A 51-year-old man from Le Mars, Iowa, Lance Jerry Rus, was arrested on October 16 for possession of methamphetamine during a motorist assist in Union County. Observed acting nervously, he admitted to having meth in a tin after a search by law enforcement. He was indicted and has a court appearance scheduled. Continue reading Man arrested for meth possession in rural Union County
State health officials are investigating a mysterious series of suspected overdose cases linked to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, including two fatalities. At least 12 cases with unusual symptoms, such as seizures and shallow breathing, were reported. Despite extensive toxicology tests, no common substance was identified. Health authorities urge vigilance for future events. Continue reading Health lab director says ‘very unusual’ Sturgis rally overdose reports remain a mystery
On Monday, March 18 at 3:52 p.m., The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office investigated a motor vehicle accident that occurred on Sioux County Road A54B, 14 miles northwest of Rock Valley, IA.
Sharon Kerschion, age 71, from Hudson, SD, was driving a 2002 Buick Century northbound on A54 when a 38-year-old male passenger, who was experiencing a mental health condition, distracted her by grabbing the steering wheel. Kerschion lost control of the vehicle and entered the west ditch where the vehicle came to rest on railroad tracks.
Simultaneously, while investigating the accident, the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office arrested Continue reading Motor vehicle accident Monday leads to arrest for drug offenses
There are so many complaints about cops now flowing into the Division of Criminal Investigation that the agency has hired a second full-time investigator to handle them.
Former FBI agent Dave Keith was hired to handle allegations of officer misbehavior recently, DCI Director Dan Satterlee said Wednesday during the March meeting of the Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training Commission in Pierre.
The primary investigator of officer misbehavior has been busy dealing with the spike in complaints since 2021, when the DCI streamlined the process and made an online complaint form available. Continue reading Crush of complaints forces state to hire extra help for officer misconduct investigations
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