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Watertown Man Indicted on Child Pornography and Eavesdropping Charges
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A Watertown man faces felony child pornography and misdemeanor surveillance charges following a grand jury indictment in Codington County Circuit Court.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 162 min read


Clark Man Arrested in Watertown on Child Solicitation, Attempted Rape Charges
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Steve Jurrens
Oct 133 min read


Oregon Man Xavier Riley Cook Indicted on First-Degree Rape Charges in Codington County
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A Redmond, Ore., man faces 11 criminal charges in Codington County, including three counts of first-degree rape, stemming from allegations spanning nearly four years.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 91 min read


Watertown Woman Charged With Grand Theft After Allegedly Faking Cancer Diagnosis to Collect Charity Donations
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A Watertown woman is facing three felony charges of grand theft after police say she faked a pancreatic cancer diagnosis to collect thousands of dollars from local charities and community members.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 92 min read


Minnesota 18-Year-Old Indicted on Rape, Burglary Charges in Watertown
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Bodin George Kading, 18, faces eight criminal counts after police located him hiding in a 15-year-old’s bedroom.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 92 min read


Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Attempted Online Enticement of Minor in South Dakota
Northeast Radio SD News – Sioux Falls, SD - A Sioux Falls man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after being convicted of attempting to entice a minor online, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Dakota.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 172 min read


Watertown Police Arrest Five in Northeast Watertown Meth Investigation
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A narcotics investigation by the Watertown Police Department resulted in five arrests Tuesday following a search of a northeast Watertown residence, according to a media release from Captain Steve Rehorst.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 161 min read


Watertown Man Arrested After Allegedly Threatening Two People With Large Kitchen Knife
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A Watertown man is facing an aggravated assault charge after police say he threatened two people with a large kitchen knife Wednesday evening.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 101 min read


Two Men Charged After Hamlin County Deputies Recover Stolen Property Near Lake Poinsett
Northeast Radio SD News – Lake Poinsett, SD - The Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office recovered multiple stolen items and arrested two men last week after executing a search warrant at a camper near Lake Poinsett.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 41 min read


Estelline DUI Arrest: Minnesota Man Faces Identity Theft, Marijuana Charges After Hamlin County Traffic Stop
Northeast Radio SD News – Estelline, SD - A routine traffic stop in Estelline late Friday night led to multiple charges for a Minnesota man after deputies say he provided false identification and was found with alcohol and marijuana inside his vehicle.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 312 min read


Brookings Police Arrest Suspect in Two 2021 Armed Robberies
Northeast Radio SD News – Brookings, SD - On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, the City of Brookings Police Department announced the arrest of a local man in connection with two separate armed robberies that took place in 2021.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 171 min read


Watertown Police Arrest Sioux Falls Man for Failing to Register New Address; Grand Jury Indicts, Habitual Offender Filing Submitted
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A Sioux Falls man with a history of sex‑offender registration violations has been indicted in Codington County after authorities say he traveled to Watertown without notifying law enforcement and was later found with marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 53 min read


Billings Woman Indicted in Watertown on 13 Identity Theft Counts, Forgery, Drug Charges, and Receiving Stolen Property
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A Montana woman already facing charges from a January 4 stolen‑vehicle arrest in Watertown is now accused of a wide‑ranging identity theft and forgery scheme after a Codington County grand jury returned a 13‑count indictment against her this week.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 54 min read


Watertown Man Arrested for Multiple Counts of Sexual Abuse Involving a Juvenile
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A Watertown man is in custody after police arrested him Wednesday in connection with an ongoing investigation into the sexual abuse of a juvenile.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 41 min read


Two Fugitives Wanted for Human Trafficking in South Dakota Captured in Texas After Eight Years on the Run
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - A pair of fugitives who spent more than eight years evading authorities on human trafficking charges in South Dakota were arrested this week in Texas, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 31 min read


Attempted Murder Investigation Leads to Four Arrests in Southwest Watertown
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Police arrested four individuals Tuesday morning after officers responded to a report of shots fired and a stolen vehicle connected to the incident, according to a media release from the Watertown Police Department.

Steve Jurrens
May 272 min read


Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office Reports String of Arrests Over 11-Day Period
Northeast Radio SD News – Hamlin County, SD - The Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office has released details regarding several arrests made across the county between March 18th and March 28th, 2026. The incidents ranged from drug-related offenses and DUI stops to sex offender compliance violations.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 302 min read


19-Year-Old Faces Multiple Charges After Weapons and Drug Seizure
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A 19-year-old Watertown resident is in custody following an investigation into a stolen firearm that led police to a collection of weapons and narcotics.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 121 min read


Raymond Man Sentenced to Prison Following Downtown Watertown Drug Sting
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Steve Jurrens
Mar 12 min read


Watertown Police Arrest Polish Nationals for Multi-State Organized Retail Theft Ring
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - A rapid response by the Watertown Police Department on Thursday morning led to the arrest of two individuals suspected of operating an organized retail theft ring spanning multiple states and numerous South Dakota communities.

Steve Jurrens
Feb 202 min read



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