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Emergency Incidents
Officer to speak with person who found cat
Other Non-Crime Event
6th St Service Rd, Brookings, SD 57006
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported finding a cat behind a business near 6th Street Service Road in Brookings and was waiting near the Humane Society. An officer was asked to speak with the reporting party about the situation.
Officers check on man after report of prior fight
Welfare Check
8th St S, Brookings, SD 57006
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a welfare check near an apartment complex in Brookings after a reporting party requested to meet them. They checked an apartment, contacted leasing and the property owner, and spoke with a roommate who reported that a man had been in a physical fight the previous day and was conscious when last seen.
Traffic stop on Main Avenue in Brookings
Traffic
Main Ave, Brookings, SD 57006
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 400 block of Main Avenue in Brookings involving a vehicle with a South Dakota license plate.
Couple arguing outside Dacotah Bank Center
Domestic Dispute
32nd Ave, Brookings, SD 57006
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer contacted a couple who were reportedly yelling at each other near the Dakota Bank Center. The couple then walked southbound on 32nd Avenue, and the call was later changed to a non-violent family offense.
Elderly male with back pain and urinary retention
Medical Emergency
20th St S, Brookings, SD 57006
As discussed during the dispatch call, brookings ambulance was requested to a care facility for a possible medical emergency involving a 93-year-old man who was unable to void and had reported traumatic back pain.
Stolen property reported at Kwik Star on 6th Street
Theft Report
6th St, Brookings, SD 57006
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible stolen property incident at a convenience store on 6th Street in Brookings. The caller indicated they were already at the location for the first report.
Small ceremonial fire for flag burning in Brookings
Fire
212th St, Brookings, SD 57006
As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters in Brookings are notified about a small controlled fire associated with a flag burning ceremony near 212th Street.
Damaged crosswalk sign cleared from roadway
Traffic
11th St & Medary Ave, Brookings, SD 57006
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported road hazard near Medary Avenue and 11th Street, where a temporary plastic crosswalk sign was driven over and left in the roadway. The sign was later removed and no other apparent damage was reported.
BOLO for red sedan tied to double aggravated assault; firearm reportedly in vehicle
Weapons
6th St, Brookings, SD 57006
As discussed during the dispatch call, units requested a BOLO for a red four-door sedan connected to an aggravated assault (x2). Last known location was by Blue Tide Car Wash. The vehicle was reported possibly eastbound toward Aurora, and later information indicated it may be northbound on I-29 north of Brookings. A firearm was reportedly in the vehicle, and Codington County was asked to be on the lookout.
Person reported pulling gun inside trailer
Weapons
Medary Ave S, Brookings, SD 57006
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a 911 call about a possible gun threat at a trailer near Medary Avenue South. The caller reported that someone pulled a gun and was still inside the home, with four people present. The caller was not on scene and described the suspect vehicle as a red Dodge, possibly a Durango.
Loud backyard music complaint on Fifth Street
Disturbance
5th St, Brookings, SD 57006
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a reported noise complaint involving loud music coming from a backyard near Fifth Street in Brookings.
Traffic stop on 13th Avenue in Brookings
Traffic
13th Ave, Brookings, SD 57006
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on the (number withheld) block of 13th Ave in Brookings and checked possible South Dakota license plates.
Employee backs vehicle into car in parking lot
Traffic
22nd Ave S, Brookings, SD 57006
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported that an employee accidentally backed into a vehicle in the south parking lot of a business. The involved person is reportedly waiting in a white Chevy Uplander minivan with an unknown license plate.
97-year-old male fallen and bleeding at home
Medical Emergency
Laurel Ln, Brookings, SD 57006
As discussed during the dispatch call, police requested an ambulance for a lift assist for a 97-year-old man who had fallen near Laurel Lane in Brookings. He was reported conscious and breathing, unable to get up, with some bleeding reported.
Two-vehicle crash on 22nd Ave at University Blvd
Traffic
22nd Ave & University Blvd, Brookings, SD 57006
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a two-vehicle crash near 22nd Avenue and University Boulevard involving a silver Honda CR-V and a GMC Acadia, with both vehicles off the road and one driver reporting no injuries.
Two-vehicle crash with patient reporting whiplash
Traffic
US-14 & 20th Ave, Brookings, SD 57006
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle crash near Highway 14 Bypass and 20th Avenue. One person in the crash reported possible whiplash, and an ambulance was requested to check the patient.
Traffic sign knocked down at Sixth and Western
Traffic
6th St W & Western Ave, Brookings, SD 57006
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a traffic accident at Sixth Street and Western Avenue where a stop sign was knocked down. DOT was notified and responded to address the damaged sign.
Two-vehicle crash at Highway 14 and 20th Avenue
Traffic
US-14 & 20th Ave, Brookings, SD 57006
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a reported two-vehicle, non-injury crash near the Highway 14 bypass and 20th Avenue in the Brookings area.
Two shoplifting suspects detained at Walmart
Theft Report
6th St, Brookings, SD 57006
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are sent to a store for a possible shoplifting incident, where two people are reportedly in custody in the store’s administrative office.
