10-17-2017 10:05 PM

• While on patrol in Irene, a deputy located a bag containing personal items near the school. Identification was found in the bag and the owner was contacted. The deputy delivered the bag to the owner.

10-17-2017 07:50 PM

• upon request of the Mitchell Police Department, assistance was provided to deliver a death message to a Vermillion resident.

10-17-2017 03:45 PM

• A deputy responded to a report of a parking complaint in Wakonda. Upon arrival, the vehicle that had been obstructing traffic had left and traffic was no longer obstructed.

10-17-2017 02:45 PM

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

10-17-2017 01:41 PM

• The School Resource Officer responded to a report of a 911 call from a cell phone within the high school where the caller hung up. The caller was located and the matter was determined to be an accidental dial.

10-17-2017 12:05 PM

• Deputies investigated a report of a man who was obligated to be registered as a sex offender but was living at the Clay County Park Campground without being registered. The man was located and found to be in violation of the laws requiring him to register. He was arrested and transported to the Clay County Jail.

10-17-2017 10:57 AM

• A deputy responded to a report of mud being left on Greenfield road after a farm implement came out of a field. A message was left for the owner of the field. He responded later stating he had noticed the issue and has resolved it.

10-17-2017 10:50 AM

• A deputy assisted a court services officer with a search of a probationer's property to ensure compliance with probation conditions.

10-17-2017 08:45 AM

• A deputy responded to a report of a dead animal on the highway south of Irene causing a hazard. Upon arrival he found that someone had already cleared the road of the obstruction.

10-17-2017 08:05 AM

• A deputy investigated a car/deer accident on University Road.

10-16-2017 09:21 PM

• A deputy assisted a GFP Conservation Officer with a report of hunters trespassing on a rural property. The hunters were not located in the area of the report.

10-16-2017 07:20 PM

• A caller reported that a farm implement had left chunks of mud on Highway 19 south of Highway 46. The Department of Transportation was notified. A deputy responded and, upon arrival, he saw that the mud had been cleared from the road either by the DOT or the farmer who had left the mud on the road.

10-16-2017 06:54 PM

• A deputy conducted a welfare check of a man at a rural residence. The man was not in need of any assistance.

10-16-2017 03:26 PM

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

10-16-2017 03:08 PM

• A deputy investigated a report of a battery stolen from a vehicle parked at a rural residence east of Vermillion.

10-16-2017 12:09 PM

• A deputy assisted Yankton County Deputies with a welfare check of a suicidal man in Irene, in Yankton County. The man was located and the matter was resolved by the Yankton County Sheriff's Office.

10-16-2017 08:05 AM

• A deputy responded to a report of an open door on a rural business. The deputy and property owner investigated and determined the door had not been properly latched and was blown open by the wind. No entry had been forced.

10-15-2017 07:40 PM

• A deputy responded to a car/deer crash on Highway 50 near Meckling.

10-15-2017 07:42 AM

• A deputy investigated a report of damage to a vehicle's window in Wakonda.

10-14-2017 04:54 PM

• A deputy responded to a report of an alarm at a rural residence. No intrusion or reason for concern were found.

10-14-2017 01:26 PM

• A deputy responded to a report of a car/deer crash on Bluff Road.

10-14-2017 01:01 PM

• A deputy investigated a report of shingles and construction debris being dumped in a ditch along a rural road near Beresford.

10-14-2017 09:37 AM

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

10-14-2017 12:50 AM

• A deputy investigated a report of a person in Burbank throwing an object at a moving vehicle and cracking a window on the vehicle.

10-13-2017 09:16 PM

• A deputy investigated a minor, two vehicle accident near Spirit Mound.

10-13-2017 01:47 PM

• A deputy responded to a report that a woman was stepping into traffic on University Road. The caller who made the report saw the woman do this twice. The deputy searched the area but did not locate the woman.

10-13-2017 09:42 AM

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

10-13-2017 01:18 AM

• A deputy responded along with EMS to a medical emergency after a woman fell at a rural residence.

10-13-2017 12:13 AM

• A deputy responded to a rural area where a 911 hangup phone call was received from a cell phone. No emergency was found.

10-12-2017 06:55 PM

• A deputy assisted Vermillion Police officers with detaining a combative, uncooperative man.

10-12-2017 03:33 PM

• A deputy responded to a report of a 911 hangup phone call in Vermillion. No emergency was found.

10-12-2017 01:51 PM

• A deputy was informed that a jail visitor had presented a suspended driver's license which is illegal to possess. The license was taken for forwarding to driver's licensing and the man was informed he was not licensed to drive.

10-11-2017 11:04 PM

• A deputy assisted the Turner County Sheriff's Office with a welfare check at an Irene residence.

10-11-2017 08:07 PM

• A deputy responded to a report of manure being spilled on 306th St. The person who had caused the spill had realized it and cleaned it up after the report was made but before the deputy contacted him.

10-11-2017 05:04 PM

• A deputy received a complaint from a rural resident regarding over spray onto adjacent property by an aerial sprayer.

10-11-2017 04:45 PM

• A deputy helped mediate a dispute in the courthouse hallways and parking lot. The dispute was between adult siblings regarding a family dispute.

10-11-2017 09:50 AM

• A deputy investigated a report of a theft of a live animal trap in Irene. The person who took the trap returned it upon request and no charges were filed.

10-10-2017 08:16 PM

• A deputy assisted the Vermillion Police Department with the response to a 2 vehicle crash with injuries on the Highway 50 Bypass.

10-10-2017 08:14 PM

• A deputy investigated a car/deer crash on Highway 50 east of Vermillion.

10-10-2017 09:30 AM

• A student reported his bicycle stolen from the High School. He was referred to the Vermillion Police Department to make a theft report so it can be compared to a list of found bicycles.

10-10-2017 08:23 AM

• A deputy transported a juvenile from the Human Services Center in Yankton to a medical clinic for an appointment and then returned him to the HSC.

10-09-2017 05:00 PM

• A deputy mediated a dispute that occurred when a custom harvester mistakenly harvested a neighbor's beans.

10-09-2017 04:20 PM

• A deputy was passed at a high rate of speed by a vehicle on Highway 19. The deputy checked the vehicle's speed with radar and stopped the vehicle. The driver was cited for the violation.

10-09-2017 03:46 PM

• A deputy responded to a report of a farmer causing mud and beans to be left on Highway 19 while harvesting and loading the beans from a nearby field. The harvester cleaned the mud from the road to avoid a traffic hazard.

10-09-2017 12:46 AM

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

10-08-2017 08:47 PM

• A deputy responded to a car vs deer crash on Hwy 19 north of Vermillion.

10-08-2017 08:36 PM

• A deputy responded to a report of a dispute between a divorcing couple at a rural residence. It was found that no crime was committed and the dispute involved a division of assets. The deputy referred the caller to her attorney.

10-08-2017 03:44 PM

• A deputy responded to an alarm at a rural residence. No sign of any intrusion was found.

10-08-2017 09:51 AM

• Two inmates were transported to the Clay County Jail from the Union County Jail in Elk Point after being housed there temporarily to allow for space during D-Days weekend.

10-08-2017 03:01 AM

• While assisting in a DWI check point on Highway 50, a deputy encountered an impaired driver. After a DWI investigation, the driver was charged with the offense and transported to the Clay County Jail.

10-08-2017 03:00 AM

• A deputy transported two arrestees from a traffic safety checkpoint to the Clay County Jail after they had been arrested for DWI.

10-08-2017 01:02 AM

• After a vehicle was stopped for speeding on Highway 50, the driver was cited for not having insurance on her vehicle.

10-07-2017 10:35 PM

• A deputy responded along with fire units to a report of a smoke smell at a rural residence.

10-07-2017 09:56 PM

• A deputy conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle north of Vermillion. During the stop he detected the odor of marijuana. He searched the vehicle and found two bags of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, a case of beer, and non-prescribed adderall medication. The driver admitted to smoking several hours prior but was not found to be impaired. Both the driver and passenger were under 21 and were arrested for possession of alcohol and numerous drug charges.

10-07-2017 08:38 PM

• A vehicle was stopped and the driver was cited for speeding in Irene.

10-07-2017 05:41 PM

• Multiple reports were received about emus loose near Burbank. Contact was made with the owner of the birds and he reported that the birds are hard to catch but he will work on the problem. At the time the birds were not a nuisance or traffic hazard.

10-07-2017 04:58 PM

• Deputies responded to a report that a non-custodial father had taken his child from relatives camping at Clay County Park. The man and child were located in Volin. The man was arrested for a Clay County warrant and was transported to the Clay County Jail. Other charges related to the incident are under consideration by the State's Attorney's Office.

10-07-2017 03:13 PM

• A woman was transported to the Human Services Center in Yankton for an involuntary mental illness committal.

10-07-2017 07:00 AM

• A deputy responded to a phone alarm from an unoccupied rural residence. No intrusion was found.

10-06-2017 11:29 PM

• A vehicle was stopped in Vermillion and the driver was notified she had not turned on her headlights.

10-06-2017 10:42 PM

• A deputy stopped a vehicle on Highway 50 near Vermillion. The driver was exhibiting signs of impairment. The deputy found that the driver was distracted by eating a burger while driving.

10-06-2017 07:22 PM

• Deputies responded to a report of a steer on the highway south of Irene. They met with the owner who had also come to resolve the issue.

10-06-2017 06:47 PM

• A vehicle was stopped in Vermillion and the driver was informed of a non-functioning headlight.

10-06-2017 03:37 PM

• A deputy responded to a report from a pastor at a rural church who said that an unknown person fled from the church as he entered. No apparent crime was committed but the incident was suspicious to him.

10-06-2017 01:19 PM

• Two inmates were transported to the Union County Jail for temporary boarding due to expected D-Days crowding.

10-06-2017 10:54 AM

• A caller reported that he believed a woman he saw in Burbank was acting suspiciously. He reported the woman said she had stopped to rest and later left in a vehicle. No crimes were committed or alleged.

10-06-2017 06:21 AM

• A deputy responded to a report of a vehicle in the ditch near Volin. The accident had previously been reported and investigated but the vehicle was still present there. The owner was contacted and promptly took action to remove the car.

10-05-2017 10:53 PM

• A deputy responded to a report of juveniles looking into parked cars in Irene. No one was located upon arrival to the area.

10-05-2017 08:16 PM

• A deputy assisted the Vermillion Police Department with locating a person involved with an investigation. Once located, the deputy served the man with a protection order and the Vermillion Police Officer arrested him pursuant to his investigation into another matter.

10-05-2017 03:16 PM

• A wanted inmate was transported from the Minnehaha County Jail in Sioux Falls to the Clay County Jail.

10-05-2017 01:42 PM

• A deputy responded to a Wakonda residence to mediate a verbal dispute between a mother and adult daughter. The situation had de-escalated before he arrived.

10-05-2017 11:25 AM

• A deputy received a report from a rural resident who called to report someone took a picture of her home from a vehicle and left the area.

10-05-2017 08:40 AM

• An inmate was transported from the Jail to the South Dakota State Penitentiary to begin a prison sentence.

10-05-2017 07:12 AM

• A deputy responded to a report of an injured deer that had apparently been struck by a vehicle on 302nd St. The deer was euthanized.

10-04-2017 07:43 AM

• A deputy responded along with EMS to a medical emergency at a rural residence.

10-04-2017 07:21 AM

• A deputy responded to a car/deer crash on 302nd St.

10-03-2017 07:46 PM

• A deputy encountered a plastic pail and some gravel on Highway 46 causing a potential hazard. The debris was moved off the road enough to address the hazard and the Dept. of Transportation supervisor was notified.

10-03-2017 11:43 AM

• A vehicle was stopped for speeding in Irene. The driver was cited for not having a valid driver's license.

10-03-2017 08:52 AM

• An Irene resident requested assistance with having another person remove a Facebook post that caused her concern. The other person was contacted and she agreed to remove the post.

10-02-2017 08:39 PM

• A passing motorist reported witnessing a vehicle hydroplane on Hwy 50, spin out of control, and go into the ditch. A deputy responded along with the Vermillion PD. Officers were unable to locate the vehicle.

10-02-2017 07:19 PM

• A deputy responded to a car vs deer crash on Hwy 19 in the northern portion of the county.

10-02-2017 03:37 PM

• A rural Vermillion resident reported damage to property inside her house. The woman believes the damage was caused by her ex-boyfriend who came to the house recently to pick up some of his belongings. The incident is under investigation.

10-02-2017 09:31 AM

• A deputy performed a welfare check in Irene after receiving information regarding a possible domestic assault. The deputy made contact with the woman who reported no assault had taken place.

10-01-2017 04:27 PM

• A deputy responded along with first responders and Vermillion EMS to a medical emergency in Wakonda.

10-01-2017 12:22 AM

• A deputy responded to a report of a rural resident causing gravel from his driveway work to deposit on Greenfield Road causing a hazard. The Highway Department cleaned the excess gravel from the road.

09-30-2017 06:24 PM

• A Meckling resident reported his neighbor was making excessive engine noise. A deputy patrolled the area later in the evening and did not hear the noise.

09-30-2017 02:25 PM

• A rural resident reported intentional damage to a tractor that was parked on private property. The incident is under investigation.

09-29-2017 07:41 AM

• A deputy investigated a death in Vermillion. The Sheriff will certify the death as County Coroner.

09-28-2017 03:27 PM

• An inmate was transported back to the minimum security prison in Yankton following a court hearing in Clay County.

09-28-2017 03:24 PM

• An inmate was transported from the Union County Jail to the Clay County Jail after being arrested for a Clay County arrest warrant.

09-28-2017 01:05 PM

• After a scheduled court appearance, a State Prison inmate was returned to the prison in Sioux Falls.

09-28-2017 10:55 AM

• After a court appearance in Clay County, an inmate was transported to the Yankton County Jail.

09-28-2017 07:12 AM

• An inmate was transported from the Yankton County Jail to the Clay County Jail for a scheduled court hearing.

09-27-2017 08:46 PM

• A deputy encountered a vehicle stopped along Highway 46. The driver was present and reported car trouble. The driver had summoned a tow and was not in need of any further assistance.

09-27-2017 12:12 PM

• Three inmates were picked up in Sioux Falls, one from the SD State Penitentiary, and two from the Minnehaha County Jail. They were all transported back to the Clay County Jail for different criminal reasons.

09-27-2017 10:00 AM

• An Irene business owner reported damage to a sign outside of the building. The damage appeared to be intentional. The report is under investigation.

09-27-2017 06:43 AM

• A deputy responded to a car vs deer crash on 312th St near University Rd.

09-27-2017 01:49 AM

• A deputy assisted the Highway Patrol and the Union County Sheriff's Office in locating a suicidal subject who had overdosed on medication and was believed to be driving on the interstate. The woman was found parked on an overpass and was transported to the hospital for evaluation.

09-27-2017 12:01 AM

• A caller reported seeing a man acting suspiciously on the back side of an apartment complex in Irene. The caller advised the subject had a flashlight and appeared to be casting the light into an apartment window. The man was reported to be leaving the area at the time of the 911 call. A deputy was in Irene and responded to the area. He was unable to locate the subject. He did speak with the apartment tenant who denied seeing anything suspicious.

09-26-2017 10:41 AM

• A deputy responded to a report of a sick raccoon stumbling around in the ditch, west of Meckling. The raccoon was found to be acting strangely and was euthanized.

09-25-2017 07:03 PM

• An inmate with a Clay County warrant was transported back to the Clay County Jail from the Minnehaha County Jail.

09-25-2017 09:44 AM

• A concerned motorist reported a vehicle driving at excessive speeds on Hwy 46. The caller provided vague information and was unsure of the license plate. A deputy was in the area but was unable to locate the vehicle.

09-24-2017 09:10 AM

• A deputy encountered a stray calf in the ditch near Volin. The calf's owner was notified and he resolved the issue.

09-23-2017 06:39 AM

• A deputy observed an unoccupied vehicle parked along 306th St. The vehicle was still there hours later. Contact was made with the owner who said the vehicle had broken down but no assistance would be needed. The vehicle was not a traffic concern.

09-22-2017 09:10 PM

• A caller reported a man south of Vermillion, standing by a vehicle appearing to be pointing a gun into it. Deputies responded and found the man was waiting for a tow truck after reporting a car/deer crash and was talking to someone inside the car while he waited. The man was not armed or threatening anyone. The caller had said the man was in a "shooters stance" and the caller became concerned.

09-21-2017 08:18 PM

• A rural resident reported a neighbor complained to him about his vehicle parked on the road. A deputy responded and informed the caller that the neighbor was correct in that he couldn't park his vehicle in that location. The man agreed to park elsewhere to avoid continued problems.

09-21-2017 05:40 PM

• A deputy responded to the nursing home in Irene to take a report of a theft of an article of clothing from a resident there.

09-21-2017 10:27 AM

• Deputies responded to a report of two men in a vehicle near Wakonda. The caller reported the men were intoxicated and in possession of firearms. One man was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and the other was charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm.

09-21-2017 10:19 AM

• A deputy investigated a report of an inmate in the jail intentionally damaging property. Additional charges are under consideration by the State's Attorney.

09-20-2017 06:50 PM

• A rural resident reported a vehicle driving slowly by her residence on separate occasions. A deputy was able to locate the vehicle. The driver reported he was visiting the area and had become lost.

09-20-2017 03:49 PM

• A juvenile was transported to the Human Services Center in Yankton for court order inpatient treatment.

09-20-2017 11:18 AM

• A juvenile was transported from the Juvenile Detention Center in Sioux Falls to the Clay County Courthouse for a hearing.

09-20-2017 10:19 AM

• A deputy responded to a report of a patient at the nursing home in Irene assaulting another patient.

09-19-2017 08:20 PM

• A deputy investigated a report of a rollover accident near Volin where the driver of the vehicle fled prior to any responders' arrival. The man was later found to have only minor injuries. Charges related to fleeing the scene and failing to report the accident are pending.

09-19-2017 06:26 PM

• An inmate was transported from the Davison County Jail in Mitchell to the Clay County Jail after being arrested there for a Clay County warrant.

09-19-2017 03:49 PM

• A deputy responded along with Highway Department employees to a report of a large snapping turtle on Highway 50. The turtle was moved off the road.

09-19-2017 08:49 AM

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