BROOKINGS (10-27-26) — The Brookings Police Department and Brookings County Sheriff’s Office release Hobo Day weekend crime statistics. There were 46 arrests booked through the sheriff’s office from Friday 6 p.m. through Sunday 12 p.m.
Meantime, Brookings Police reported 100 calls for service from Friday 6 p.m. through Sunday 6 a.m. That compares with 83 calls for service last year. There were 16 calls for service about parking enforcement, 13 calls to investigate fake IDs, and 11 nuisance or noise complaints.
This year saw an increase in DUI arrests — 21 versus 12 last year. There were also four misdemeanor drug charges this year compared with one last year. The sheriff’s office also reports five simple assault charges this year — an increase of one from last year.
There were also two grand theft charges this year, compared with zero last year.
Twelve underage possession charges were made, seven possession of a revoked license or driving without a license charges were made, five disorderly conduct or resisting arrest charges were made, and five miscellaneous traffic charges were made.
Brookings Police made 14 arrests during this year’s reporting period. The Sheriff’s Office said their department made 12 arrests during this year’s reporting period, University Police made six, and the South Dakota Highway Patrol made 14.
— Brookings Radio News
