CONTACT PERSON: Officer Brooke Pataska (608) 789-7209 The La Crosse Police Department is pleased to announce that the 3rd Street Aid Station will again be open and ready to serve the community Friday and Saturday of Oktoberfest. This year’s endeavor follows in the footsteps of nine (10) successful years of operation. Friday the Aid Station […]
National Night Out
National Night Out Events in La Crosse Tuesday, August 1st marks the 34th National Night Out and the 20th 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 […]
Missing Adult
The La Crosse Police Department is looking for the public’s help in looking for an adult who was reported missing. Ryan J. Bruening (date of birth 5-4-1999) was last seen on Sunday, July 23rd around 10 PM at 506 Cass Street in La Crosse. There is no foul play suspected, police would only like to […]

Celebrate Safely on July 4th
It’s time for Fourth of July celebrations – fireworks, Riverfest, a backyard barbecue, or maybe a trip to the beach. Whatever you may have planned, the La Crosse Police Department would like to encourage everyone to plan for a safe and enjoyable 4th of July celebration. Keep in mind these two important safety topics for this […]

REPEAT DRUG DEALER ARRESTED AGAIN
The La Crosse Police Department is disgusted that once again we have arrested yet another repeat offender for dealing narcotics in the La Crosse community. The dealer, Raymond R. Lewis (D.O.B. 02/26/1980) was released from prison on March 9th, 2017. That’s just 105 days ago!!! Lewis was in prison because the La Crosse Police Department […]
Missing Person Update
On May 9th 2017, La Crosse Police along with First Responders and Dive Rescue were dispatched to the area of Houska Park for a subject that was in the Mississippi River and calling out for help, according to a witness who was on land. An extensive search for this individual was conducted over the past […]

Sex Offender Release Information Bulletin: Anthony D. Christopher
Contact Person: Sgt. Thomas Walsh (608) 789-7240 The La Crosse Police Department is releasing the following information pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 301.46 which authorizes law enforcement agencies to inform the public of a sex offender’s release from prison, or a secure treatment facility, when they believe that the release of information will enhance public safety […]
La Crosse Police Announce New Partnership For Oktoberfest
The La Crosse Police Department along with Three Sixty Real Estate Solutions is pleased to announce a new partnership for this year’s Oktoberfest. During this year’s Oktoberfest, Three Sixty Real Estate Solutions has agreed to allow the La Crosse Police Department to utilize the new Aguilera apartments at 1243 Badger Street for our campus-area command center for […]
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 […]