If you have an emergency or need to report something, please call the appropriate number below:
Emergency: 911
Dispatch - Non Emergency: (605) 892-2737
Dry Conditions Prompt Restrictions at Belle Fourche Reservoir
The Bureau of Reclamation and South Dakota Game Fish and Parks today implemented fire restrictions for specific activities at Belle Fourche Reservoir; including Rocky Point State Recreation Area. Restrictions are necessary due to the continued dry weather conditions and the fire restrictions enacted by Butte County. The following restrictions apply to Belle Fourche Reservoir, Rocky Point State Recreation Area and all surrounding lands managed by Reclamation:
- No campfires are allowed
- Cooking is allowed only in elevated grills or stoves using propane gas
- Vehicle access is allowed only on graveled roads or roads clear of vegetation
To report a fire on the reservoir lands, call 911. To report a violation of these restrictions, contact the Butte County Sheriff’s Office at 605-892-2737.
These restrictions are in effect until further notice. For more information regarding these restrictions or other issues pertaining to Belle Fourche Reservoir, call Jay Leasure, Bureau of Reclamation, 605-519-5504. For questions related to Rocky Point Recreation Area, contact Brad Nelson, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks at 605-641-0023.
Reserve Deputies Wanted
The Butte County Sheriffs Office is accepting applications for reserve deputy sheriff. The successful applicants must be at least 21 years of age, be a United States Citizen, hold a current driver’s license. Have a clean Criminal record, have an HSG or GED, be able to move to Butte County. Will need to take an entry test and score 75% or better. Go to the Employment page for more info.
Sheriff Sales
Occasionally the Sheriffs Office will have a sale of items that have been seized by a court order, or because of unpaid taxes, or unpaid bills, etc...Please check here for upcoming sales.
Warrant Disclaimer
Each month, the Sheriff’s Office will post a list of the names of individuals who have one or more active warrants in Butte County. The list will be updated on or about the 10th of each month.
Please note that if a warrant is served by arrest, taken care of by posting of the bond or POA or canceled after the list has been posted on the website, the individual’s name will remain on the list until an update is posted.
Anyone having questions about an active warrant or information regarding an individual who has an active warrant may contact Sheriff Fred Lamphere or Chief Deputy Jason March by telephone or email at the number and addresses shown.