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Emergency Incidents
People arguing in parking lot at apartments
Disturbance
Spruce St, Vermillion, SD 57069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported disturbance at an apartment complex on Spruce Street, where two people were yelling and threatening to fight in the east parking lot. No weapons were reported.
Car hits deer on highway west of Vermillion
Traffic
West Sd Highway 50, Vermillion, South Dakota 57069, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, a car reportedly struck a deer on the bypass near mile marker 408, west of town. The reporting party was no longer on scene, and the vehicle was still there with plans to move it later, possibly using a trailer.
Resident reports knocking on house walls
Suspicious Activity
W Dartmouth St, Vermillion, SD 57069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported suspicious activity near West Dartmouth Street after a caller said she heard knocking around the outside walls of her home while she was locked in a bedroom. An officer searched the area and checked on the caller.
Woman experiencing racing heart and dizziness at home
Medical Emergency
Elm St, Vermillion, SD 57069
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a woman with a racing heart and dizziness near Elm Street in Vermillion.
Traffic stop after vehicle runs red light
Traffic
N Dakota St & Spruce St, Vermillion, SD 57069
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near Dakota Street and Spruce Street after a vehicle reportedly stopped at a stoplight and then continued through it.
Report of $3,000 cash lost at gas station
Other Incidents
Stanford St, Vermillion, SD 57069
As discussed during the dispatch call, a reporting party at a gas station on Stanford Street reported losing an envelope containing about $3,000 in cash somewhere at the location within the last two hours.
Traffic stop on North Plum Street
Traffic
N Plum St, Vermillion, SD 57069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop near North Plum Street in Vermillion involving a vehicle with an Iowa license plate.
Two vehicles blocking road near McDonald’s cleared
Traffic
N Dakota St, Vermillion, SD 57069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported traffic blockage near a business on Dakota Street, where two vehicles were in the roadway. The officer checked the registrations and moved both drivable vehicles to the 700 block of North Dakota Street.
Officer conducts civil standby at Meckling Road
Other Non-Crime Event
Meckling Rd, Vermillion, SD 57069
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a civil standby at a location on Meckling Road in Vermillion. The officer requested a call for service, no report was taken, and records information was added. Radio traffic also mentioned that someone was reported unconscious.
Student with seizure history collapses at school
Medical Emergency
Delzell Education Center, Vermillion, SD 57069
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS and a medic unit were dispatched to a room at the Delzell Education Center for a reported student who collapsed. The student was later reported to be conscious, alert, breathing, talking, and oriented, with a history of seizures.
Low oxygen alarm for boiler at Davidson building
Fire
Davidson Bldg, 414 E Clark St, Vermillion, SD 57069
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible low oxygen level alarm for a boiler in the Davidson building.
Traffic stop at Cherry and Princeton in Vermillion
Traffic
Princeton St & W Cherry St, Vermillion, SD 57069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Cherry Street and Princeton Street involving a heavy Malibu with a South Dakota license plate. The registration and hit information were checked, and a hold was placed for insurance purposes.
Traffic stop on South Dakota Highway 50
Traffic
SD-50, Vermillion, SD
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop on South Dakota Highway 50 near Vermillion involving a vehicle with an Iowa license plate.
84-year-old male possibly suffered stroke at apartment
Medical Emergency
Roosevelt St, Vermillion, SD 57069
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a residence on Roosevelt Street for an elderly man with a possible stroke that may have occurred around 1:00 p.m. Police response was canceled due to the time delay.
Welfare check for woman in rain without jacket
Medical Emergency
Burbank Rd, Vermillion, SD
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers requested a welfare check for a woman near Burbank Road in Vermillion, South Dakota, who was reportedly walking toward Oak Point in the rain without a jacket.
Gas odor reported at Belbas Center building
Fire
Belbas Center, Vermillion, SD 57069
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers report a possible gas odor at the Belvis facility, with the smell noted on the second floor and possibly in the basement. The source may be a diesel generator or compressor running outside the building.
Adult female passed out twice in Old Main near room area
Medical Emergency
Old Main, 414 E Clark St, Vermillion, SD 57069
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services were requested for a possible medical emergency involving an adult woman who reportedly passed out twice in a room at Old Main.
Welfare check conducted near Catalina Avenue in Vermillion
Medical Emergency
Catalina Ave, Vermillion, SD 57069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a possible welfare check at a residence near Catalina Avenue, with an incident report number assigned and a person identified by last digits 8067.
Vehicle blocking sidewalk at apartment parking lot
Traffic
Ratingen Strasse, Vermillion, SD 57069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a white Kia blocking a sidewalk in the parking lot of Cherry Lane Apartments on North University. The vehicle’s license plate information was uncertain and one plate was noted as expired in 2021.
Commercial alarm at Pizza Ranch on North Dakota Street
Break-In
N Dakota St, Vermillion, SD 57069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a commercial burglary alarm at a restaurant on North Dakota Street in Vermillion. The same alarm had reportedly gone off earlier that morning, but nothing was found at that time, and units were en route to check the location.
