When the La Crosse Police Department received the first police K-9 in 2007, Doctor Tom Thompson, DVM, of the Thompson Animal Medical Center (TAMC), approached the department and volunteered his veterinary services, free of charge. Since then, Dr. Tom, Dr. Jean Heyt, Dr. Gary Wiegel, and the staff at TAMC have provided outstanding care for each […]
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Sex Offender Release Information Bulletin: Matthew C. Thompson
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 and […]
“Guns ‘n Hoses” – Charity Softball Game
On Sunday, July 13th at 3:05PM, the La Crosse Loggers will host the first ever “Patriot Games: Guns ‘n Hoses”, a Police versus Firefighters charity softball game at Copeland Park. For only $10, fans will get general admission to this game, as well as the regularly scheduled La Crosse Loggers vs. Kenosha King Fish game at 5:05PM. Half of all ticket sales will […]
Armed Robbery – Suspect Wanted
Early this morning at 4:08AM, La Crosse Police responded to the report of an armed robbery at the Kwik Trip located at 506 Cass Street in the City of La Crosse. Store employees reported that shortly after the 4:00AM opening, a male subject entered the store displaying a handgun and demanded cash. Store employees complied with […]
Drug Investigation – Wanted Suspects
La Crosse Police Drug investigators are looking for two suspects who fled from the scene of a drug investigation on La Crosse’s northside last night. The La Crosse Police Emergency Response Team was executing a search warrant at 432 Rose Street #4 when the suspect’s vehicle arrived at that location. Officers approached the suspect’s vehicle […]
News Release: La Crosse PD Newsroom
Today, the La Crosse Police Department launched its newest social media tool, the La Crosse PD Newsroom. This will serve as a first-hand news source for information about the Police Department, city, and community. As Assistant Chief Rob Abraham explains, “In the world of community policing, we’ve found that people enjoy learning about and interacting […]
LCPD Seeks State Re-accreditation
The La Crosse Police Department announces application for re-accreditation through the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Accreditation Group (WILEAG). On May 21, 1998 the La Crosse Police Department became one of the first law enforcement agencies in the State of Wisconsin to become accredited by WILEAG. The La Crosse Police Department was the first law enforcement agency […]
Mayor’s Neighborhood Conference
This past weekend, Mayor Tim hosted the first annual Mayor’s Neighborhood Conference at the Black River Beach Neighborhood Center. There were several informational presentations with subjects ranging from “Creating Safe Spaces” to “The Flourishing Community”, by keynote speaker Richard Kyte, director of Viterbo’s D.B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership. Along with the formal presentations, there was information […]
LCPD Squad Car Hit
On Friday, March 28, 2014 at approximately 9:35PM, a La Crosse Police Officer and Police Reserve were working on a DOT OWI Grant when they stopped to help a stranded motorist at 100 Lang Drive south of Monitor Street facing north. The Officer and Reserve were in the squad with the emergency lights activated when the squad was […]
Upcoming Alcohol Compliance Checks
Over the next several months, the La Crosse Police Department will be conducting random alcohol compliance checks with licensed alcohol establishments in the city of La Crosse. These checks are being done as part of a county-wide grant through the La Crosse County Prevention Network. The grant is a STOP grant (Sober Truth On Preventing underage drinking), […]
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