A 32 year old man from Pierre faces multiple charges after stealing a car and taking law enforcement on a pursuit last night (Aug. 3, 2021) through Pierre and Fort Pierre.
Information from the Pierre Police Department says at approximately 7pm, officers were called to a residence in the 500 block of South Lincoln Avenue because a vehicle had been stolen. The reporting party said Torin Dewitt had taken the keys and left in the person’s vehicle. Shortly before 8pm (7:49pm), an officer located Dewitt driving the vehicle near the intersection of Sioux and Monroe avenues. The officer attempted to stop the vehicle, but Dewitt fled and a pursuit ensued. Officers pursued the vehicle through Pierre on Sioux and Wells avenues, then into Fort Pierre.
Shortly after crossing the Bad River bridge on Highway 83 in Fort Pierre, Dewitt changed directions and headed back to Pierre. Officers continued to pursue on Sioux and Wells avenues until the vehicle stopped at a residence in the 500 block of South Lincoln Avenue. Dewitt attempted to run toward the house, producing a knife from his pocket as he did so.
Officers were able to take Dewitt into custody without injury to themselves or Dewitt.
Dewitt was transported to the Hughes County Jail charged with:
- Aggravated Assault Against Law Enforcement
- Aggravated Eluding
- Resisting Arrest
- Threatening Law Enforcement
- Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle
- Reckless Driving
- Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Revoked Driver License
The Hughes County Sheriff’s Office, Stanley County Sheriff’s Office and the South Dakota Highway Patrol assisted in the investigation.
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