Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The South Dakota Office of the Attorney General’s Division of Criminal Investigation Statistical Analysis Center has released the 2026 Police Study, detailing comprehensive statewide management data for police departments.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Police Department is urging parents and guardians to stay actively involved in their children’s online activity as officers continue an investigation involving digital communications. While no additional details of the case are being released, the department is emphasizing proactive steps families can take to keep young people safe online.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Police Department hosted a Technology and Transparency Forum to address public questions regarding the agency’s evolving digital tools, including Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs), drones, and advanced 911 dispatch capabilities.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council voted unanimously Monday night to support a statewide effort to reclassify 911 telecommunicators as Class B members of the South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS), formally recognizing the public‑safety nature of their work and aligning them with other first‑responder professions.

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.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A Ram pickup crashed into the front of Jungers Farms Butchery on Saturday afternoon, damaging the storefront and forcing the business to temporarily close its retail counter.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Police Department has added three new members to its ranks, welcoming two full‑time officers and one reserve officer.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue responded Saturday afternoon after a vehicle left Highway 20, crossed the median, and crashed through the south fence of the Watertown Municipal Airport.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A 20‑year‑old Estelline man was arrested late Friday night after a rollover crash in northeast Watertown that damaged four vehicles and disrupted traffic for more than an hour, according to a media release from the Watertown Police Department.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Emergency crews responded Friday afternoon after a midsize SUV crashed into Johnson Chiropractic at 1101 10th Avenue SE, sending the vehicle approximately 15 feet inside the building, according to Watertown Fire Rescue.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - One person was hospitalized following a two-vehicle collision at a Watertown intersection on Thursday afternoon.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Police Department and Watertown Fire Rescue responded to a two-vehicle collision at the railroad crossing on 9th Ave SW near Fish Road on Tuesday afternoon.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Police Department officially introduced its newest addition to the community during the August 3, 2026, City Council meeting. Newly minted Patrol Officer Tony Goebel, who began his service with the department on February 27, 2026, was welcomed by the council and the mayor.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A 22‑year‑old Watertown man was taken to Prairie Lakes Hospital Friday night after a high‑speed motorcycle crash near the intersection of 7th Avenue SE and 5th Street SE, according to a media release from the Watertown Police Department.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A Watertown man was arrested Thursday morning following a stolen vehicle investigation in southeast Watertown, according to a media release from the Watertown Police Department.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - An 18-year-old Watertown man escaped injury Monday night after his vehicle was rear‑ended in an alcohol‑related crash that sent another driver to the hospital.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - As the summer season brings taller grass and an influx of property maintenance complaints, City Manager Alan Stager and representatives from the police department discussed and highlighted the city’s abatement processes for dealing with overgrown weeds and junk, while also issuing a strong plea for community cooperation and neighborly goodwill.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle accident early Wednesday morning in the area of SD Hwy 20 and 448th Ave. The collision occurred at approximately 8:00 a.m. on June 24, 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - One person was injured Friday night after a single‑vehicle rollover crash at the intersection of 455th Avenue and 164th Street, according to Watertown Fire Rescue.

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.