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La Crosse man sentenced for trafficking cocaine, fentanyl
MADISON, Wis. (WEAU) - A La Crosse man was sentenced yesterday for trafficking cocoaine and fentanyl in 2023. 47-year-old Louis Ray was sentenced on July 25 to nine years in federal prison for distributing 40 grams or more of fentanyl, a news release from United States Attorney Timothy O’Shea of the Western District of Wisconsin said.
Vernon County domestic violence project to be featured at the international police conference in Boston, Mass.
VIROQUA, Wis. – Last year Vernon County was awarded a Rural Violent Crime Reduction Initiative (RVCRI) grant to address domestic violence , and this week Vernon County announced it has been invited to serve as a session panelist and presenter at the 2024 International Association of the Chiefs of Police’s (IACP’s) Conference & Exposition, scheduled for October 19th – 22nd in Boston, Mass. This annual event is one of the largest gatherings of law enforcement personnel in the country. Over 16,000 public safety professionals will attend this year’s event to learn new techniques, advance their knowledge and careers, and equip their department for ongoing success.
La Crosse Area Crime Stoppers reaches 40 years of operation
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - The La Crosse Area Crime Stoppers is a non-profit that began in 1984. They work closely with area law enforcement in solving crimes that range from petty theft to murder. “We provide a tool for our community members to safely and anonymously report crimes. We...
New Albin Mayor discusses concerns following resignation of entire Lansing Police force
LANSING, Iowa (KWWL) -- The entire Lansing Police Department is resigning, and the mayor of one of the communities it serves is speaking out. KWWL spoke with the Mayor of New Albin about his concerns regarding the lack of police presence. The Allamakee County Sheriff's Office plans to take over...
Lansing, New Albin, loses police department
LANSING, Iowa (KCRG) - The Lansing Police Department has lost its chief and its two officers, effectively leaving the towns of Lansing and New Albin without police officers. Until new officers can be hired, the Iowa State Patrol and the Allamakee County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for both of the towns’ calls.
Law enforcement training held on UWL campus
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – Law enforcement agencies in the Coulee Region are training together on different safety scenarios. Today’s (7/23/24) training was a joint effort between the UW La Crosse Police Department and the city of La Crosse Emergency Response Team. Training scenarios took place around the...
Authorities Seek Public’s Help in Fraud Case
Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson reports the Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate Raymond Scott “Scotty” Regall, age 59, with a last known address of Fox Lake, WI. Early Thursday afternoon, July 25, 2024, at approximately 2:00 PM, the Sheriff’s Office received a report that the man...
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