RAPID CITY, S.D. – Law enforcement in Rapid City say they will have an increased presence at the Central States Fair following gunshots on both Sunday and Monday.
In the latest shooting, Pennington County deputies arrested 18-year-old Kasey John Arehart of Rapid City on three counts of aggravated assault and discharge of a firearm.
The shooting was just before midnight Monday, outside of the Central States Fairgrounds, near the intersection of Lacrosse Street and Centre Street. According to a release from the sheriff’s office, two vehicles were hit but no one was reported injured.
The day before, shots were also reported as the fair was closing. In that case there were no injuries or damage to vehicles.
The third incident was earlier Monday when deputies responded to a disturbance on the midway. They ended up arresting a teenager who had a stolen firearm. The sheriff’s office release stated that firearm was reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle in 2020.
Law enforcement and fair officials have been working through the week to ensure safety and tonight the fair will close at 10 p.m. to new admissions.
