​The Valentine Police Department Week in Review:

March 13 – 19, 2022

On 03/13/2022 at 1:37 pm, an officer responded to the 100 block of west highway 20 for a report of a stolen pickup.  The pickup was recovered by the Cherry County Sheriff’s Office.  A 25 year old South Dakota male was found to be in possession of the pickup.  An arrest was made.

On 03/13/2022 at 8:29 pm, officers responded to the 200 block of south Helen Street for a disturbance.  A 21 year old South Dakota man was arrested on an active Cherry County warrant.

On 03/15/2022 at 2:22 pm, an officer responded to the 200 block of north Hall Street for a report of a stolen SUV.  The vehicle was recovered by the Rosebud Tribal Police.  A suspect has been identified.  An arrest warrant has been requested.

On 03/17/2022 at 11:42 pm, an officer conducted a traffic stop in the 200 block of east highway 20.  A 30 year old Valentine man was arrested on suspicion of operating his vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.

On 03/18/2022, at the request of the Valentine Community Schools and the Cherry County Attorney’s Office, officers contacted 5 different families in regards to excessive truancy.  All information was forwarded to the County Attorney for review.

On 03/19/2022 at 3:02 am, officers responded to the 600 block of north Cherry Street for a disturbance.  A 44 year old Valentine man was arrested for domestic assault.

Officers responded to 143 calls for service this week.