Lake City Police Department

Police department publicizes Flock transparency website as the technology proves controversial

Sep 2, 2026

The Lake City Police Department is sharing a Flock transparency website detailing how and how often the department uses the license plate reader technology. “There has been a lot of attention on Flock camera systems recently, and we wanted to get ahead of the conversation by making you aware of...

Police Department holds ‘Fishing with the Fuzz’

Aug 12, 2026

The Lake City Police Department held its annual “Fishing with the Fuzz” Aug. 8 at the Lake City Marina. The event offers children ages 13 and under a chance to fish alongside Lake City Police Officers. “We had another great Fishing with the Fuzz event on Saturday,” the department posted on Facebook...

Friends and Neighbors: Police and lard thieves

Jul 22, 2026

I have a high regard for our Lake City Police Department (LCPD) and know some of their officers personally so I was more than happy to supply cookies for National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (not sure I got the name or the date right but no matter). What made this recognition particularly...

Police grateful for safe, enjoyable Water Ski Days

Jul 1, 2026

The Lake City Police Department would like to thank everyone who helped make this year’s Waterski Days celebration a safe and enjoyable event. As is customary, the Police Department increased staffing throughout the weekend to provide additional coverage during the festivities, which began...

Pfeilsticker receives state DWI All-Star award

Apr 29, 2026

A Lake City Police officer has again received state recognition for his efforts to arrest people driving under the influence. On April 20, Scott McConkey came to the Lake City Police Department to present Pfeilsticker with a DWI All-Star award from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s...

Foss named Officer of the Year

Dec 17, 2025

Lake City Police Officer Aaron Foss is the recipient of the Lake City American Legion’s Lake City Officer of the Year award. Foss, at right, is pictured with Legion representatives Dick Grobe (left) and Bill Otto.

Lake City man charged with felony criminal sexual conduct involving minor

Oct 1, 2025

A Lake City man was in Wabasha County jail Sept. 30 facing numerous charges related to alleged sexual abuse of a minor under the age of 14 that took place over the span of about six months. Chase Andrew Thurber, 35, is charged with seven felony counts of First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct,...

Police using license plate readers to aid enforcement efforts

Sep 17, 2025

Sharp-eyed readers of the weekly police report in the Graphic might notice a new category of call identified as “FLOCK CAMERA.” According to Lake City Police Sgt. Bill Weist, it refers to “a new ALPR [automatic license plate reader] system that was installed a couple weeks ago. It helps alert us...

Premature pontoon launch causes traffic headaches

Jun 11, 2025

A boat fell off its trailer on Highway 61 Friday, slowing traffic on the busy road, according to police. “On Friday, June 6, at approximately 2:57 p.m., emergency crews were called to the 1700 block of North Lakeshore Drive after a pontoon boat came loose from a trailer and landed in the roadway...

One rescued from submerged vehicle

Jun 4, 2025

Lake City emergency responders rescued a person from a vehicle that had entered Lake Pepin on May 29, according to the Lake City Police Department. “On Thursday, May 29, 2025, at approximately 5:44 p.m., Lake City emergency responders were dispatched to Roschen Park after receiving reports of a...