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 […]
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Halloween Safety Tips
Halloween is 1 week away and the La Crosse Police Department would like to remind citizens of some safety tips! “Meet ‘n Treat” occurs on Halloween, October 31st, with recommended hours between 4:00PM – 8:00PM. Motorists Be on the lookout for “Meet ‘n Treaters” on sidewalks, in medians, at crossings, and in the streets Drive […]
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 […]
La Crosse Police Announce New Partnership For Oktoberfest
The La Crosse Police Department along with Three Sixty Real Estate Solutions is pleased to announce a new partnership for this year’s Oktoberfest. During this year’s Oktoberfest, Three Sixty Real Estate Solutions has agreed to allow the La Crosse Police Department to utilize the new Aguilera apartments at 1243 Badger Street for our campus-area command center for […]
Tips for a Fun and Safe Oktoberfest
The La Crosse Police Department, together with our community partners, have been preparing for the 2016 Oktoberfest for many months to ensure a safe and enjoyable celebration for all. Recently, we have been reaching out to different members of our community to provide some recommendations for best practices during this city-wide event. We are again […]
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 […]
Armed Robbery
Date: September 20, 2016 Subject: Armed Robbery – Wisconsin Auto Title Loans-1751 Rose Street Contact Person: Sgt. Thomas Walsh 608-789-7240 _____________________________________________________ The La Crosse Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at Wisconsin Auto Title Loans-1751 Rose Street in the City of La Crosse today. La Crosse Police were dispatched to Wisconsin […]
La Crosse Police are Asking for Public’s Help
Police are asking for the public’s help in locating an elderly white female, Kathleen “Kathy” B. Pantzer. She is diagnosed with dementia and is easily confused with directions. She was last seen at approximately 1:15 PM near Benedictine Vila of La Crosse at 2904 East Ave S. La Crosse, WI 54601. She was wearing a light […]
Shooter In Custody
The La Crosse Police are pleased to announce that Jeremy L. Rigelsky has been taken into custody and would like to thank the public for their assistance in locating him. At 6:53 am this morning La Crosse Police received information that Jeremy Rigelsky was leaving the area of Car Street as a passenger in a […]
Back To School Safety
As summer comes to a close and schools open their doors for the new year, the La Crosse Police Department would like to ask that all motorists be more vigilant for people walking and riding bikes to school, including the university areas. We are also asking that drivers pay close attention to our School Crossing Guards who […]
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