Lead Police Department

05/31/2026

A pair of black headphones was found near the pickle ball courts around May 14th. Call city hall at 605-584-1401 to identify and claim!

05/25/2026

All of us at the Lead Police Department would like to wish everyone a safe rest of their Memorial Day weekend. Please celebrate safely and remember the ultimate reason we have the day off.

05/15/2026

🌷🌺🌻Spring has finally arrived it seems... until Tuesday at least. Below is a gentle reminder from the Police Department to keep your lawn and vegetation maintained to prevent unwanted pests and rodents.

Interested in looking up other city ordinances? They can be found here 👇
https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/lead/latest/lead_se/0-0-0-1

05/14/2026

Today, the Lead Police Department had the honor in escorting the Law Enforcement Torch Run and Special Olympics South Dakota. Good luck to all the athletes!

05/14/2026

Join us in support of this great cause! 🔥🔥🔥

05/13/2026

🇺🇸Join us as we celebrate the 100th Gold Camp Jubilee, the 150th birthday of Lead, and America’s 250th birthday with an unforgettable multi-day celebration packed with music, history, family fun, reunions, and community pride!

👨‍🎓 All School Reunion: Calling all alumni to reconnect, celebrate, and share memories during this historic weekend!

✨⛏️ July 2 – History Comes Alive
Enjoy an alumni art show & reception, hands-on activities for all ages, science exhibits, and “More Than Gold” at the Historic Homestake Opera House — a musical jukebox-style performance celebrating Historic Lead.

🎸July 3 – Music, Classics & Family Fun
The Chamber will have typical July 3rd activities in Manuel Brother's Park, including the 2nd Annual Gold Rush Cruisin’ Classics Car Show, bounce houses and a co****le tournament. Then move up to Mountain Top Field, where you won't want to miss the Rock The Hills concert put on by the City of Lead!

🇺🇸 July 4 – Gold Camp Jubilee
The Chamber’s annual full day of festivities returns to Manuel Brothers Park with the parade, vendors, food trucks, bounce houses, skateboard competition, volleyball, horseshoes, family activities, music, fireworks, and more from early morning until after the fireworks!

⚾️ July 5 - Baseball, music & community
The celebration wraps up with a vintage baseball showdown between Lead and Deadwood for ultimate bragging rights followed by a community picnic and a musical tribute by Nina McIntire.

✨ Lead is the place to be this 4th of July weekend!
Check out the full schedule (subject to change), buy tickets and find contact information at: www.leadmethere.org/goldcampjubilee

05/07/2026

05/03/2026

Reminder! This week is pick up week!

Spring is in the air! 🌼🌷🌞 and its time for annual city-wide curbside garbage clean up. Clean up will be May 4th-9th. To guarantee pick-up, please call at least a week ahead to City of Lead 605-584-1401 to get on the list! Happy spring cleaning!

Tires are not free
$3.00 per car tire
$5.00 per truck tire
$25.00 per semi tire
$50.00 per tractor tire

04/23/2026

You are not alone!