Rapid City Government News (227 items)
October 01, 2018
RCPD & PCSO host multi-day International Conference of Police Chaplains training event
Law Enforcement Chaplains from surrounding states will meet at the Public Safety Building in Rapid City this week to learn new ways to serve law enforcement, their families, and the communities they serve. This training is for ICPC Region 3, which includes South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa & Minnesota.…
September 17, 2018
Police seek public’s help in investigating burglaries, theft of firearms
Rapid City police are currently working to investigate several burglaries involving what are believed to be the same suspects. Two male suspects are believed responsible for burglarizing two Rapid City residences, stealing a vehicle, and making off with four stolen firearms (one of which has been recovered). On September 16th,…
Rapid City police have arrested the suspect responsible for reporting false information that sent Pinedale Elementary into lockdown status on afternoon of September 12th. She is identified as 29-year-old Ricky Peck of Rapid City. Peck has since been arrested for False Reporting to Authorities and Disturbance of School. This case…
The City is seeking candidates to fill vacancies on several City boards, commissions, and committees, including the Parks and Recreation Adviosry Board, Downtown BID Board, Human Relations Commission, Historic Sign Code Board, and Retired Senior Volunteer Advisory Council. Those interested in volunteering are encouraged to visit the City’s website at…
As police continue to investigate the August 22nd burglary at 1441 West Main Street in which 24 handguns were taken from the business, two suspects have been arrested for their involvement in the incident. On the morning of August 22nd, police were notified that a burglary had taken place at…
Over the last several days, the RCPD has been contacted numerous times regarding recent social media postings about suspicious activity related to kidnapping, abductions, and even speculation about organized human trafficking at several different retail locations across Rapid City. In investigating the situation, the RCPD has determined these recent reports…
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) in conjunction with the Rapid City Police Department and the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms industry, announce a reward of up to $10,000 for information related to this morning’s burglary of The Rooster sporting goods…
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) in conjunction with the Rapid City Police Department and the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms industry, announce a reward of up to $10,000 for information related to this morning’s burglary of The Rooster sporting goods…
August 21, 2018
Shooting incident in 200 block of E. Philadelphia Street now a homicide investigation
A shooting incident from August 17th has now turned into a homicide investigation. At around 10:50 p.m. on August 17th, police were dispatched to a residence in the 200 block of E. Philadelphia Street for a report of a shooting that had just occurred. On arrival, police located a single…
At around 10:50 p.m. on August 17th, police were dispatched to a residence in the 200 block of E. Philadelphia Street for a report of a shooting that had just occurred. On arrival, police located a single male subject with a gunshot wound on laying on the ground. This individual…