Police seek help after vandalism
The Watertown Police Department responded to reports of vandalism at a Watertown business on Tuesday, April 22, at 8 a.m….
Read More
Watertown Police Department
Motorcycle driver injured, charged after collision
A motorcycle-automobile crash on Sunday afternoon, April 20, resulted in serious injuries and several citations. At about 1:46 p.m., Watertown…
Watertown Police warn of fentanyl
On Monday, April 14, Watertown Police issued a “Public Safety Alert,” informing the public of two separate, suspected fentanyl overdoses…
Shooting simulator will enhance WPD training
Training is a big part of life for Watertown Police Department officers, and that training has taken a giant step…
Police use idle building for crucial SWAT Team training
The Watertown Police Department’s SWAT Team had a prime training opportunity this week, thanks to Lake Area Technical College. A…
Watertown officer among nine specially trained to detect drug-impaired drivers
Watertown Police Department Officer Alex Hansen is one of nine law enforcement officers from South Dakota who have successfully completed…
Two arrested on multiple drug charges
A Watertown woman and a Fargo, N.D., man were arrested on multiple drug-related charges Friday, March 28, in Watertown, At…
Alleged hit-and-run sends one to hospital, one to jail
An alleged hit-and-run accident early Saturday morning sent a 20-year-old Watertown woman to the hospital with a head injury and…
Alcohol compliance checks result in citations
The Watertown Police Department conducted routine alcohol compliance checks on Wednesday, March 19, at 14 local establishments to ensure adherence…
Watertown Police make arrest following sexual assault report
A 19-year-old Watertown man is being held on rape and child pornography charges at the Codington County Detention Center. Watertown…
Recent Articles
Police seek help after vandalismApril 22, 2025
City manager search: 5 months and countingApril 22, 2025
Health column: Women also at risk for heart attacksApril 22, 2025
Former Watertown man dies in S.D. State PenitentiaryApril 22, 2025
