 The Sioux City Police Department welcomes four new officers into our ranks. Alex Keller, Cindy Martinez, Paul Yaneff, and Kevin McCormick were sworn in at the Woodbury Courthouse on February 2, 2012.
Officer Alex Keller is a graduate from the University of South Dakota and holds a Masters in Interdisciplinary Studies. He also serves with 1st Platoon, 211th SAPPER Co, South Dakota Army National Guard. He was previously employed as a welder with Masaba.
Officer Cindy Martinez is a graduate of Briar Cliff University where she earned a B.A. in Criminal Justice. She was previously employed with the Crittenton Center in Sioux City as a Youth Counselor.
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Night of Close Calls for SCPD On Interstate 29 |
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I29 proved to be a dangerous place for officers during the overnight hours after a snow storm passed through. Two police cars were struck by passing motorists while assisting with accidents on the  interstate.
At 11:32 pm, on February 23, the car that Officer Eddie Thiphasouk was operating was hit when a passing car was unable to stop. Officer Thipasouk had parked his car in the outside lane of I29 Northbound to protect an accident that had occurred at mile marker 151, near the Riverside Blvd exit. The Officer’s car had the overhead emergency lights on and directional arrows directing traffic to merge into the inside lane. A 1997 Buick Park Ave operated by a 58 year-old man from Sioux City attempted to slow down but due to slick roads, slid into the police car. No one was injured and both cars incurred minor damage. The driver that struck the police car was cited for Failure to Maintain Control.
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Arrest Made In First National Bank Robbery |
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On 2/13/12 the First National Bank at 1703 Pierce was robbed. Later that evening at aproximatley 2200 hrs a suspect was located at 1716 Nebraska, Dean Apartments number 303. The suspect Stephan Hall was brought in for questioning and subsequently charged with one count of Robbery 2nd, one count of Theft 2nd and an existing warrant for Harrassment was served. The suspect was located alone in the apartment and taken into custody without incident.
The arrest ocurred after recieving numerous tips from the public through Crimestoppers. These tips came after releasing security pictures from the bank to local news media outlets. The investigation is continuing.
Stephan Hall (53)
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 The Sioux City Police Department was saddened at the sudden loss of K9 Dasty after a brief illness Monday February 6, 2012. For nearly 10 years, K9 Dasty worked the night shift and proved himself a faithful and loyal partner. He has conducted hundreds of searches for drugs, tracked numerous fleeing criminals, and aided in the capture of felons. He was awarded 2nd place overall in the 2006 Patrol Dog Trials and was a member of first place teams in 2005, 2006, and 2007.
Chief Doug Young said of the loss of K9 Dasty that not only is it a loss to his handler, Officer Rich Little, and the Department, “but also to the citizens of Sioux City who he served honorably and faithfully.
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