Lake County Sheriff's Office, South Dakota

06/08/2026

Weekly Calls for Service

05/22/2026

With the upcoming nice weather, we expect to see more people out and about enjoying the sunshine. Heather you're traveling, attending events, or spending time outdoors, please stay alert, slow down, buckle up, and make safe choices. Let's all do our part to keep the weekend safe for everyone!!

05/17/2026

If you need shelter, the Madison City Armory is open.

The Storm Shelter located at the Madison City Armory has been opened for the public. Please use the white door on the southwest corner shown in the photo.

05/17/2026

Stay up to date with weather warnings and more on our app. They come directly from the National Weather Service! Stay safe!

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05/15/2026

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for a traffic safety saturation patrol running May 11th through May 31st.

During this enforcement period, deputies will be focusing on:
• Seatbelt violations
• Speeding
• Impaired driving

Expect to see increased law enforcement presence throughout Lake County as we work to keep our roads safe for everyone.

Even though South Dakota’s traffic fatality rate decreased from 2024 to 2025, too many lives are still lost in preventable crashes. According to the South Dakota Department of Public Safety, many fatal crashes continue to involve speeding, impaired driving, and occupants not wearing seatbelts.

Help us continue moving in the right direction and make South Dakota roads safer for everyone.

05/14/2026

Burn Ban

Due to current weather conditions, the Lake County Burn Ban is in effect today, 5/14/26.

05/12/2026

Burn Ban Effective for Lake County

Lake County is in a red flag warning, therefore the Burn Ban is in effect for today, 5/12/26