Rapid City Government News (222 items)

The Rapid City Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of police officer. The RCPD is seeking highly motivated candidates from all walks of life to apply and test for the position. Successful candidates will be welcomed on to work for one of the most professional and progressive…

Police have arrested two suspects in connection with an armed robbery at a residence in the 300 block of Franklin Street. Shortly before 12:00 p.m. on March 5th, police were dispatched the 324 Franklin Street for a report of a robbery. The reporting party stated he had been invited to…

Police are currently investigating the death of a male at 314 E. Adams Street. Originally deemed a homicide investigation, police have now reclassified it as an unattended death investigation. Police have encountered several complicating factors as they work to investigate the specific circumstances surrounding the shooting. Shortly before 3:00 p.m.,…

Police have detained two suspects in connection with the investigation into the February 26th shooting on Blaine Avenue. Shortly after 8:00 p.m. on February 26th, police received a report of a male subject who had just been shot. The reporting party was inside a vehicle, which was transporting the victim…

Shortly after 8:00 p.m. on February 26th, police received a report of a male subject who had just been shot. The reporting party was inside a vehicle, which was transporting the victim to the hospital. Police made contact with the occupants of the vehicle at Rapid City Regional Hospital. After…

On February 18th, an incident was reported to police regarding an assault involving a firearm.  No one was physically injured during the incident but the victim advised a firearm was displayed in a threatening manner.  The incident was reported to have occurred on February 16th at a residence in the…

Rapid City police are currently investigating the unattended death of a male subject who was located in Thomson Park. Shortly before 11:00 a.m. on February 22nd, police were called to the park for a report of an unconscious male subject in the picnic shelter. On arrival, police located the man…

Four people have been cited as the Rapid City Police Department continues to investigate online sex trafficking and those who respond to online advertisements soliciting sexual activity. On February 21st, four individuals were cited after responding to an undercover prostitution operation at a Rapid City hotel. They are identified as:…

The Rapid City Police Department has received several reports of a scam targeting residents through the mail. In these reported instances, a person has received an envelope containing instructions and a check made out to their name. The recipient is instructed to deposit the check for cash at their bank/credit…

A pursuit which covered a large area of Rapid City’s north side was brought to a safe conclusion, thanks to the quick thinking on the part of multiple officers, along with the use of the less-lethal tools at their disposal. The incident started on February 6th at around 7:45 p.m.…