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Update: Death Investigation
At approximately 7:00AM on Monday, April 27th, La Crosse Police began the investigation into the death of a female found in the alley behind 122 and 126 3rd Street North, just south of 300 State Street. The victim, later identified as Robin S. Krabill (DOB 08/01/1982) from Waverly, Iowa, came to La Crosse several days […]
CPA Weeks 6 and 7: Investigations, Simulations, and Firearms Safety
During week 6 of the La Crosse Police Department Citizens’ Police Academy, participants had the opportunity to learn all about the Investigative Services Bureau and some of the techniques used during investigations. Detective Sergeant Mike Blokhuis and Investigator Tony DeLap walked the class through a few cases they’d worked in the past, pointing out techniques […]
Death Investigation
The La Crosse Police Department, with the help from the La Crosse County Medical Examiner’s Office, is currently investigating the death of a white female who appears to be in her 20s. At approximately 7:00AM on Monday April 27, 2015 workers located the body of the female on the ground in the small walkway alley to the […]
Armed Burglar Arrested in Act
Early this morning, a resident of 315 9th Street N was awoken in his bedroom by a stranger standing over him holding a flashlight. When the startled suspect fled his apartment, the complainant called 9-1-1 and reported a burglary in process. He observed the suspect trying to access other apartments, checking for doors that were unlocked, and saw him enter through one. […]
Bicycle Safety Campaign with Dairy Queen
The La Crosse Police Department will once again partner with Dairy Queen (Fourteen Foods) to promote a safety initiative happening throughout our city called the “You’ve Been Caught Wearing Your Helmet” campaign. La Crosse Police Officers will be handing out coupons for a free DQ treat (small cone) whenever they observe children wearing helmets while riding their […]
Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Grant Announcement
The La Crosse Police Department and the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Police Department have recently been awarded a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to place additional patrols in the community to focus on pedestrian, bicycle, and traffic laws and safety. The La Crosse Police Department will be using high visibility pedestrian and vehicle enforcement […]
LCPD and La Crosse Schools Celebrate 25 Years of D.A.R.E.
The La Crosse Police Department Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program, in cooperation with the School District of La Crosse, is proud to announce the 25th Anniversary of the D.A.R.E. program being taught in La Crosse schools. Coinciding with National D.A.R.E. Day, we will celebrate this historic anniversary event this Thursday, April 16th, with the graduation of […]
Sex Offender Release Information Bulletin: Billy R. Cade, Jr.
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 […]
CPA Weeks 4 and 5: DAAT, SFSTs, and Drug Investigations
The Week 4 Citizens’ Police Academy class focused on Defense and Arrest Tactics (DAAT). After a brief presentation from Lt. Troy Nedegaard on the legalities of making contact with, arresting, or using force on a combative subject, the class moved onto learning and practicing DAAT. Lt. Nedegaard, Sergeant Jason Mahairas and Officer Jeremy Rindfleisch demonstrated each […]
Upcoming Alcohol Compliance Checks
The La Crosse Police Department would like to announce that in the near future, the department will be conducting alcohol compliance checks with licensed alcohol establishments in the city of La Crosse. These checks will be taking place randomly over the next several months. The compliance checks are being done as part of a county-wide grant […]
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