Kristi Noem signs bills for new state prisons, rape statute additions
Included in the approved bills were Sen. Brent Hoffman's 'Truth in Sentencing' bill, spending authority for new prisons and new rape definitions.
Source: argusleader.com
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South Dakota threading a needle to find location for new prison
From water and sewer to the potential for push back from residents, the Department of Corrections has many hurdles to overcome.
Source: dglobe.com
Sioux Falls crime: Mayor, Police Chief praise Truth in Sentencing bill
“Crime is always a topic of conversation, but despite the perception, Sioux Falls is, and continues to be, a safe city," said Police Chief Jon Thum.
Source: argusleader.com
SD wants to tighten how the state handles sentencing violent crimes
The bill, titled 'Truth in Sentencing,' would require certain offenders to serve at least 85% of their sentence before becoming parole eligible.
Source: argusleader.com
Ex-Sioux Falls officer Luke Schauer sentenced for enticing minor
Luke John Schauer, a former Sioux Falls police officer, was sentenced to 10 years in prison Thursday for attempting to entice a minor on the internet.
Source: argusleader.com