October 16 – 22, 2022

Incidents/Arrests 

On 10/17/2022 at 12:55 pm, an officer responded to the 100 block of east highway 20 for a report of theft.  A 33 year old Valentine man was cited for shoplifting.

On 10/20/2022 at 5:11 pm, officers received a report of elder abuse/neglect.  The case is under investigation.

On 10/22/2022 at 12:31 am, an officer conducted a traffic stop at 4th and Wood Streets.  A 33 year old South Dakota man was cited for no driver’s license, no child safety restraint and possession of marijuana less than one ounce.  A 2nd 33 year old South Dakota man was arrested on an active Cherry County warrant.

On 10/22/2022 at 3:29 am, an officer responded to the 100 block of south Wood Street regarding someone trying to break in to a home.  A 25 year old Valentine woman was arrested for criminal trespassing and criminal mischief.

Reported Offenses:

On 10/16/2022 at 1:42 am, an officer responded to 100 N. Thatcher Street for someone trying to break into a home.  No one was located.

On 10/17/2022 at 7:19 am, a report of suspicious activity was called in.  No contacts were made.

On 10/17/2022 at 9:32 am, a request to document harassment via text messaging was called in.

On 10/18/2022 at 9:33 am, another fake $20 bill was brought to the office.  It had been passed at a local business.

On 10/18/2022 at 3:18 pm, an officer responded to the 500 block of north Hugh Street for a hit and run.  It appears that the suspect likely backed out of a parking stall across the street and struck the car.

On 10/19/2022 at 12:04 pm, an officer responded to the 100 block of north Main Street for a report of property damage.  The victim requested the matter be documented only.

On 10/19/2022 at 9:54 pm, a disturbance was reported in the 200 block of east B Street.  A male subject was removed from the property.

On 10/19/2022 at 11:31 pm, a disturbance was reported in the 100 block of north Main Street.  A male subject was removed from the property.

On 10/21/2022 at 3:23 am, a disturbance was reported in the 100 block of south Wood Street.  A male subject was removed from the property.

On 10/22/2022 at 1:38 am and 2:19 am, disturbances were reported in the 200 block of south Hall Street.  No action was taken.

On 10/22/2022 at 3:00 am, suspicious activity was reported at 100 N. Thatcher Street.  Nothing was located.

Officers responded to 60 calls for service this week.