South Dakota Corrections Department Searches for Work Release Offender
The South Dakota Department of Corrections is searching for 41-year-old offender James Traversie, who failed to report for his assigned work release employment on Wednesday after leaving the Rapid City Minimum Center.
Sioux Falls, SD, October 28, 2026 —
The South Dakota Department of Corrections is searching for James Traversie, a 41-year-old offender who failed to report for his assigned work release employment on Wednesday after leaving the Rapid City Minimum Center.
The information provided does not specify the date of Wednesday’s events or when Traversie left the center. It also does not say where he was expected to work, when he was due to report, or where he may be now.
No further details were provided about the circumstances of his departure, the reason he did not report to work, or what steps the department is taking in its search. The information does not describe Traversie’s physical appearance, identify a possible destination, or provide details about any public instructions related to the search.
The department’s search is the only subsequent action described in the available account. It does not state whether Traversie has been located or provide an update on his status. The date and time of any update were not provided.
The available information identifies Traversie by name and age and links the search to his failure to report for assigned work release employment after leaving the Rapid City Minimum Center. Additional details about the case were not provided.
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