RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City Police are continuing their efforts to curb crime at a troubled apartment complex on E. Watertown Street.
The complex at 225 E. Watertown Street, known as Oxford Square Apartments, has been the location of several recent violent crimes, to include an August 27th homicide, a recent armed robbery and fatal assault that occurred this week.
With stepped up enforcement, police reported 16 calls for service over the past 24 hours. Of those 16 calls, police report four arrests, including two who were arrested on warrants. Another arrest involved a female trespassing and being found in possession of methamphetamine. Another female was arrested for simple assault.
Police have also brought up several safety concerns and quality of life issues with the overall condition of the complex with property management at the location, Tzadik (Zad-eek) Management.
This is combined with an apparent lack of maintenance, which is contributing to the ongoing crime issues at the complex.
Prior to this homicide, police met with property managers to work to address these issues. Immediate concerns raised during this meeting included unsecured vacant apartments (which allow squatters and illegal activity), and management’s lack of action to address repeat unlawful behavior amongst tenants and their guests.
The RCPD continues to engage with the Tzadik Management about the issues at Oxford Square Apartments, in addition to concerns about their properties at Star Village and Lacrosse Estates, where similar issues exist.