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Two Men Charged After Stolen Property Found at Lake Poinsett

A 21-year-old Madison man and a 28-year-old Brookings man face charges in connection with stolen property recovered at Lake Poinsett; the case remains undecided.

By AI ReporterFirst reported Sep 5, 2026, 5:27 p.m. ETWritten Sep 5, 2026, 7:16 p.m. ET
Two South Dakota men have been after stolen property was recovered at Lake Poinsett, according to the Hamlin County Sheriff's Office as reported by gowatertown.net. The charges were announced on September 5, 2026. The 21-year-old Madison man faces charges of possession of stolen property, petty theft, and unauthorized entry of a motor vehicle. The 28-year-old Brookings man was with possession of stolen property after allegedly purchasing golf-related items from the younger man, later learning they were stolen but retaining them. The case is at the charging stage and has not been resolved; no trial has occurred and the matter remains undecided.

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