Unusual D-Days where this cell is getting a rest. This is usually the first stop for intoxicated people once they're booked into the jail. Bookings are down so far this year. Then again, Vermillion Police is out and so are deputies and SDHP troopers. The night is young, be safe.

If you're looking for a great career and an opportunity to serve your community, consider applying to be a Deputy Sheriff. jobs.ourcareerpages.com/job/660681?sou…

Proud to have our agency participate by helping to lead the way for our local Athletes during Sunday's Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.

We're in need of a part time jailer here a the Clay County Sheriff's Office. Apply online at jobs.ourcareerpages.com/job/733770?sou…

Every day, people ask about the new Clay County Jail Project. Here is an opportunity to learn more. An informational meeting will be held tonight at the Vermillion Public Library at 6:30.

Congratulations Legion Post 1 State Champions!

D-Days check point east of Vermillion together with the Highway Patrol. 30 cars contacted. 2 dui arrests. 1 zero tolerance dui arrest. One of the duis also resulted in 2 underage citations and 1 open container ticket. Be smart, be safe, designate a driver.

Way to go Coyotes!

Units completed a traffic safety checkpoint on the west side of Vermillion. Of 81 cars coming through, 8 drivers were checked and only one arrest for DWI was made. That’s one too many drunk drivers on the road but 80 were doing it right. The drunk driver went to jail. Stay safe.

The second traffic safety checkpoint of the evening had 97 vehicles come through. 15 drivers were check for impairment-- 2 duis, 1 zero tolerance dui, additional citations of 1 open container, and 1 fail to obey.

We're seeking a full time jailer here at the Clay County Jail. Learn more and apply here: jobs.ourcareerpages.com/job/775657?sou…

The Clay County Courthouse is closed today, Thursday, Dec 22.

Make a plan to come help us meet our goal on January 31. We appreciate your vote for law enforcement but a donation for either team will help our community.

Mobile Home sales due to unpaid taxes are scheduled for 10:00 am on March 15, 2023. See a list of properties for sale at claysheriff.org/mobile_sales.h…. This list will update if any property owners pay the taxes owed prior to the sale date.

Deputy Victor Allen graduated today from the South Dakota Law Enforcement Training Academy. This graduating class attended in Sioux Falls, hosted by the Sioux Falls Police Department. We’re proud to welcome Deputy Allen back from training and have him back to work.

Today our staff participated in firearms training and qualification conducted by South Dakota Law Enforcement Training. Also participating today were officers from the Vermillion Police Department and agents from the South Dakota Department of Revenue.

Site fencing is up and foundation work is underway on our new Clay County Jail and Law Enforcement center project.

SD Attorney General Marty Jackley Marty Jackley and officials in Clay and Yankton Counties announce arrest of a person in connection with a fentanyl drug overdose case. atg.sd.gov/OurOffice/Medi…

Our Law Enforcement Center and Jail is taking shape with many of the outer wall panels in place, underground plumbing work is being completed, and steel roof support structure is under construction.