Hamlin County, SD Sheriff's Office

Hamlin County, SD Sheriff's Office The Hamlin County Sheriff's Office operates 24/7 under the leadership of a sheriff and includes six deputies.

Our agency covers 538 square miles, serving over 6,400 residents across 6 communities, 3 schools, and one of the state's largest lake.

⚠️ TRAVEL ADVISORY ⚠️Travel is strongly discouraged after nightfall, as many secondary roads in eastern Hamlin County ha...
06/04/2026

⚠️ TRAVEL ADVISORY ⚠️

Travel is strongly discouraged after nightfall, as many secondary roads in eastern Hamlin County have been washed out, and with more rain in the forecast for today, additional issues are expected.

🚔⛈️ Deputies were storm spotting during Wednesday evening as thunderstorms kept rolling into the county. Lt. Alexander c...
06/04/2026

🚔⛈️ Deputies were storm spotting during Wednesday evening as thunderstorms kept rolling into the county. Lt. Alexander came across hail covering County Road 446 a few miles south of the Codington/Hamlin County line. Later in the evening, with several inches of rain in a short period, secondary roads in parts of Hamlin County became flooded as ditch culverts were overwhelmed. Hamlin County Emergency Management and Hamlin County Highway Department were out checking roads and posting signs on Wednesday night.

⚠️ Travel is not advised tonight on secondary roads as it is hard to see flooded or washed-out roads.

⚠️ Hamlin County alerts that were previously from Nixle have now switched to Code Red, a free service for those who sign...
06/03/2026

⚠️ Hamlin County alerts that were previously from Nixle have now switched to Code Red, a free service for those who sign up. If you received messages from Nixle, you will need to sign up with Code Red to continue receiving them.

You can get text message alerts from Hamlin County Emergency Management, National Weather Service, and Hamlin County Sheriff's Office by signing up at https://accountportal.onsolve.net/hamlincountyalerts.

🚴🚑 Castlewood Ambulance welcomed community members to an open house last Sunday. Guests enjoyed burgers, hot dogs, chips...
06/02/2026

🚴🚑 Castlewood Ambulance welcomed community members to an open house last Sunday. Guests enjoyed burgers, hot dogs, chips, desserts, and door prizes. Children received free bicycle helmets and participated in a bicycle course led by Hamlin County Sheriff's Office Lt. Alexander.

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the event a success!

Hamlin County Sheriff Chad Schlotterbeck delivered a retired 2014 Dodge Charger patrol vehicle to the school’s Career an...
05/28/2026

Hamlin County Sheriff Chad Schlotterbeck delivered a retired 2014 Dodge Charger patrol vehicle to the school’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program at Hamlin School earlier this month. With approval of the County Commissioners and the help of Guardian Fleet Safety of Clear Lake, MN, this project became a reality. More Details: https://hamlinco.us/media

Part of the Hamlin County Area Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 020 and Project Beckett, Sheriff Chad Schlotterbeck, Dete...
05/27/2026

Part of the Hamlin County Area Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 020 and Project Beckett, Sheriff Chad Schlotterbeck, Detective Taylor Shantz, Sergeant Tristan Molitor, and Trooper Koistinen delivered LifeVac De-Choking devices to Hamlin and Castlewood Schools earlier this month. There are plans for Estelline School to receive the device in the near future.

Happy Memorial Day from the Hamlin County Sheriff's Office. Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who mad...
05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day from the Hamlin County Sheriff's Office. Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage and dedication will never be forgotten. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

The Hamlin County Courthouse will be closed on Monday, May 25th, 2026, for a holiday. This means that no administrative...
05/24/2026

The Hamlin County Courthouse will be closed on Monday, May 25th, 2026, for a holiday. This means that no administrative service, such as fingerprinting, pistol permit sales, or SOR changes, will be done. If you need to report an incident, officers with the Hamlin County Sheriff's Office are available 24 hours at 605-783-3232.

During Wednesday evening, a sheriff's deputy on US Highway 81 near 185th Street stopped a juvenile driver for traveling ...
05/22/2026

During Wednesday evening, a sheriff's deputy on US Highway 81 near 185th Street stopped a juvenile driver for traveling over 100mph.

Did you know that to stop a car traveling at 100mph, it takes an average of 600 to 720 feet under ideal, dry conditions. This is approximately the length of two football fields. The thinking distance is about 147–220 feet, which is the distance covered from the moment you see a hazard to the moment you hit the brakes. At 100mph, you are moving at 146.7 feet per second. A typical driver's reaction time of 1 to 1.5 seconds means you will travel over 200 feet before your foot even touches the pedal. Then you have the braking distance, which is about 400–500 feet. This significantly increases the risk of a severe or fatal crash for everyone on the highway.

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300 4th Street
Hayti, SD
57241

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