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27940 Old Highway 79 Crime & Safety Report

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Full report contains 1 offenders within 5 miles and 6 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

1 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 27940 Old Highway 79, Oral, SD 57766

1 Rape

1 Child Involved

0 Assault

0 Other

Photo	Name / Age / Tags	Arrest / Conviction	Address	Distance	Risk
	LUCEY, JARROD AANE 55 years old Child Involved Rapist	WA - STATUTORY RAPE 2024-12-21T07:19:24	28059 OLD HWY 79 ORAL, SD, 57766	1.7	Medium

Photo

Name / Age / Tags

Arrest / Conviction

Address

Distance

Risk

LUCEY, JARROD AANE

55 years old

Child Involved

Rapist

WA - STATUTORY RAPE

2024-12-21T07:19:24

28059 OLD HWY 79 ORAL, SD, 57766

1.7

Medium

6 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

5 Medium

1 Other

Crime	Location (Approx.)	Severity	Description
Fire 07/08/2026 01:57 PM	SD-79, Hot Springs, SD	MEDIUM	As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a semi truck that was smoking near Highway 79 by a coffee shop area in Hot Springs. The driver was reportedly using a fire extinguisher on the vehicle.
Fire 07/08/2026 01:53 PM	SD-79, Hot Springs, SD	MEDIUM	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a 911 call about a semi truck that was reportedly smoking on Highway 79 near a truck stop in Hot Springs. The driver was using a fire extinguisher on the vehicle, and units were sent to the scene.
Fire 07/04/2026 08:13 PM	Cheyenne Dr, Hot Springs, SD 57747	MEDIUM	As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller near Cheyenne Heights Road off Cheyenne Canyon Road reported that neighbors to the east were lighting fireworks over a ravine with dry brush, creating a possible fire hazard.
Fire 07/04/2026 08:12 PM	Cheyenne Dr, Hot Springs, SD 57747	MEDIUM	As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller near Cheyenne Canyon Road reported neighbors to the east setting off fireworks over a ravine with dry brush and kindling, creating a possible fire hazard. Fire personnel were given the address details by text.
Substance Use 07/04/2026 04:11 PM	N Angostura Rd, Hot Springs, SD 57747	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report from a campground near N Angostura Road about a highly intoxicated man wearing only black shorts. A woman reportedly dropped him off and said he was acting crazy. Law enforcement assistance was requested.

Crime & Safety Report for 27940 Old Highway 79, Oral, SD 57766