Potter County Sheriff's Office

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day!!!
May your breakfast be fully cooked and the kitchen cleaned up.
May you have a great day.

05/09/2026

05/07/2026

Always seems to be a scam out there.

Reposted from Hyde County Sheriff's office. I felt it was worth the repost to keep our residents informed and alert!

Happy Wednesday, Hyde County!

It seems scam alerts have become a regular part of our week. The Hyde County Sheriff’s Office wants to make you aware of a scam that has recently affected some of our residents, known as a “brushing scam.”

A brushing scam occurs when you receive an unsolicited package in the mail—something you did not order. The package may be empty or contain inexpensive items. In some cases, it may also include a QR code encouraging you to scan it to learn more about the sender.

Do not scan the QR code. Scanning it can allow scammers to access your personal information, which may then be used for fraudulent or other harmful purposes.

If you receive an unexpected package, here’s what to do:

• Do not pay for the merchandise: Do not be swindled or talked into paying for it.
• Return to sender: If the package is unopened and has a return address, mark it “RETURN TO SENDER.” USPS will return it at no charge.
• Throw it away: If opened and you don’t want it, you may safely dispose of it.
• Keep it: If you opened it and want to keep it, you may do so—by law, you are not obligated to pay for unsolicited merchandise.
• Change your passwords: Your personal information may have been compromised.
• Closely monitor accounts: Watch your credit reports and credit/debit card activity.
• Notify authorities: If the package contains seeds, food, plants, liquids, or unknown substances, contact the proper authorities and follow their guidance.
• Be cautious of suspicious contents: If something seems unsafe, follow guidance for handling suspicious mail.
• Notify the retailer: If the package appears to come from a company like Amazon or eBay, report it through their official website and request removal of any fraudulent reviews tied to your name.

Stay alert, Hyde County—and as always, if you have questions or concerns, contact your local law enforcement.

Stay safe!

05/02/2026

Both dogs have found a good local home!!!!!!!

Thank you.

2 Heeler mix females

Found on 1804 South. If they belong to you or you would like to give them a home please contact the Sheriff’s Office or Gettysburg PD.

04/25/2026

Neighboring agencies helping each other.
Hopefully we’ll get some more moisture.

04/21/2026

Attention Commercial Drivers License (CDL) holders!!
After talking with a SD Highway Patrol Motor Carrier, I believe I have more information that is required to keep your CDL.
If you want to keep your CDL but do not drive commercially or your employees want to keep their CDL but do not drive commercially, are within 150 air-miles OF farm, you are required to go into a drivers license exam station, fill out a form to self certify your medical card. You will want to select option 2. This allows you to keep your CDL but will not be able to do any commercial hauling.

If you have commercially plated vehicles and trailers but do not haul more than 26,000 pounds you do not have to have a Commercial Drivers License.

If you have a K restriction covers state school bus and Anyone under the age of 21 you are still required to get a medical card.

04/21/2026

This is a scam!!
If you have any questions or concerns reach out to your local Law Enforcement.

03/15/2026

Blizzard warnings issued across South Dakota. Interstate and highway closures are expected tonight, Saturday, March 14, 2026, and into Sunday, March 15, 2026, in effected areas.

The combination of heavy snowfall and strong winds will cause snow and ice covered roads along with blizzard and whiteout conditions, with limited visibility throughout the state with this storm system.

Plan ahead. Travel Saturday evening and well into Sunday may become very difficult or impossible due to heavy snowfall and strong winds.

📱 NOW is the time to subscribe for the South Dakota Interstate closure text!
To subscribe to this free text-in service, text "SDInterstates" to 605-836-8836. Subscribers can unsubscribe at any time.

For the latest on road and weather conditions, road closures, construction work zones, commercial vehicle restrictions, and traffic incidents, please visit https://sd511.org or dial 511.

02/19/2026

Another up and coming class

02/15/2026

02/01/2026

The highways are slick tonight!!!!
Drive accordingly