Crandon Police Department

04/24/2026

A phone was located in front of Pack'em inn Bar in Crandon. The screen is damaged and we are unable to turn it on to see if there's any contact info. If it's your please come to the PD or contact he describing the phone/ case and we can get it back to you.

04/23/2026

As ATV/UTV season approaches, the City of Crandon would like to remind residents and visitors of the rules and regulations for operating off-road vehicles within city limits.

ATVs and UTVs are permitted on most city streets; however, operation is not allowed on numbered state highways unless a designated trail runs alongside the roadway. Examples of restricted routes include Lake Avenue, Pioneer Street (from Hwy 55 west to Hwy -8- east), Glen Street (west of Hwy -8-), and Lake Avenue north (Hwy 32/55), unless otherwise posted.

Riders may cross state highways but may not travel along them. For instance, if traveling west from Madison Street toward Rhinelander via the state trail, you may cross Lake Avenue (Hwy -8-), but not ride along it.

While operating on city streets, please drive responsibly and obey all posted traffic signs and speed limits. Most city streets in Crandon have a 25 MPH speed limit.

For safety and compliance, flashing lights, whip antenna lights, and similar off-road lighting must be turned off while operating on city roads. Please note that blue flashing lights are illegal on any vehicle on or visible from a roadway in the State of Wisconsin. A white headlight(s) and a red taillight(s) is required to be on when driving on roadways regardless if it's day or night.

Operating an ATV/UTV under the influence of alcohol or drugs is strictly prohibited and will be enforced on both city streets and state trails.

Our goal is for everyone to enjoy a fun and safe riding season. This information is provided to help educate riders on local regulations. If you plan to ride outside of Forest County, please review local ordinances, as rules may vary by area.

For more information on statewide regulations and frequently asked questions, please visit the Wisconsin DNR:

https://widnr.widen.net/s/vxqlbz9kc7/wisconsin-atv_utv-regulations

Please follow your local ATV clubs pages to learn more about when and what trails are open.
Forest County ATV Association is the local page for our area.

03/17/2026

Attention: A natural gas line was hit behind the area of Baked Pizza and Flowers from the Heart. The line is closed and the area is safe at this time but the smell of gas is still in the area. There is no need to call dispatch if you drive by and smell gas. If you smell gas in your business or apartment near that area please try and air out your building and contact WPS if you suspect a leak in your building. WPS should be on scene shortly to fix the damaged pipe.

03/15/2026

With the deep snow totals please remember to clear your house vents (drier vents, furnaces and water heaters) on the sides of your homes for proper ventilation to avoid carbon monoxide.

03/13/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE:
With the snow we have already received and the additional snow we are still expecting please remember the winter parking code for the city. We enforce the parking between 3am-7am but it is greatly appreciate if keep the roads cleared while trucks are out plowing to make their jobs a little easier. We are expecting large amounts of snow until monday and our hard working plow truck drivers for the City and County will be doing their best to clear the roads. be patient with them.

You can report roadway obstructions or vehicles in the ditch to the non-emergency line (715-478-3331). Please report any power outages that may occur to your power company not to dispatch. Thank you.

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(d)Snow emergency parking regulations. Between November 1 and April 30 of each year, parking of vehicles on all streets and avenues within the city closer than 15 feet to the center of such streets and avenues between 3:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. will be prohibited. This enables the city to effectively remove snow from such streets and avenues. In addition, all parking is prohibited between the hours of 3:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. on the following streets and avenues:(1)Lake Avenue North and South.
(2)Glen Street East and West.
(3)Grant Street East and West.
(4)Washington Street East and West.
(5)Madison Street East and West.
(6)Jackson Street West.
(7)Polk Street East and West.
(8)Jefferson Street West.
(9)Lincoln Street West.
(10)Railway Lane.

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02/27/2026

Attention:
The power company is working on a power line on West Polk St. and had an issue with the line. We are aware the power is out for part of Crandon. Please do not call dispatch to report the issue. The police department is also out of power and our phones are not working because of it. Please contact Forest County Dispatch at 715-478-3331 if you need non emergency help with something. Otherwise call 911 for all emergencies.

Thank you.

02/26/2026

UPDATE: He has picked up the items, thank you to those that notified him.

If anyone in the community has a way to contact Colin Soman, please let him know the Crandon Police Dept. Has his wallet and cell phone at the police department (208 S. Hazeldell). It was found by the highway department and was turned into us.

02/13/2026

Join us in welcoming K9 Timber to our department and our community. Be sure to follow the K9 page for more updates and upcoming events.

Join us and congratulating K9 Timber on completing his intense 5 week K9 course. He will begin work in the streets of Crandon and Forest County next week.

K9 Timber is trained in several different skill sets to include drug detection, suspect apprehension, as well as tracking and searching.

Even though K9 Timber and his handler Officer Staffeld have completed their basic canine course their training isn't over. They will continue to improve on the skills they have already been trained in as well as adding new ones.

K9 Timber is excited to start working in the community and looks forward to meeting community members. We will have an opportunity to meet K9 Timber at our March fundraiser.

If you have any questions about the canine feel free to ask and we will do our best to answer them.

02/10/2026

Please Welcome Officer Pete Lovas #655 to the Crandon Police Department!

Pete grew up in Eagle River and earned his associate’s degree in criminal justice from Nicolet Technical College. Pete comes with many years of experience in law enforcement, including Villas County Corrections, the Sturgeon Bay Police Department and the Forest County Probation and Parole.

We are excited to have Pete join the team and serve the community. If you see Officer Lovas out and about, be sure to say hello and welcome him to his new role.

01/13/2026

Stay up to date on our K9 by following the K9 page. First day of training was today and K9 Timber was less then thrilled with his bath.

12/31/2025

The Crandon Police Department would like to wish everyone a safe and happy New Year. As you attend celebrations throughout the area this evening, please remember to celebrate responsibly. Plan ahead for a safe ride home, and do not drive while impaired by alcohol or drugs. The Crandon Police Department, along with many surrounding agencies, will have additional officers on duty tonight, including officers specially trained to identify drug-impaired drivers. Let’s start the New Year safely and responsibly.

12/25/2025

Thank you from CPD as well.

The Forest County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank Kellee Gallion and Sally Maxon for the generous donation of food for a Christmas Dinner for all our staff.