SiOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- Law enforcement officials are seeing more connections between drugs, guns and crimes.

Minnehaha County Sheriff Mike Milstead says they are seeing more lethal drugs.

Milstead says guns are more connected to drug deals now.

Milstead says they are seeing a rise in drug overdoses.

Milstead is advising people to lock their cars and garages and secure their weapons.