The La Crosse Police Department would like to thank the men and women of the United States Armed Forces for their service to our country, including the eighteen members of the Police Department who have served or are currently serving: Andrew Adey – U.S. Army Guard Jerrad Crouch – U.S. Army Dustin Darling – U.S. […]
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Phone Scam: IRS Collections Calls
The La Crosse Police Department would like to warn area residents that phone scammers are continuing to make fake Internal Revenue Service (IRS) collections calls. The fake IRS callers, using both “live” and “robo-calls”, are demanding that the victim make an immediate payment on an overdue tax bill. They demand personal details or banking information, and then they threaten the victim […]
Vehicle Pursuit and Arrest
At 1:24PM today, November 4th, two La Crosse Police Department Neighborhood Resource Officers attempted to stop a vehicle at 614 Monitor Street for violations when the vehicle took off at a high rate of speed. The vehicle traveled southbound on Copeland Avenue and then turned on South 2nd Street at estimated speeds of 85 to […]
Alternate Side Parking
Starting tomorrow morning, November 1st, at 1:00AM, alternate side parking goes into effect in the City of La Crosse and lasts until April 1, 2015. The ordinance reads as follows: 44-107 Night Parking Alternate Sides of Street – Between 1:00AM and 6:00AM, from November 1 to April 1, vehicles shall be parked only on even-numbered sides of the […]
Phone Scam: Caller ID Spoofing
The La Crosse Police Department has received several reports of an attempted phone scam. This scam involves “Caller ID Spoofing”, wherein the caller “spoofs” victims’ cell phones and home phone caller ID units into displaying incorrect or fake information, all in an attempt to gain a measure of trust from the victim. The phone numbers being used in this “Caller ID Spoofing” scam are […]
Sex Offender Release Information Bulletin: Stephen J. Weissenberger
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 […]
Sex Offender Release Information Bulletin: Wayne H. Larson
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 […]
High Visibility OWI Traffic Enforcement
On Friday, October 31st, 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. The goals for these grants are to […]
Halloween Safety
The La Crosse Police Department would like to ensure that everyone experiences a safe and enjoyable Halloween. In the City of La Crosse, “Meet ‘n Treat” occurs on Halloween, October 31st. Parents, review the following tips with your children: Limit the hours of “Meet ‘n Treat” to between 4:00PM and 8:00PM Only approach homes with outdoor […]
LCPD Officer Teri Roden Receives Award
Chief Ron Tischer and members of the La Crosse Police Department are proud to announce that Officer Teri Roden has received the La Crosse County Domestic Abuse/Sexual Assault Task Force, “Law Enforcement Officer of the Year” award. Officer Roden was presented with her award at the Task Force’s annual banquet last evening. As indicated in the award letter, “through […]
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