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Sioux Falls Pd Call Log

Ever wondered what really happens in a city after dark? The Sioux Falls PD Call Log is your window into the chaos. It’s a daily list of police dispatches, and it’s gloriously weird.

Think of it as the city’s official gossip column. But with sirens. And a lot of people who forgot where they parked.

The Classics: Loud Music and Lost Socks

You’ll see the usual stuff: noise complaints at 2 AM. “Loud music, apartment 3B.” But then you get the real gems. “Person yelling at a stop sign.” That’s not a crime; that’s a mood.

One log entry read: “Caller reports a man in a dinosaur costume chasing geese.” No arrest was made. The geese escaped unharmed. The dinosaur? A legend.

Wait, That’s a Thing?

Skunks get their own police reports. Seriously. “Skunk trapped in a trash can, officer dispatched to negotiate.” Who knew the Sioux Falls PD had a wildlife diplomacy unit?

And then there’s “Unlicensed lemonade stand, kids cited.” Okay, that’s a joke. But one log did mention “Two adults arguing over a collectible spoon.” The spoon was not recovered. It’s still out there.

UPDATE: Police release statement on standoffUPDATE: Police release statement on standoff

The Human Zoo

You’ll find “Man dancing on a car at a gas station.” No, he wasn’t a hired performer. He was just feeling the gas fumes. Another call: “Woman chasing her own car down the street.” She left it in neutral. Classic.

The log is a masterclass in bad decisions. “Subject tried to pay for gas with a jar of pickles.” The log doesn’t say if it worked. I hope it did.

Why It’s So Fun to Read

It’s real. This isn’t a scripted TV show. It’s life in all its messy, weird glory. You get to feel smug. “At least I’m not the one calling about a ghost in my toaster.” (That one is a real entry from a different city, but it fits the vibe.)

You also realize cops have amazing patience. They handle “Person locked in a public bathroom” with the same calm as a bank robbery. That’s professionalism.

Past 30-Day Call Log - City of Sioux FallsPast 30-Day Call Log - City of Sioux Falls

How to Dive In

Sioux Falls posts the log online. It’s updated daily. Just search “Sioux Falls PD Call Log.” It’s a rabbit hole you won’t regret.

Pro tip: skip to 3 AM. That’s when the prime weirdness happens. 7 PM is just boring fender benders. 3 AM is “Naked man in a hedge, reciting poetry.” You’re welcome.

The Takeaway

This log proves one thing: everyone is a little strange. Your neighbors? Weird. That guy at the gas station? Legendary. And the police? They’re keeping a very funny diary.

So next time you hear a siren, don’t worry. It’s probably just a dinosaur losing a fight to a goose. And that’s beautiful.