Arrest Warrant issued against former newscaster Shad Olson for failure to honor the terms of his sentence

BOLO ALERT. BOLO ALERT.  Be on the lookout for former Rapid City news anchor Shad Olson. Because according to documents filed in court, he’s a wanted man.

After pleading “No Contest” and receiving a suspended imposition of sentence for charges related to a domestic violence incident in early 2024, nearly 2 years later an arrest warrant has been issued against former Rapid City news anchor Shad Olson by the prosecuting attorney in Meade County.

In the PETITION TO REVOKE SUSPENDED IMPOSITION OF SENTENCE filed by Tanner Jackson, Meade County Deputy State’s Attorney, the document details that Olson, pictured left in his arrest photo, failed to honor a number of the terms of his agreement for suspended imposition of sentence, according to a court document filed on December 19th:

    • (1) Defendant failed to pay court appointed attorney fees, investigator fees, and transcript costs;
    • (2) Defendant failed to complete alcohol evaluation, abide by the recommendations of the evaluation, and provide proof of completion; and
    • (3) Defendant failed to complete anger management and provide proof of completion, in violation of the conditions ordered by the Court.

As a result, a warrant of arrest has been issued against Defendant Shad A Olson for his violation of the terms and conditions of the Defendant’s suspended imposition of sentence.

The warrant issued on December 23rd by 4th Circuit Magistrate Judge Chad Callahan further details to ANY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OF THIS STATE that they shall arrest Shad Olson and deliver him to the courtroom of the Meade County Magistrate Court. And that “the Warrant of Arrest may be served at any time of the day or night, weekends, or holidays.”  A bond has been set in the amount of $500 in the matter to encourage his appearance.

According to court documents reviewed today, there’s no indication that the warrant has been executed. So if you see something – say something, and notify your local police department or Sheriff’s office of his location.  Although, I might suggest that people in Brown County & Lawrence County be extra “on the lookout” that they might have to call the Sheriff.  He’s been said to be often seen with a certain State Legislator who has homes in those locations. (IYKYK)

In case you were looking for the documentation on all of this..

Shad Olson December 23 2025 Arrest Warrant by Pat Powers

23 thoughts on “Arrest Warrant issued against former newscaster Shad Olson for failure to honor the terms of his sentence”

  1. Ruh roh Raggy! Someone’s in some deep doo doo! He’s probably hiding out on Toby’s bus or plane.

  2. (1) Defendant failed to pay court appointed attorney fees, investigator fees, and transcript costs;

    He has posted some pretty fancy meals, travel and a very comfortable lifestyle. Where is the money coming from?

  3. Stevie Wonder could have seen this coming. Jodie Frye………..get the bail money ready!

  4. Anger management courses will never eliminate DV situations. Abusers are already able to manage their anger, they aren’t abusing everyone, just the ones they can coercively control.

    1. I’d likely vote for Doeden if he kept clear of Shad, Dylan and Phil. I want an outsider but not CrAzY.

      1. Do you think he’s crazy because he hangs out with those people, or that he hangs out with those people because he’s crazy? A little common sense goes a long way here.

      2. Everything you wrote after “I’d likely vote for Doeden” became a pixilated blur on my screen.

  5. So property taxpayers had to pay for this guy’s attorney?

    We need to get tougher on scoundrels who clog up our criminal justice system. Maybe he should get rid of is internet and phone data plan that he uses to post on the internet all the time and use that money to start paying off his county taxpayer funded attorney bill.

  6. Do you think BJ Schafbaur is upset to watch the money he lost in the divorce settlement go to pay for Shad’s bail?

  7. Any updates on the status of this Doedite? Has he been apprehended?

    Another Doedite making the news and again not for good reasons. The last thing South Dakota needs is a high drama Doeden administration with Doedites involved in chaos, corruption and crime.

  8. Leave our friend Shad alone. Unlike a different ratings obsessed egomaniacal sociopath I can think of, Shad doesn’t have the cloud of high placed corrupt politicians and judges to slow walk and evaporate his legal troubles for him. He can’t even “move on them like a b****” any more. Shad doesn’t have the cards. He has no cards people. Say a prayer over the gravy taters and sausage for him now and then.

  9. Why doesn’t he just come forward and tell everyone this is a democrat hoax witch hunt and get absolved? Hopefully, Brandei and Julie have sent a pardon request to the King.

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