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Emergency Incidents
Female with urgent medical needs at Dakota Street
Medical Emergency
Dakota St, Pine Ridge, SD 57770
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible welfare and medical issue involving a woman at a location on Dakota Street, later associated with Children’s Village. Responders were asked to ensure she went with someone, and her medical needs were treated as a priority.
Female walking on highway with reddening face
Medical Emergency
US-18, Pine Ridge, SD 57770
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a woman walking on the highway near the old jail and a nearby trailer court, wearing a white puffy jacket and with concern that her face was turning red. An officer requested to be assigned to check on her possible medical issue.
Man bleeding from knee refuses care at health center
Medical Emergency
Indian Health Road, 44B Pejuta Rd, Pine Ridge, SD 57770
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a male at an Indian Health Service facility who refused care and is bleeding from the knee, with medical clearance requested.
Female patient not breathing receives CPR in Redwood
Medical Emergency
Redwood St, Pine Ridge, SD 57770
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are responding to a medical call in Redwood for a reported female patient who is not breathing, with CPR in progress and her face cold and turning blue. A medic unit reports being about 26 minutes away.
Car hits deer on US Highway 18, no injuries
Traffic
US Hwy 18, Pine Ridge, SD 57770
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible vehicle collision near Calico involving a deer left in the roadway. The caller reported no injuries and waited for an officer to take a report, and an officer later removed the deer from the road.
Disabled truck out of gas near Blue Water Tower
Traffic
Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 2, Pine Ridge, South Dakota 57772, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a red Chevy truck parked at the top of a hill near the Blue Water Tower on BI2, apparently out of gas, with occupants trying to get help from a nearby business.
Man unable to get up at (name withheld) Hall in Pine Ridge
Medical Emergency
Billy Mills Hall-Jct Hwy 18 and, SD-407, Pine Ridge, SD 57770
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible medical issue at Billy Mills involving a man who was unable to get up. Another person was reported on the east side of the building, and a unit went to check on them.
Officer checking silver Kia at business parking lot
Suspicious Activity
SD-407, Pine Ridge, SD 57770
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible suspicious vehicle check near a restaurant area in Pine Ridge involving a silver Kia.
Father injured in family fight at Pine Ridge home
Domestic Dispute
Thorpe Cir, Pine Ridge, SD 57770
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible domestic dispute at a school campus house, where an older brother allegedly fought his father, who was bleeding from the mouth. The involved people reportedly returned to an area near a creek line with a mini bike, and medical need was unknown.
Group of people yelling along Eastridge Road
Disturbance
Eastridge Rd, Pine Ridge, SD 57770
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible group of intoxicated people yelling around near Eastridge Road in Pine Ridge.
Gunshots reported near old ambulance base in Northridge
Weapons
Northridge St, Pine Ridge, SD 57770
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to reports of yelling and possible gunshots near the old ambulance base in the Northridge area. They searched for a silver SUV, possibly a Jeep Cherokee or Chevy Equinox, and stopped a matching vehicle near Cornwell, but it was determined not to be involved. Dispatch considered the situation an active threat based on multiple calls and locations.
Car hits wall at old IHS nurses quarters
Traffic
Old Ihs Rd, Pine Ridge, SD 57770
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a tan 2007 Ford Crown Victoria that reportedly hit a wall at the old nurses’ quarters in the old IHS compound, with IHS security responding.
Shots fired into occupied home in Pine Ridge
Weapons
Eastridge Rd, Pine Ridge, SD 57770
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to reports of gunshots near a red duplex on Eastridge Road, where a caller said two rounds entered an occupied house. A possible involved vehicle, a tan Ford Crown Victoria, was checked in the area. In a separate call, a man requested an officer near Allen Housing because he could not locate his daughter.
Women causing disturbance at Pine Ridge post office
Disturbance
US-18, Pine Ridge, SD 57770
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of disorderly people at a post office in the Pine Ridge area. A postal worker reported several females cussing at people, trying to signal at a nearby four-way, and running into the post office. Officers checked the building and surrounding area but did not make contact with the people involved.
Man banging in back lane near jail and court
Disturbance
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a man possibly causing a disturbance by banging around in a back lane near the jail and court area in Pine Ridge.
Man banging around behind jail and court
Disturbance
Horse Thief Rd, Pine Ridge, SD 57770
As discussed during the dispatch call, a report described a man causing a disturbance in a back lane near the jail and court area in Pine Ridge.
Woman tries to hit construction worker near four-way stop
Assault Report
US-18 & SD-407, Pine Ridge, SD 57770
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received multiple calls about several women near the four-way by Billy Mills. A woman reportedly tried to hit a construction worker, and a woman tried to run with a rock in her hand. Officers at IHS reported a woman with a large head gash and a broken nose.
Two men flee from vehicle near justice center
Traffic
Horse Thief Rd, Pine Ridge, SD 57770
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers contacted a vehicle near the justice center by Horse Thief Road, where two males inside ran from the vehicle into a nearby tow yard and field. One male, described as wearing a (description withheld) and (description withheld) and accompanied by a pit bull, continued fleeing near Nebraska after a Taser deployment was reported as ineffective. Sheridan County was notified to assist in the search.
Officers watch for suspicious black van in Pine Ridge
Suspicious Activity
N Ridge Rd & Northridge Lp, Pine Ridge, SD 57770
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are looking for a black van, possibly an older model Town and Country, seen traveling from East Ridge toward North Ridge and possibly downtown, with people laughing inside.
Mother asks police to locate adult male
Missing Person
Governors Rd, Pine Ridge, SD 57770
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are checking a business on Governor’s Drive for a possible missing adult male after speaking with his mother, who does not want charges at this time.
