On today’s date at around 10am, officers responded to a call in the 2100 block of Green Bay Street for a wanted subject. Prior to officers arriving on scene, the suspect left on foot, and it was reported he was armed with a knife. Officers began searching the area for the suspect, and due to […]
Missing Person Goudensio Gaytan
The La Crosse Police Department is investigating a Missing Person. Goudensio Gaytan was visiting the Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine in the City of La Crosse Sunday afternoon and became separated from his family at about 2:00 PM (10-12-14). He was spotted sitting on a guard rail at 6:30 PM on Hwy County “K” about 4 1/2 miles […]
K-9 Grumman Recovers Stolen Gun
On October 6, 2014, La Crosse Police Department Investigators were investigating the report of a stolen 9mm handgun. Investigators obtained information on the possible location of the stolen handgun, and Investigator Ron Secord responded to the area with K-9 Grumman. K-9 Grumman, a 7-year-old yellow lab, is one of the Department’s four K-9s, and the only explosives […]
State Bank Financial Chili Cook Off
This Saturday, October 11th, members of the La Crosse Police Department will be participating in the 23rd Annual State Bank Financial Chili Cook Off! The Chili Cook Off will be held in Riverside Park from 11:30AM to 1:30PM, with a chili pepper eating contest and awards ceremony from 1:30PM – 2:30PM. To taste your way through all […]
Choose to be G.R.E.A.T. Day
Today marks the 1st Annual National “Choose to be G.R.E.A.T. Day”. This event was created by the National G.R.E.A.T. Policy Board and is described as a way to “draw awareness to the Program and to give the students a sense of community as well as a sense of pride in their G.R.E.A.T. skills taught in the lessons of […]



