Chippewa Falls Police Department

10/22/2026

We have had a few people asking about Halloween plans in Chippewa Falls!

🎃🎃FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2026
Downtown Trick or Treat 3-5 PM hosted by Chippewa Falls Main Street

🎃🎃SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2026
Neighborhood Trick or Treat 5-7 PM

That gives you TWO opportunities to get your kiddos dressed up in their best Halloween costumes!

If you do plan on trick-or-treating, please be safe by:
🔦Keeping a flashlight with you so you're easily visible
🚗Watch for vehicles and don't run into the road
🧑‍🤝‍🧑Always stay by friends, family, and/or parents
🔍Thoroughly check your candy to make sure it is safe to eat
🔆Decorate dark costumes with reflective tape to be easily seen or use glow sticks
💬Talk with your children about these safety tips, and others, to make sure they know what to do to be safe this Halloween.

If you are driving in the area around Halloween, please be mindful of the additional children and pedestrian traffic. Drive slow, take your time backing-up, and watch for anyone that may suddenly run out into the roadway.

Please be respectful to each other and stay safe.

🎃🧛‍♂️HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 🐈‍⬛ 👻

10/21/2026

Neighborhood Notice:

On October 17th, our department received multiple reports of incidents involving mailboxes in the lower west hill area of the city. We have notified and been working with the Post Office. We also spoke to multiple residents at the time of the complaints.

If you reside in the area and have exterior cameras we ask you check your cameras from October 17th at 230 PM through October 18th at 230 PM, for any individuals going to or into your mailboxes. We would love the opportunity to talk with them! If you have any information, please contact Sgt. Luckey at 715-720-4177.

10/21/2026

DIDN’T GET TICKETS? YOU CAN STILL CATCH THE ACTION! 🏒
Tickets for the inaugural Police vs. Fire Charity Hockey Game may be SOLD OUT, but you can still be part of the action!
WEAU will be livestreaming the game on their WEBSITE and MOBILE APP, so you can still cheer on your favorite team.
Grab your devices and tune in on Friday, November 6. Puck drops at 6:30 p.m.
Two rivals. Two charities. One epic night. Help us support Kids N’ Cops and Coats for Kids!
Livestream link: https://www.weau.com/livestream/ See less

DIDN’T GET TICKETS? YOU CAN STILL CATCH THE ACTION! 🏒

Tickets for the inaugural Police vs. Fire Charity Hockey Game may be SOLD OUT, but you can still be part of the action!

WEAU will be livestreaming the game on their WEBSITE and MOBILE APP, so you can still cheer on your favorite team.

Grab your devices and tune in on Friday, November 6. Puck drops at 6:30 p.m.

Two rivals. Two charities. One epic night. Help us support Kids N’ Cops and Coats for Kids!

Livestream link: https://www.weau.com/livestream/

10/19/2026

Thank you to Tilly’s Coffee Shoppe for the visit last week!

Today’s Pay it Forward Friday was sponsored by Chippewa Valley | Sister Circle Chapter treating the Chippewa Falls Police Department! 👮🚔👮

We are so grateful for the men and women in law enforcement! Thank you Elizabeth for choosing Tilly’s to treat them today!🦋💜🫶☕️

10/17/2026

🚔 National Move Over Day 🚧

Today is a good reminder that moving over isn’t just a courtesy — it’s the law.

Wisconsin’s Move Over Law requires drivers to create a safety zone when approaching certain stopped vehicles along the roadway.

➡️ On a roadway with two or more lanes traveling in the same direction: Move out of the lane closest to the stopped vehicle when you can do so safely.

🐢 If you can’t safely move over, or you’re on a single-lane roadway: Slow down and maintain a safe speed for conditions until you are safely past.

The law protects stopped law enforcement, fire, EMS, tow, utility and highway maintenance vehicles displaying required warning lights. Wisconsin law now also extends Move Over protections to certain disabled vehicles along the roadway.

📵 And remember — Wisconsin law also prohibits handheld cell phone use in emergency or roadside response areas.

For our officers and everyone else working or stranded along Wisconsin roadways, please pay attention, move over and slow down.

A little extra space can save a life.

10/16/2026

Beginning Tuesday, October 20th, Rushman Drive (STH 124 northbound) will be again closed from the downtown roundabout to Central Street in order to accommodate construction on the Duncan Creek sanitary sewer siphon crossing just downstream from the Spring Street bridge. A detour will be posted utilizing Bridge Street and Central Street. The detour is anticipated to be in place until approximately October 28th. We thank you for your understanding as we make these important upgrades to Chippewa Falls’ infrastructure.

10/15/2026

🐾🎉 Happy 11th Birthday, K9 Leo! 🎉🐾

Leo has been a dedicated member of the Chippewa Falls Police Department since he was just 2 years old! That's nine years of putting his nose to work, tracking down drugs, and helping apprehend suspects.

While he may look like a sweet birthday boy in this photo, don't let the party hat fool you! Leo takes his job seriously and knows when it's time to go to work. 💪🐕

Today, we're celebrating nine years of loyalty, dedication, and service to our department and community.

Please join us in wishing K9 Leo a very Happy 11th Birthday! 💙🐾

Enjoy your special day, Leo! You've earned a few extra treats!

10/09/2026

Today we take the time to honor Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper Ritger.

Below are links to streaming of the services. Also know there will be additional personnel in the area today during the service to assist with traffic and parking.

We ask for your patience and consideration if you plan to attend, travel near, or reside near the services for today and tomorrow.

Visitation and funeral arrangements have been set to honor Trooper Bradley Ritger who passed away on October 2, 2026, from injuries sustained in the line of duty.

The Wisconsin State Patrol is announcing a public visitation service for Trooper Bradley Ritger will be held on Friday, October 9, 2026, from 3-8 p.m. at Chippewa Valley Bible Church in Chippewa Falls. All law enforcement agencies and community members are welcome.

On Saturday, October 10, a private visitation and funeral service with law enforcement honors will take place for close family, friends and invited law enforcement only. There will not be a law enforcement procession or burial service.

A livestream of the funeral service will be available at:

• cvbc.net, click on “live stream link”
• weau.com, click on “watch live”

Thank you for respecting the privacy of Trooper Ritger’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.

10/08/2026

October is Pedestrian Safety Month in Chippewa Falls!

Mayor Jason Hiess has proclaimed October as Pedestrian Safety Month and October 15 as White Cane Safety Day in the City of Chippewa Falls.
Safe, accessible streets are important for everyone—including children, older adults, people with disabilities, and individuals with vision loss. Wisconsin’s White Cane Law reminds drivers to be especially aware of pedestrians using a white cane or accompanied by a service animal and to stop at least 10 feet away.
This month, we encourage everyone to help make our streets safer. By working together and staying aware of one another, we can help prevent injuries, save lives, and make Chippewa Falls a safer community for everyone.
Let’s make pedestrian safety a priority—not just in October, but all year long!