Rapid City Government News (288 items)

As police continue to work to investigate a stabbing that took the life of 24-year-old Leon Richards of Rapid City on October 19th, authorities have secured $5,000 from the Community Reward Fund to offer as a reward for video or other information that leads to the arrest of the person(s)…

The Rapid City Police Department is currently working to investigate two separate shooting incidents. At around 4:30 p.m. on November 28th, police responded to a residence in the 400 block of Tamarack Drive for a report of a male subject who had been shot. On arrival, police located the adult…

An early-morning stabbing is now being investigated as a homicide after the victim succumbed to his injuries following transport to the hospital. At around 4:10 a.m. on October 19th, police were dispatched to the area of 120 Surfwood drive for a report of a stabbing that had just occurred. On…

The Rapid City Police Department is currently seeking community participation in a short survey that gauges residents’ perspectives on the state of public safety and associated services within Rapid City. Every three years, as part of its accreditation requirements set by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA),…

Effective immediately, Lieutenant Andrew Becker has been promoted to the rank of Captain. Captain Becker will command the RCPD’s Support Services Division, one of three primary divisions that make up the agency. Captain Becker grew up in Rapid City and began his career with the RCPD in 2004 as a…

Effective today, Rapid City Chief of Police Don Hedrick announces promotions for the ranks of Assistant Chief of Police, Lieutenant, and Sergeant. Captain Sitts is being appointed to the newly reinstated position of Assistant Chief of Police. Assistant Chief Sitts began his career with the RCPD in 2004 after service…

The Rapid City Police Department is offering $3,000 for information that leads police to the location of 30-year-old Fast Eagle of Rapid City. The funds have been authorized by the Community Reward Fund. Police have been working to locate Fast Eagle since she was reported missing by her family on…

The suspect responsible for the death of a 16-year-old female is in custody as police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding a shooting at 1721 North Maple Avenue. At around 9:30 a.m. on August 27th, police were dispatched to the address for a report of gunfire heard in the area.…

Three suspects are now in custody after two shootings, one that left a Rapid City man seriously injured, and another that left a Rapid City woman dead. At around 3:45 a.m. on August 16th, police were dispatched to the 3900 block of Pointe West Place for a report of a…

The Rapid City Police Department has arrested 31-year-old William Daly of Rapid City as the suspect in the August 13th shooting near the intersection of North Maple Avenue and Van Buren Street. Based on the progress of the investigation at this time, Daly has been booked into the Pennington County…