South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation

South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation We are South Dakota's premier criminal justice and criminal investigative agency.

Since 1937, the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation has served as the lifeline of support to South Dakota’s law enforcement agencies, leading criminal investigations, maintaining criminal records, training law enforcement officers, and operating a state-of-the-art forensic laboratory. Today, the DCI’s mission is accomplished by the agency’s 130 highly trained and ethical professionals,

including special agents, investigators, forensic scientists, victim advocates, trainers, specialists, and support staff.

Tuesday was a great day at DCI as we celebrated Charlene Lower who has worked in the AG's Office for 54 years, most of t...
06/10/2026

Tuesday was a great day at DCI as we celebrated Charlene Lower who has worked in the AG's Office for 54 years, most of them with the State Forensic Lab. AG Marty Jackley read a Governor's Proclamation declaring today, June 10, as Charlene Lower Day in South Dakota. Among those attending a luncheon for Charlene were long-time current or retired DCI members Left to Right – Jo Leonard, Margie Schoenrock, Patty Gall, Charlene Lower, Sam Clark, and Fred DeVaney. Not pictured was Judy Schneider. We even found a photo of Charlene in a 1975 staff photo!

Chad Mosteller was sworn in as DCI's 18th director Friday. He was appointed to the position by Attorney General Marty Ja...
06/05/2026

Chad Mosteller was sworn in as DCI's 18th director Friday. He was appointed to the position by Attorney General Marty Jackley. South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steve R. Jensen administered the oach of office. Director Mosteller worked as a college intern at DCI in the late 1990s and has been with DCI full-time since August 2002. Congratulations!

Former South Dakota DCI Director Dan Satterlee was sworn in Monday as South Dakota's new U.S. Marshal. Attorney General ...
06/01/2026

Former South Dakota DCI Director Dan Satterlee was sworn in Monday as South Dakota's new U.S. Marshal. Attorney General Marty Jackley, DCI staff, and Sen. Mike Rounds attended. Thank you Dan for all you did for us, and we look forward to working with you as U.S. Marshal.

The final week of training for the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation's 201st class of the Basic Law Enforc...
06/01/2026

The final week of training for the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation's 201st class of the Basic Law Enforcement Training (LET) program started Monday. The recruits put into use the skills they have learned in an exercise on the pursuit and apprehension of suspects. Graduation is Friday in Pierre.

We said farewell and thank you Friday to Kim Knecht, who is retiring after 34 years of dedication to the State Law Enfor...
05/29/2026

We said farewell and thank you Friday to Kim Knecht, who is retiring after 34 years of dedication to the State Law Enforcement Training Program. We appreciated her kindness, willingness to help others, and standard of excellence. Congratulations on a career well done!

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has appointed Chad Mosteller as the Director of the Division of Criminal Inv...
05/27/2026

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has appointed Chad Mosteller as the Director of the Division of Criminal Investigation. Director Mosteller has been with the DCI since August 2002 and has served in several capacities, most recently as the DCI Assistant Director of Field Operations since 2023. He replaces Dan Satterlee who has been confirmed as the next South Dakota U.S. Marshal. https://atg.sd.gov/OurOffice/Media/pressreleasesdetail.aspx?id=3087 .tab=0

We said farewell to South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation Director Dan Satterlee Thursday. He is awaiting to b...
05/14/2026

We said farewell to South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation Director Dan Satterlee Thursday. He is awaiting to be sworn in as the next South Dakota U.S. Marshal. We appreciate his leadership and dedication. Thank you and good luck!

Members of the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigaton and Basic Law Enforcement Training Class No. 201 took part...
05/14/2026

Members of the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigaton and Basic Law Enforcement Training Class No. 201 took part Wednesday in the SD Special Olympics Torch Run from the Mickelson Building to the State Capitol. It is an honor to be part of such a worthy endeavor!

Congratulations to State Forensic Scientist Alexis Richey who was named Tuesday as the South Dakota Division of Criminal...
05/12/2026

Congratulations to State Forensic Scientist Alexis Richey who was named Tuesday as the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation's Civilian of the Year. Alexis is another example of the hard-working dedicated staff who serve the state as members of our office. Her family also had a chance to participate!

***BULLETIN CANCELLED***🚨 ENDANGERED MISSING ADVISORY 🚨The DCI and Rapid City Police Department are asking for the publi...
05/07/2026

***BULLETIN CANCELLED***

🚨 ENDANGERED MISSING ADVISORY 🚨

The DCI and Rapid City Police Department are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 9-week-old Melinko Ivan Bagola.

Melinko was last confirmed to have been seen in mid-April 2026 in Rapid City, South Dakota. Authorities are currently unable to locate him.

Melinko is believed to have last been in the care of one of his parents, Tyler Slow Bear or Denitra Bagola. Authorities are aware of the parents’ current location; however, Melinko’s whereabouts remain unknown.

If you have seen Melinko Bagola or have any information regarding his location, please call 605-773-3536 IMMEDIATELY.

⚠️ Do NOT attempt to rescue or intervene yourself. Contact law enforcement immediately.

Please share this post to help bring Melinko home safely.

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1302 E. Highway 14, Suite 5
Pierre, SD

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