The La Crosse Police Department recently partnered with the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) and the non-profit “Project ChildSafe” program to increase firearm awareness and safety. As indicated on the Project ChildSafe website, “the program promotes safe firearms handling and storage practices among all firearm owners” through safety messages, educational brochures, and the availability of Safety Kits. […]
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National Night Out Events in La Crosse
Tuesday, August 5th marks the 31st National Night Out and the 17th Annual celebration here in La Crosse! National Night Out (NNO) is an annual event in which Neighborhood Watch groups get together across the nation in the form of local block parties, cookouts, and youth programs. The NNO campaign involves citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, […]
“Shake-and-Bake” Meth Arrest
On Tuesday, July 22nd at 4:04PM, new Northside Neighborhood Resource Officers Tyler Pond and Casey Kamps were working the north side of La Crosse when they stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation at the corner of Gillette and Avon Streets. Upon further investigation and assistance from the La Crosse Police K-9 Unit, the passenger admitted to having drugs […]
Mayo Donates AEDs to LCPD
Earlier today, the Franciscan Healthcare Foundation through the Mayo Clinic Health System presented the La Crosse Police Department with a donation of two Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). One AED will be installed into the squad car used by the Washburn Neighborhood Resource Officers and the other waterproof AED will be used on the Department’s boat for the Boat Patrol officers. The Department […]
Bicycle Theft Prevention
Summer brings many opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, especially by bicycle! Unfortunately, it also brings an increase in bike thefts. From May 1, 2014 through July 2, 2014, there have been 74 reported bike thefts in the City of La Crosse. While there is no way to make your bicycle 100% theft-proof, there are simple steps […]
Guns ‘n Hoses Recap
On Sunday, July 13th, members of the La Crosse Police and Fire Departments faced off in the first ever Patriot Games “Guns ‘n Hoses” charity softball game presented by Western Technical College and hosted by the La Crosse Loggers. The Police and Fire Departments partnered with the Loggers to sell tickets to the game. The Loggers pledged to donate […]
Police Lobby Construction: Hours and Availability
The La Crosse Police Department lobby will be undergoing a security and access renovation starting on Monday, July 21, 2014, potentially lasting through Friday, September 12, 2014. This project is a culmination of changes that have been needed for many years to include a more secure environment for staff and citizens, better access for person with disabilities, better […]
Update: Death Investigation
The autopsy of Shalim Augustine was conducted at the Dane County Medical Examiners Office on Saturday morning. Their examination lead to the La Crosse County Medical Examiner’s Office to rule the preliminary Cause of Death as Drowning, with the Manner of Death classified as an Accident. There were no signs of trauma or injuries and […]
Missing Person Investigation
The La Crosse Police Department is investigating a missing person case. On Tuesday, July 8, 2014 between 11:00PM and midnight, Shalim Shah Augustine was with a group of friends who docked their boat at the landing behind Powerhouse Marine at 518 Logan Street in La Crosse. Augustine left the area on foot, walking southbound through the parking […]
High Visibility Pedestrian and OWI Enforcement
The La Crosse Police Department will have extra Police Officers working today, Thursday, July 10th, on a High Visibility Pedestrian Enforcement grant. The Officers will be at the intersection of Rose and Logan Streets from 3:00PM – 6:00PM. Tomorrow, Friday, July 11th and Saturday, July 12th, extra Officers will be working throughout the city on a High Visibility OWI […]
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