Kingsbury County Sheriff's Office

09/15/2026

DOG WAS FOUND!! Thank you!

Lost Dog in Arlington. A brown Applehead Chihuahua with a collar and tags was last seen on the east side of Arlington. If seen, please call 605–592–7069. 

09/14/2026

09/11/2026

09/10/2026

Road Construction alert~ pilot car on Hwy 14 from 448th Ave to 445th Ave. (2 mi east of Lake Preston.)

09/09/2026

*** VEHICLE LOCATED ***

The Kingsbury County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a semi with a van body trailer that would have been eastbound from the Desmet area approximately 7 AM this morning, Wednesday, September 9. It is missing two of the driver’s side tires. If you have any information on this vehicle, please call our office at 605–854–3339. Thank you for any help!

09/08/2026

Feeding SD will be
in Arlington on September 10 at 1:30. Lake Preston residents are welcome.
Bring your ID

09/06/2026

Continuing the second half of the Labor Day weekend, law enforcement will be on the lookout for impaired drivers. If you're drinking, don't get behind the wheel. Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.

08/30/2026

🎡 SOUTH DAKOTA STATE FAIR SAFETY TIPS 🎡

The South Dakota State Fair is almost here! Whether you’re traveling to Huron for the food, rides, concerts, livestock, or simply a fun day with family and friends, please make safety part of your plans.

🚗 TRAVEL SAFELY

• Allow extra travel time and expect increased traffic.
• Buckle up and make sure every child is properly secured.
• Avoid distractions and put the phone down while driving.
• Watch for motorcycles, pedestrians, farm equipment, and slow-moving vehicles.
• Never drive when tired or impaired.

🍻 CELEBRATE RESPONSIBLY

If your plans include alcohol, arrange for a sober driver before the fun begins. Use a designated driver, rideshare service, taxi, or stay overnight. Do not let a friend or family member drive impaired.

A DUI can change—or end—a life. No celebration is worth that risk.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE

Before entering the fairgrounds:

• Take a current, full-length picture of your child showing what they are wearing that day.
• Write your phone number on a wristband or card and place it securely in your child’s pocket.
• Teach younger children their parent or guardian’s full name and phone number.
• Choose an easy-to-find meeting location in case your family becomes separated.
• Point out law enforcement officers, security personnel, and fair employees so your child knows who to approach for help.
• Remind children never to leave the fairgrounds or go into a parking area with anyone other than their parent or guardian.
• Keep young children within sight, especially in crowded areas and near rides.

If your child goes missing, immediately notify law enforcement, security, or fair staff. Provide the child’s name, age, clothing description, current photograph, and the location where they were last seen. Do not wait to report it.

Let’s work together to make this year’s South Dakota State Fair safe, enjoyable, and memorable for all the right reasons!

Have fun, stay alert, buckle up, and always plan for a sober ride home.

— Kingsbury County Sheriff’s Office

08/28/2026

Let’s Work Together to End Drunk Driving!

From August 19 through September 7, 2026, the Kingsbury County Sheriff’s Office, SD Department of Public Safety-Office of Highway Safety, and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will be working alongside local law enforcement to deter drunk driving and prevent tragedies during the Labor Day holiday weekend. The message is clear: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.

According to the South Dakota Office of Accident Records, over the past five Labor Day weekends (2021–2025), impaired driving crashes have resulted in 6 fatalities and 51 injuries on South Dakota roadways. This is why the Kingsbury County Sheriff’s Office is working together with the South Dakota Department of Public Safety-Office of Highway Safety, and NHTSA to remind drivers that impaired driving is not only illegal; it’s a matter of life and death. As you head out to festivities during the end of summer and Labor Day weekend, remember: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.

We want our community members to understand that it’s our first priority to keep people safe, so we’re asking everyone to plan ahead if they know they’ll be out drinking. The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign is an awareness effort to get the message out that drunk driving is illegal and it kills. Let’s make this a partnership between law enforcement and drivers: Help us protect the community and put an end to this dangerous behavior.
If a driver intends to drink during a Labor Day festivity, he or she should plan ahead for a safe ride home by securing a designated driver. When a friend has been drinking and is considering driving, friends should be proactive — take away the keys and help them get a sober ride home. If anyone spots a drunk driver, contact local law enforcement.

For more information on impaired driving, visit NHTSA.gov/DrunkDriving, and https://drivesafesd.com/.

Sheriff Steve Strande
Kingsbury County Sheriff’s Office