La Crosse Crime Map
La Crosse crime stories from the past 12 months – locations are approximate
Texas man accused of shooting at Minneapolis police station
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Federal prosecutors have accused a Texas man who says he is affiliated with the Boogaloo Bois movement of shooting at a Minneapolis police station during a protest in May. U.S. Attorney Erica MacDonald announced Friday that Ivan…
One injured, power taken out after head-on collision in Monroe County
SPARTA, Wis. (WKBT) -- A two-vehicle crash Thursday on Hwy. 21 sent one person to the hospital and caused a power outage in Monroe County, according to authorities. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office received a report of a crash at…
Judge drops third-degree murder charge against former officer Derek Chauvin in George Floyd's death, but second-degree murder charge remains
(CNN) -- A Hennepin County judge has dropped a third-degree murder charge against former Minneapolis police officer…
Man charged in Whitmer kidnapping plot released on bail
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A 51-year-old man charged in a plot to kidnap Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has been released from a Wisconsin jail after posting $10,000 cash bail. WISC-TV reports that Brian Higgins was released Monday night. Authorities…
Two arrested for vehicle theft in Allamakee County
POSTVILLE, Iowa (WKBT) -- Two Iowa men were arrested last week in connection with a stolen truck. According to the Allamakee County Sheriff's Office, a Postville Police Department officer attempted to stop a red Chevrolet…
Two injured in Buffalo County roll-over crash
ALMA, Wis. (WKBT) --Two Minnesota men were injured Sunday in a Buffalo County crash after one passed in a no-passing zone on Hwy. 35, according to the Buffalo County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office was dispatched to the scene at…
Viroqua man injured in vehicle vs. tractor crash
TOWN OF VIROQUA, Wis. (WKBT) -- A Viroqua man was injured Sunday after he rear-ended a tractor on Hwy. 14 near Oak Knoll Road in the town of Viroqua, according to the Vernon County Sheriff's Office. Timothy A. Goldsmith, 39,…
Wisconsin Dells man arrested in connection with Gov. Whitmer kidnapping plot to remain in Columbia County for time being
PORTAGE, Wis. (WISC) -- The Wisconsin Dells man accused of helping in the plan to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer from her vacation home will remain in Columbia County for the time being. Brian Higgins, 51, made an initial appearance…
Authorities identify man found dead at Devil’s Lake State Park
BARABOO, Wis. (WISC) — Authorities have identified the man found dead Wednesday morning at Devil’s Lake State Park. John Craig Schmutzer, 24, of Wauwatosa, died from injuries sustained in a stabbing, according to the Sauk County Sheriff’s Office. On Thursday,…
Menomonee Falls police seek man who stole nearly $700 worth of lithium batteries
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. (WKBT) — A man stole nearly $700 worth of Milwaukee-brand lithium batteries from Neu’s Hardware in Menomonee Falls at about 2:50 p.m. Wednesday, according to the Menomonee Falls Police Department. The suspect, a white male about 6…
Authorities search for suspect after 24-year-old man found dead at Devil's Lake State Park
BARABOO, Wis. (WISC) --The Sauk County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man believed to be connected to a death at Devil's Lake State Park. A 24-year-old man was found dead at the park Wednesday morning, according to Sauk County…
La Crosse police seize record amount of fentanyl, arrest three
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — La Crosse police seized a new record amount of fentanyl to culminate a major drug investigation during which they also arrested three suspects — two of whom attempted to escape through an apartment window. La…
Person found dead at Devil's Lake State Park, park closed until further notice
BARABOO, Wis. (WISC) -- An investigation is underway after a person was found dead Wednesday morning at Devil's Lake State Park. The park is currently closed as a result of the investigation, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.…
Police: Man arrested after attempting to use a homemade flamethrower on his neighbors
MOLINE, IL (WQAD) -- A Moline man is behind bars after police say he was seen running down an alley with a flame thrower, actively attempting to use it on buildings, cars, and people. Paul Taylor 61, of Moline, was…
Wisconsin police shooting protest ends with chaotic arrest
WAUWATOSA, Wis. (AP) — Police in Wisconsin arrested a bicyclist after a physical struggle during another night of protests over a prosecutor's decision not to charge an officer who fatally shot a Black teen in February.
House fire in town of Holland brings attention to limited resources
TOWN OF HOLLAND, Wis. (WKBT)--A Town of Holland family is devastated by a Saturday afternoon fire that destroyed their home. But now the family and their neighbors are…
