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Justice In Action

by Pennington County State’s Attorney’s Office

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Episode 25: 911 Dispatcher Dani Ellerton

October 20, 2026 · 22 min

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…
Episode 24: Rapid City Police Department Detective Lee Kolbeck

October 13, 2026 · 18 min

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…
Episode 23 - “Back to School: When School Rules Become Legal Issues”

August 24, 2026 · 37 min

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…
Episode 22 - Law School Didn’t Teach Me This

June 1, 2026 · 36 min

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…
Episode 21 - Jumping Eagle Podcast

April 20, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min

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…

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Episode 20 - Annual Report

March 5, 2026 · 38 min

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…
Episode 19 - Jessica Rehfeld: A Decade to Justice – Part 3

January 23, 2026 · 30 min

In the final episode, we examine the prosecution, a process that stretched nearly a decade and tested everyone involved. From death penalty decisions and plea negotiations to delayed trials, appeals, and final sentencing, this episode…
Episode 18 - Jessica Rehfeld: A Decade to Justice – Part 2

January 23, 2026 · 29 min

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…
Episode 17 - Jessica Rehfeld: A Decade to Justice – Part 1

January 23, 2026 · 17 min

In Part One, we meet Jessica Rehfeld through the eyes of those who loved her most, especially her father, Michael. We learn who Jessica was, what mattered to her, and the circumstances that led up to her disappearance in 2015. This episode…
Episode 16 - Stopping the Steal: Inside Rapid City’s Retail Theft Initiative

December 1, 2025 · 29 min

Retail theft was climbing fast in Rapid City — until law enforcement, prosecutors, and local businesses teamed up. Katy and Lara talk with RCPD’s Mark Eisenbraun and retailer Doug Smith about what changed, what’s working, and what shoppers…
Episode 15 - Impaired Driving in South Dakota: A Family’s Story, A Trooper’s Warning

November 25, 2025 · 32 min

In this powerful episode, Katy and Lara sit down with Trooper Louis Plunkett of the South Dakota Highway Patrol and Starla Pressley who lost her brother to an impaired driver. Together, they explore why South Dakota has one of the highest…
Episode 14 - Justice in Action: Tackling Truancy Together

August 25, 2025 · 33 min

Why does school attendance matter so much - not just for grades, but for a child’s future? In our latest episode of Justice in Action, we sit down with leaders from the Rapid City Area Schools and the Pennington County State’s Attorney’s…

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About the show

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.