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Emergency Incidents
Shoplifting suspects reported at Walmart store
Theft Report
1st Ave, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was sent to a Walmart for a reported possible shoplifting incident involving one man and one woman in black hoodies and blue jeans who were reportedly preparing to leave without paying.
Deer removed from roadway at Jackson and Canyon
Traffic
W Jackson St & Canyon St, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers coordinated a response to a reported deer in the roadway near West Jackson Street and Canyon Street. A unit was sent to handle the animal, and it was marked for pickup. The radio traffic also mentioned a person at the station who may want to report a possible stalking or assault incident.
Verbal warning for failure to dim headlights
Traffic
N Ames St & W Jackson Blvd, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near Jackson Boulevard and Ames Street in Spearfish involving a vehicle with a South Dakota license plate. The driver was given a verbal warning for failure to dim headlights.
Person reports ongoing harassment at police station
Disturbance
W Illinois St, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, a person at the police department requested to speak with an officer about possible ongoing harassment.
Abandoned 911 call checked at North 10th Street
Suspicious Call
N 10th St, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a possible abandoned 911 call from a location near North 10th Street. After leaving a voicemail and later contacting the caller by phone, the person reported that everything was okay and no assistance was needed.
Man acting strangely at Sawyer Brewing bar
Medical Emergency
Yukon Pl, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a brewery for a welfare check on a man reported to be acting strangely, scratching himself, and saying people were out to get him. The reporting party was concerned about possible self-harm and requested nearby units in case the situation escalated.
73-year-old woman experiences heart issues at home
Medical Emergency
E Michigan St g8, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, medical personnel were dispatched to an apartment on East Michigan Street in Spearfish for a 73-year-old woman with possible heart issues.
Counterfeit bill found at travel center
Fraud Report
E Colorado Blvd, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, staff at the Elkhorn Ridge Travel Center reported a single counterfeit $20 bill found in the previous night’s deposit and requested a police report.
Burglar alarm at liquor store front door
Break-In
E Rushmore St, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a burglar alarm at a liquor store on E Rushmore St. The alarm company reported a front door alarm, and responding units later found the front door secure.
70-year-old man with COPD struggling to breathe at hotel
Medical Emergency
Ryan Rd, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews responded to a hotel lobby on Ryan Road for a 70-year-old man with difficulty breathing. The patient reportedly has COPD and was conscious, alert, and breathing when an ambulance arrived on scene.
Person fell at Peaceful Pines Senior Living
Medical Emergency
St Onge Rd, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a senior living facility for a possible fall.
Domestic assault reported near Docs Street in Spearfish
Domestic Dispute
Docs Pl, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were sent to a home near Docs Street for a reported domestic disturbance. A caller reported that he and his wife argued and she hit him. The couple was separated, and the wife’s current location was unknown.
Traffic stop for speeding at West Jackson and Jones
Traffic
North Ave, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of West Jackson and Jones involving a Nebraska passenger car and issued a written warning for speeding.
Kids throwing eggs at houses on Russell Street
Property Damage
Russell St, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible group of kids across from a home on Russell Street in Spearfish throwing eggs at houses.
People drinking outside Hickory House
Substance Use
Hickory House, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check on a reported group drinking in front of the Hickory House on Oriole Drive, where one person was in a wheelchair. The situation was later marked as a civil matter.
Fire alarm investigation on Bald Eagle Road
Fire
Bald Eagle, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a reported hallway smoke and fire alarm activation at a building on Bald Eagle Road in Spearfish. An alarm company reported that a keyholder said there was no smoke or fire on site, and crews continued a non-emergency response.
Fire alarm reported near Bald Eagle Road
Fire
Bald Eagle, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, spearfish Fire Department was dispatched to a reported fire alarm near Bald Eagle Road after an alarm company reported activations including hallway smoke (zone 10) and a fire audio detector (zone 13).
Traffic stop on East Hudson leads to two citations
Traffic
E Hudson St, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers issued two citations during a traffic stop near East Hudson Street and then responded to a possible trespassing call, with radio traffic referencing the citations and a person checked in the 911 system.
Person refusing to leave 4th Avenue address
Break-In
4th Ave, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible trespassing complaint near 4th Ave after a 911 caller reported someone was not leaving. The caller was difficult to understand and hung up when called back. Units planned to respond after issuing two citations from a separate contact.
Neighbor runs over foot with lawnmower at home
Medical Emergency
E Hudson St, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a home near East Hudson Street after a caller reported that her neighbor ran over her foot with a lawnmower. The caller later said she did not need medical help and only wanted an officer to respond. The neighbor was described as an older, tall man with a gray beard who was mowing the lawn nearby.
