CRIME & SAFETY
Sioux Falls man sentenced to prison for forged bank checks
SIOUX COUNTY (KTIV) - A Sioux Falls man has been sentenced for forged bank checks at four Northwest Iowa Banks. Sunday, April 29, 32-year-old, Donald Emile Joseph Chasse III, of Sioux Falls, was sentenced in Sioux County court on two counts of forgery. Chasse was arrested in November of 2022...
20-year prison sentence in fentanyl overdose case
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A 44-year-old man is headed to federal prison for providing a drug that lead to an overdose. A judge has sentenced Jason Winckler to 20 years behind bars. The crime dates back to 2022, when Winckler gave someone a pill containing fentanyl. Court papers...
Man accused of exposing himself on SF bike trail
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A registered sex offender is behind bars, accused of exposing himself along the Sioux Falls bike trail. Police say 40-year-old Garan Crader was in the trees, near Pasley Park on Saturday morning. He’s charged with indecent exposure, loitering in a community safe zone and...
Sioux Falls man arrested for assault, then found with stolen gun, police say
Updated as of May 6, 2024: Adam James Tesch pleaded guilty to possession of a stolen vehicle, and was sentenced to probation for 42 months. He also pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana of more than 2 ounces but less than a pound, for which he was sentenced to 180 days in jail and probation for 42 months, to run concurrent with the previously mentioned charge, court records show. All other charges have been dismissed.
Jackley asking South Dakotans to be watchful for scams after Sioux Falls woman loses big money
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is warning South Dakotans again to be watchful for various scams after a Sioux Falls woman lost a reported $58,000 in a computer scam. Sioux Falls Police are investigating the case of the 68-year-old woman who received a computer pop-up...
Augustana hockey player arrested after O’Gorman damage
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — An Augustana hockey player is behind bars accused of causing significant damage outside O’Gorman High School. 21-year-old Ethan Perrault was booked into the Minnehaha County Jail Tuesday afternoon. Police say Monday night, he drove through a fence, through the grass and the artificial...
More prison time for man who passed forged checks in SE Minnesota
ROCHESTER, Minn. – A South Dakota man receives more prison time for forged checks in southeast Minnesota. Jacob John Kenfield, 41 of Sioux Falls, SD, has been sentenced to one year and seven months behind bars, with credit for 444 days already served. Kenfield must also pay $19,519.92 in restitution for pleading guilty to one count of check forgery.
SFPD Chief honored with Heart of City Award
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Police Chief Jon Thum was honored with the Heart of the City Award at the Experience Sioux Falls event Tuesday night, according to the Sioux Falls Police Department. The award recognizes individuals who have made measurable contributions to the visitor industry through their inspiration,...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.