Corson County Sheriff's Office

09/12/2026

👮‍♀️ National Police Women Day 👮‍♀️

Today, the Corson County Sheriff’s Office proudly recognizes and thanks the women who serve and protect our communities.

Law enforcement is a demanding profession that requires courage, dedication, compassion, and a commitment to doing what is right.

Today, and every day, we are especially grateful for the women who answer that call and serve our communities.

Please join us in recognizing:

⭐ Corson County Deputy Sheriff Trista Vaughan
⭐ Dewey County Deputy Sheriff Bailey Keller
⭐ Mobridge Police Officer Emily DeSersa
⭐ South Dakota Highway Patrol Trooper Karlea Larson (Not Pictured)
⭐ South Dakota Highway Patrol Trooper Maria Kissner (Not Pictured)
⭐ BIA Police Officer Genevieve Harman (Not Pictured)
⭐ BIA Police Officer Jessica Shields (Not Pictured)
⭐ BIA Police Officer Cali Seaboy (Not Pictured)
⭐ BIA Police Officer Rose Rock Above (Not Pictured)

Thank you for your dedication to the citizens you serve, your commitment to your fellow officers, and your willingness to step forward when others need help.

Your service matters, and your communities are safer because of you.

Thank you for serving with courage, professionalism, and pride! 🇺🇸💙

09/11/2026

🇺🇸 REMEMBERING SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 🇺🇸

Twenty-five years later, we still remember.

On September 11, 2001, our nation was forever changed. We remember the 2,977 innocent lives who were taken from us. We remember the firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMS personnel, military members, and ordinary citizens who ran toward danger while others were running away.

We especially honor the 343 FDNY firefighters, 23 NYPD officers, and 37 Port Authority Police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice that day.

We remember the families who lost loved ones. We remember the survivors. We remember the courage, compassion, and unity that followed one of the darkest days in our nation's history.

As members of the law enforcement community, we recognize the responsibility we carry to serve, protect, and stand ready when our communities need us most.

We will never forget.
We will always remember the fallen.
We will always honor their sacrifice. 🇺🇸

September 11, 2001 — September 11, 2026
25 Years. Never Forgotten.

— Corson County Sheriff's Office

09/09/2026

🚌 SCHOOL BUS SAFETY — KNOW THE LAW! 🛑

As students head back to school, the Corson County Sheriff’s Office reminds motorists of an important South Dakota traffic law regarding passing stopped school buses.

Under South Dakota Codified Law 32-32-6:

🔴 RED LIGHTS FLASHING = STOP!

When a school bus is stopped with its red signal lights flashing, motorists must come to a complete stop at least 15 feet from the school bus and remain stopped until the red lights are extinguished.

This applies to highways with less than two lanes of travel in each direction, as well as private roads.

⚠️ AMBER LIGHTS FLASHING = SLOW DOWN!

When approaching a school bus with its amber warning lights flashing on a roadway with less than two lanes of travel in each direction, motorists must reduce their speed to 15 MPH or less and proceed past the bus with caution.

🚨 THE PENALTY IS SERIOUS.

A violation of SDCL 32-32-6 is a Class 1 misdemeanor (a trip to jail and a court date)!

More importantly, failing to stop for a school bus can put children in serious danger. A child getting on or off a bus may be crossing the roadway, and what appears to be a simple traffic violation can have life-changing consequences.

Please slow down. Pay attention. Watch for school buses and children.

Let's work together to make sure every student gets to school—and back home—safely. 🚌❤️

Drive Safe. Protect Our Kids.

— Corson County Sheriff's Office

09/08/2026

🚔 DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER — 2026 CAMPAIGN RESULTS 🚔

From August 19 through September 7, 2026, the Corson County Sheriff’s Office participated in the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign.

During the campaign, our deputies dedicated significant time and resources to keeping Corson County's roadways safe through high-visibility enforcement, traffic stops, saturation patrols, and enforcement targeting impaired and dangerous driving.

📊 Corson County Sheriff's Office Campaign Activity:

• 221 hours of high-visibility enforcement (average of 44.2 hours per officer)
• 3 high-visibility saturation patrols
• 245 traffic stops
• 2 DUI arrests
• 13 drug arrests
• 86 speeding citations
• 136 speeding warnings
• 5 hazardous moving violation citations
• 68 hazardous moving violation warnings
• 3 seatbelt citations
• 2 seatbelt warnings
• 2 child restraint citations
• 2 child restraint warnings
• 1 arrest for driving under revocation
• 1 citation for no insurance

One notable traffic stop occurred yesterday on S.D. Highway 65 when a vehicle was stopped for traveling 81MPH in the 65MPH zone. The driver was found to be impaired. A search of her vehicle revealed ma*****na, THC concentrates, psilocybin mushrooms, co***ne, L*D, and numerous items of drug paraphernalia.

These numbers represent more than statistics. Every traffic stop is an opportunity to correct dangerous driving behavior and, hopefully, prevent a crash before it happens.

We know that enforcement alone cannot eliminate impaired driving. It takes everyone doing their part.

If you've been drinking or using drugs, don't drive. Have a sober driver, call for a ride, or make another plan to get home safely.

And remember: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.

Our deputies will continue proactive traffic enforcement throughout Corson County—not simply to write tickets, but to prevent crashes, save lives, and make sure everyone gets home safely.

Thank you to the motorists who made the responsible choice during this campaign and every day.

Slow down. Buckle up. Put the phone down. Drive sober. Get home safe.

— Corson County Sheriff's Office

09/08/2026

A SOBERING REMINDER ABOUT HIGHWAY SAFETY

Despite the best efforts of the Corson County Sheriff’s Office personnel and our law enforcement partners to improve highway safety through proactive enforcement, education, and traffic patrols, Corson County has experienced one fatality crash thus far in 2026.

While one fatality may seem like a small number, one life lost is one too many. Behind that number is a family, friends, and a community left to deal with a loss that can never be undone.

Our deputies will continue to be proactive in enforcing traffic laws throughout Corson County. We will continue to address speeding, impaired driving, distracted driving, reckless driving, and other behaviors that place motorists at risk.

But enforcement alone cannot prevent every tragedy.

Every driver has a role in keeping our highways safe.

Slow down. Wear your seat belt. Put the phone away. Never drive impaired. Pay attention to the road and make good decisions behind the wheel.

Our goal isn't to write more tickets. Our goal is to prevent crashes, prevent injuries, and prevent families from receiving a knock on the door that no family should ever have to experience.

Please help us keep Corson County's roads safe. One life lost is one too many.

— Corson County Sheriff's Office

09/06/2026

🇺🇸 HAVE A SAFE & HAPPY LABOR DAY WEEKEND! 🇺🇸

Labor Day weekend is a time to enjoy the last days of summer, spend time with family and friends, and make some great memories.

As you head out on South Dakota’s roads, the Corson County Sheriff’s Office reminds everyone to make safety a priority.

🍻 If you choose to drink, don’t drive.
🚗 Have a sober driver.
📱 Call a friend or use a rideshare.
🔑 Never get behind the wheel impaired.

Our deputies have been out on the roadways throughout the holiday weekend, watching for impaired drivers and other dangerous driving behaviors.

The choice is simple: DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER.

Have fun. Celebrate responsibly. And most importantly, make it home safely.

🇺🇸 From all of us at the Corson County Sheriff’s Office, have a safe and happy Labor Day weekend! 🇺🇸

08/30/2026

Over the last couple of weeks, we've seen an increase in traffic offenses on our highways through Corson County so here is little reminder for you:

🚔 RURAL ROADS AREN’T THE WILD WEST 🚔

There seems to be a common misconception on South Dakota’s rural highways:

“If there’s a lot of prairie, nobody’s watching.” 👀🌾

We hate to break it to you… the prairie has deputies.

Speed limits still apply when you’re 30 miles or more from the nearest stoplight. Stop signs don’t become suggestions just because there’s nobody sitting behind you. Turn signals are still a thing—even when the only witness is a pheasant wondering what you’re doing.

And yes, we know the roads are long, straight, and sometimes you can see the next county from where you’re sitting. That doesn’t mean 75, 80, 90, or 100 in a 65 suddenly becomes legal.

Rural roads have their own challenges: livestock, farm equipment, wildlife, gravel, changing road conditions, and long stretches of highway where a bad decision can have very serious consequences.

Our job isn’t to make your commute inconvenient. Our job is to make sure everyone gets where they’re going safely.

Buckle up, slow down, use your signals, put the phone down, and obey the traffic laws.

And remember…

Just because you don’t see a patrol car doesn’t mean a patrol car doesn’t see you. 👀🚔

Drive safe, South Dakota. The prairie is watching. 😉

08/29/2026

🚨 ATTENTION, GRAVEL TRUCK DRIVERS! 🚨

Today we've found ourselves needing to have a little “roadside chat” with the gravel trucks making the trip back and forth from Hoven, SD to Fort Yates, ND. 👀🚛💨

Over the past several days, your enthusiasm for getting that load delivered has caught the attention of our deputies. And by “caught our attention,” we mean we've noticed the speedometer numbers you're apparently trying to set a new record with. 😂

We understand that gravel needs to get from Point A to Point B. We also understand that gravity works, trucks have brakes, and speed limits still apply—even when you're hauling a load of rocks that isn't going anywhere.

⚠️ Consider this your friendly public-service announcement:

The deputies have noticed.

From this point forward, do not expect a warning. If you're stopped for speeding, enforcement action will be taken.

So, to our gravel-hauling friends:

🪨 The gravel isn't going anywhere.
🚛 Your truck will still be there when you arrive.
⏰ You're probably not going to save as much time as you think.
👮‍♂️ And yes… we know what you're doing.

Slow down, buckle up, and make the trip safely.

After all, we'd much rather see you arrive at the Fort Yates gravel pit with a full load of gravel than arrive at the Corson County Courthouse to pay a ticket! 😉

Drive like someone is watching… because we are. 👮‍♂️🚨 And yes, we absolutely have better things to do!

— Corson County Sheriff's Office

08/29/2026

🚨 DRIVE SOBER. GET HOME SAFE. 🚨

Impaired driving can happen to anyone—and the consequences can last a lifetime.

Alcohol, ma*****na, prescription medications, illegal drugs, and combinations of substances can all affect a person’s ability to safely operate a vehicle. Impairment can slow reaction time, reduce coordination, affect judgment, and make it harder to recognize and respond to hazards on the road.

🚗 If you’re impaired, don’t drive.

✅ Designate a sober driver
✅ Call a friend or family member
✅ Make arrangements for a safe ride before you start drinking or using impairing substances
✅ If you see an impaired driver, call 9-1-1 and report it to law enforcement

One impaired decision can change multiple lives. Don't risk your life—or someone else's—to get behind the wheel.

This weekend and every day, Drive Sober. Drive Safe. Get Home Alive.

08/28/2026

Come on our and meet your first responders!

The Northern Plains Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #18 invites everyone to join us for our National Night Out Celebration! 👮‍♂️🚒🚑

📍 Scherr-Howe Arena
📅 Tuesday, October 6, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM CDT

Come out and enjoy an evening with the men and women who serve our communities! This is a great opportunity to:

👮 Meet local first responders
🚓 Check out emergency vehicles and equipment
🚒 Learn about the important jobs they do
🤝 Build relationships with the people who serve our community

🍔🌭 Burgers & hot dogs will be served! Food will be available for a free-will donation.

National Night Out is all about bringing our community and local public safety professionals together. Bring the family, meet your local heroes, check out the equipment, grab some food, and help us celebrate the strong relationship between our community and those who serve it.

We hope to see you there! 🇺🇸

— Northern Plains Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #18
Together for a Safer Community. 🚔🚒🚑