Lake City Police Department

Scams: When good news is actually bad

Jan 24, 2018

A number of area residents have received calls in the past few weeks with the news that they have won the Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes. The caller insists that to claim their prize, the winner must first send money to pay for taxes and fees. It’s a scam and the scammer wants your money...

15 get $150 ticket in latest snow emergency; alerts available

Jan 17, 2018

Lake City Police issued 15 citations to people parked on the street during the last snow emergency event in Lake City, which began Sunday, Jan. 14, at 10 p.m. The fine for parking on a city street that hasn’t been plowed to the curb is $150. People who want to know when snow emergencies are in...

What to do when you hit a deer with your car

Dec 20, 2017

Motorists who collide with a deer should treat the incident like any other traffic accident, according to the Lake City Police Department. That means calling 911 if there are injuries or, if no one is injured, calling the non-emergency dispatch number for the jurisdiction where the accident took...

Letter: Grateful for park lighting ceremony

Dec 6, 2017

To the editor: I would like to thank everyone who was involved with the lighting ceremony and arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Claus at Patton Park on Nov. 25. A thank you of course to all of those who decorated the park. It looks great. Mark Nibbe Lake City

Police: Beware of scammers impersonating police officers

Nov 29, 2017

Lake City Police are warning residents not to be taken in by scammers impersonating Lake City Police officers on the phone. The warning follows a report of someone wiring money to an apparent scammer after receiving such a call. “The reporting person received a call from someone claiming to be a...

Perry Heitman marks a half century with city

Oct 11, 2017

Perry Heitman (left) started working for the City of Lake City as a police reserve officer who also provided summertime security for the marina. When the marina took charge of its own security, Heitman moved there. At the City Council meeting Oct. 9, Mayor Mark Nichols (right) presented Heitman...

Oct. 7 open house planned for Lake City Public Safety Building

Sep 28, 2017

The Lake City Police Department and the Lake City Ambulance Service are hosting an open house at the city’s public safety building on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 8 a.m. to noon. The building will be open for tours and staff will be on hand to answer questions, according to Lake City Police Sgt. Bill...

Letter: Lost dog recovered

Aug 17, 2017

To the editor: No doubt you have seen the signs in the area this summer – “Lost dog do not chase.” Bella was originally lost in Cannon Falls on June 29 and we are happy to report she was found safe and sound in Lake City on Aug. 5. Over the five weeks Bella was loose she traveled from Cannon...

‘Night Out’ nearly rained out

Aug 3, 2017

A brief but heavy rain shower shortly before the parties were to start threatened to put a damper on National Night Out festivities in Lake City. But the rains passed, and out came lawn chairs, games and dishes to pass. Above, Lake City Police Officer Jeff Daggett chats with an attendee at a party...

'Citizen's Academy' offers glimpse into Lake City public safety operations

Jul 20, 2017

People interested in the operations of Lake City’s public safety departments can sign up for a upcoming citizen’s academy. Topics for the academy include investigations, evidence, driving while intoxicated arrests, firearms (including a shooting simulator game), crisis intervention training,...