Spink County Sheriff's Department

10/23/2026

PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT – FUEL THEFTS ⛽

The Spink County Sheriff’s Office has received multiple reports of gasoline being siphoned from parked vehicles throughout the area.

We encourage residents to remain vigilant, review security camera footage, and report any suspicious activity immediately.

When possible, park in well-lit areas and take precautions to secure your vehicles.

If you see something suspicious, please contact the Sheriff’s Office.

Thank you for helping keep our communities safe.

10/22/2026

**Update**

State Highway 28 is reopened.

State highway 28 is closed east of highway 37 for a vehicle accident. Please avoid the area

10/21/2026

🚨 FLASHING LIGHTS MEAN MOVE RIGHT! 🚨

The Spink County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind ALL motorists that when an emergency vehicle approaches with its emergency lights or siren activated, you are required by South Dakota law to pull over and stop!

🚗 Cars
🚛 Semi-trucks
🚜 Other large vehicles

YES, THIS INCLUDES SEMIS AND OTHER COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT!!

We understand that larger vehicles require additional time and space to safely pull over. However, every driver has a responsibility to remain alert and yield to emergency responders.

Under SDCL 32-31-6, drivers must move as close as possible to the right-hand edge of the roadway, clear of intersections, and remain stopped until the emergency vehicle has passed.

⚖️ Failure to comply is a Class 2 misdemeanor.

When deputies, firefighters, and ambulance crews are responding to an emergency, SECONDS MATTER. Those few seconds could mean the difference between life and death.

🚨 See the lights. Move to the right. Come to a stop. 🚨

10/12/2026

The Spink County Sheriff’s Office extends our deepest condolences to the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office, the family and friends of Deputy Katherine Frank, and all those who had the honor of knowing and serving alongside her.

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

🚜🌽 HARVEST IS IN FULL SWING! 🌽🚜

It’s that time of year again in Spink County! Farmers are working hard to get their crops out of the fields, which means extra traffic on our rural roads and highways.

🚨 The Spink County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind everyone to use extra caution while traveling this harvest season!

🚜 Watch for slow-moving vehicles and farm equipment. Be patient, slow down, and only pass when it is safe and legal to do so.

🦌 Keep an eye out for deer! Deer are especially active this time of year and can appear on the roadway with little warning, particularly around dawn and dusk.

🚗 Slow down and stay alert! Avoid distractions, allow extra travel time, and give farm equipment plenty of room.

⚠️ If you are involved in ANY type of accident, stop immediately and contact the nearest law enforcement agency. Never leave the scene of an accident.

Our farmers have a job to do, and we all have somewhere to be. A little patience and extra caution can go a long way toward keeping everyone safe!

🍂 Let’s work together to make this a safe and successful harvest season in Spink County!

Stay alert. Slow down. Arrive alive.

🚔 Spink County Sheriff’s Office

10/02/2026

🐾💚💛 GOOD LUCK, WILDCATS! 💛💚🐾

The Spink County Sheriff’s Office would like to wish the Northwestern Area Wildcats a very happy Homecoming! 🎉🏈

We hope the students, athletes, staff, families, and fans have a great week celebrating school spirit, traditions, and Wildcat pride!

Play hard, cheer loud, make some memories, and most importantly—have fun and celebrate safely!

💚💛 Good luck, Wildcats! Happy Homecoming! 💛💚