Chief Kudron is pleased to announce that Shavonte T. Thompson (DOB 02/16/1992)...
Recent News
Officer Saves Man’s Life During Standoff
Yesterday’s 2 ½-hour standoff with an armed man ended peacefully when negotiators convinced 26-year-old Stephen A. Meeks to drop his knife and surrender to officers. The call to the La Crosse Police Department was received at 12:58pm from the North Side Walgreens at 2626 Rose Street. Officers were dispatched to reports of a naked man […]
Burglary At The American Legion
The La Crosse Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred overnight at The American Legion, 711 6th Street S in the City of La Crosse. Forced entry was made by smashing the glass door and entering the business. Once inside, the burglar(s) disarmed the security system and ransacked the business, entered gaming machines, and […]
Sex Offender Relocation Bulletin: Mark J. Heidel
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 […]
LCPD Victim Services Coordinator Receives Award
The La Crosse Police Department is pleased to share that on November 13, 2014, Rita Carranza was awarded the YWCA’s “Non-Profit Outstanding Woman of the Year” award for her years of service and work with the Victims of Domestic Violence, Stalking, and Violent Crime. Since 2004, Rita has worked with the La Crosse Police Department […]
High School Senior Donates to LCPD
On November 18, 2014, Chief Ron Tischer was pleased to accept a donation for $1,320.00 from Krystal Burrows, a senior at West Salem High School. As part of her senior graduation project, Krystal ran a benefit bowling tournament with 15 teams and 60 bowlers, along with basket raffles and other fundraising events to help raise […]
Theft Alert: Air Conditioning Units
The La Crosse Police Department is investigating the theft of central air conditioning units from La Crosse area Churches and businesses. Over the last week there have been 17 central air conditioning units reported stolen. The thieves are cutting power and refrigerant lines, and removing the entire central air conditioning unit. It is believed the […]
Thank You Veterans
The La Crosse Police Department would like to thank the men and women of the United States Armed Forces for their service to our country, including the eighteen members of the Police Department who have served or are currently serving: Andrew Adey – U.S. Army Guard Jerrad Crouch – U.S. Army Dustin Darling – U.S. […]
Phone Scam: IRS Collections Calls
The La Crosse Police Department would like to warn area residents that phone scammers are continuing to make fake Internal Revenue Service (IRS) collections calls. The fake IRS callers, using both “live” and “robo-calls”, are demanding that the victim make an immediate payment on an overdue tax bill. They demand personal details or banking information, and then they threaten the victim […]
UPDATE: LCPD Seeks Wanted Subject
UPDATE – 11/12/2014: Steven J. Huber-Byers into custody on Monday, November 10, 2014. The La Crosse Police Department is no longer looking for him. Original Story: The La Crosse Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Steven J. Huber-Byers (28-year-old male). Steven currently has an active warrant for his arrest. Anyone with information regarding […]
Vehicle Pursuit and Arrest
At 1:24PM today, November 4th, two La Crosse Police Department Neighborhood Resource Officers attempted to stop a vehicle at 614 Monitor Street for violations when the vehicle took off at a high rate of speed. The vehicle traveled southbound on Copeland Avenue and then turned on South 2nd Street at estimated speeds of 85 to […]
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