La Crosse Police Seek Help Identifying Battery Suspects
The department released photos of two individuals connected to a battery investigation from Oktoberfest weekend.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Violence
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The La Crosse Police Department is asking for public assistance to identify two individuals involved in a battery case that occurred during Oktoberfest weekend. Authorities released photos of the suspects to help facilitate the ongoing investigation.
Why it matters
Law enforcement relies on public identification to move forward with the battery investigation regarding the events of the weekend. Identifying these individuals is the primary step necessary to determine the next phase of the legal process.
The La Crosse Police Department is currently tracking this incident under case number 10-26-47397. All individuals involved are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The players
La Crosse Police Department
This is the municipal law enforcement agency responsible for investigating crimes and maintaining public safety within the city of La Crosse.
La Crosse Area Crime Stoppers
This organization manages a tip line and anonymous portal to assist local law enforcement with ongoing investigations and information gathering.
The details
Witnesses observed one of the suspects walking with a man wearing a white Milwaukee Bucks jersey earlier in the evening during the Oktoberfest weekend. The department is actively requesting that anyone with information contact local authorities or submit tips anonymously.
Timeline
The battery incident occurred during Oktoberfest weekend 2026.
Legal Context
The investigation follows a pattern where local authorities leverage public outreach to resolve criminal activities linked to major city festivities. Law enforcement in La Crosse frequently utilizes public tip submission protocols during large community events to address spikes in activity.
Residents are encouraged to review the released photos and contact the department at (608) 789-7240 with any identifying information. Anonymous tips regarding the suspects may also be submitted via the (608) 784-TIPS line or the P3 app.
The takeaway
Public cooperation remains a vital component for law enforcement when seeking to identify suspects from crowded public events. Providing clear images of individuals of interest allows the community to assist directly in maintaining safety in La Crosse.
Further reading
Find more updates on this investigation in the La Crosse violence section.
More information
Submit information regarding the suspects through the anonymous crime tip portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WXOW.
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