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Hanson County Sheriff's Office

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This page is not intended for reporting. Dial 911 for an emergency. For anything else you would like to report please call the office at 605-239-4409. Here you will find information about upcoming events involving the community, road conditions to look out for, and other various information. Please feel free to post events or information you would like to share with the community.

10/25/2026

10/23/2026

HANSON COUNTY IS IN A HIGH FIRE DANGER RISK TODAY. NO OPEN BURNING IS ALLOWED. PLEASE MONITOR ANY PREVIOUS FIRES THAT YOU MAY OF HAD RECENTLY AS THEY MAY RE-IGNITE WITH THE WIND AND HUMIDITY. https://www.weather.gov/fsd/weatherstory

10/19/2026

**UPDATE** he has been located.

10/12/2026

Passing of Deputy Katherine Frank -

The Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office announces with profound sadness the passing of Deputy Katherine Frank, age 26, earlier today. Deputy Frank was surrounded by her family and loved ones in her final moments. In her final act of service and generosity, she became an organ donor, continuing to help others even in her passing. Katherine worked at the South Dakota State Penitentiary from September 2022 until being hired with the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office in June 2024.

Deputy Frank’s death is a significant loss to our agency and to the broader law enforcement community in and around Sioux Falls. She served the citizens of Minnehaha County with professionalism, humility, and dedication. Her absence will be felt deeply by all who have had the privilege of working alongside her.

A memorial has been established at the Law Enforcement Center located at 320 W. 4th St., Sioux Falls, SD, for those who wish to pay their respects. The Sheriff’s Office will also continue maintaining a presence at the hospital as we support her family during this difficult time.
Further information regarding funeral services, honors, and departmental arrangements will be provided as soon as it becomes available.

Deputy Frank served with dignity and heart. Her service made a meaningful difference, and her impact will remain with us always.

10/12/2026

We have received reports that someone has cloned our office phone number and is calling people identifying themselves as Deputy Thompson with HCSO. The caller then tells them that they did not show up for Federal Jury duty. This is a Scam as we do not call when people do not show for Federal Jury duty. (We do not have a Deputy Thompson working here either) If you do receive a call like this please do not give out any private information and end the call. You can follow up with the Federal Clerk of Courts Office or if you have questions on Hanson County Jury duty you can contact our Clerk of Courts Office as well.

Address

720 5th Street PO BOX 97
Alexandria, SD
57311

Telephone

+16052394409

Website

http://www.hansoncounty.net/

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