Crandon Police Department

11/01/2026

🚧 ROAD CLOSURE REMINDER – HIGHWAY 32 / LAKE AVENUE 🚧

The Crandon Police Department would like to remind motorists that Highway 32 / Lake Avenue remains CLOSED to through traffic as construction continues.

Recently, we have seen an increase in vehicles traveling through the active construction zone, including driving around barricades, construction equipment, open excavations, and other hazards. Officers have stopped and issued citations to motorists disregarding the posted road closure.

Road Closed signs remain posted at both ends of the construction zone, as well as at intersecting streets throughout the project area.

We understand that everyone is eager for the roadway to reopen, especially now that the first layer of asphalt has been laid. However, the road is NOT yet open to through traffic, and the construction zone continues to present safety hazards for both motorists and construction crews.

We ask that everyone please respect the posted closures, use designated alternate routes, and refrain from driving through the construction zone until the project is complete and the roadway has officially reopened.

Thank you for your patience, cooperation, and for helping keep our community and construction workers safe!

Crandon Police Department

10/31/2026

Thank you to everyone who stopped by and said hi, got some candy, a K9 Timber card, and grabbed photos in front of the police cars. Don't forget to tag us or Crandon Police K9 Unit. We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable night. For the adult Halloween parties taking place, please be safe, make good choices, and do not drink and drive.

10/31/2026

Make sure to come say hi tonight while out trick or treating. We have Candy and K9 Timber cards we will be handing out. K9 Timber might also be there too!

We are at 208 S. Hazeldell Ave. Right by the library.

09/28/2026

A drone was located north of Crandon and turned over to us. If this is your drone please contact the Police Department or stop in during our lobby open hours. You will need to be able to tell us the make and model of the drone and describe the controller.

09/21/2026

$500 in cash was located at the Verizon store in town today. The money came from Laona State Bank here in town. The funds were turned over to the bank who advised they will be contacting the customer whose account it came from. if this is you, please contact the bank to get your money back as it was turned back over to the bank. Thank you.

09/04/2026

🏁 WELCOME TO THE 2026 CRANDON BRUSH RUN! 🏁

We would like to welcome racers, race teams, fans, and visitors to Crandon for the 2026 Brush Run weekend!

We want everyone to have a fun and memorable weekend, but most importantly, we want everyone to enjoy it safely. The Crandon Police Department, along with the Forest County Sheriff’s Office, Wisconsin DNR, and Wisconsin State Patrol, will have additional officers and resources working throughout the weekend.

A few important reminders:

• Please do not drink and drive. Plan ahead, designate a sober driver, and help keep our roads safe.

• ATV/UTV operators: Please remain on designated ATV/UTV routes and operate with your lights on. Use the designated gravel ATV/UTV trail between the Brush Run grounds and the City of Crandon.

• Highway 8 pedestrian path: The walking path along Highway 8 is for pedestrian use only and is NOT open to motor vehicles, ATVs, or UTVs.

• Additional officers will be conducting bar and tavern checks throughout the city during the weekend.

• Out-of-state visitors: Please remember that Wisconsin law applies while you are visiting our state. Marijuana/THC products that are illegal under Wisconsin law remain prohibited, regardless of whether they were legally purchased or possessed in another state.

If you need law enforcement assistance, please contact Forest County Dispatch at 715-478-3331. In an emergency, call 911.

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable weekend. Welcome to Crandon, and good luck to all of the racers! 🏁

08/22/2026

Attention Facebook followers WE ARE NOT selling or allowing anyone to sell shirts for the Crandon Police department. We are being spammed by bots very heavily at the moment with fake shirt sales. These are all fake, do not click on links or buy anything. We can't block or stop them because it's an open page but I'm working on it. I'm removing them as fast as I can but I'm not by a computer so it's a slow process. The only shirt we sell is our k9 shirts that are only available at the police department itself. Report and block all comments from people if you see them, thank you.

08/14/2026

COMMUNITY TRAFFIC NOTICE – LAKE AVE AREA

We have recently received several concerns and heard discussion within the community regarding the dirt path located off Lake Ave on the north side of town. Some motorists have been using this path as an alternative route around the current Highway 32 construction.

The Crandon Police Department is currently working to determine the legal status of vehicle travel on this path. Portions of the south end involve Wisconsin Department of Transportation highway property and DNR-managed land, while a portion of the north end crosses private property. The appropriate state agencies have been made aware of the situation and will determine whether any additional restrictions or signage are necessary on their respective property.

At this time, our primary concern is not simply that people are using the path, but the manner in which some vehicles are being driven on the path and throughout the surrounding neighborhood.

Under normal circumstances, this neighborhood sees relatively little traffic when Highway 32 is open. With the construction and resulting increase in vehicles, there is an increased safety concern for residents, pedestrians, and especially children who live and play in the area.

We are asking everyone traveling through this neighborhood to slow down, drive responsibly, and use extra caution.

Due to the increased traffic and safety concerns, officers will also be conducting increased traffic enforcement in this area. Our goal is not to issue citations unnecessarily, and we generally prefer to educate drivers and use warnings when circumstances allow. However, given the increased risk to residents in this neighborhood, traffic violations that create a safety concern will be addressed more strictly.

We understand that road construction and detours can be frustrating and inconvenient, and we appreciate everyone's patience while the Highway 32 project continues.

Thank you to everyone in our community for slowing down, driving responsibly, and helping us keep our neighborhoods safe.

08/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out and enjoyed Forest County National Night Out with us and Forest County Sheriff's Office

07/27/2026