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Citizens’ Police Academy 2015
The La Crosse Police Department is pleased to announce the hosting of the 2015 Citizens’ Police Academy. The Academy will help provide participants with a better understanding of how the La Crosse Police Department functions on a daily basis. Participants will gain knowledge in patrol operations, investigations, use of force, community policing, and much more. […]
Convicted Felon Tries to Stab La Crosse Officer
On Tuesday, January 27, 2015, La Crosse Police Officers Charles Frandsen and Rick Rank responded to 809 Rose Street to assist Probation and Parole with taking Randy R. Burzinski (DOB 07/17/1961) into custody on a felony warrant. LCPD Officers met the probation officer at the apartment and attempted to make contact with Burzinski. Burzinski tried to slam the door […]
La Crosse Police Review Use of Force
The La Crosse Police Department has released redacted portions of its internal “Use of Force Review” findings following an incident at the Rose Street Walgreens on November 20, 2014. Responding officers were forced into using a less lethal weapon to prevent the advancement of a man armed with a large knife. The report showed that […]
Missing Adult
***Update*** The body of missing person John W. Dwyer was found in Wisconsin Dells on Thursday, January 29th. The La Crosse Police Department sends its deepest condolences to John’s family. The Police are asking for the public’s help in locating John W. Dwyer, age 23, from La Crosse, WI. On January 25, 2015 at about […]
School Crossing Guard Recognition Week
The Wisconsin Bureau of Transportation has declared this week, January 12 – 16, as Wisconsin Adult School Crossing Guard Recognition Week. January is a perfect time of the year to recognize the dedicated adult crossing guards in our community, considering the job they have and the often less-than-ideal elements in which they work. The winter months can […]
La Crosse Police Announce Sergeant Promotions
Chief Ron Tischer is pleased to announce two promotions from within the La Crosse Police Department. Officer Joseph Wiegrefe, who currently serves 2nd shift patrol, was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and will continue on 2nd shift. Sergeant Wiegrefe has been with the Department since 2009 and also serves as a Department Field Training Officer. Sergeant […]
LCPD Investigates Suspicious Circumstances Complaints
The La Crosse Police Department is investigating two suspicious circumstances complaints. On Monday, December 1st at approximately 2:51pm in the area of Wood and Gohres Streets, a vehicle made contact with a 13-year-old female. There were two male subjects in the vehicle. The driver asked the female several questions, including if she wanted to go with them. The female stated no. The passenger […]
High Visibility Traffic Safety Enforcement
Today, Friday, December 12th, the La Crosse Police Department, along with law enforcement agencies in La Crosse County, will be deploying officers as part of the La Crosse County Traffic Safety task force initiative to increase safety belt use and reduce drunk driving. Officers will be looking for the following: OWI, Speed, Seatbelt, and other traffic safety related […]
K-9 Zaback in Top 3 at USPCA Certification
Recently, La Crosse Police Officer Trenton Bowe and K-9 Zaback attended the United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) annual certification testing. K-9 Zaback scored 197 out of 200 possible points in the Drug Detector Trials, putting him in the top 3 out of all the police canines testing! The Drug Detector Trials measure for speed, accuracy, and […]
Sex Offender Release Information Bulletin: Austin L. Conger
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 […]
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