RAPID CITY, S.D. – A lengthy investigation by local law enforcement has resulted in the arrest of a Rapid City man in connection to reports of crimes against juvenile victims.

The Rapid City Police Department and Pennington County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jesse Victor Joseph, 44, of Rapid City on June 18 following the execution of search warrants related to the case on June 17.

Joseph was booked into the Pennington County Jail at 3:52 p.m. on June 18. He faces charges of solicitation of a minor, a class 4 felony, alongside misdemeanor counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and furnishing an alcoholic beverage to a person under the age of 18. His bond has been set at $50,000.

During the investigation, detectives and investigators developed information indicating Joseph communicated with and associated with multiple underage individuals. Authorities state that Joseph provided alcoholic beverages, vaping products, money, and other items over an extended period of time in an attempt to coerce the juveniles into inappropriate acts.

While this case has resulted in criminal charges, information garnered in the ongoing investigation leads investigators to believe there may be additional victims. Anyone with information that they believe may be related is encouraged to contact Detective Karen Bicskei or Investigator Parker Frederick at 605-394-6115.

The Rapid City Police Department and Pennington County Sheriff’s Office are being assisted in the ongoing investigation by the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, the Department of Homeland Security, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Pennington County State’s Attorney’s Office.