The La Crosse Police Department has received several complaints about a female party going around asking for gas money to help her get back home. This female is often crying while asking for the gas money to help her get to Tomah or Black River Falls, WI. However, this female lives on the north side of La Crosse. […]
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New Hires and a Promotion
Chief Tischer and the La Crosse Police Department welcomed four new officers at a swearing-in ceremony that took place this morning in the Council Chambers. Joshua Rollins, Whitney Hughes, Dennis Love, and Cody Plenge all joined the LCPD family. Chief Tischer also had the pleasure of assigning Officer James Mancuso to the position of Investigator of Police. Congratulations […]
Robbery Suspect Arrested
The Clark Station located at 2308 Rose Street was robbed at 2:52PM on Thursday, February 13, 2014. Photos of the suspect, obtained from surveillance cameras, were released to the media and the public with a request for help in identifying the suspect. Tips with suspect information immediately began to come in through the Crime Stoppers program and […]
La Crosse Community Foundation Grant
Yesterday, the La Crosse Police Department was awarded a grant from the La Crosse Community Foundation. The $75,000 grant, which has a potential for two additional years’ awards, will fund a Community Policing Officer. This officer will be assigned to the north side of La Crosse and will be able to develop relationships with kids, adults, […]
Prescription Medication Drop-Off 2/15/2014
Prescription medications can be dropped-off this Saturday, February 15, 2014 between 9AM and 12PM at the La Crosse County Household Hazardous Materials Office located at 6500 State Road 16. For more information, view the flyer here.
Sentencing Update: Eugene E. Shields
On February 11, 2014, Eugene E. Shields (09-24-80) was sentenced in United States District Court (Western District of Wisconsin) to 110 months and 6 years extended supervision for drug trafficking for charges. The charges stem from an April 8, 2013 arrest in La Crosse, WI. The Judge stated that Mr. Shields was a “danger to the […]
Reserve Retirement
On January 1, 2014, former La Crosse Police Reserve Commander Adam Wohlwend retired from service in our La Crosse Police Reserve Program. Adam was the longest serving Commander with over six years in the position and over twelve years total as a Police Reserve Officer. During this time, Adam put in over 4,600 volunteer hours […]
Citizens’ Police Academy
The La Crosse Police Department is pleased to announce the hosting of the 2014 Citizens’ Police Academy. The Academy will help provide participants with a better understanding of how the La Crosse Police Department functions on a daily basis. Participants will gain knowledge in patrol operations, investigations, use of force, community policing, and much more. […]
La Crosse Area Landlord Training
On March 8, 2014, the Apartment Association of the La Crosse Area, City of La Crosse, and County of La Crosse will host the, “Success through Knowledge”, day-long landlord training from 8:00AM – 4:00PM at the Black River Beach House. The training will include presentations on inspection, building codes, new recycling and trash policies, legal […]
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