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Residents describe rising crime in Northern Heights as Rapid City committee approves site for North police precinct
Summary
Multiple Northern Heights residents told the Rapid City Finance Committee they face trespass, drug activity and violence; the committee approved purchasing a site for a North Rapid City police precinct, with staff saying the location will help concentrate resources.
Several residents described sustained crime and quality-of-life problems around the Northern Heights apartment complex during public comment at the Rapid City Finance Committee meeting on April 16, 2025, and the committee approved purchase of a site for a North Rapid City police precinct that city staff and the police chief said would put sworn officers and outreach resources closer to the area.
The comments came from neighbors who said they witness drug use, fights and trespass at night. “I have seen guns discharged openly in the air,” resident Steve Domi said during public comment, adding he has seen “drug deals in person in the parking lot of the complex.” Bill Groves, a former neighbor, said he has security video…
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