Pennington County Sheriff's Office

Pennington County Sheriff's Office Visit our website for more information about the Pennington County Sheriff's Office at www.pennco.org Addiction Treatment Services at 321 Kansas City St.

The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office has 420 employees and an annual budget of about $26 million. The Sheriff’s Office serves over 100,000 citizens spread out over Pennington County’s 2,784 square miles. The Sheriff's Office operates under four divisions:

*Pennington County Jail: We are very proud of the fact that our 587 bed jail complies with the national standards set by the American Correct

ional Association, (ACA) which safeguard the life, health and safety of our staff and individuals incarcerated within our jail.

*Juvenile Services Center (JSC): Also ACA accredited, helps our detained youth with programs designed to enable them to make wise decisions for a positive future. JSC is a 7 county compact that is operated by Pennington County. JSC has a capacity of 106 beds.

* Care Campus: provides a safe haven for individuals struggling with the difficulty of addiction. includes Residential/Outpatient services, Safe Solutions, Crisis Care and Detox Services. This facility is accredited by the State of South Dakota Division of Behavioral Health through the Department of Social Services.

* Law Enforcement: Whether it’s serving civil papers, warrants, patrolling Pennington County or investigating crimes, our employees in the Law Enforcement Division are always ready to assist Pennington County residents and our many visitors. At the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office our goal is for each of our staff to be professional and to have a high standard of commitment to our community. I invite you to explore our website and become more familiar with us and the many services provided by the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office.

08/13/2026

Today we celebrate Sgt Darren Patterson’s 26 years of dedicated service to the Western South Dakota Juvenile Services Center. We wish him well in his retirement.

Pennington County Jail proudly presents Sergeant Gentile as Employee of the Month! She consistently demonstrates an outs...
08/13/2026

Pennington County Jail proudly presents Sergeant Gentile as Employee of the Month! She consistently demonstrates an outstanding work ethic + strong commitment to staff and the Jail. Sgt. Gentile is approachable, supportive & always willing to help.

08/12/2026

Great rally crowd in Keystone, South Dakota on the road to Mt. Rushmore for the 2026 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally !

Our Hill City patrol shift had the honor of eating breakfast at the Hill City Community Center this week. Great group pe...
08/12/2026

Our Hill City patrol shift had the honor of eating breakfast at the Hill City Community Center this week. Great group people serving others in our community! Hill City Area Chamber of Commerce Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

UPDATE 8/13/26, 4;30pm: Due to interagency effort, Keanu Dillon is now in custody. —🚨 PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT — WANTED FEDER...
08/12/2026

UPDATE 8/13/26, 4;30pm: Due to interagency effort, Keanu Dillon is now in custody.
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🚨 PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT — WANTED FEDERAL FUGITIVE 🚨

The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Keanu Dillon, a federal fugitive wanted by the United States Marshals Service.

Dillon was involved in a pursuit with multiple law enforcement agencies today on the east side of Rapid City.

Dillon is considered armed and dangerous.

⚠️ DO NOT APPROACH OR ATTEMPT TO CONTACT HIM.

If you see Dillon or have information regarding his whereabouts, do not attempt to intervene. Please immediately contact the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office or call 911 if the situation is urgent.

Your information could help law enforcement safely locate and apprehend this wanted fugitive.

Please share this post to help spread the word.

Keanu Dillon 8/10/91. 5'11 215

This time of year, the Black Hills are known for quickly developing thunderstorms that can bring hail, damaging winds an...
08/11/2026

This time of year, the Black Hills are known for quickly developing thunderstorms that can bring hail, damaging winds and significant rain, particularly in the late afternoon hours.
Numerous Rally goers were reminded of this about an hour ago near Rockerville.
Pay attention to forecasts, the sky, and your surroundings.
Seek shelter if you can.
If you are caught in a storm, slow down and pull over out of the lane of traffic if you are unable to safely ride your motorcycle.
And as always, wear a helmet! Head injuries can occur from hail, not just crashes.
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Black Hills

UPDATE 5pm: The crash has been cleared & the road is open after a fatal motorcycle accident. The South Dakota Highway Pa...
08/10/2026

UPDATE 5pm: The crash has been cleared & the road is open after a fatal motorcycle accident. The South Dakota Highway Patrol is conducting the investigation and will release more information after notification next of kin. 
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There is a major crash involving a motorcycle on Deerfield Road just outside of Hill City. Please avoid the area.

UPDATE 3:30 pm: The roadway is now clear and open after the two motorcycle crash with serious injuries. The South Dakota...
08/10/2026

UPDATE 3:30 pm: The roadway is now clear and open after the two motorcycle crash with serious injuries. The South Dakota Highway Patrol will release further information pending their investigation.
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Please avoid the area of Highway 244 and Horse Thief Lake Road for a serious crash involving motorcycles. This is on the south side of Mount Rushmore. Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

Pennington County, SD - On 8/8/2026, at approximately 11:00pm, deputies with the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office resp...
08/09/2026

Pennington County, SD - On 8/8/2026, at approximately 11:00pm, deputies with the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of shots fired at a residence north of Rapid City on 225th Street. Deputies found evidence that multiple rounds had struck the residence. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.

The victim was able to locate and identify the suspected vehicle and provided that information to law enforcement. Rapid City Police officers located the vehicle a short time later at a residence in Rapid City and detained those believed to be involved.

Investigators subsequently executed search warrants and recovered evidence connected to the incident. As a result, one adult and one juvenile were arrested. Jaycias Flying Horse, 18, of Rapid City, was arrested for aggravated assault, discharge of a firearm at an occupied structure, receiving stolen property, and underage consumption. The juvenile was also arrested on related charges.

The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Rapid City Police Department and South Dakota Highway Patrol for their assistance.

The case remains active, and additional charges are possible. There is no indication of an ongoing threat to the public.

The charges listed do not constitute a finding of guilt. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

08/09/2026

A lot of rally goers are enjoying Hill City during the ! Hill City Area Chamber of Commerce Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

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300 Kansas City Street
Rapid City, SD
57701

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+16053946113

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