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Hello Friends! Welcome to the Cross Plains Police Department's (CPPD) page. Non-emergency calls should be made to 608-798-4100 and follow the prompts.

The Mission of the Cross Plains Police Department is to advance the highest levels of public safety, trust, and professionalism by strengthening community partnerships through fair and impartial policing while fostering employee wellness and growth. It is our intention to provide you an online community police presence with our department and aid in community outreach and education. Please do not use our page to report a crime or to request an officer. In the case of an emergency, call 9-1-1. Cross Plains Police Department is made up of a Chief, Lieutenant/Detective, four Patrol Officers, and an Administrative Assistant. We try to maintain round the clock staffing, 24/7. Due to training, illness, training, vacation, and days off (yes, even our officers need time away from the job); there may be periods of time where an officer is not readily available. Messages can be left for officers. To accomplish the Mission of the Cross Plains Police Department we hold these core values at the HEART of our service. Honor: We believe in serving our community with honesty, fairness, and integrity, while holding ourselves accountable always. Excellence: We believe in personal and professional excellence, dedication to duty, and humble service to others. Adaptability: We believe in being flexible, not only to the changing social climate and evolving technologies but to individual situations as they unfold. Respect: We believe in seeing the best in people and focusing on their abilities, qualities, and strengths, while having due regard for their feelings, wishes, rights, and traditions. Teamwork: We believe in cooperation, collaboration, and unity among ourselves, members of the community, and all village departments to achieve common goals. Disclaimer
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10/24/2026

💊 Drug Take Back Day is here! 💊
TODAY 10am-2pm

It’s the perfect time to safely dispose of unused or expired medications and help keep our homes and communities safe.

Proper disposal helps prevent:
• Accidental poisoning
• Prescription misuse
• Environmental harm

Take a few minutes today to clean out your medicine cabinet and drop off your medications at the Cross Plains Police Department on Saturday, October 24th, between the hours of 10am - 2pm.

Don’t wait—small actions make a big difference. Let’s work together to protect our families and our community.

10/23/2026

🚨 COMMUNITY UPDATE: SCHOOL BUS VS. BICYCLE CRASH

The Cross Plains Police Department is investigating a crash involving a school bus and a bicycle that occurred today at approximately 3:47 p.m.

The crash occurred as the school bus was turning from Church Street onto Valley Street. The bicyclist, a 10-year-old child, sustained minor injuries. We are grateful to hear that the child was not seriously injured.

The safety and security of our children is our highest priority. We remind all motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians to remain alert, exercise caution, and be especially mindful of one another in areas where children are present.

This incident remains under investigation. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information that may assist with the investigation is encouraged to contact the Cross Plains Police Department at (608) 798-4100 and speak with Officer Taylor Fingerson, who is leading the investigation.

We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to the staff from Glacier Creek Middle School for their assistance at the scene, as well as the Cross Plains Fire Department and Cross Plains EMS for their response and support.

Thank you to our community for your continued cooperation and for helping us keep our children safe.

-Chief Tony

10/22/2026

📢 COMMUNITY NOTICE: QUARRY BLASTING TOMORROW

Please be advised that Wingra will be conducting blasting operations at the quarry off KP tomorrow, Friday, October 23, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

We wanted to give the community a heads-up so everyone is aware of the scheduled activity.

Thank you for your understanding! We appreciate your patience and cooperation.

10/20/2026

💊 Drug Take Back Day is here! 💊

It’s the perfect time to safely dispose of unused or expired medications and help keep our homes and communities safe.

Proper disposal helps prevent:
• Accidental poisoning
• Prescription misuse
• Environmental harm

Take a few minutes today to clean out your medicine cabinet and drop off your medications at the Cross Plains Police Department on Saturday, October 24th, between the hours of 10am - 2pm.

Don’t wait—small actions make a big difference. Let’s work together to protect our families and our community.

10/14/2026

LOST PHONE LOOKING FOR ITS OWNER!!

Did you lose your trusty sidekick? A black LG phone was found on the boardwalk near Market Street.

It’s currently living its best life in lost-and-found limbo, waiting for its rightful human to come claim it.

If your phone has gone on an unexpected vacation without you, contact the Cross Plains Police Department at (608) 798-4100 to get reunited!

Please share so this little LG can find its way home!

10/04/2026

Our deepest condolences to the Ritger family and the Wisconsin State Patrol.

The Cross Plains Police Department extends our heartfelt sympathy following the line-of-duty death of Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper Bradley Ritger.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Trooper Ritger’s family, loved ones, fellow troopers, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.

May Trooper Ritger’s service and sacrifice never be forgotten.

Rest in peace, Trooper Ritger. Your watch is ended.

10/03/2026

Dear Residents:

As you may already be aware, the Village has been planning for water main replacement in along a stretch of Thinnes Street from approximately 3103 Thinnes Street to the east Village limit (near 3311 Thinnes Street) this fall. The work is being done in conjunction with street reconstruction along the same area being done as part of the Marchstone development.

The contractor anticipates starting excavation work as early as the week of October 5th. The work during that first week will consist of closing the street to through traffic and removing existing pavements. Staging of equipment and materials may start before then. As construction commences, there are several items that are important to know.

The work will replace all the existing water main, complete reconstruction of the existing street pavement, construction of a new asphalt path along the south side, and spot replacement of the curb and gutter.

James Peterson Sons, Inc. is the Village contractor for the water main work. RJ Huston is the contractor for the developers work to reconstruct the roadway. After initial pavement removal, water main work will begin.

During the installation of the new water main, there will be periods of time (2-4 hours) when some residents will be without water service. Because of the location of the existing water main, almost all homes will need temporary water connections via above-ground piping or hoses. This will be done entirely by the contractor. The contractor will notify all affected residents prior to any scheduled service interruptions. Water shut-downs will be required to tie the new main into the existing water main, and also during the switch-over from a home's old lateral to its new lateral.

The contractor will maintain access to all homes as much as possible during construction. However, there will be periods of time that trenching will cross driveways or intersections and will require temporary closures. Residents will be notified prior to any driveway closure so they may move their vehicles, if needed. The Contractor will attempt to restore access to driveways as soon as practicable, but there may be periods/locations where on-street parking will be necessary (either on the project site or sidestreets).

During the construction of the new curb and gutter and new concrete driveways, no traffic will be allowed on the new concrete for seven (7) days to allow the concrete to harden properly. The work will require replacement of all water laterals which involves excavation from the main to your property line (approximately 15 feet from the current road edge). Any residents with landscaping, sprinkler lines, invisible fence, or other private items in or around the area are advised to have them relocated prior to construction beginning to avoid damage.

Emergency vehicles will have access throughout the project. For garbage pick-up, please mark your garbage bins with your address and simply bring them out to the street on the usual day. Mail service may need to be temporarily relocated to a nearby intersection if requested by the post office. More information on this will be provided if needed.

It is anticipated that local resident access along the entirety of the project will be open at the end of each day. During construction a representative from Town & Country Engineering will be present. He can be reached at 608-477-5998 and is a good first point of contact should any questions or concerns arise before, during, or after construction.

Please feel free to contact the Village or Town & Country Engineering (608-273-3350) with any questions you have about the project. Your patience and cooperation are greatly appreciated and will help ensure a successful project.

09/24/2026

🚨 COMMUNITY NOTICE: DON’T PANIC! 🚨

If you see a bunch of first responders hanging around Ace Hardware tonight from 7:30–8:30 PM, everything is under control!

Our first responders will be conducting some training to keep their skills sharp and make sure they’re ready when our community needs them most.

Thanks for your patience while we train! And a big thank-you to Ace Hardware for letting us use the space.

Stay safe, stay calm, and remember: we train so we’re ready when it counts! ❤️💙

-Chief Tony

09/22/2026

🚌 School Bus Safety Reminder 🚸

As students head back to school, please remember that getting to and from school safely is everyone’s responsibility.

🛑 Stop for school buses when the red lights are flashing and the stop arm is extended.

🚗 Give buses plenty of space and watch carefully for children entering or exiting the bus.

👀 Slow down in school zones and be especially alert during morning and afternoon pickup times.

📵 Stay focused on driving and put distractions away.

❤️ Remember: a few extra seconds of patience can help protect a child.

Let’s work together to keep our students, families, and school bus drivers safe this school year.

Slow down. Stay alert. Stop for the bus. 🚌

09/12/2026

IRONMAN Wisconsin is this weekend! Please be aware of bikers (and cheer them on!) as you drive around the area on Sunday, September 13. To ensure safety for the bike route that passes through Cross Plains, a temporary weekend road closure is necessary. Starting later this afternoon (Friday), County Highway KP will be closed between the bridge before Bourbon Rd intersection and Tilda Trail. Also, Bourbon Rd will be closed from Hwy KP to Ludden Dr.

Best of luck to all IRONMAN participants!

Address

2417 Brewery Road
Cross Plains, WI
53528

Telephone

+16087984100

Website

https://www.cross-plains.wi.us/1341/Police-Department

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