Fall River County Sheriff's Office

10/24/2026

Missing Person

Kelsie Leigh Bryant

Last Seen – October 19th, 2026 at 4PM

Last Known Location – Albany and S Chicago Hot Springs, South Dakota

Description- Kelsie is a 39 year old female, 5'2", 110 lbs, black hair, brown eyes.

Last seen on the afternoon of October 19th, 2026 at 4PM. Kelsie parked her car outside of a local business in the vicinity of Albany & S Chicago and walked South. She was seen on CCTV wearing a black tank top, black sweatpants, and flip flop shoes with her hair up. Unknown if she was wearing glasses. She left her phone at her residence

Officers are continuing to view CCTV footage of the area. If you have any security cameras in the downtown Hot Springs area, please review the footage for the afternoon/evening of the 19th into the 20th.

Contact Fall River County Dispatch at 605-745-5155 with any information – This is a 24/7 call taking facility.

10/08/2026

10/07/2026

Happy National Coaches Day!

Today, we’re celebrating some of our folks who take on an other important role — Coach.

These guys spend their days keeping our communities safe, and then they head to the courts and fields to coach, mentor, build positive relationships and encourage the next generation.

Being a coach is about so much more than the game. It’s about teaching teamwork, building confidence, leading by example and being someone students can count on.

We’re proud of FRCSO Deputy Mike Close, Hot Springs, SD Police Department Chief Ross Norton, HSPD Investigator Brandon Petersen, HSPD Officer Ryan Del Rosario and FRCSO Dispatcher Tim Puck who continue to make a difference in the lives of students both in uniform and on the sidelines.

(If you have any pictures of these Coaches in action feel free to share them!!)

09/22/2026

Congratulations Rachel!

09/08/2026

Update 9/8/2026 5:07PM: Evacuation Status Cancelled

Original Post:
Area: Elk Road and residents west of Highway 79 north of Elk Road.
Evacuation Status: 'Ready' [Level 1] - this means you need to be prepared to leave if the fire spreads, this is your early heads-up. Please check out our preparedness page for more information on evacuation status levels: https://fallrivercountysd.gov/emergency-management/ready-set-go/

09/02/2026

Last night Dispatch received a call in regards to a Mountain Lion that had gone into a residence out in the Cottonwood Springs Dam area.

Deputy Close asked that we share the following tips on preventing wildlife from entering your home.

• Keep windows and doors closed, including home, garage and vehicle doors.
• Don’t leave pet food out
• Close all pet doors and secure pets at night.
• Secure trash cans with tight fitting lids
• Cover window wells with commercially available grates or bubbles or make a cover using quarter-inch hardware cloth or chicken wire.
• Install outside lighting. Light areas where you walk so you can see wildlife if any are present.
• Installing Motion sensor deterrents – Floodlights, motion activated sprinklers, ultrasonic repellers etc.
• Close holes (larger than one-quarter inch) and openings around your home and under the foundation so that animals such as snakes, rats, mice, bats, raccoons and skunks will not be tempted to make their homes.
• Seal crawl spaces.
• Screen fireplace chimneys and furnaces, attic and dryer vents and other holes. Keep fireplace dampers closed to avoid "drop-in" guests such as bats, birds, squirrels and raccoons.

Remember - We are are the ones encroaching on wildlife habitats, not the other way around.

08/31/2026

This Honda Dirt Bike was located this morning. If you are the owner or know who the owner is, please reach out to us as we would like to return it.

Before you ask - yes we ran the VIN and it is not coming back registered or entered as stolen.

The owner will need to provide either a bill of sale or have some kind of documentation that confirms the VIN.

Thank You!

08/25/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

08/24/2026

LOCATED - Thanks for sharing
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🚨 **BOLO – MISSING JUVENILE** 🚨
The Fall River County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Esperanza Stubbs.

**Last Seen:**
📅 August 23, 2026
⏰ Approximately 7 PM
📍 Leaving residence south of Cascade Falls
📱She left her cell phone at home

**Description:**
• 15-year-old female
• Approximately 5'03"
• Approximately 105 lbs.
• Brown hair
• Brown eyes

**Last Known Clothing:**
• Blue Shirt
• Blue jean Shorts
• Carrying a backpack

⚠️ If you see Esperanza "Hope" or have any information regarding her whereabouts, please contact Fall River County Dispatch at 605-745-5155 immediately!

Please share this post to help us locate Esperanza and bring her home safely.

08/23/2026

Missing Juvenile!!!!

UPDATE -THIS INDIVIDUAL HAS BEEN LOCATED AND IS SAFE!!!

UPDATE - His vehicle has been located.

🚨 **BOLO – MISSING JUVENILE** 🚨
The Hot Springs Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Deren Pershall.

**Last Seen:**
📅 August 22, 2026
⏰ Approximately 8 PM
📍 Leaving the Angostura Dam area
📱His Cell phone is turned off

**Description:**
• 16-year-old male
• Approximately 5'07"
• Approximately 131 lbs.
• Brown hair
• Brown eyes

**Last Known Clothing:**
• Black shirt
• Blue jeans
• Black and White Nikes

⚠️ If you see Deren or have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact Fall River County Dispatch at 605-745-5155 immediately!

Please share this post to help us locate Deren and bring him home safely.