The following are summaries of incidents reported to the Sheriff’s Office.  Certain incidents may be listed individually. Contact the Clay County Sheriff with any questionshttps://www.claysheriff.org/news.php

11-09-2024 06:29 AM

• A caller reported a person on Highway 50 attempting to wave down her vehicle. A deputy responded and searched the area but did not locate the person.

11-08-2024 09:33 PM

• A deputy responded to a rural residence where two neighbors’ dogs had been in a fight resulting in a dispute between the neighbors.

11-08-2024 07:10 PM

• A deputy responded to a car/deer crash on Highway 50 east of Vermillion.

11-08-2024 05:24 PM

• A deputy responded along with EMS to a medical emergency at a rural residence where a person had fallen and was injured.

11-08-2024 01:27 PM

• After being released from an involuntary mental illness hold, a man was transported from Yankton to Vermillion.

11-08-2024 09:04 AM

• Deputies responded to a report of a dispute in a rural pasture involving two people who were the subjects of a protection order where one was a protected person from the other. After the investigation, one person was arrested for a protection order violation.

11-08-2024 07:49 AM

• An inmate was transported from the jail to the State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls.

11-07-2024 08:19 PM

• A patient was transported from the hospital in Vermillion to a mental health facility in Yankton for an involuntary mental health commitment.

11-07-2024 07:27 PM

• A vehicle was stopped so the driver could be informed of a non-functioning headlight. The vehicle was found to have been in use with expired license plates. The driver was cited for that offense.

11-07-2024 06:55 PM

• A deputy responded to a car/deer crash on Highway 50 east of Vermillion.

11-07-2024 04:26 PM

• An inmate was transported from the Yankton County Jail to the Clay County Jail.

11-07-2024 10:38 AM

• After being brought to Clay County to attend a court appearance, an inmate was transported back to the State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls to complete his prison sentence.

11-07-2024 08:25 AM

• A deputy encountered two vehicles that had been involved in a collision moments before on Main Street in Vermillion. The deputy completed an accident investigation and cited one driver for failure to yield when backing from a driveway.

11-07-2024 06:44 AM

• An inmate was transported from the Union County Jail to the Clay County Jail.

11-06-2024 10:35 AM

• An inmate was transported from the State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls to the Clay County Jail to attend a court appearance.

11-06-2024 09:42 AM

• A deputy responded to a report of a commercial burglary alarm at an Irene business. The deputy found that the alarm had accidentally been triggered by an employee.

11-06-2024 08:39 AM

• A deputy investigated a crash near a rural residence after a vehicle stolen from a Vermillion residence struck a utility box and mailboxes before fleeing the area.

11-06-2024 01:21 AM

• An inmate was taken to the hospital for an evaluation of an injury the inmate received prior to surrendering for a 2-day jail sentence.

11-05-2024 05:45 PM

• A deputy responded along with Highway Patrol and EMS units to a report of a rollover crash with injuries to the driver north of Burbank.

11-05-2024 11:05 AM

• Two inmates were transported from the Clay County Jail to the Yankton County Jail.

11-05-2024 07:34 AM

• Two inmates were transported from the Union County Jail to the Clay County Jail to attend court. After court, both were returned to the Clay County Jail.

11-05-2024 07:08 AM

• A deputy investigated a car/deer crash on Bluff Road near Frog Creek Road.

11-04-2024 09:04 PM

• A deputy responded along with EMS to a rural residence where a person had fallen and couldn’t get up.

11-04-2024 08:31 PM

• Two inmates were transported from the Yankton County Jail to the Clay County Jail.

11-04-2024 05:45 PM

• A deputy responded to attempt to locate a dog that had bitten a person in Union County so it was taken to a rural Clay County residence where it ran away. The dog was not immediately located before the sunset.

11-04-2024 03:10 PM

• A caller reported she had been assaulted by her boyfriend’s mother in another location and was out driving at this time. A deputy responded and located the woman and found that there had been a dispute but no assault and the situation had resolved itself when the woman left the other residence.

11-04-2024 07:48 AM

• A deputy responded along with EMS to a rural residence to help lift a person who had fallen and couldn’t get up.

11-04-2024 06:38 AM

• An inmate was transported from the Union County Jail to a medical appointment in Sioux Falls and was then returned to the Union County Jail.

11-03-2024 10:58 PM

• A deputy responded to a rural residence where a person had fallen and needed help getting up.

11-03-2024 10:27 PM

• A patient was transported from the hospital in Vermillion to a Sioux Falls hospital for an involuntary mental health commitment.

11-03-2024 12:06 AM

• A deputy responded to a report of a pedestrian limping along Highway 50 west of Vermillion. The man was found sitting in the median and he reported he was walking to Yankton. The deputy arranged for a ride for the man to get to Yankton.

11-02-2024 11:30 PM

• A deputy responded to a report of a person in Irene having a mental health crisis. The person was connected to a mental health professional and a care plan was implemented.

11-02-2024 01:53 PM

• A deputy located and arrested a wanted person at a Vermillion residence.

11-02-2024 09:45 AM

• During a routine patrol in Irene, two vehicles were stopped and the drivers were cited for speeding on Main Street.

11-01-2024 07:19 PM

• A deputy investigated a car/deer crash on Highway 19 south of Vermillion.

11-01-2024 06:26 PM

• An inmate was transported from the Clay County Jail to the Yankton County Jail.

11-01-2024 10:17 AM

• An inmate was transported from the Union County Jail to the Clay County Jail.

10-31-2024 08:42 PM

• A deputy investigated a car/deer crash on 302nd Street east of Wakonda.

10-31-2024 03:59 PM

• A deputy responded to a report of an accident involving a vehicle and construction equipment on a rural road.

10-31-2024 01:30 PM

• A deputy responded to a report of a dispute between neighbors in Irene. The issue had diminished by the time of arrival and no enforcement action was taken.

10-31-2024 08:13 AM

• A vehicle was stopped and the driver was cited for speeding on Highway 50 at Meckling.

10-31-2024 08:06 AM

• A deputy responded to the courthouse after a court services officer requested that a person on probation be taken into custody. The man was arrested and was booked into the jail.

10-30-2024 08:54 PM

• A vehicle was stopped and the driver was cited for speeding on Main Street in Irene.

10-30-2024 07:58 PM

• A vehicle was stopped on Main Street in Irene and the driver was cited for speeding and for driving with a suspended driver’s license.

10-30-2024 02:43 PM

• A deputy encountered a cow out along 306th St. The deputy was able to herd the cow into its pasture and notified the landowner of the issue.

10-30-2024 12:49 PM

• A deputy responded to the courthouse and took a person on probation into custody at the request of the court services officer.

10-29-2024 10:31 PM

• A vehicle was stopped and the driver was cited for speeding on Main Street in Irene.

10-29-2024 07:33 PM

• A deputy responded along with EMS to a medical emergency at the nursing home in Irene.

10-29-2024 06:27 PM

• An inmate was transported from the Clay County Jail to the Yankton County Jail and a second inmate was transported from the Clay County Jail to the Union County Jail.

10-29-2024 09:45 AM

• Two patients were transported from the hospital in Vermillion to a mental health facility in Yankton.

10-29-2024 08:19 AM

• A deputy responded to an Irene residence after receiving a report about a person leaving items at the caller’s residence and not claiming them.

10-28-2024 11:53 PM

• A deputy observed a vehicle backed up to a business that was typically closed at that time. Upon investigation, the property owner was found to be present and there was no criminal activity involved.

10-28-2024 05:48 PM

• A deputy encountered a vehicle with flashers on stopped along Highway 19 near Highway 46. The deputy found that the vehicle had struck a turkey and received damage so the deputy completed an accident investigation.

10-28-2024 10:52 AM

• A deputy mediated a dispute between rural neighbors regarding a dog that had strayed to a neighbor’s property and had killed chickens there.

10-27-2024 09:13 PM

• A deputy observed a vehicle idling near the High School in Irene. The deputy checked and found two students sitting in the car. No criminal activity was taking place so no action was taken other than a reminder about the curfew.

10-27-2024 07:06 PM

• A caller reported finding an autistic child walking on a rural road. A deputy responded and found the child along with his mother who had been looking for him. There was no need of any assistance.

10-27-2024 02:21 PM

• A vehicle was stopped for speeding on Bluff Road. The driver was found to have a suspended driver’s license and was cited for that offense.

10-27-2024 02:12 PM

• An inmate was transported from the Clay County Jail to the Union County Jail.

10-27-2024 11:18 AM

• A vehicle was stopped and the driver was cited after a deputy observed him speeding and passing cars in the no-passing zone on Main Street in Irene.

10-27-2024 10:54 AM

• A vehicle was stopped and the driver was cited for speeding on Main Street in Irene.

10-26-2024 10:57 PM

• A vehicle was stopped and the driver was cited for speeding on Main Street in Irene.

10-26-2024 09:37 PM

• A deputy responded along with fire units to a grass fire near Wakonda.

10-26-2024 09:52 AM

• Three vehicles were stopped over a 1.5-hour period and their drivers were cited for speeding on Main Street in Irene.

10-25-2024 06:14 PM

• A deputy assisted a Beresford police officer with an investigation of an assault in Beresford involving a rural Clay County resident.

10-25-2024 03:26 PM

• A deputy observed a vehicle pass a school bus with its stop arm extended and lights flashing. The vehicle was stopped and the driver was cited for the offense.

10-25-2024 01:28 PM

• A deputy investigated a littering complaint on a rural road near Vermillion.

10-25-2024 08:15 AM

• An inmate was transported from the Brookings County Jail to the Clay County Jail.

10-24-2024 05:16 PM

• A deputy investigated a two-vehicle accident in Vermillion. One driver was cited for failure to yield the right of way.

10-24-2024 02:49 PM

• A deputy responded to a rural residence after a request was made by a family member to check the welfare of a man there. The deputy learned the man was away from home on a trip and not in need of assistance.

10-24-2024 01:39 PM

• A deputy responded to assist a Highway Patrol Trooper with a traffic stop resulting in a custodial arrest near Irene.

10-23-2024 06:37 PM

• A patient was transported from the nursing home in Irene to the hospital in Vermillion for medical clearance and then to a Sioux Falls hospital for an involuntary mental health commitment.

10-23-2024 03:15 PM

• A deputy investigated a one-vehicle crash south of Vermillion.

10-23-2024 03:06 PM

• A deputy responded to a report of a 911 call from an Irene residence. The deputy found no indication of any emergency at the home.

10-23-2024 02:37 PM

• A vehicle was stopped on Main Street in Irene and the driver was cited for speeding.

10-23-2024 11:15 AM

• A deputy responded to a report of an intoxicated man disrupting a prayer group at a rural church. The man was told to stay away from the group.

10-23-2024 08:35 AM

• An inmate was transported from the jail to a medical appointment in Vermillion.

10-22-2024 05:06 PM

• A deputy responded along with EMS to a medical emergency at a rural residence.

10-22-2024 12:48 PM

• A deputy responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle that had approached a rural residence. The vehicle was not located.

10-22-2024 12:31 PM

• An inmate was transported from the Clay County Jail to the Union County Jail.

10-22-2024 09:26 AM

• A deputy investigated a report of a suspicious backpack found in the courthouse. It was found that a person attending court had left the backpack in the restroom to avoid passing it through the court security checkpoint.

10-22-2024 06:31 AM

• An inmate was transported from the Yankton County Jail to the Clay County Jail to attend court. After court, the inmate was returned to the Yankton County Jail.

10-21-2024 07:50 PM

• An inmate was transported from the Union County Jail to the Clay County Jail.

10-21-2024 06:57 PM

• A deputy investigated a car/deer crash on Dakota Street south of Vermillion.

10-21-2024 05:03 PM

• A deputy investigated a report from a man who had left vehicles at a friend’s rented property and now could not locate them and the friend had moved from the property.

10-21-2024 02:39 PM

• The school resource officer investigated a report of an assault and possession of tobacco in the high school in Vermillion.

10-21-2024 11:00 AM

• A caller reported that another person had made a suicidal statement. A deputy checked the status of the person and found no need for immediate intervention.

10-21-2024 09:11 AM

• An inmate was transported from the jail to a medical appointment in Vermillion.

10-21-2024 09:06 AM

• A caller expressed concern about dogs in Irene. A deputy checked and found that the dogs were receiving adequate care from a family member while the owners were away.

10-19-2024 08:53 PM

• A deputy responded along with fire units to a report of a brush fire north of Vermillion.

10-19-2024 06:35 PM

• A vehicle was stopped and the driver was cited for speeding on Main Street in Irene.

10-19-2024 05:30 PM

• A deputy responded to a report of a motorcycle driving at an excessive speed in Irene. The motorcycle was not located in the area.

10-19-2024 11:17 AM

• A deputy responded along with fire, EMS, and Highway Patrol units to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 46 near Centerville.

10-19-2024 10:48 AM

• A patient was transported from the hospital in Vermillion to a Sioux Falls hospital for an involuntary mental health commitment.

10-19-2024 10:04 AM

• A vehicle was stopped and the driver was cited for speeding on Main Street in Irene.

10-18-2024 11:35 PM

• A deputy attempted to locate a suicidal person who was reported to be in a car parked in Burbank. The person was later located safe in Union County.

10-18-2024 02:00 PM

• The school resource officer assisted Irene’s school administration with counseling a student regarding attendance issues.

10-18-2024 08:50 AM

• An inmate was transported from the Clay County Jail to the Minnehaha County Jail and a second inmate was transported from there back to the Clay County Jail.

10-17-2024 12:31 PM

• Deputies responded along with Highway Patrol troopers as well as EMS units to an injury rollover accident on Highway 19 north of Vermillion.

10-17-2024 10:55 AM

• An inmate was transported from the Clay County Jail to the Yankton County Jail and a second inmate was transported from there back to the Clay County Jail.

10-17-2024 10:30 AM

• The school resource officer investigated a report of a habitually truant student in Vermillion.

10-17-2024 06:11 AM

• Three inmates were transported from the Union County Jail to the Clay County Jail.

10-17-2024 01:17 AM

• A deputy investigated a car/deer crash on Highway 19 south of Centerville.

10-16-2024 07:01 PM

• A participant in the 24/7 Sobriety Program was found to have an active warrant for his arrest. The man was taken into custody and was booked into the jail.

10-16-2024 05:46 PM

• Deputies responded to a report of a domestic dispute at a Vermillion residence. The report came from a neighbor. The deputies found no evidence of any assault or other crime at the residence.

10-16-2024 04:10 PM

• An inmate was transported from the Yankton County Jail to the Clay County Jail.

10-16-2024 01:29 PM

• Deputies served a court order for an eviction, returning possession of rented property over to the landlord. The property did not appear to be occupied.

10-16-2024 09:33 AM

• An inmate was transported from the Minnehaha County Jail to the Clay County Jail.

10-15-2024 10:32 PM

• Deputies responded to a report of a dispute at a bar in Irene. The person making the report had already left prior to calling and the matter was resolved by the time deputies arrived.

10-15-2024 09:22 PM

• A deputy encountered a llama on a rural highway. The llama was herded off the road and the owner was notified so he could catch and contain the llama.

10-15-2024 07:30 PM

• A vehicle was stopped and the driver was cited for failing to stop as required at a stop sign in Vermillion.

10-15-2024 12:46 PM

• The school resource officer mediated a dispute between high school students.

10-15-2024 12:23 PM

• Two inmates were transported from the Clay County Jail to the Union County Jail.

10-15-2024 10:53 AM

• A deputy assisted a court services officer in taking a probationer into custody in Irene after the person violated the conditions of probation.

10-14-2024 02:39 PM

• A deputy assisted Vermillion police officers in apprehending two people who ran from the scene of an investigation of a stolen vehicle recovered in Vermillion.

10-13-2024 08:51 PM

• A vehicle was stopped and the driver was cited for speeding on North Plum Street in Vermillion.

10-13-2024 06:42 PM

• A deputy responded along with fire units to a grass and brush fire south of Irene.

10-13-2024 04:50 PM

• Deputies assisted Vermillion police officers with a response to a domestic dispute at a Vermillion residence.

10-13-2024 01:05 PM

• A deputy investigated a report of a dog bite at a rural residence.

10-13-2024 03:01 AM

• A vehicle was stopped for speeding in Vermillion. After investigation, it was determined that the driver was under the influence of alcohol and was under legal age to consume alcohol. The driver was arrested for DWI and illegal possession of drug paraphernalia and the passenger was cited for Underage Consumption of Alcohol.

10-13-2024 01:04 AM

• Deputies participated in a traffic safety checkpoint along with SD Highway Patrol troopers.

10-13-2024 12:23 AM

• Deputies assisted Vermillion police officers with an investigation of an assault at a bar in downtown Vermillion.

10-12-2024 11:01 PM

• A vehicle was stopped in Vermillion and the driver was informed of a non-functioning headlight.

10-12-2024 10:33 PM

• A deputy investigated a crash involving a car striking a calf on the highway south of Irene.

10-12-2024 07:38 PM

• A vehicle was stopped in Irene and the driver was informed of a non-functioning headlight.

10-12-2024 12:30 PM

• A deputy encountered a calf on Bluff Road and was able to herd it back into its pasture.

10-12-2024 01:57 AM

• While participating in a traffic safety checkpoint with the SD Highway Patrol, a deputy encountered a vehicle driven by a person under the influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested for DWI and the passenger was cited for Underage Consumption of Alcohol.

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