Lake City Police Department

Law enforcement personnel mark Peace Officers Memorial Day

May 21, 2025

Law enforcement personnel, including Lake City Police Chief Cory Kubista (at left) and Officer Jeff Daggett (third from left), gathered at the memorial for Lake City Police Officer Shawn Schneider in Ohuta Park on May 15, Peace Officers Memorial Day. Schneider was struck by gunfire while responding...

Bluff View celebrates Police Week

May 21, 2025

The week of May 11-17 is Police Week across the nation. The Bluff View Elementary School students were able to have their own opportunity to celebrate our local police officers, according to a news release. Throughout the week, teachers had the opportunity to “adopt” a police officer. The officers...

Tips for smooth saling

Apr 30, 2025

With the expected increase in traffic around town this week for the 100 Mile Garage sale, the Lake City Police Department is sharing the following safety tips: 1. Drive Slowly and Expect Heavy Pedestrian Activity 2.With sales across town, watch for pedestrians—especially children—entering the...

Legion presents ‘Certificate of Commendation for Public Service’ to Lake City Police Department

Mar 26, 2025

Lake City Mayor Brian Quinn was on hand recently as representatives of Lake City American Legion Post presented Lake City Police Department staff with a “Certificate of Commendation for Public Service.” In a Facebook post, the mayor said it was an “honor” to join the Legion for the presentation. “...

Vehicles collide at stoplight, driver cited

Jan 15, 2025

A collision at the intersection of Lyon Avenue and Lakeshore Drive on Jan. 13 led to a citiation for one of the drivers, but no injuries, according to police. According to the Lake City Police Department, at around 1 p.m., a vehicle driven by a 29-year-old male was westbound on East Lyon Avenue...

Officer honored for ‘Hat Trick’ of DUI arrests

Dec 18, 2024

A Lake City Police Officer has received an award for DUI enforcement. Officer Michael Pfeilsticker made three impaired driving arrests in a single shift on Oct. 5. On Dec. 16, Scott McConkey, a law enforcement liaison with the Minnesota Department of Traffic Safety, came to the Lake City Public...

Police urge safety, responsible celebration over the holidays

Dec 18, 2024

As the holiday season approaches, the Lake City Police Department would like to remind residents to celebrate responsibly and to prioritize safety while enjoying holiday festivities, the department said in a news release. “Our community’s safety is our top priority,” Chief Cory Kubista said. “We...

Fleeing motorist crashes, charged

Dec 11, 2024

A motorist faces charges in Goodhue County after a pursuit that began in Lake City and ended in a crash in rural Goodhue County on Dec. 7. According to the Lake City Police Department, the pursuit began at 1:20 a.m. on North Lakeshore Drive. Officers had received a complaint from the State Patrol...

Masons donate fire suppression devices to police department

Sep 25, 2024

On Thursday, Sept. 19, Masons from Carnelian Lodge 40 in Lake City made a donation to the Lake City Police Department that’s intended to help save lives. The donation consists of four fire suppression devices that officers can have with them in their squad cars. “It’s to save lives,” said Lodge...

Another successful Fishing with the Fuzz

Aug 21, 2024

In a Facebook Post, the Lake City Police Department reported that its latest Fishing with the Fuzz event, held Aug. 17 at the Lake City Marina, was a success. “We had a great day on Saturday at our annual Fishing with the Fuzz event,” the department wrote. “The weather wasn’t perfect, but we had a...