The La Crosse Police Department is pleased to announce that on March 17, 2017 Assistant Police Chief Robert Abraham successfully completed the 267th Session of the FBI National Academy. Asst. Chief Abraham was one of 227 law enforcement executives to graduate on that day from the National Academy. Asst. Chief Abraham’s classmates included law enforcement […]
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Missing Person-Juvenile
UPDATE March 12, 2017 12:33PM: Karson was found safe. We’d like to thank everyone for their assistance getting the word out. The La Crosse Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a 17 year old male party who is autistic. Karson R. Hennen (picture attached) was last seen at approximately 9:20PM […]
Missing Person Update
Today, 03/09/2017, the La Crosse Police Department was notified by the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Nevada that they had recovered the body of Thomas A. Olsen, DOB: 01/31/1964, from Lake Mead. On 03/07/2017, the Lake Mead National Recreation Area Park Rangers located an abandoned vehicle in the Sunset View Scenic overlook (https://goo.gl/maps/MnyktvBfBC82) within Lake […]
UPDATE: Single Vehicle Accident
La Crosse Police along with the La Crosse Fire Department and the La Crosse County Dive Rescue have searched the waters of Swift Creek and the shoreline extensively for the operator of the vehicle that was found in Swift Creek in the early morning hours of today. In addition, La Crosse Police Investigators have done […]
Pair of Repeat Drug Dealers Nabbed Again After Foot Chase and K9 Alert
La Crosse Police arrested a pair of repeat drug dealers yesterday afternoon. Brandon J. Smith (12/31/1983) of Onalaska and Jordan M. Hammel (09/11/1991) of La Crosse were taken into custody in the area of 1900 Kane St. after a brief foot chase with each. Neighborhood Resource Officers were working in the area 2100 Kane St. on a […]
LCPD Officer Frank Racich Receives Award
La Crosse Police Officer Frank Racich was recently recognized by the La Crosse Area Domestic Abuse Sexual Assault Task Force for his work with our local Domestic Abuse Reduction Team (DART). Officer Racich was acknowledged with the “Law Enforcement Award” at the Domestic Abuse/Sexual Assault Recognition Banquet held October 21st. A colleague nominated Officer Racich and […]
Arrest Warrants issued in Drug Conspiracy Case
As part of an 18-month drug conspiracy investigation, La Crosse Police have obtained nationwide arrest warrants for the following four individuals for Conspiracy to Deliver Heroin (greater than 50 grams) and Conspiracy to Deliver Cocaine (greater than 40 grams): Beginning in July 2015, La Crosse Police and agents from Wisconsin Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) used surveillance techniques […]
Armed Robbery Update & WANTED WEDNESDAY
La Crosse Police have one person in custody, located the suspect vehicle from the robbery, and are looking for the getaway driver for the Wisconsin Auto Title Loans robbery at 1751 Rose St. Through a coordinated investigation with Rockford Police (IL) and Wisconsin Department of Corrections, the La Crosse Police have identified the suspects of […]
25th Annual State Bank Chili Cook Off
This Saturday, October 8th, members of the La Crosse Police Department will join other members of our community for the 25th Annual State Bank Financial Chili Cook Off! The Chili Cook Off will be held in Riverside Park from 11:30AM to 1:30PM, with a chili pepper eating contest and awards ceremony from 1:30PM – 2:30PM. Chili tasting admission is […]
Title Loan Robbery UPDATE
In reference to the Armed Robbery on September 20th at the Wisconsin Auto Title Loan store in La Crosse, WI. The La Crosse Police Department is releasing surveillance footage related to this incident. Photo #1 is from surveillance video taken from Wisconsin Auto Title Loans showing the suspect to be wearing a red bucket style […]
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