Contact Person: Sgt. Thomas Walsh (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 […]
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Missing Person
The La Crosse Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Daniel Chamberlain DOB 4-2-1990. On May 13th, it was reported to La Crosse Police that Daniel has not been in contact with family and friends for a couple of days and they were concerned for his welfare. Police located his vehicle, unoccupied […]
Area Law Enforcement Receive Crisis Intervention Team Training
The Mental Health Coalition of the Greater La Crosse Area, in collaboration with La Crosse County Human Services, the La Crosse Police Department and the La Crosse County Sheriff’s Office are pleased to announce a three-day Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training for law enforcement. The training is designed to educate law enforcement personnel about mental […]
2017 Police Week Events
Each year, law enforcement agencies throughout the United States participate in National Police Week. As a tribute to fallen officers and their families, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day. The week in which May 15th falls is known as Police Week. This year, National Police Week will occur May […]
LA CROSSE POLICE DEPARTMENT 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 […]
4 in Custody After Shooting Over Facebook Feud and Rant
Tonight at 4:43 pm the La Crosse Police were dispatched to 1008 State St. for a report of a shooting. Information quickly developed that two vehicles sped away from the scene and that Ramon Washington and Devon Yang were the possible suspects. After responding to the scene police determined that Monica Thompson was the target […]
La Crosse Police Arrest 2 in Burglary Ring
On April 9th, 2017 at 05:22AM Officers from the La Crosse Police Department were dispatched to the 300 Block of South 22nd Street for an entry in progress complaint. Officers were advised that a resident in the area had just woken up, and while looking out toward his garage, he observed two flashlights flickering inside […]
LCPD & LCFD Investigate Suspicious Fires
Over the last 6 months the La Crosse Fire Department and La Crosse Police Department have been collaborating to investigate several suspicious fires. Since October of 2016 there have been 10 fires that have been classified as suspicious and being investigated as possible arsons. These fires have included several vehicles, a garage and several residences and have […]
Open Bike Barn Hours and Spring City Auction
Open Bike Barn Hours Beginning this week, citizens that have reported a lost or stolen bicycle have the opportunity to look for their bicycle during open Bike Barn hours. The Bike Barn (Police Impound Building) is located on Isle la Plume at 1925 Marco Drive in La Crosse. The Bike Barn is open to the public from […]
La Crosse Police Explorer Rescues Choking Friend
The La Crosse Police Department is proud to report the lifesaving actions of Police Explorer Ian Brown. On March 22nd during lunch at Central High School, La Crosse Police Explorer Ian Brown used the first aid training that he received as a Police Explorer to perform the Heimlich maneuver on a fellow student who was […]
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