Lake City Police Department

Standoff ends in two arrests

Oct 30, 2019

Two people were arrested following a nearly two-hour standoff at a Lake City residence Wednesday morning, according to the Lake City Police Department. Police surrounded a home on North High Street Oct. 30 at about 8 a.m. looking for a man with a felony warrant for probation violation and drugs....

Pedestrian traffic accidents are rare in Lake City, but concerns remain

Oct 30, 2019

Around the United States, traffic fatalites are on the rise. According to a Governors Highway Safety Association report, 6,227 pedestrians were killed in traffic accidents in 2018, the most since 1990. In Lake City, accidents between cars and pedestrians or non-motorized vehicles have been rare....

Ambulance, police plan drive-through trick-or-treat

Oct 23, 2019

The Lake City Police Department and Lake City Ambulance Service will again be hosting a drive-through trick-or-treat event this Halloween. On Thursday, Oct. 31, between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., people are encouraged to “bring the kiddos for a drive thru spooky experience” featuring costumes, candy, and...

Updated: Hallows week 2019 promises fun times

Oct 23, 2019

It’s here again, that time of year of saying “trick or treat” but really just meaning treat and trying to outdo one another for the most inventive or elaborate costume. Several Halloween events are planned around the area for young and old culminating in the big day itself, Thursday, Oct. 31....

Pursuit ends in arrest

Sep 26, 2019

A police pursuit passed through Lake City on Monday night, Sept. 23. According to the Lake City Police Department, which assisted in the pursuit, Wabasha County Sheriff’s Deputies requested help as the suspect they were pursuing approached Lake City. The driver evaded law enforcement in the city...

Good turnout reported for National Night Out 2019

Aug 8, 2019

Neighbors met neighbors and public safety officials at parties around the area for National Night Out on Tuesday. The annual event is intended to build relationships in the hopes of deterring and solving crimes. Lake City Police Officer Jeff Daggett, the department’s coordinator for events in Lake...

Local police, child carry torch through Lake City

Jun 26, 2019

When this year’s Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Minnesota passed through town on Wednesday, June 19, it was joined by several members of the Lake City Police Department on bike, on foot, and in escort vehicles. Sydnee Stoltzenberg, 12, (pictured at center holding the torch) also...

City recognizes employee milestones

Jun 12, 2019

The Lake City City Council Monday recognized several employees for reaching five-year increment milestones in their employment with the city. Pictured are Mayor Mark Nichols with City Clerk Kari Schreck (15 years), and Marina Administrator Jeff Brand (20 years). Also recognized, but not present,...

Drug take back day is April 27

Apr 24, 2019

Mayo Clinic Health System encourages community members to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths by expanding spring cleaning to their medicine cabinet in recognition of National Take Back Prescription Drug Day on April 27. “Patient safety is a top priority and while we often talk about the...

Increased DWI patrols now through Dec. 30

Nov 21, 2018

Lake City Police Department, Plainview Police Department, Wabasha Police Department and the Wabasha County Sheriff’s Office will be participating with law enforcement statewide in an extra DWI enforcement campaign running on weekends starting Nov. 21 through Dec. 29, according to a Wabasha County...