Rapid City Government News (276 items)
October 23, 2017
Police search for suspects responsible for vandalizing Youth & Family Services facility
After discovering recent vandalism to a Youth & Family Services facility, police are calling on the public for help in holding the person(s) responsible accountable for their actions. On October 22th at around 8:00 a.m., an officer patrolling the area noticed damage to the Youth & Family Services facility at…
October 19, 2017
RCPD and PCSO awarded grant to implement body-worn camera program
The Rapid City Police Department and the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office have been awarded a $300,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice in order to implement and maintain a body-worn camera program. Each agency will make a matching $150,000 contribution toward the program totaling $600,000. Both agencies jointly applied…
The City's Utility Rate Study findings and recommendations as presented by HDR Engineering, Inc. The slide presentation was presented at two open houses on October 10 and 11 and the Utility Rate Study action items will be on the agenda at the October 16 and November 6 City Council meetings…
Two suspects involved in the October 4th shooting death of Clinton Farlee in the 600 block of East Boulevard North have been located on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. On October 5th, warrants were secured for the arrest of 21-year-old Maricelo Garcia and 19-year-old Cierra Walks, both of Rapid City.…
Rapid City police are now investigating a homicide that started out as a shooting incident in the 600 block of East Boulevard North. At around 2:10 p.m. on October 4th, police responded to a residence in the 600 block of East Boulevard North for a report of an individual with…
October 02, 2017
Undercover online sex trafficking investigation results in three arrests, seven citations
On September 27th, 28th, and 29th, detectives of the RCPD engaged in an undercover online sex trafficking operation. This operation has resulted in three arrests, and seven citations issued. On September 27th, an undercover detective made contact with a female advertising massage and sexual services online. Shortly after meeting outside…
The RCPD would like to remind the public of upcoming street closures which will have a large impact to the normal flow of traffic in downtown Rapid City. The closure of Sixth Street between Omaha Street and Main Street will take effect at 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 30th and…
On September 18th, the Rapid City Police Department conducted compliance checks of local alcohol establishments. A total of 15 establishments were checked and 12 were found to be in compliance. Three of the establishments, Marlin’s Roadhouse Grill/Road Hog, located at 2803 Deadwood Ave, Longhorn Steakhouse, located at 1510 Eglin St,…
On September 18th, the Rapid City Police Department conducted compliance checks of local alcohol establishments. A total of 15 establishments were checked and 12 were found to be in compliance. Three of the establishments, Marlin’s Roadhouse Grill/Road Hog, located at 2803 Deadwood Ave, Longhorn Steakhouse, located at 1510 Eglin St,…