crime

What’s behind Sioux Falls ‘surge’ in gun violence?

By John Hult | September 28, 2022

How serious is the problem of gun violence in Sioux Falls, and what’s behind it? A dig into statistics from multiple agencies suggest a real problem, but one whose scope and causes defy simple explanation. 

Public safety leaders: Repeat offenders driving crime numbers

By Jodi Schwan | September 19, 2022

Sioux Falls crime levels generally are steady with last year — but it’s being driven largely by repeat offenders, including those who are violating parole.

Sioux Falls reports drop in violent crime, record drug seizures in 2021

By Jodi Schwan | March 8, 2022

Sioux Falls is countering a national trend in violent crime, the mayor and police chief reported today.

Sioux Falls reports drop in violent crime, increased interest in joining police force

By Jodi Schwan | November 29, 2021

After seeing an increase in violent crime last year, many categories are tracking better so far in 2021. Mayor Paul TenHaken and Police Chief Jon Thum provided crime statistics through October that told a positive […]

Many crimes increased in 2020, some didn’t. But these criminal justice changes are here to stay

By Pigeon605 Staff | April 7, 2021

By John Hult, for Pigeon605 Like so many numbers across so many aspects of our lives in 2020, the crime rate in Sioux Falls will carry an asterisk into the historical record.  The global pandemic […]

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