Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement

09/12/2026

Help Protect Our Elders From Scams

We want to remind our community about a scam that targets grandparents and elders.

A caller claims to be your grandchild or another relative and describes an emergency. They say they were arrested, injured, or stranded. The caller asks for money immediately. They tell you not to talk to anyone else.

Keep these rules in mind:

• Do not send money right away.
• Hang up the phone and call your family member directly with a number you already have.
• Call another relative to check the story.
• Do not give the caller your personal information.
• Be careful if they tell you to keep the situation secret.
• Never send gift cards, wire transfers, cryptocurrency, or cash after an unexpected phone call.

Technology is getting better. Scammers now make voices sound like someone you know.

Picking a private code word is a good safety idea for your family. Only your family knows this word.

Talk with your parents, grandparents, aunties, and uncles about these scams. Speak with your elders. One short talk prevents someone from losing thousands of dollars.

Contact law enforcement if you think you received a scam call. Call us if you already sent money. There is no reason to be embarrassed. These scammers are very convincing, and reporting the call helps protect other people.

Share this information with your family and our elders. We keep our community safe by looking out for each other.

Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement
605-964-2155

09/11/2026

I believe our community deserves to know what its Law Enforcement Department is doing, the demands placed on our personnel, and the challenges we are working to overcome. That is why we will continue sharing this information each month.

During August 2026, our department responded to 2,161 calls for service across the nearly 2.8 million acres of the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation.

These calls included 582 intoxication-related calls, 208 medical calls, 169 security checks, 114 traffic stops, 77 DUI calls, 71 fights, 63 welfare checks, 38 domestic violence calls, and 28 weapons offenses. Our officers also responded to thefts, break-ins, su***de threats, narcotics complaints, vehicle crashes, and many other calls for help.

Most of the time, our patrol shifts operate with two officers and one sergeant. When several serious calls happen at once, those officers may have to travel long distances between communities. We know waiting for an officer can be frustrating, especially when you or your family need help. We understand every call matters, and our team is working to reach everyone as safely and quickly as possible.

These are more than numbers on a monthly report. Every call represents someone who needed help, a family facing a difficult moment, or a community concern that deserved attention. These numbers also represent our officers, dispatchers, investigators, detention employees, and support staff who continue to show up and do this difficult work.

We still have work to do. We will continue looking closely at staffing, training, response times, accountability, and the resources needed to provide better service throughout the reservation.

Thank you to our employees, community members, Tribal departments, and partner agencies. We appreciate everyone who continues working with us toward a safer Cheyenne River.

Respectfully,
Cheyenne River Law Enforcement Division

09/11/2026

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

During the early morning hours of September 6, 2026, an unknown individual fired a weapon toward an occupied residence on Cedar Street in Eagle Butte. A bullet struck a vehicle parked on the property.

The bullet was recovered and will be submitted for forensic testing. Officers are also reviewing video footage from the area during the time of the incident.

We are asking the community for help. If you saw or heard anything, know who may be responsible, or have received information about this incident, please call the CRST Police Department at 605-964-2155. You may remain anonymous and do not have to provide your name or personal information.

Even the smallest piece of information could help us move this investigation forward. Please help us keep our families and community safe.

This information is being shared at the request of the victim’s family and with their permission.

Respectfully,
Cheyenne River Law Enforcement Division

09/11/2026

Yesterday, we received a call from concerned Tribal leadership about possible drug activity inside a large building in our community.

Our K-9 officer, drug investigator, patrol sergeant, and patrol officer responded immediately. Together, they searched the building carefully and took the concern seriously. It was also recommended that a qualified outside agency test the building for possible methamphetamine or other drug residue, including anything that may have entered the ventilation system and could affect the people who use the building.

Because this matter remains under review, we cannot share additional details at this time.

I was very proud to watch our team work together. Everyone knew their responsibility, supported one another, and handled the situation with professionalism and care. Their response showed how committed they are to protecting our people.

Thank you to every team member who responded. You did an amazing job, and I was truly impressed by the way you worked together.

We know drugs continue to hurt our families and our community. We will keep listening to your concerns, respond promptly when you call, and use every lawful resource available to reduce drug activity and keep our people safe.

Respectfully,
Cheyenne River Law Enforcement Division

09/11/2026

Let me bring everyone up to speed on something that happened near Takini School the other day.

School staff contacted our department after hearing what sounded like gunshots nearby. Around the same time, they also noticed an unfamiliar man walking near the school. Concerned for everyone’s safety, the school immediately placed students and staff in a shelter-in-place.

Sergeant Terry Long Mandan responded right away and carefully checked the surrounding area. He observed someone several miles away who appeared to be hunting and was far from both the school and the roadway. Sergeant Long Mandan continued checking until he located the man seen walking near the school. The man was not a Tribal member, and Sergeant Long Mandan provided him with a ride to a nearby town.

Once the area was checked and determined to be safe, the school was notified that everything was clear.

I want to thank the Takini School staff for taking the situation seriously and putting their students’ safety first. I also want to thank Sergeant Long Mandan for responding quickly, checking the entire area, and making sure everyone was safe. This is what working together to protect our children and our community looks like. Thank you to the school for calling, and thank you to our staff for handling the call. Other personnel were en route in case it had been more serious.

Respectfully,
Cheyenne River Law Enforcement Division

09/11/2026

Today, we pause and remember September 11, 2001—a day that changed all of our lives forever.

We remember the innocent people who never made it home to their families. We honor the firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency responders, military personnel, and ordinary citizens who placed the lives of others before their own. We also remember those who later passed away from illnesses connected to their service at Ground Zero.

Behind every life lost was a family left with an empty chair, a familiar voice they could no longer hear, and memories they would carry forever. Our nation must never forget their loss.

Today, our hearts are with their families, the survivors, and everyone who still carries the pain of that tragic day. May we honor those who gave their lives by caring for one another, serving our communities, and remembering that even during our darkest moments, courage, kindness, and love can bring us together.

We remember them. We honor them. We will never forget. 🇺🇸

Respectfully,

The Cheyenne River Law Enforcement Division

09/10/2026

Thank you for reaching out and sharing all your concerns, I answered many phone calls and visited many people in person today. We look forward to always providing all you wonderful people a professional police agency.

Respectfully,
Arron Julian
Chief of Police

Cheyenne River Police Chief Arron Julian is inviting residents to contact him directly if non-emergency calls went unanswered during a busy fair weekend.

09/08/2026

Our beautiful town, people, and celebration!

09/08/2026

I want to take a moment to address anyone who called our department this weekend and needed police assistance or wanted to make a report.

Because of the unusually high volume of calls for service during the fair, there may have been times when we did not have an officer immediately available to respond to a non-emergency call. If that happened to you, I do not want you to feel that your concern was unimportant or that our department did not care.

Every person who calls us matters. Every concern matters. Every report matters.

If you still need to make a police report, have information to provide, or feel that your concern was not fully addressed, please reach out to us this week. You may call our department at 605-964-4567 and ask to speak with me directly, ask a dispatcher to have me return your call, or come to the police department in person and let our staff know you would like to speak with me.

If I am not immediately available, please leave your name, telephone number, and a brief message so I can make sure we follow up with you.

I want every member of our community to know that your concerns are important to me and to our entire department. We want to make sure everyone has the opportunity to be heard and receives the service and attention they deserve.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during an extremely busy weekend. We appreciate your trust in our department, and we remain committed to serving our community with respect, professionalism, compassion, and care.

Respectfully,
Arron Julian
Chief of Police

09/07/2026

To all of our Facebook relatives—thank you!

This weekend, our posts reached more than 460,000 views, and that is absolutely amazing.

Thank you for following, sharing, commenting, supporting, and helping us share important information with our community, families, and visiting relatives.

Your support helps us communicate, connect, and keep our community informed.

Keep up the good work, my friends. We truly appreciate each and every one of you!

Respectfully,
Arron Julian
Chief of Police