La Crosse Police Detective Sergeant Linnea Miller was awarded the 2015 Ken Kolb “Great Kids Start With You” Award as part of the La Crosse Child Maltreatment Conference held last week. With nominations from three individuals including a La Crosse Child Protective Services worker, a Stepping Stones Family Advocate, and a fellow police officer, Sgt. Miller’s […]
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2015 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 […]
Riding Bikes, Boards, and Blades in the City
As school winds down and summer begins, it’s the perfect time of year to bring out bicycles, skateboards, and roller blades and ride around town. In the City of La Crosse, there are regulations for riding these, especially in the Downtown Business District. In general, play vehicles (skateboards, roller skates, etc.) are allowed on all residential city […]
Sex Offender Release Information Bulletin: Sean W. Harnisch
Contact Person: Sgt. Randy Rank (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 […]
Update: Death Investigation
At approximately 7:00AM on Monday, April 27th, La Crosse Police began the investigation into the death of a female found in the alley behind 122 and 126 3rd Street North, just south of 300 State Street. The victim, later identified as Robin S. Krabill (DOB 08/01/1982) from Waverly, Iowa, came to La Crosse several days […]
Death Investigation
The La Crosse Police Department, with the help from the La Crosse County Medical Examiner’s Office, is currently investigating the death of a white female who appears to be in her 20s. At approximately 7:00AM on Monday April 27, 2015 workers located the body of the female on the ground in the small walkway alley to the […]
Armed Burglar Arrested in Act
Early this morning, a resident of 315 9th Street N was awoken in his bedroom by a stranger standing over him holding a flashlight. When the startled suspect fled his apartment, the complainant called 9-1-1 and reported a burglary in process. He observed the suspect trying to access other apartments, checking for doors that were unlocked, and saw him enter through one. […]
Bicycle Safety Campaign with Dairy Queen
The La Crosse Police Department will once again partner with Dairy Queen (Fourteen Foods) to promote a safety initiative happening throughout our city called the “You’ve Been Caught Wearing Your Helmet” campaign. La Crosse Police Officers will be handing out coupons for a free DQ treat (small cone) whenever they observe children wearing helmets while riding their […]
Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Grant Announcement
The La Crosse Police Department and the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Police Department have recently been awarded a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to place additional patrols in the community to focus on pedestrian, bicycle, and traffic laws and safety. The La Crosse Police Department will be using high visibility pedestrian and vehicle enforcement […]
LCPD and La Crosse Schools Celebrate 25 Years of D.A.R.E.
The La Crosse Police Department Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program, in cooperation with the School District of La Crosse, is proud to announce the 25th Anniversary of the D.A.R.E. program being taught in La Crosse schools. Coinciding with National D.A.R.E. Day, we will celebrate this historic anniversary event this Thursday, April 16th, with the graduation of […]
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