Court Docs: Former Deputy's Alleged Abuse Spanned 8 Years

Former Turner County sheriff’s deputy charged with rape, incest

SIOUX FALLS — A former law enforcement officer was arrested on rape and incest charges Sunday following a standoff in Sioux Falls. The Sioux Falls Police Department on Monday, May 19, announced the arrest of 35-year-old Kip Stearns, of Sioux Falls, on one count of fourth-degree rape and one count of aggravated incest. Police spokesman Sam Clemens said the case began late Friday afternoon, when a victim disclosed that Stearns had raped them over …

Court docs: Former deputy's alleged abuse spanned 8 years

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- A former Turner County deputy sheriff, who lost his law enforcement certification last year, is in custody accused of raping a child. Court documents say 35-year-old Kipp Stearns of Sioux Falls allegedly had sexual encounters with the juvenile victim for about eight years. Former deputy sheriff charged with rape after standoff Stearns was taken into custody early Monday morning after a standoff with police. Auth…