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.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD – After receiving a media release from the Watertown Police Department, it has been learned that a medical emergency is being cited as the cause of a single-vehicle accident that sent one man to the hospital Monday morning after his SUV struck a local business in southwest Watertown.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - he ultimate local showdown is back as the Watertown Police Department and Watertown Fire Rescue prepare to face off for the milestone 25th Annual “Heroes Behind the Badges” blood drive. This friendly competition invites the community to roll up their sleeves and cast a vote for their favorite first responders while providing critical support for local patients.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council has officially cleared the way for the Watertown Police Department (WPD) to bolster its toolkit in the fight against the opioid epidemic. At a meeting held on February 2, 2026, the Council authorized, as part of the consent agenda, the department to apply for and accept a $50,000 grant from the South Dakota Opioid Settlement Community Grant Program.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Icy road conditions are believed to be a contributing factor in a serious two-vehicle collision Tuesday morning that sent one woman to the hospital. The incident occurred at approximately 9:30 a.m. at the intersection of B Avenue NE and 18th Street NE. According to the Watertown Police Department (WPD), a 1993 red Ford Ranger driven by a 20-year-old male from Gary, S.D., was traveling westbound on B Avenue when it entered the intersec

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - A Friday evening commute was disrupted yesterday when a three-vehicle collision on Highway 212 sent one man to the hospital.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - A two-vehicle crash at a busy Watertown intersection sent one driver to the hospital and left another vehicle a total loss on Thursday morning.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Police Department (WPD) has announced the recipients of its annual community awards, recognizing several local individuals and businesses for their exceptional contributions to public safety and community engagement.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Police Department has recognized Active Towing with the 2025 Community Partner Award, highlighting a collaborative effort that strengthens local law enforcement training and safety.

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Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Police Department recently held its annual awards banquet on Thursday, January 8, 2026, to recognize exceptional performance, commemorate dedicated service, and foster teamwork between agency personnel and the community.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Jeremiah Peacemaker, a South Dakota resident who spent three and a half years in custody before being acquitted of murder, has filed a comprehensive federal civil rights lawsuit against dozens of law enforcement officials and municipal entities.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - In a season defined by gratitude, a local family returned to the Watertown Police Department last night to offer a personal thank you to the team of first responders who saved their newborn son’s life.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - A multi-month narcotics investigation by the Watertown Police Department has culminated in the arrest of four local men, with charges including the distribution of drugs to high school-aged juveniles.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Police Department (WPD) issued citations to three local businesses last week following a series of routine alcohol compliance checks aimed at curbing underage drinking and improving road safety.

Northeast Radio SD News - Clark, SD - A joint investigation conducted by the Clark Police Department and the Watertown Police Department resulted in the arrest of 33-year-old Jose Burgos-Paqui on December 8, 2025, in connection with a series of ATM fraud incidents.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Police Department (WPD) has announced the arrest of an 18-year-old Watertown resident in connection with a motor-vehicle theft that occurred in September. The arrest follows a months-long investigation utilizing forensic evidence.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council unanimously approved the 2026 Collective Bargaining Agreement Addendum with the Watertown Police Officers Association during its meeting on Monday. The new addendum grants a 3.5% overall wage increase for police officers, effective in 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - A Watertown woman has died following a tragic incident on Monday, November 24, 2025, after her vehicle entered and became fully submerged in a pond in the 200 block of Challenger Way Southeast.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Emergency crews responded to a serious incident Monday morning after a vehicle reportedly drove into a pond and became fully submerged. On Monday, November 24, 2025, at approximately 9:52 AM, the Watertown Police Department, Watertown Fire Rescue, Codington County Emergency Management, and Codington County Search and Rescue were dispatched to the area of the 200 block of Challenger Way Southeast.