"Arrest Made in Murder of Moody County Chief Deputy Sheriff"
TL;DR
Joseph Hoek of Sioux Falls is charged with first degree murder and aggravated in the death of Chief Deputy Sheriff Ken Prorok, who was killed during a high-speed chase. An eyewitness saw Hoek intentionally swerve and hit Prorok, and then held Hoek until authorities arrived. Hoek's mother stated he was suffering from mental health issues and self-medicating. The suspect may face life in prison or the death penalty if found guilty. Prorok's funeral arrangements are underway, and law enforcement agencies are mourning the loss of a dedicated officer.
Topics:nationcrime-and-justice#crime-and-justice#law-enforcement#mental-health#murder#south-dakota#witness
- Witness is key factor in arrest of chief deputy murder suspect KELOLAND.com
- South Dakota man charged with murder for allegedly running down chief deputy during police chase ABC News
- Suspect charged in incident that killed Moody County chief deputy sheriff Dakota News Now
- Sioux Falls man charged with murder in death of Moody County deputy sheriff Brookings Register
- Chief Deputy Sheriff Ken Prorok, Moody County Sheriff's Department, South Dakota ODMP
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