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Police Arrest Homicide Suspect Following Five Day Investigation

By Fiona Ton | October 15, 2025

RAPID CITY, SD — Following a suspected homicide, police have located and arrested 47-year-old Brian LeBeau for believed connections to the death of one Timothy Branch of Rapid City. The arrest comes following an investigation which began on the morning of October 8th. Police and Medical dispatch directed first responders to 610 E. North Street following reports of a “cardiac medical event,” according to RCPD sources. Following the discovery of 66-year-old Branch “Emergency first aid was rendered by police until... Read More →

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Police Arrest Homicide Suspect Following Five Day Investigation

RAPID CITY, SD — Following a suspected homicide, police have located and arrested 47-year-old Brian LeBeau for believed connections to the death of one Timothy Branch of Rapid City. The […]

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