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35-year-old arrested in early morning crime spree including stolen bus
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A Sioux Falls man was arrested after a spree of crimes were reported throughout the city Friday. Kenneth Holland, 35, was arrested on many charges, including escape and fleeing police. The crimes occurred throughout Sioux Falls, according to Sioux Falls Police Department spokesman Sam Clemens. Kalen DeBoer to talk youth sports at Sanford Sports Night Clemens said police responded to the 3900 block of South Terry Avenue early Friday morning, around 5:15 a.m., for a report of an attempt to steal a car. Upon arrival to the scene, police found keys to a car on the ground. Police found the owner of the keys and they told police the keys were inside the apartment and the apartment was left unlocked. Later on Friday, a car was found on fire near the 1600 block of South Cleveland Avenue. The same car that left the apartment complex earlier was on fire, Clemens said. At a nearby convenience store, another report came of a stolen vehicle, a Chevy Impala. That same vehicle was seen in multiple locations in central Sioux Falls. The driver of the stolen Impala was last seen with the car running at another convenience store on South Minnesota Avenue. Nearby, a Sioux Area Metro bus was running. The driver of the stolen car then got on the bus and stole the bus. The bus driver reported the theft immediately. Police and SAM were able to track the bus, where the suspect came to a stop near Career Avenue. Police believe the suspect was under the influence of drugs. The suspect was taken to the hospital for evaluation and upon leaving, he attempted to flee officers. Holland faces a long list of charges that range from fleeing from police and grand theft. 'We have a whole host of charges,' Clemens said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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26-05-2025
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SFPD car #1776 honors veterans
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — In honor of Memorial Day, the Sioux Falls Police Department is showcasing their car #1776. The department says the car, with its graphics depicting an American flag, armed soldiers, helicopters and more is intended to honor the service of veterans and pay tribute to their sacrifices for freedom. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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12-05-2025
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Two dead following Friday night car crash in southeastern Sioux Falls
Two people have died following a car crash May 9 in Sioux Falls, according to a press release from Sioux Falls Police Department Sgt. Travis Olsen. Emergency responders were dispatched to East 57th Street and South Veterans Parkway around 6:30 p.m., according to the press release. Investigators determined a 2015 Ford Taurus initiated a left turn onto 57th Street. The vehicle turned in front of an oncoming 2018 GMC Sierra traveling southbound on Veterans Parkway. A 78-year-old female passenger occupying the Ford Taurus was declared dead at the scene, according to the press release. The 77-year-old male driver was transported to an area hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Each was from Lester, sole occupant of the GMC Sierra, a 35-year-old Harrisburg man, was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries, according to the press release. Investigators do not currently know what circumstances led to the crash, or if speed or impairment were factors. This article originally appeared on Sioux Falls Argus Leader: Two dead following car crash in southeastern Sioux Falls
Yahoo
12-05-2025
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Two identified in fatal southeastern Sioux Falls car crash, police say
The Sioux Falls Police Department has released the names of two individuals who died in a fatal May 9 car crash in Sioux Falls, department spokesperson Sam Clemens said in a May 12 police briefing for media. Emergency responders were dispatched to East 57th Street and South Veterans Parkway around 6:30 p.m., according to a May 9 press release from Sioux Falls Police Department Sgt. Travis Olsen. Investigators determined a 2015 Ford Taurus initiated a left turn onto 57th Street, according to the press release. The vehicle, which had a flashing yellow turn signal, turned in front of an oncoming GMC Sierra, which had a green light, traveling southbound on Veterans Parkway, Clemens said. Previous Coverage: Two dead following Friday night car crash in southeastern Sioux Falls A passenger in the Ford Taurus, 78-year-old Linda Lee Metzger, was declared dead at the scene, Clemens said. The driver of the vehicle, 77-year-old Charles Dean Metzger, was transported to an area hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Both occupants of the Ford Taurus were from Lester, Iowa, according to the press release. The sole occupant of the GMC Sierra, a 35-year-old Harrisburg man, was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries, according to the press release. 'There are traffic cameras at that intersection, so that'll help with the investigation,' Clemens said Monday. 'But it's too early to say whether speeds, alcohol or drugs were a factor in that.' The incident is still under investigation, Clemens said. This article originally appeared on Sioux Falls Argus Leader: Sioux Falls police identify victims in fatal Veterans Parkway crash
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man faces DWI charges after driving into Sioux Falls business
A Sioux Falls man was arrested May 11, after crashing into Roy'zzz Premium Cannabis, Sioux Falls Police Department spokesperson Sam Clemens said in a May 12 police briefing. Frederick Walton, 75, faces charges of driving while intoxicated and open container in a motor vehicle, Clemens said. The incident occurred at about 8:30 p.m. as a 2013 Toyota Avalon drove south on Louise Avenue, Clemens said. The vehicle left the roadway and struck a building. Damage to the building is estimated to be about $100,000, Clemens said. This article originally appeared on Sioux Falls Argus Leader: Man drives into Sioux Falls business, causes thousands in damages
