South Dakota lawmaker charged with felony for allegedly damaging public road on purpose

By: John Hult

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: June 11, 2026

Words: 465

Last Updated: 9 hours, 18 minutes ago

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A Republican state lawmaker from Newell was indicted and arrested on a felony charge of intentional damage to a public road this week.

Rep. Travis Ismay, 48, was arrested Wednesday morning and released on a $500 bail bond. The crime he’s accused of committing is a felony that carries up to two years in prison and a $4,000 fine.

Ismay declined to offer details Thursday to South Dakota Searchlight on the alleged incident, citing his …

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