Court/Police
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Man dies in I-29 car-motorcyle accident
A 57-year-old man died Sunday, September 8, from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash 13 miles south of Brookings, SD.Preliminary crash information indicates Nathan H. OBrien, the driver of a 2012 Toyota Rav4 SUV, was traveling northbound on Interstate 29 near mile marker 119 when the vehicle in front of…
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VFW Post 3351 bids farewell to local soldiers after training
The 1742nd Transportation Company recently wrapped up its annual training, leaving Flandreau with full bellies and renewed confidence in the communitys support.On June 5th, members of VFW Post 3351 greeted the soldiers with donuts and rolls from The Flandreau Bakery, and coffee, expressing their gratitude and support as the troops…
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FSST delegation to attend Tribal Law Enforcement Summit
A delegation of local Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribal leaders, led by Vice President Cyndi Weddell, along with tribal law enforcement, plan to attend an upcoming Tribal Public Safety Crisis Summit in Pierre.Governor Kristi Noem announced the June 24th summit late last month amidst growing tension between her administration and the…
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The Future of the County Ambulance Service
County Commissioners are further grappling with the future of the countys rural ambulance service after the resignation of a longtime staffer. Currently, only one full-time employee remains to run the service with few applications coming in to fill open positions, including that of a licensed paramedic. Staffing shortages and financial…
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AG Jackley welcomes officers to dedicated Tribal Law Enforcement Training Session
PIERRE, S.D. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley Monday welcomed 23 officers, including 11 tribal law enforcement officers, to the states first-ever tribal enforcement specific training session.Gov. Kristi Noem and Attorney General Jackley in April announced the first-ever tribal-prioritized basic certification course to be held in South Dakota. In the…
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Public Safety for South Dakota
South Dakotans, Native and Non-Native, deserve and should demand to be safe in their homes, on their streets, and at their places of work. As Attorney General, and as a former US Attorney, States Attorney, and Tribal Prosecutor, I do not accept jurisdiction as an impediment to the ability and…
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First-ever Tribal Law Enforcement training session
An historic endeavor for South Dakota as the Attorney Generals office hosts its inaugural Tribal Law Enforcement training session. The Flandreau Santee Sioux are not yet involved; however the initiative marks a significant step toward what the state hopes will be more cooperative and enhanced law enforcement capabilities across the…
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Coroner Duties to shift to Sheriffs Office
For as long as Sheriff Troy Wellman can remember, the acting Coroner for Moody County has been someone that was appointed. Local law states that the seat is an elected role, but Wellman cant remember a time that the person serving as Coroner was elected into the position. Its been…
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Appreciation given to Law Enforcement
Major Bridget Flannery with the South Dakota National Guard and local VFW Post offered a token of appreciation this past week from the local post to officers with the Moody County Sheriffs Office and Flandreau City Police Department this past Wednesday in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day. Flannery presented…
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South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and U.S. Attorney Alison Ramsdell Statement On Drug Activity in South Dakota
Given the ongoing controversy and strained relationships between Tribal nations across South Dakota and the Governor over comments made regarding the cartels and ongoing illegal drug activity on reservation lands across the state, Attorney General Marty Jackley and U.S. Attorney Alison Ramsdell of Flandreau this past Friday released the following…
