Brookings County Sheriff Investigates $500 Tractor Vandalism West of Brookings, SD

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Northeast Radio SD News – Brookings County, SD - The Brookings County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after deputies found a tractor window destroyed Monday in a field west of Brookings.

Deputies were called at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 12 to a field on 215th Street near 468th Avenue, where the rear driver’s side window of a John Deere 7010 had been shattered. According to the report, the tractor had been parked overnight, and glass was scattered throughout the cab. Damage was estimated at $500.

The sheriff’s office reminded farmers to secure fuel tanks and equipment when leaving machinery in fields, especially overnight. Producers who plan to leave equipment unattended are encouraged to notify Dispatch at 605‑692‑2113 with the equipment’s location so deputies can include the area in patrol routes when available.

Anyone with information about the damage is asked to contact the Brookings County Sheriff’s Office at 605‑696‑8300 or submit an anonymous tip to Brookings Area Crimestoppers at 605‑692‑STOP (7867).