On September 24th the La Crosse Police Department Investigative Staff, La Crosse Police Emergency Response Team, Wisconsin Department of Justice-Division of Criminal Investigation, and the West Central Metropolitan Enforcement Group (MEG), with the help of the La Crosse County Sheriff’s Department Emergency Response Team and Onalaska Police Department, executed search warrants at three separate locations as part […]
Archive | 2016
Tips for a Fun and Safe Oktoberfest
The La Crosse Police Department, together with our community partners, have been preparing for the 2016 Oktoberfest for many months to ensure a safe and enjoyable celebration for all. Recently, we have been reaching out to different members of our community to provide some recommendations for best practices during this city-wide event. We are again […]
Title Loan Robbery UPDATE
In reference to the Armed Robbery on September 20th at the Wisconsin Auto Title Loan store in La Crosse, WI. The La Crosse Police Department is releasing surveillance footage related to this incident. Photo #1 is from surveillance video taken from Wisconsin Auto Title Loans showing the suspect to be wearing a red bucket style […]
Armed Robbery
Date: September 20, 2016 Subject: Armed Robbery – Wisconsin Auto Title Loans-1751 Rose Street Contact Person: Sgt. Thomas Walsh 608-789-7240 _____________________________________________________ The La Crosse Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at Wisconsin Auto Title Loans-1751 Rose Street in the City of La Crosse today. La Crosse Police were dispatched to Wisconsin […]
La Crosse Police are Asking for Public’s Help
Police are asking for the public’s help in locating an elderly white female, Kathleen “Kathy” B. Pantzer. She is diagnosed with dementia and is easily confused with directions. She was last seen at approximately 1:15 PM near Benedictine Vila of La Crosse at 2904 East Ave S. La Crosse, WI 54601. She was wearing a light […]
2016 “Putt’n 4 Pooches” Thank You!
On Monday, September 12th, the La Crosse Police Department K-9 Unit hosted the 7th Annual “Putt’n 4 Pooches” Golf Outing and Fundraiser. With twenty-five golf teams, this year’s outing was a great success in raising funds for the K-9 Unit. We would like to thank everyone that participated this year: The golfers, friends, and family members […]
Shooter In Custody
The La Crosse Police are pleased to announce that Jeremy L. Rigelsky has been taken into custody and would like to thank the public for their assistance in locating him. At 6:53 am this morning La Crosse Police received information that Jeremy Rigelsky was leaving the area of Car Street as a passenger in a […]
Police Look for Shooting Suspect
A shooting in the early morning hours of September 7, 2016 has the La Crosse Police asking for the public’s help in locating the suspect, Jeremy L. Rigelsky. At 12:46 am this morning, Onalaska and La Crosse Police were dispatched to the Festival Foods at 1260 Crossing Meadow Drive for an individual with a non-life […]
Back To School Safety
As summer comes to a close and schools open their doors for the new year, the La Crosse Police Department would like to ask that all motorists be more vigilant for people walking and riding bikes to school, including the university areas. We are also asking that drivers pay close attention to our School Crossing Guards who […]
Fall City Auction 9/24/2016
Fall City Auction The Fall City Auction will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at the Police Impound Building (Bike Barn) on: Isle la Plume 1925 Marco Drive La Crosse, WI 54601 Viewing of available items will begin at 9:00AM with bidding starting at 10:00AM. The available items vary significantly from auction to auction, but there are always […]
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