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A Mitchell man was sentenced to 30 days in prison for distributing marijuana. Michael Wilson, 31, who has a South Wisconsin Street address in Mitchell, was arrested for distributing and possessing marijuana on three separate occasions in February near Dry Run Creek Park, which is a drug-free zone. A warrant was issued for his arrest on April 12 for four felonies and two misdemeanors.
After two years of legal disputes a hog barn is finally given the "okay" to be built. A building permit for a hog barn in Douglas County was rightfully issued, but the petition to have it revoked was denied, the South Dakota Supreme Court ruled this month. Nicholas and Donnelle Hoffman, who own property in Douglas County, petitioned an earlier ruling from the First Judicial Circuit Court about a building permit they argued violated state law.
The following cases were among those heard Tuesday by Judge Glen Eng during a circuit court hearing at the Davison County Public Safety Center in Mitchell. Guilty pleas and admissions • Melanie Antonie, 33, of Mitchell, pleaded guilty to unauthorized ingestion of a controlled schedule I or II drug or substance. She was sentenced to four years probation and five years in jail with five years suspended. She was also ordered to pay $1,480.18 in fines and costs.
CHAMBERLAIN — Three children and two adults sustained minor injuries after the vehicle they were riding in struck a house in Chamberlain. At 9:15 a.m. Monday, a 37-year-old male was driving a 2017 Toyota Tundra when the vehicle left the road and struck a house on the 200th block of West King Street in Chamberlain. According to Chamberlain Police Chief Joe Hutmacher, the male driver had a medical issue that caused the crash, which left a hole in the side of the house.
CHAMBERLAIN — Three children and two adults sustained minor injuries after the vehicle they were riding in struck a house in Chamberlain. At 9:15 a.m. Monday, a 37-year-old male was driving a 2017 Toyota Tundra when the vehicle left the road and struck a house on the 200th block of West King Street in Chamberlain. According to Chamberlain Police Chief Joe Hutmacher, the male driver had a medical issue that caused the crash, which left a hole in the side of the house.
Illegal drug use and distribution is a constant problem in the Mitchell area, as well as a danger to our communities. Such things as frequent traffic to and from a residence, strange people frequenting residences and other suspicious activities could be signs of illegal drug distribution taking place. If you have information relating to this kind of activity in any area at this time or information relating to any other crime please call Crime Stoppers at 996-1700.
MARTY — A 24-year-old man drowned Saturday afternoon in the Missouri River after being swept away in the waterway's current during a storm, officials said Monday. A group of people were swimming at a beach area at roughly 5 p.m., approximately five miles south of Marty, when the 24-year-old man disappeared. The group searched for him independently for a brief period before contacting law enforcement, said Yankton Sioux Tribe Police Chief Chris Saunsoci.
Here are five stories to know headed into Monday: 1. The Alexandria Angels have repeated as Class B state amateur baseball champions . Here's a photo gallery.
A week after Davison County Commission members powered through an all-day slate of presentations, the board will review what it learned. The five-person board will consider surveillance upgrades for the Davison County Jail, which were proposed last week. The commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. at the Davison County North Offices in Mitchell. The board will also discuss possible jail ceiling repairs with Corrections Administrator Don Radel. Also on the schedule are two burn requests, as well as a discussion to consider lifting the county's burn ban.
A look at news from around the region, as reported by weekly newspapers: Avon AVON’S CORNER BAR TO BE TORN DOWN: After the recent demolition of Avon newspaper’s former building, another local building will soon be demolished. The Avon Corner Bar sustained damage when the former newspaper building was torn down. As a result, the business owners decided to relocate, with the former location set for demolition sometime this year.
