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Emergency Incidents
Neighbors yell at resident and try to break in
Disturbance
W Kansas St, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, a man requested a report near West Camp after an earlier call, saying his neighbors were yelling at him and possibly trying to break into his home. The dispatcher reported hearing no noise in the background.
Suspicious hitchhiker reported on Heritage Drive
Suspicious Activity
Heritage Dr, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible suspicious older man hitchhiking on Heritage Drive near a local business in Spearfish. An officer reported being out with the man at the location.
Welfare check after motorist assist 911 call
Welfare Check
Tom Ral Apartments, 341 Evans Ln, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a welfare check near Evans Lane after a 911 caller requested a motorist assist and then reported hearing a man say the woman was okay. The reporting party wanted law enforcement to confirm she had arrived home safely.
Officers check unsecured apartment and loose dog
Suspicious Activity
W Kansas St, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report that a male had run from his apartment, leaving it unlocked and unsecured, with his dog possibly loose. They went to a location on West Kansas Street to check on the situation while a woman was in the care of EMS.
Man reports someone tried to shoot at him
Weapons
N 5th St & W Jackson St, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report near 5th and Jackson in a parking lot behind a business, where a caller said someone was trying to shoot at him and was hiding behind a parked delivery truck. Multiple units were sent to the scene.
Officers unable to locate reported pickup on I-90
Traffic
I-90, Spearfish, SD
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a traffic complaint about a pickup truck continuing eastbound on I-90 near Exit 10 in Spearfish. Units searched along the highway around mile markers 10 to 15 and checked nearby exits, including a possible associated (license_plate withheld) license plate, but were unable to locate the vehicle and cleared with negative contact.
Diabetic man unconscious after falling from bed in Spearfish
Medical Emergency
Willow Dr, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a report of a diabetic man in his late 50s who reportedly fell out of bed and was not breathing or unconscious. The exact location was uncertain, with addresses on 10th Street, Hickory House, and Willow Drive mentioned in the radio traffic.
Dead deer reported on sidewalk for removal
Other Non-Crime Event
Hillsview Rd & St Joe St, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a dead deer on a sidewalk near St. Joe Street and Hillsview Road in Spearfish, reportedly there for about a week, and requested that it be removed.
Woman turns in found wallet at police lobby
Other Non-Crime Event
N 5th St, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, a woman at the Spearfish police department lobby reported a found wallet, and another unit was asked to respond to the station to meet her.
Garage fire at Stone Ridge Street home
Fire
Stone Ridge St, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported structure fire at a shop or garage on Stone Ridge Street in Spearfish. Smoke and flames were visible, and the homeowner reportedly knocked down the fire before crews continued checking walls with thermal imaging and tools.
Dirt bike reported riding on Heaton Road
Traffic
S Dakota Way & St Joe St, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a dirt bike riding on the roadway on Heaton Road. An officer later located a female and attempted to make contact near St. Joe Street and South Dakota Way, possibly related to the complaint.
Verbal dispute outside Walmart grocery entrance
Disturbance
1st Ave, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported verbal disturbance in a Walmart parking lot and nearby roadway, where a male was reportedly yelling at someone who appeared to be his partner. The situation was described as verbal only, and a second caller reported the same disturbance.
Neighbor yells at dog at Valley Drive home
Disturbance
Valley Dr, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller near Valley Drive in Spearfish reported that a neighbor went outside and yelled at a dog. The caller wanted the incident documented, and it was unclear whether a response was needed.
Patient transported from Lead-Deadwood to Spearfish hospital
Medical Emergency
N Main St, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, an EMS unit reports transporting one patient from Lead-Deadwood Hospital to a hospital in Spearfish.
Officers track theft suspect vehicle near gas station
Suspicious Activity
Old Belle Rd, Spearfish, SD
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers followed a tan Ford Edge near Old Belle Road after it was reported as the vehicle involved in a theft. They later contacted the vehicle at a nearby gas station and tied the contact to an existing case.
Driver flees and is stopped again on Grandview Drive
Traffic
Grandview Dr, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported a traffic stop that escalated when a subject reportedly took off and was then pulled over again near Grandview Drive. Units increased their response and dispatch noted a possible signal 8.
89-year-old woman extremely lethargic at care unit
Medical Emergency
St Onge Rd, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a memory care facility for a reported 89-year-old woman who was conscious and breathing but extremely lethargic.
Traffic stop ends with warning for stop sign violation
Traffic
E Jackson Blvd, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop in a hotel parking lot off East Jackson Boulevard and issued a written warning for a stop sign violation. Radio traffic also mentioned EMS being sent to a memory care unit for an 89-year-old woman who was conscious and breathing but extremely lethargic.
Person nearly hit by transit bus in crosswalk
Traffic
N Main St & W Hudson St, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a belated traffic complaint near Hudson Street and Main Street in Spearfish. A pedestrian reported that she was nearly hit by a Prairie Hills Transit bus on Friday the 6th and wanted to make a report.
Burglary alarm at liquor store on East Rushmore
Break-In
E Rushmore St, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible commercial burglary alarm at a liquor store on East Rushmore Street.
