South Dakota police groups call on state AG to resign
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Three South Dakota law enforcement groups on Friday joined the call for Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg to resign, saying his involvement in a September crash that left one man dead has resulted in a lack of confidence.
Republican Gov. Kristi Noem this week urged Ravnsborg to step down and state Secretary of Public Safety Craig Price spoke out in favor of an effort to impeach Ravnsborg, the state’s top law enforcement officer.
On Friday, the South Dakota Fraternal Order of Police, the South Dakota Chiefs’ of Police Association and the South Dakota Sheriffs’ Association released a joint statement saying Ravnsborg’s involvement in the death of Joseph Boever has “resulted in a lack of confidence in his ability to effectively carry out his duties as the chief law enforcement officer in South Dakota.”
A spokesman for Ravnsborg, 44, said he has no intention of stepping down. Ravnsborg has been charged with three misdemeanors in the crash that killed the 55-year-old man.
Lorraine Lois Jackson, passed to her Lord in Heaven on February 24, 2021. She was 95 years old. She was born to Walter Ihme and Lydia Kiefert in April 1925 in a small farming town in North Dakota. Growing up in a large family during the 20’s and 30’s was a hard life. Gradually, all of the children, except her youngest brother Clarence, left North Dakota and moved to Northwest Indiana. Lorraine met her husband of over 50 years, Kenneth Paul Jackson, in Gary, Indiana. She is survived by her two children, Douglas Jackson, his wife, Pam, granddaughter, Michelle and her husband, Charley Maghes, and their 3 children; and grandson, David and his wife, Emmy, and their son. She is also survived by her daughter, Lorie Blanda, grandchildren, Jennifer and her husband, Mark Newheiser and their son; and Rebecca and her husband, Michael Berthold and their daughter. Later in life, Lorraine found loving companionship in Al Harter. A lifelong Lutheran, she sang in the choir for many years and volunteered her services for communion and helping others in need. She worked for many years as a bookkeeper in both private and public organizations. The “bookkeeping” mentality kept her household always running in tip top shape with spending tracked to the penny. She was loved and respected by her many siblings and their families. Her nieces and nephews cherished their time growing up at Holiday celebrations, confirmations,
birthdays, family reunions and graduations. A most gracious host, she always made sure there was enough food, drinks and fun for everyone. ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST FUNERAL HOME. A private service for immediate family will be held on Saturday, February 27, at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Columbus, Ohio. To share online condolences, please visit www.schoedinger.com.