South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces a 2.57% decrease in overall criminal offenses reported in 2023 compared to 2022, attributing the decline to proactive law enforcement efforts.
Serious crimes like homicides, sex offenses, and aggravated assaults saw a notable decrease. However, drug-related offenses, particularly those involving methamphetamine and fentanyl, remain a significant challenge.
While DUI arrests showed a slight increase, total drug offenses rose, with a substantial amount of fentanyl seized by authorities.
The data, sourced from the Crime in South Dakota Report, underscores ongoing efforts to combat drug-related crime statewide.