Occurred: 3/23/2023 at 2:51pm

Location: Valley Mart in Volga, SD

On the above date and time, the Brookings County Sheriff’s Office, Brookings County Emergency Management and Volga Fire Department responded to the Valley Mart gas station in Volga, SD for a report of a fuel spill. When responding agencies arrived, it was discovered a 2021 Peterbilt 579 had struck road debris on US14 near 468th Ave causing the semi’s fuel tank to be punctured. The Volga Fire Department estimated 40 gallons of diesel fuel to have been spilled. The Volga Fire Department worked with Brookings County Emergency Management and the spill was contained and cleaned up. Damage to the Semi is estimated at $2,500.

Scott Sebring
Assistant Sheriff
Brookings County Sheriff’s Office
315 7th Ave
Brookings, SD 57006
605-696-8300

Occurred: 03/22/2023 between 7:10am and 4:10pm

Reported: 03/22/2023 at 5:20pm

Location: Residence near 457th Ave and 214th St

On the above date and time the Brookings County Sheriff’s Officer responded to a residence near the intersection of 457th Ave and 214th St for a report of a burglary. The reporting parties reported entry was gained to the home through an unlocked door. Various items were stolen from the home including jewelry, musical instruments and chain saws. The value of the stolen property was valued at $4,800. The incident is under investigation.

Anyone with any information about this case can contact the Brookings County Sheriff’s Office at 605-696-8300 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously by visiting www.brookingsareacrimestoppers.com or by calling 605-692-STOP (7867).

Scott Sebring
Assistant Sheriff
Brookings County Sheriff’s Office
315 7th Ave
Brookings, SD 57006
605-696-8300

Occurred: 3/24/2023 at 8:00am

Location: 300 Blk of West 4th St White, SD

On the above date and time, the Brookings County Sheriff’s Office, White Fire Department, White Ambulance, Aurora Fire Department, Volga Fire Department, Bruce Fire Department, Brookings Fire Department, Elkton Fire Department, Sinai Fire Department, and Brookings County Emergency Management responded to the 300 block of west 3rd street in White, SD for a structure fire. Once on scene, it was discovered the structure was a residence and fully engulfed. The owner of the home was able to exit the home but was transferred to the Brookings Emergency room by the White ambulance to be treated for unknown injuries. The home and its contents were reported to be a total loss. The incident is under investigation by the Brookings County Sheriff’s Office.

Scott Sebring
Assistant Sheriff
Brookings County Sheriff’s Office
315 7th Ave
Brookings, SD 57006
605-696-8300