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by Pennington County State’s Attorney’s Office
Consider this podcast your exclusive backstage pass, offering an intimate look into the heart of our work. We won’t shy away from hot topics, tackling issues that intersect with our office—from mental health to drug trends in our community, violent crime, and more. Each month, we’ll also dive into our case archives to take a closer look at the headline-making cases that have shaped our community.
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- 6 days ago18 min
Rapid City Police Department Forensic Chemist Nathan Walstrom
In our Voices of the Justice System series we are taking listeners behind the scenes of our local justice system through conversations with the people who make it work every day. From law enforcement officers and dispatchers to prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, court reporters, forensic professionals, victim advocates, diversion specialists and more, each episode explores a different role within the justice system — what they do, the challenges they face, and how their work connects wit...
- 1 weeks ago22 min
Episode 25: 911 Dispatcher Dani Ellerton
In our Voices of the Justice System series we are taking listeners behind the scenes of our local justice system through conversations with the people who make it work every day. From law enforcement officers and dispatchers to prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, court reporters, forensic professionals, victim advocates, diversion specialists and more, each episode explores a different role within the justice system — what they do, the challenges they face, and how their work connects wit...
- 2 weeks ago18 min
Episode 24: Rapid City Police Department Detective Lee Kolbeck
In our Voices of the Justice System series we are taking listeners behind the scenes of our local justice system through conversations with the people who make it work every day. From law enforcement officers and dispatchers to prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, court reporters, forensic professionals, victim advocates, diversion specialists and more, each episode explores a different role within the justice system — what they do, the challenges they face, and how their work connects wit...
- Aug 24, 202637 min
Episode 23 - “Back to School: When School Rules Become Legal Issues”
Back-to-school season usually means new teachers, new schedules, sports, activities, and, for parents, probably a whole lot of paperwork. But it also brings questions about rules, safety and what happens when a student's behavior goes beyond breaking a school rule and potentially becomes a legal issue. Today on Justice in Action, we are talking about what parents and students should know about juvenile law at school. When is something handled by a teacher or principal? When does law enforceme...
- Jun 1, 202635 min
Episode 22 - Law School Didn’t Teach Me This
In this episode of Justice in Action, we sit down with prosecutors at three very different stages of their careers to talk honestly about what law school prepares attorneys for and what it absolutely does not. From handling traumatic cases and delivering difficult news to managing public scrutiny, emotional burnout, and overwhelming caseloads, this candid conversation explores the realities of prosecution that can only be learned through experience. State’s Attorney Lara Roetzel, Assistant Ch...
- Apr 20, 20261h 10m
EP 21 - Jumping Eagle Podcast
In this episode of Justice in Action, we take an in-depth look at State v. James Jumping Eagle, a case that left a lasting impact on the Rapid City community and, most importantly, on the family and loved ones of 82-year-old Reta McGovern. On February 21, 2021, Reta was murdered in her home, setting off an investigation that would ultimately lead to a life sentence plus 50 years. In this episode, we walk through the case from start to finish, examining the investigative work, the evidence, an...
- Mar 5, 202638 min
Episode 20 - Annual Report
February marks annual report season for the Pennington County State’s Attorney’s Office, the Rapid City Police Department, and the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office. In this collaborative episode, your hosts, State’s Attorney Lara Roetzel and Public Information Officer Katy Urban are joined by Sheriff Brian Mueller and Police Chief Don Hedrick to break down the major public safety trends of 2025. From crime data and drug trends to mental health commitments and diversion success rates, this c...
- Jan 23, 202629 min
Episode 18 - Jessica Rehfeld: A Decade to Justice – Part 2
Part Two focuses on the homicide investigation. Detectives walk us through the frantic search, the crucial break that changed everything, and the discovery of Jessica’s body nearly one year later. You’ll hear directly from law enforcement about the evidence, the interviews, and how a complex, emotionally heavy investigation ultimately identified five individuals responsible for Jessica’s murder and burial.
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Consider this podcast your exclusive backstage pass, offering an intimate look into the heart of our work. We won’t shy away from hot topics, tackling issues that intersect with our office—from mental health to drug trends in our community, violent crime, and more. Each month, we’ll also dive into our case archives to take a closer look at the headline-making cases that have shaped our community.
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