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 […]
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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 […]
Robbery at Holy Smokes
On 02/16/2017, at 7:53 PM the store Holy Smokes, located at 1103 Rose Street, was robbed at gun point. The suspect entered the store and pointed a handgun at the employees demanding money. The suspect was described as a white male with a medium build wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt, jeans and black ski style […]
There’s an App for that! Tips can be reported using P3 App
LA CROSSE AREA CRIME STOPPERS PARTNERS WITH ANDERSON SOFTWARE TO COUNTER CRIME AND BUILD A STRONGER COMMUNITY. New technology optimizes the tip submission experience and effectiveness. La Crosse, WI (February 2, 2017) – La Crosse Area Crime Stoppers is proud to announce that they have recently partnered with the Texas-based company, Anderson Software, to provide […]
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 […]
La Crosse Police Investigate a Single Vehicle Accident
La Crosse Police are currently investigating a single vehicle accident that occurred on Norplex Dr. just south of Jackson St. At 1:47 am La Crosse Police received a call indicating there was a small car on the ice of Swift Creek in the area of 200 Jackson St. Upon arrival officers discovered there was a […]
Barricaded Subject on Farnam Street
On January 26th at 5:22 PM, the La Crosse Police Department was dispatched to a welfare check at 2608 Farnam Street in La Crosse. The caller told law enforcement she found the subject unresponsive when she arrived home. The subject was later identified as Louis W. Steele (DOB 9-10-84). The caller stated, upon making contact […]
Officer Involved Shooting Video Released
After a delay due to the ongoing investigation and coordination with the multiple agencies involved, the La Crosse Sheriff’s Office and La Crosse Police Department are releasing squad video of the officer involved shooting that occurred on Hwy 16 on December 30th. Below is an explanation and summary of the La Crosse Officer’s squad car […]
Traffic Fatality
On 01/06/2017 at 4:01 a.m. officers responded to a one vehicle crash, which a passerby had spotted off the road at 2400 Gillette Street. Upon arrival, officers found that one vehicle with a male driver had left the roadway and struck a tree down an embankment while traveling eastbound at 2400 Gillette Street. It appears […]
LCPD to Open Emergency Warming Shelter
Due to the dangerously cold weather, the La Crosse Police Department will open the Community Center portion of Police Station #2 (713 Saint James Street) as an emergency warming shelter. The shelter will be open tonight, Friday, and Saturday nights from 7:00PM through 8:00AM the next day and will be staffed by police personnel.
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