The La Crosse Police Department, together with the La Crosse County Health Department, Changing the Culture of Risky Drinking Behavior Coalition, and Coulee Council on Addictions, are co-sponsoring several FREE Responsible Beverage Server Training sessions throughout this year. The main purpose of the Responsible Beverage Server Training is to help servers and staff create a safe and responsible […]
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Recent Reports Tout G.R.E.A.T. Program Effectiveness
The La Crosse Police Department, home to the grant-funded G.R.E.A.T. Midwest Atlantic Regional Training Center, trains and certifies officers in Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.), a gang and violence-prevention classroom curricula directed towards elementary and middle school students. In 2014, the G.R.E.A.T. Midwest Atlantic Regional Training Center conducted eight separate training sessions, reaching over 200 officers from […]
LCPD Investigators Praised for Quick Arrest of Bank Robbery Suspect
Detective Sergeant Andrew Dittman and Investigator Ryan Fitzgerald of the La Crosse Police Department received a thank you from the Onalaska Police Chief for their work in locating and arresting suspected bank robber Jonathan L. Smith. Smith is accused of robbing the Community Credit Union in Onalaska on February 27th. A search for the suspect by […]
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 […]
Burglary At The American Legion
The La Crosse Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred overnight at The American Legion, 711 6th Street S in the City of La Crosse. Forced entry was made by smashing the glass door and entering the business. Once inside, the burglar(s) disarmed the security system and ransacked the business, entered gaming machines, and […]
High School Senior Donates to LCPD
On November 18, 2014, Chief Ron Tischer was pleased to accept a donation for $1,320.00 from Krystal Burrows, a senior at West Salem High School. As part of her senior graduation project, Krystal ran a benefit bowling tournament with 15 teams and 60 bowlers, along with basket raffles and other fundraising events to help raise […]
Theft Alert: Air Conditioning Units
The La Crosse Police Department is investigating the theft of central air conditioning units from La Crosse area Churches and businesses. Over the last week there have been 17 central air conditioning units reported stolen. The thieves are cutting power and refrigerant lines, and removing the entire central air conditioning unit. It is believed the […]
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 […]
UPDATE: LCPD Seeks Wanted Subject
UPDATE – 11/12/2014: Steven J. Huber-Byers into custody on Monday, November 10, 2014. The La Crosse Police Department is no longer looking for him. Original Story: The La Crosse Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Steven J. Huber-Byers (28-year-old male). Steven currently has an active warrant for his arrest. Anyone with information regarding […]
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