Custer County Sheriff

06/19/2026

Yesterday was bittersweet for the Custer County Sheriff's Office with the retirement of Sheriff Marty Mechaley and the appointment of Derrick Reifenrath as Custer County Sheriff.

We wish Marty all the best in his retirement and want to thank him for his 30 plus years of dedication to law enforcement across the State of South Dakota.

We also want to thank retired Sheriff Rick Wheeler for attending the swearing-in ceremony.

06/10/2026

We are back at it folks. Red Flag Warning for part of the county tomorrow from 11am to 8pm. Stay safe.

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06/03/2026

We are currently accepting applications for a deputy and two dispatchers. If you or someone you know is looking to serve your community with a rewarding career we would love to have you apply. No experience necessary. For more information please check out the job descriptions and applications located at https://www.custercountysd.com/employment/

05/26/2026

This goes a long way for public safety in the area.

📢We are incredibly grateful to announce that Custer Ambulance Service has received a $10,000 grant from the First Interstate Custer Area Fund, a permanently endowed fund within the South Dakota Community Foundation.

This funding will help purchase a generator for our building, ensuring our service can continue operating and serving our community during power outages and emergencies. Reliable power means reliable patient care — no matter the circumstances.

Thank you to the First Interstate Custer Area Fund and the South Dakota Community Foundation for investing in the safety and well-being of our community. Your support helps us continue to be ready when our neighbors need us most. 🚑💙

05/25/2026

05/23/2026

The Custer County Sheriff's Office wants to make sure everyone has a safe Memorial Day weekend by wearing their seatbelts while traveling in our beautiful state. Our office will out as part of the national “Click it or Ticket it” seat belt enforcement mobilization, cracking down on motorists who are not belted until the end of the month. Seat belts do save thousands of lives every year, but far too many motorists are still not buckling up, that’s why we’ll be out 24-7 to cut down on the number of people that are killed or injured because they weren’t buckled up. Click It or Ticket-Day and Night.

05/20/2026

Join us in congratulating Lt Steve McMillin on a well deserved retirement after 26 years in Law Enforcement. Lt McMillin has faithfully served the citizens of Custer County the last 19 years and will be dearly missed. Enjoy retirement Steve, you earned it.

05/16/2026

We can't thank the community enough for their support this National Police Week. We can't do what we do without the support from all of you.

05/16/2026

05/14/2026