SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — On Sunday, May 31, a peaceful assembly turned into a riot near West 41st Street and South Louise Avenue.
Police began the process of identifying numerous suspects of various crimes that occurred that night. There were large rocks thrown at police, police vehicles were damaged, numerous businesses were vandalized and some were burglarized.
Police confirmed the identity of two men who threw rocks at officers during the riot and warrants were issued for Aggravated Assault on Law Enforcement, Riot, and Refusal to Disperse from Unlawful Assembly. Both warrants carry a $25,000 cash bond.
On Tuesday, June 2, a warrant was issued for Tupak Kpeayeh, a 20-year-old man from Sioux City, Iowa. The United States Marshal Service arrested Tupak Kpeayeh in Sioux City on Wednesday, June 3.
Kpeayeh was a running back standout at Washington High School. He set a state record for touchdowns in 2018.
On Wednesday, June 3, a warrant was issued for Jerome Sirleaf, a 31-year-old man from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Police arrested Jerome Sirleaf in Sioux Falls on Wednesday, June 3.
UPDATE: Christelle Youngbare, 21, from Sioux Falls, was also arrested, police announced Wednesday.
(SFPD contributed to this report/news release.)
