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Minnesota Man Charged with Multiple Kidnappings and Sexual Assaults Dating Back to 2017
Northeast Radio SD News – Minneapolis, MN - Federal authorities announced charges against Abdimahat Bille Mohamed, 28, following an investigation into a string of violent kidnappings and sexual assaults in Minnesota dating back to 2017. The charges, detailed in a criminal complaint, include Kidnapping a Minor and Kidnapping.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 4, 20253 min read


Lake Norden Man Sentenced for Sexual Contact with a Child
Northeast Radio SD News - Hayti, SD - A Lake Norden man has been sentenced in Hamlin County Circuit Court following an investigation by the Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office that began earlier this year.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 30, 20251 min read


DCI Investigating Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Beresford
Northeast Radio SD News - Beresford, SD - The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) has launched an investigation into an officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of an Aurora man Friday night in Beresford.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 23, 20251 min read


DCI Investigates Suspected Drug Overdose Death at Mike Durfee State Prison
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is currently investigating the suspected drug overdose death of an inmate at the Mike Durfee State Prison in Springfield.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 18, 20251 min read


Former Aberdeen State Employee Arrested on Felony Solicitation and Child Pornography Charges
Northeast Radio SD News - Aberdeen, SD - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced the arrest of an Aberdeen man on Friday, Nov. 1, 2025, facing multiple felony charges related to sex crimes and computer misuse. Mark Charles Rathbun, 66, was taken into custody and is currently being held at the Brown County Jail. The charges filed against him include: · Solicitation of Second-Degree Rape (Felony) · Possession of Child Pornography (Felony) ·

Steve Jurrens
Nov 3, 20251 min read


NESD Radio News UPDATE: Two Watertown Residents Face Aggravated Assault and Multiple Child Abuse Felonies; Court Filings Reveal New Allegations
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Felony charges against Davon Scott Walton and Taylor Ann Merkel have been updated with newly filed court documents revealing multiple felony counts and allegations spanning six months, according to court records filed on October 30, 2025, in Codington County.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 31, 20253 min read


Watertown Man Faces Felony Child Abuse and Assault Charges, Bond Violation Follows
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - A Watertown man, Davon Scott Walton, is facing felony charges in Codington County following an investigation into alleged child abuse that began on October 24, 2025. The charges stem from an incident where a 7-year-old minor was treated at Prairie Lakes Hospital for extensive bruising and possible internal injuries.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 29, 20253 min read


Federal Court Resolves Counsel Conflict in Koistinen Case; Suppression Hearing Rescheduled for November
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The federal criminal case against Jeffrey Allen Koistinen is moving forward in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona following a series of significant procedural rulings, including the resolution of a potential conflict of interest involving his defense team.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 26, 20252 min read


Watertown Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Fentanyl Distribution in Drug-Free Zone
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Steven Scott Ulm, 26, was sentenced to a 10-year prison term on October 22, 2025, in Codington County Circuit Court after entering a guilty plea to a Class 4 felony drug charge.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 23, 20251 min read
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