MARTIN, S.D. (AP) - City officials in Martin imposed a curfew after a rash of assaults, and have made several arrests.
Police Chief Thomas Jeans said in a statement that tension between two groups has resulted in nearly half a dozen aggravated assaults, causing a safety issue for residents of the Bennett County town of about 1,100 people.
The curfew ordered by Jeans and Mayor Gary Rahill was in place from 2-5:30 a.m. Wednesday, with violators subject to arrest.
Officer Thomas McMillan told the Rapid City Journal that the curfew passed without incident. He also said four people are in custody on multiple charges, and more arrests are pending in the ongoing investigation.
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