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The Lansing Police and Fire Departments consider themselves partners in building community, and they work hard to build relationships through communication and information. They release news to The Lansing Journal as a way of keeping Lansing residents aware and prepared, and also reassuring the community when criminals are apprehended. News releases from the Illinois State Police and the Illinois State Fire Marshal are also posted in this category.
Fatal motorcycle collision on Wentworth results in citations
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (November 16, 2021) – A November 8 collision between a sedan and a motorcycle that resulted in the death of...
Lansing Police seize 14 pounds of methamphetamines, 12 pounds of marijuana in arrest of local man
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (November 13, 2021) – The Lansing Police Department arrested a Lansing man on Friday, November 5 for drug possession and...
Lansing Police investigating fatal shooting on Walter Street
Information provided by the Lansing Police Department
LANSING, Ill. (October 31, 2021) – On October 30th, 2021, at approximately 9 p.m., Lansing Officers were dispatched...
Lansing Police hopes to draw experienced officers with new lateral hiring policy
New policy expected to help LPD address staffing shortages
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (October 21, 2021) — Since he became Lansing's police chief in June,...
Lansing Police investigating armed vehicle hijacking at Walmart
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (October 8, 2021) – The Lansing Police Department is continuing to investigate an armed vehicle hijacking near Walmart in the...
Lansing Fire swears in Mike Hameister as firefighter and paramedic
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (October 7, 2021) – Lansing Fire Chief Chad Kooyenga introduced Lansing's newest paramedic and firefighter Mike Hameister to the public...
Lansing Police swear in four officers
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (September 20, 2021) – Four future police officers swore an oath to protect and serve the Lansing community on Monday...
Lansing veterans honor Lansing Police and Fire in private 9/11 service on 9/12
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (September 12, 2021) - More than a dozen members of the Lansing Police Department and Lansing Fire Department gathered at...
Deputy Chief Rick Slough recognized for service as interim police chief
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (September 8, 2021) – Lansing Police Department Deputy Chief Rick Slough received an award in recognition of his service as...
Three arrested after crashing stolen vehicle on Burnham Avenue
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (September 7, 2021) — The Lansing Police Department arrested three individuals Tuesday afternoon after a stolen vehicle was crashed into...
Lansing’s new animal wrangler–Vanessa Kincaid–recognized at Village Board Meeting
By Noah Johnson
LANSING, Ill. (September 7, 2021) – The Lansing Police Department hired a new animal control officer in July, and recognized her at...
Illinois search team deployed to Louisiana to aid in rescue efforts
Information provided by the Governor's Office
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (August 30, 2021) – Governor JB Pritzker announced Monday that a 46-member Urban Search and Rescue Team,...
Lansing Community Coalition planning workshops to offer tips for interacting with law enforcement
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (August 22, 2021) - The Lansing Community Coalition (LCC) will offer a workshop to the community to give helpful tips...
Building Inspector Delores Rivera honored for heroism
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (August 18, 2021) - "If I can help save a life, I will dedicate my life to public safety," said...
IL passes legislation reducing mandatory minimums in juvenile justice system
Information provided by the Governor's Office
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (August 16, 2021) — Governor JB Pritzker signed the Procedural Justice for Youth Act on Friday, August...