investigated a report of a property line dispute and intentional damage to property when a man sprayed a herbicide on his neighbor's garden claiming the garden was on township property. The matter will be forwarded to the State's Attorney to determine if the matter is criminal or a dispute to be resolved in civil court.

07-20-2017 06:07 PM

• A wanted person was transported to the Clay County Jail from the Minnehaha County Jail.

07-20-2017 04:05 PM

• A teenager with an active Pennington County warrant was arrested and transported to the Juvenile Detention Center in Sioux Falls after he showed up to visit an inmate in the Clay County Jail. Arrangements have been made for the Pennington County Sheriff's Office to pick up the juvenile and transport him back to Rapid City.

07-20-2017 03:28 PM

• A deputy received a report from a rural resident who had received a package that she hadn't ordered. It appeared someone had ordered the item in her name and may have opened an account in her name as well. The caller will monitor her credit for false information.

07-20-2017 11:38 AM

• A Wakonda resident reported her credit card had been stolen from her vehicle overnight and used at several stores in the area. The suspects were caught on camera inside numerous stores in Yankton and Irene. A deputy located the men at their Irene home and arrested them for identify theft, petty theft, and unlawful entry of a motor vehicle.

07-20-2017 11:34 AM

• A deputy received a report of a field irrigator spraying over the road. Contact was made with the landowner to have him adjust the equipment.