Today, in honor of National Police Officer Memorial Day, the La Crosse Police Department, along with area law enforcement agencies, will attend the Police Officer Memorial Ceremony to honor our fallen brothers and sisters. Already this year, law enforcement agencies from across the United States have tragically lost 35 men and women in the line of duty. The county-wide memorial […]
Archive | 2016
Police Week Events
Each year, law enforcement agencies throughout the United States participate in National Police Week. As a tribute to fallen officers and their families, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day. The week in which May 15th falls is known as Police Week. This year, National Police Week will occur May […]
Police Recover Stolen Hand Guns
On May 10th, La Crosse Police were dispatched to 1116 South 14th Street for a report of a domestic disturbance. Officers made contact at this residence and the female occupant indicated there was no argument. The occupant said her son and his friends were recording music, after which Officers were invited inside to further investigate and […]
Project Blue Light
The La Crosse Officer’s Spousal Support Association (LCOSSA) will be holding its first annual Project Blue Light Fundraiser. Members of LCOSSA will be selling blue light bulbs as a way to show support for our local law enforcement officers in the city of La Crosse. Residents are asked to shine their lights the week of […]
Shannon A. Richardson Update
La Crosse Police have received the autopsy report from the Dane County Medical Examiner’s office for the Shannon A. Richardson death investigation. Deputy Medical Examiner Agnieszka Rogalska M.D. concluded “It is my medical opinion that Shannon A. Richardson died of hypothermia after prolonged exposure to an extremely cold environment, while under the influence of alcohol […]
Downtown NROs Organize Earth Day Clean-Up
After spending time in Cameron Park, visiting with the park’s frequent patrons, the Downtown area Neighborhood Resource Officers Joel Miller and Alex Burg noticed that the busy park could benefit from a bit of spring cleaning. They approached downtown businesses with their idea for a clean-up and received overwhelming support! Today, from 11:30AM – 1:30PM, the […]
Persistent Officer Catches Burglar
On April 12th at 5:38 a.m. La Crosse Police were dispatched to Fiesta Mexicana at 5200 Mormon Coulee Rd. for a building alarm. Prior to arriving at the business, police dispatch had contacted the business owner who said that the officers did not have to respond and should just cancel. Despite being told that he […]
Major meth dealer out on bond arrested again
On April 11th,2016 the La Crosse Police Department investigative staff and Emergency Response Team executed a search warrant at 720 Oakland St. apartment #38 as part of a drug investigation. During the search of the residence over $20,000.00 cash and 265 grams (over half a pound) of methamphetamine were seized along other items associated with drug dealing. The estimated […]
Officer Oates Named a Top 10 DRE
The La Crosse Police Department is pleased to share that Officer Christopher Oates has been named a “2015 Top 10 DRE of the Year” in Wisconsin. As a certified Drug Recognition Expert (DRE), Officer Oates utilizes his skills to recognize when drivers are impaired by drugs, whether illegal, prescription, over-the-counter, or a combination of drugs […]
Spring City Auction & Bike Barn Hours
Spring City Auction The Spring City Auction will be held on Saturday, April 30, 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 […]
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