On Saturday, March 14th, the La Crosse Police Department, along with other agencies in La Crosse County, will be deploying extra officers as part of the La Crosse County Traffic Safety Task Force initiative. The officers will be looking for OWI, Speed, Seatbelt, and other traffic safety violations. They will also deploy on Tuesday, March 17th […]
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Neighborhood Resource Team Arrests Suspected Dealer
On Wednesday, February 25th, the La Crosse Police Neighborhood Resource Officers were conducting surveillance in response to neighborhood complaints about illegal drug activity in the 1400 block of Caledonia Street. Officers observed suspicious activity behind 1417 Caledonia Street and further investigation led officers into obtaining a search warrant for this residence. Officers seized 611 grams […]
Officer Arranges Special Recognition for Student
During the Saturday, February 21st, Viterbo men’s homecoming basketball game, the La Crosse Police Department, Viterbo University, and the La Crosse Area Boys and Girls Club – Amie L. Mathy Center announced a special surprise to the crowd of spectators. Amongst the spectators were La Crosse Police Neighborhood Resource Officer Dan Ulrich and Kaden Hanson, an 7th […]
Friend Turns in Hit and Run Suspect
Early this morning, Thursday, February 19th, the La Crosse Police Department received information that Thomas Dereszynski was the driver responsible for the Hit and Run to a Pedestrian, Injury accident that occurred at 2:33AM Sunday, February 15th near the 600 block of Cass Street. It was reported that Dereszynski was currently at a downtown La Crosse […]
High Visibility OWI Traffic Enforcement
On Friday, February 13th, the La Crosse Police Department, along with other agencies in La Crosse County, will be deploying extra officers as part of the La Crosse County Traffic Safety Task Force initiative. The officers will be looking for OWI, Speed, Seatbelt, and other traffic safety violations. From June through December 2014, the La Crosse […]
Car vs. Pedestrian Victim in Stable Condition
On February 4, 2015 at 7:42PM, La Crosse Police responded to a motor vehicle accident involving a car versus pedestrian at the 1700 block of George Street. Witnesses stated that 59-year-old Steven Dearman of La Crosse walked into the southbound traffic lane from between two parked vehicles and was struck by a minivan being driven […]
Citizens’ Police Academy 2015
The La Crosse Police Department is pleased to announce the hosting of the 2015 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. […]
Convicted Felon Tries to Stab La Crosse Officer
On Tuesday, January 27, 2015, La Crosse Police Officers Charles Frandsen and Rick Rank responded to 809 Rose Street to assist Probation and Parole with taking Randy R. Burzinski (DOB 07/17/1961) into custody on a felony warrant. LCPD Officers met the probation officer at the apartment and attempted to make contact with Burzinski. Burzinski tried to slam the door […]
La Crosse Police Review Use of Force
The La Crosse Police Department has released redacted portions of its internal “Use of Force Review” findings following an incident at the Rose Street Walgreens on November 20, 2014. Responding officers were forced into using a less lethal weapon to prevent the advancement of a man armed with a large knife. The report showed that […]
Missing Adult
***Update*** The body of missing person John W. Dwyer was found in Wisconsin Dells on Thursday, January 29th. The La Crosse Police Department sends its deepest condolences to John’s family. The Police are asking for the public’s help in locating John W. Dwyer, age 23, from La Crosse, WI. On January 25, 2015 at about […]
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