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Emergency Incidents
Report of intoxicated drivers leaving gas station
Substance Use
I-90, Spearfish, SD
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report from a gas station near I-90 in Spearfish about two females believed to be extremely intoxicated and planning to drive a silver Jeep Compass. The vehicle was later reported traveling toward the interstate, and officers attempted to locate it on the westbound lanes near an exit.
Person wandering halls and talking to self at Michigan St
Medical Emergency
E Michigan St, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check on a man at a residence near East Michigan Street after a neighbor reported he was wandering the halls and talking to himself, with the situation described as a possible altered mental status.
Person banned from property on Chicken Creek Road
Break-In
Chicken Creek Rd, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers issued a trespass warning to a person, advising they are not allowed on the property near Chicken Creek Road indefinitely.
Child reported missing after school bus drop-off near Windmill Drive in Spearfish
Missing Person
Windmill Dr, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possibly missing child who was supposed to get off the bus near Windmill Drive around 3:30 and did not arrive home. Parents checked friends’ residences and the school without locating the child. The child (name withheld) was described as about 5 feet tall with chin-length (description withheld), last seen wearing a (description withheld) and (description withheld).
Unidentified man reported inside Spearfish apartment
Break-In
E Michigan St m11, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possible unlawful entry at an apartment on East Michigan Street in Spearfish, where a caller reported an unrecognized young man inside trying to put on gloves. Officers had reportedly been to this residence several times earlier in the day.
Two-vehicle crash on US 14A at Echo Mountain Lane
Traffic
Spearfish Mountain Ln, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible two-vehicle crash involving a pickup and a car on US Highway 14A near Echo Mountain Lane, with no injuries reported and both vehicles non-drivable. Highway Patrol availability is requested.
Traffic incident clears near Spearfish gas station
Traffic
US-85 & Colorado Lp, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers and responders managed a possible traffic incident near Colorado Loop and US Highway 85 by a gas station. Units staged nearby and controlled traffic while vehicles were kept out of the roadway. Responders later reported the vehicles were clear and the roadway was reopened, with fire and rescue units standing down.
Traffic control at crash on US 85 and E Colorado Blvd
Traffic
US-85 & E Colorado Blvd, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible traffic incident at US Highway 85 and East Colorado Boulevard in Spearfish, with law enforcement requesting fire units to help control traffic while vehicles were reportedly still driving through the scene. Multiple fire and rescue units responded emergent to the area.
Two vehicles crash and block traffic on US 85
Traffic
US-85 & E Colorado Blvd, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received multiple 911 calls about a possible traffic crash at US Highway 85 and East Colorado Boulevard, where two vehicles were reported disabled and one was blocking southbound traffic. Tow was requested, and officers later confirmed there were no injuries.
Patient needs lift assist at residence in Spearfish
Medical Emergency
Evans Ln, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, units responded to a possible medical lift assist for a patient at a residence near Evans Lane. A unit arrived on scene to assist the patient.
Small dog found in alley behind Main Street address
Other Non-Crime Event
N Main St, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a small white and brown dog, possibly a collie mix, found in an alley near the back door of a building on North Main Street.
Group attempts robbery at East Michigan apartment
Robbery Report
E Michigan St, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a 911 call from a resident at an apartment on East Michigan Street in Spearfish about a reported attempted robbery by two men and two women. The individuals reportedly left before taking anything.
Reckless gray pickup nearly hits person on roadway
Traffic
E Colorado Blvd & Sandstone Hills Dr, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a traffic complaint about a gray pickup truck reportedly driving recklessly near Colorado Boulevard and Sandstone Hills Drive, including traveling about 60 miles per hour and nearly hitting someone before heading north on Sandstone Hills Drive. The reporting party was willing to sign a complaint.
Fraud complaint over attempted debit card charge
Fraud Report
W Illinois St, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a lobby for a possible fraud complaint. A reporting party said someone tried to access his debit card after he ordered pizza from a restaurant.
Fire alarm reported at Thomas Hall dormitory
Fire
Sting St, Spearfish, SD 57799
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible fire alarm at Thomas Hall, a campus building, with the on-call fire department and a deputy chief responding to check the situation.
Group tries to force entry, assaults woman in apartment
Assault Report
W King St, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported home invasion and assault at an apartment on West King Street, where a caller reported four males outside the door trying to get in and threatening to assault the occupants. One woman inside had already been physically assaulted, and the suspects were reportedly associated with a black pickup and a white pickup. It was unclear if the suspects had weapons.
False fire alarm at Thomas Hall on Sting Street
Fire
Sting St, Spearfish, SD 57799
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at Thomas Hall near Sting Street in Spearfish. A faulty detector was identified, and personnel conducted an evacuation while investigating, with no fire apparent.
Dog off leash complaint at North Main and Ohio
Other Incidents
W Ohio St & N Main St, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer is responding to a possible loose dog complaint near North Main Street and Ohio Street in Spearfish.
Traffic stop for car with no license plate
Traffic
N Main St, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop at a hospital involving a black Nissan Altima with no license plate. The vehicle was identified by its VIN and registration records, and the driver was given a written warning for speeding after a prior stop for registration issues.
Two people cited and banned from Walmart
Break-In
1st Ave, Spearfish, SD 57783
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates that two people were cited and released after a possible trespass incident at a Walmart store. Notes were added to their profiles regarding the trespass.
