RAPID CITY, S.D. – Pennington County authorities say three people have been arrested and face charges related to overnight thefts and pursuits in Pennington County.
This group was suspected of being involved with alcohol thefts in Rapid City Wednesday evening, February 16, 2022, about 10pm, where they led the Rapid City Police Department on a pursuit, which was terminated. A report of erratic driving came in later that evening on Interstate 90 near New Underwood. A Pennington County Sheriff’s Office Deputy engaged in a pursuit. The vehicle went off road and was surrounded for several hours.
After deploying a drone and less lethal force, the situation was finally resolved. About 3:30am Thursday the three were arrested with a large number of suspected stolen items including firearms and horse tack (riding equipment).
Anthony Ray Lawrence, 28 years old of Rapid City, was arrested for DUI 1st Offense, Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of a Firearm by former Violent Offender, Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, Leaving the scene of an Accident, No Driver’s License and various traffic offenses. Lawrence also was arrested for a warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Obstructing Law Enforcement and Eluding Law Enforcement.
Kayla Jean Mesteth, 28 years old of Rapid City, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Intentional Damage to Property (<$400), and two separate felony warrants for Possession of a Controlled Substance.
Ryan Ray ShotwithArrow, aged 27 of Rapid City, was arrested for a warrant from Minnehaha County for Burglary 1stDegree, Aggravated Assault, Simple Assault (3 counts) and a second warrant for Simple Assault (3 counts).
The Rapid City and Box Elder Police Departments assisted with the stand-off. The investigation continues and additional charges are expected.
The public is asked to report any stolen property to Pennington County Sheriff’s Office at (605) 394-6115.
