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Rapid City man arrested for making threats against Gov. Larry Rhoden

(DRG News – Pierre, SD) A 28 year old man from Rapid City man has been arrested for threatening South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden.

Hudson Wheeler was arrested Monday (Feb. 3, 2025) and charged with one felony count of Threatening or Intimidating a Person Holding Statewide Office.

Attorney General Marty Jackley said an investigation led by the Division of Criminal Investigation indicated it was Wheeler that made threatening telephone calls to the Governor’s Office.

Wheeler made first court appearance Tuesday (Feb. 4, 2025) in Pennington County Circuit Court and is being held on a $25,000 cash only bond. His next court appearance was scheduled for Feb. 19, 2025.

Wheeler faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. He is presumed innocent under the U.S. Constitution.

Jackley said disagreement regarding government action or inaction is our right, however threats of any kind against public officials should not be tolerated. He said public officials have a right to safety while conducting their official duties.

Other agencies involved in the investigation are the South Dakota Fusion Center, South Dakota Highway Patrol, and Rapid City Police Department.

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