Hanson County Sheriff's Office

09/11/2026

09/08/2026

Sept. 9TH between 12pm and 2pm Highway 262 will be closed between Main Street and 10th street in Alexandria. Traffic will be detoured to Main Street during this time. Hanson School is hosting Freshman Impact and will have a mock crash scene west of the High School. Also during this time emergency vehicles will be responding to the mock crash scene with emergency lights and sirens. Please avoid the area around the school during this time.

09/07/2026

****She has been reunited with her owner.****

Thank you for all your help!!

This girl was found with her collar and leash on 7th street west of Broad Street in Alexandria. If you are the owner or know the owner please contact the Sheriff’s office at 605-239-4409. Reminder- our phone forwarding is still not working correctly please leave a message on the voicemail or message our page and we will get back to you. Thank you-

08/27/2026

The phone forwarding service for the Sheriff's Office phone is not working. If you need assistance when the Office is closed please call Mitchell Dispatch at 605-995-8400 and they will get you in touch with the on duty Deputy. The office is open M-F from 8am to 4:30PM. The issue is being worked on but we are unsure when it will be resolved. For emergencies please continue to call 911.

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08/25/2026

Median crossovers are not turnarounds or shortcuts. Crossing through a median at a location that is not designated for traffic is illegal and can be extremely dangerous.

These areas are designed to separate opposing lanes of traffic, not to provide a convenient place to make a U-turn. Drivers attempting to cross the median can create serious hazards for other motorists and potentially cause a severe crash.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/31-8-15

08/19/2026

It is with great sadness that we share the news of Corporal Kevin Keegan’s passing. He passed away unexpectedly on Monday evening at the hospital due to a sudden medical event. Kevin dedicated over 19 years of service to the Sheriff’s Office within the Jail, and his commitment, professionalism, and presence will be deeply missed. Please keep Kevin’s family, friends, and colleagues in your thoughts during this difficult time.

08/17/2026

Sometime between 8-5-26 and 8-7-26 someone entered a contractor's locked enclosed trailer and stole a John Deere UTV Gator, a 16 inch Husqvarna chop saw, a Stihl chainsaw, and a 2,000 watt predator generator were stolen. The trailer was parked and secured on the south side of Alexandria and was forced into to gain access to the stolen property. The John Deere Gator was recovered in the southwest part of Hanson County in a tree belt. The remaining items are still missing.

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08/04/2026

*****The owners have been located, thank you for your help!*****

These 2 dogs were found on Highway 42 near 425th avenue this afternoon. If you are the owner or know the owner please contact the Sheriff’s Office at 605-239-4409.

Thank you!

08/02/2026

07/25/2026

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***SIGNIFICANT SEVERE WEATHER RISK SATURDAY EVENING***

We're going to watch for the development of a very intense wind driven storm system in central and western SD moving east this evening into early Sunday morning. How organized this line of storms becomes will determine the widespread nature of the risk.

This line of storms may produce widespread winds 75-100 mph as it moves east.

WE URGE all those with outdoor plans to be aware of the skies and take immediate action if warnings are issued!!