La Crosse Crime Map
La Crosse crime stories from the past 12 months – locations are approximate
News 8 Now Investigates-'Breaking the Silence'
It's been 18 years since the Catholic Church announced a zero-tolerance policy in hopes of ending sexual abuse by clergy. But just this past weekend, the Diocese of La Crosse…
Onalaska man arrested for battery, threatening Holmen officer
An Onalaska man is facing multiple charges after threatening and attacking a Holmen Police Officer early Tuesday morning. According to an incident report, Officer Inglett was attacked and threatened following a traffic incident yesterday. The suspect, Jeremy Sinclair, ignored the…
Iowa woman pleads guilty in Nebraska vehicular homicide case
DAKOTA CITY, Iowa (AP) - An Iowa woman has pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide for fatally striking a pedestrian in northeast Nebraska's Dakota County. The Sioux City (Iowa) Journal reports that Maria Gonzalez-Diego, of Sioux City, Iowa, entered the plea…
Police: Man who died was trying to rob church worker
ST. PAUL (AP) - Authorities say a man who died after a struggle in a downtown St. Paul parking ramp was attempting to rob a church worker. Police responded to the Church of Scientology ramp about 7 p.m. Monday on…
1 dead in shooting involving Winnebago County SWAT officers
FOX CROSSING, Wis. (AP) - Sheriff's officials say a person wanted for felony warrants has died after a shooting involving officers from the Winnebago County SWAT team. Authorities say the person who died was also wanted for questioning in multiple…
Citizen's Prosecution Program: Lessons on Criminal Justice for the Community
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - The community is getting an inside look at how our county's criminal justice system works. La Crosse County District Attorney,…
Spike in drug-related overdoses in La Crosse Co.
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT)- The La Crosse Co. medical examiner says there has been a jump in the number of drug-related overdoses. There have been 8 reported overdoses…
Investigators search home, gym of coach tied to Nassar
Police have searched the Michigan home and former gym of a gymnastics coach who had ties to disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar. The state attorney general's office acknowledged the search Tuesday. The Lansing State Journal posted photos of a man…
Lawyer says 'loving emails' are key to Weinstein defense
Harvey Weinstein's lawyers want to use a trove of email correspondence with his accusers to defend him at his rape trial. Defense attorney Damon Cheronis told a judge Tuesday that there are “dozens and dozens and dozens of loving emails…
Man suspected of killing girlfriend's mother in Fort Dodge
FORT DODGE, Iowa (AP) - Police have arrested a 28-year-old man suspected of killing his girlfriend's mother in Fort Dodge. Police say Mark Russell, of Fort Dodge, is charged with first-degree murder. It's unclear whether he has an attorney who…
Man who left mother in feces-filled home is sentenced
BRANDON, Iowa (AP) - A man whose elderly mother was found in a feces-filled house with 18 dogs in northeast Iowa has been given jail time and probation. The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reports that David Rogers was sentenced last week…
Mayor of Eagan arrested for drunken driving
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) - The mayor of Eagan is accused of driving drunk and crashing into a snowbank with a blood alcohol level more than twice the legal limit. Mike Maguire was arrested near his home Jan. 11 after police…
Wisconsin DOJ to review sexual assault investigations
MADISON (AP) - The Wisconsin Department of Justice plans to review a series of sexual assault investigations from the Wisconsin National Guard after a federal report found many were conducted improperly. An email from the National Guard Bureau obtained by…
Black River Falls man arrested on suspicion of 8th OWI offense
TOWN OF BROCKWAY, Wis. (WKBT)- A Black River Falls man is arrested on suspicion of his 8th Operating While Intoxicated offense. A Jackson County Sheriff's deputy conducted a traffic stop Friday at about 6:42 p.m. in the Town of Brockway.…
Prosecutors seek prison terms for accused in gold coin heist
BERLIN (AP)- German prosecutors are seeking lengthy prison terms for four men accused of staging the brazen theft of a 100-kilogram (221-pound) Canadian gold coin from a Berlin museum almost three years ago. The dpa news agency reported Monday that…
Police: Man fatally shot in Madison apparently targeted
MADISON (AP) - Police say the man who was fatally shot at a Madison apartment over the weekend was apparently targeted by the person who killed him. Police said Sunday no motive or suspect have been identified. The State Journal…
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