Colby-Abbotsford Police Department

08/27/2026

ATTN: Online Fraud Alert

A local business owner has reported that a fraudulent website has been created impersonating their business. Scammers have created a website masking themselves as "Leon Shirk Equipment," and have attempted to defraud several citizens for several thousands of dollars. This site is not legitimate. Leon Shirk Equipment does not host any website, nor have any social media accounts. This online scam is becoming a popular way for scammers to utilize generative artificial intelligence to create a "real-looking" or "authentic" looking website. These scammers are often outside of the United States operating in East Asia and/or Africa.

To conduct business with the real Leon Shirk Equipment, you can visit their business at N14725 Badger Avenue, or call them directly at: 715-223-2239.

The photo below this post is what the fraudulent website looks like. Our office will be utilizing resources to assist in taking this website down as soon as possible.

If you have any questions, please contact Detective Dylan Baxter at: 715-743-5357.

08/25/2026

🚘HOW TO get your car and/or valuables in your car stolen🚘
1)Leave your doors unlocked
2)Leave your keys in the ignition
3)Leave your keys in the ignition with the doors unlocked
4)Leave a set of car keys visible OR not visible in your car
5)Leave your engine running while unattended
6)Leave your engine running with doors unlocked while unattended
7)Leave valuables in plain sight. Make sure your purse, wallet, laptop, wad of money and phone are out in the open (while door is unlocked…)
8)Park in a dark, hidden or secluded area
9)Leave your windows a little open or all the way open
While doing any of the previous 9, leave your signed title in the glove box. Might as well leave a MV1 title application too with the vehicle info filled out to be nice.

08/13/2026

Did you know?
From 2024-present Hemi has been deployed 190 times and has 59 arrests. Officer English and Hemi have been busy.

Your support is important to our K9 program. We appreciate your generosity over the years.
Our raffle is an important fundraiser for our K9 program. Get your raffle tickets- Available at BBD, Colby Chrysler and Abby Ford or any of the officers or at the PD. Many great prizes, with only 500 tickets being sold. $25 each.

08/04/2026

Did you get your raffle tickets for the K9 fundraiser yet?
Tickets are available at the PD, BBD, Abby Ford and Colby Chrysler.

07/17/2026

**Colby Cheese Days Parade Parking Restrictions**
No Parking 11am to 2pm on Sunday, July 19 on the following streets.
No parking——>
*2nd St from the high school all the way to W Broadway St
*W Dolf St from N 2nd St to N 4th St
*W Adams St from Sth 13 to N 7th St

If you are parked in these locations on parade day, your car may be towed at the owners expense. Please help us out by having your car out of these areas before 11am on Sunday.

Enjoy Colby Cheese Days, see you there!

07/14/2026

Ride smart. The rules of the road apply to all bikes. Stop signs and traffic lights apply to you too. Ride a reasonable speed for your location, ride safely and always be aware of the traffic around you, depend on yourself, not others to stay safe.

E-dirt bikes are considered off highway motor vehicle (OHM) or motorcycle, not e-bikes. To be operated on a public roadway, registration, proper license (drivers license with motorcycle endorsement) and insurance is required. The same applies to gas powered dirt bikes (OHM). There are certain requirements that must be met to be legally operable on a roadway.

Know the difference, know the rules and we can all stay safe.

07/04/2026

250 years of challenges, sacrifices and successes to give us the country we have today. The leaders of our country over the course of history have paved the way to a life of freedom for us. Today, lets take the time to celebrate the United States of America, the amazing place we live. Happy 4th of July!! Be safe and enjoy the time with your friends and family.

06/21/2026

06/19/2026

The K9 raffle is happening once again. Time to get your tickets. 9 great prizes once again. We can't list the prizes on here, give us a call or ask one of the officers for details. Drawing is September 14, 2026. You can purchase tickets at our PD, from one of our officers, BBD, Abby Ford and Colby Chrysler. $25 per ticket, only 500 sold. Help support the CAPD K9 program by purchasing tickets. We appreciate your support!!

05/26/2026

City of Colby, WI (May 26, 2026) On Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at approximately 10:35 AM, the Colby-Abbotsford Police Department was dispatched for an emergency alert button which was activated at the Colby Elementary School.
Officers responded immediately. The first responding officer spoke with a school official, who informed the officer that there was not an active shooter incident but at this time did not know why the alarm was activated. Officers immediately cleared the elementary school and determined that there was not an emergency.
As a precaution, officers cleared both the middle school and high school building as well. Officers determined there was not an active emergency incident in any of the school buildings.
At this time, it is unknown how the emergency alert button was activated and it is currently under investigation to determine cause.
No additional information will be released at this time.
Alex Bowman
Chief of Police
Colby-Abbotsford Police Department