Sioux Falls man sentenced for fourth DUI

A Sioux Falls man has been found guilty of a fourth count of driving while under the influence within the last ten years after being pulled over in Crook County and allegedly asking to be taken to jail.

On August 4, a Crook County Sheriff’s Office deputy initiated a traffic stop on Hwy 16 and Buffalo Creek Road. The driver, identified as Michael Popkes, allegedly exited his vehicle and said, “Take me to jail”.

The deputy was advised by Dispatch that the vehicle had been stolen in Minnesota. He also allegedly detected the odor of alcohol and, according to court reports, Popkes admitted he had b...