Body Identified in Death Investigation on North Side of La Crosse Identity: Shannon A. Richardson Female/White DOB 05/01/1988 1552 Charles Street La Crosse WI. In the early morning hours of Tuesday February 9th at 3:12 a.m. the La Crosse Police Department received a possible missing/welfare check on Shannon Richardson. Shannon had not been heard from […]
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LCPD Investigating Death of Unidentified Female
La Crosse Police are currently investigating the death of an unidentified woman found in the 1600 block of Caledonia Street. La Crosse Police Investigators are on scene and the investigation is ongoing.
Missing Adult-Silver Alert Canceled.
Missing Adult-Silver Alert Canceled. Kathleen Pantzer has been located SAFE in Onalaska by a concerned citizen who seen her walking and contacted Onalaska Police. Thanks for the help. Missing Adult-Silver Alert has been canceled.
Missing Adult-Silver Alert
Missing Adult-Silver Alert The La Crosse Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a dementia patient that walked away from Benedictine Manor Nursing Home at 2904 East Ave. So. in La Crosse (Kathleen “Kathy” B. Pantzer 09/09/1941). Kathy walked away from the nursing home at 2:00 p.m. this afternoon and was last seen […]
Three Juveniles Apprehended in north side Shopko Burglary
On 01/14/16 the La Crosse Police Department Investigation Bureau apprehended three Male Juveniles for the Burglary at the north side Shopko (2400 Rose Street) that took place at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Sunday morning 01/10/16. Three juveniles had smashed an exterior window and then gained entry to the store and stole various items. With the help of surveillance video […]
Chief Tischer’s Statement Regarding Investigation
Today, the results of an internal investigation into claims made by Officer Nathan Poke against the City of La Crosse Police Department have been released by the Mayor’s Office. The La Crosse Police Department fully cooperated with the investigation. We, as an agency, always look for ways to improve transparency and hold ourselves accountable. The […]
Thank You for Your Support
As we approach the holidays and the new year, the La Crosse Police Department would like to take a moment to reflect on the overwhelming support of our Community Policing programs, especially the relatively new Neighborhood Resource Officer program. In 2014, with a first-ever, public-private collaboration, we were able to add four (4) sworn officer positions to […]
Thank You Veterans
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 sixteen 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. […]
La Crosse Police Department Investigation
This afternoon, Chief Ronald Tischer of the La Crosse Police Department released the following information: Just prior to September 10, 2015, several citizens came forward with information to the La Crosse Police Department regarding allegations of misconduct by Officer Poke, both while on duty and off duty. Furthermore, Officer Poke made allegations prior to September 10th, […]
Distracted Driving Enforcement Grant
The La Crosse Police Department has recently been awarded a Department of Transportation grant to place additional patrols in the community to focus on Distracted Driving. The goals for these grants are to reduce traffic related injuries and death; to gain voluntary compliance with existing laws and ordinances; and improve the safety and coexistence of […]
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