City of La Salle Police Department

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🚸 School is back in session! 🚸A big thank-you to our dedicated crossing guards who help keep our students safe as they a...
08/17/2026

🚸 School is back in session! 🚸

A big thank-you to our dedicated crossing guards who help keep our students safe as they arrive and leave school each day.

Please slow down, stay alert, and watch for children and crossing guards in school zones. Let’s make it a safe and successful school year!

Welcome back, students!

On Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at approximately 4:45 a.m., the La Salle Police Department arrested Allen Leek, 54, of La S...
08/12/2026

On Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at approximately 4:45 a.m., the La Salle Police Department arrested Allen Leek, 54, of La Salle, on a La Salle County arrest warrant charging him with two counts of Burglary.

The charges stem from separate investigations conducted independently by the La Salle Police Department and Peru Police Department Investigation Divisions into business burglaries that occurred in La Salle and Peru during the month of July.

The La Salle Police Department’s investigation resulted in burglary charges related to incidents in La Salle, while the Peru Police Department’s separate investigation resulted in charges related to a burglary in Peru.

“Burglary investigations can be challenging and often require detectives to carefully piece together information and evidence to identify those responsible,” said La Salle Police Chief Jason Stubler. “Our detectives did an excellent job following the evidence and developing the information necessary to identify a suspect in this cases. We will continue to hold individuals accountable when they choose to target businesses in our community.”

Following his arrest, Leek was transported to the La Salle County Jail and later released in accordance with the provisions of the Illinois SAFE-T Act.

Leek is also currently on parole through the Illinois Department of Corrections.

08/10/2026

Last week, the La Salle Police Department hosted the city's first National Night Out at Hegeler Park. It was a night full of fun, community involvement, and bringing people together. Thank you to everyone who attended this event and to all of the volunteers and local businesses who made it possible.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE8/10/2026For More Information, Contact:Sgt. Ray Gatza815-223-2131r.gatza@lasalle-il.govThe City of ...
08/10/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

8/10/2026

For More Information, Contact:
Sgt. Ray Gatza
815-223-2131
[email protected]

The City of La Salle Police Department joins statewide Labor Day traffic safety effort
focused on impaired, distracted and unsafe driving

La Salle, IL – The City of La Salle Police Department is proud to be one of over 200 law enforcement agencies across Illinois participating in the statewide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “Drive High. Get a DUI” and “Click It or Ticket” campaigns this Labor Day. From Aug. 14 through the early morning hours of Sept. 8, officers will be out in force, focused on stopping impaired driving, enforcing seat belt laws and reducing other dangerous driving behaviors.

“Driving under the influence — whether it’s alcohol, cannabis or any other impairing drug — is not just risky, it’s illegal,” said Sgt. Ray Gatza. “We’ll be patrolling with zero tolerance for impaired driving, because our goal is to protect the people of the City of La Salle.”

Officers will also be enforcing seat belt laws as part of the “Click It or Ticket” initiative. Buckling up is the most effective way to prevent serious injury or death in a crash. Everyone in the vehicle — front seat or back — should be properly buckled, every trip.

In addition to alcohol, officers will be on the lookout for drivers impaired by cannabis and other drugs. Messages like “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High. Get a DUI” are part of a statewide education and enforcement effort aimed at saving lives.

“We want our community to enjoy the holiday weekend safely and responsibly,” said Sgt. Ray Gatza. “Plan ahead, use a designated driver, and never get behind the wheel impaired. These decisions save lives.”

This local effort is part of a larger statewide campaign supported by the Illinois Department of Transportation, which administers the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or Ticket” campaigns with federal highway safety funds. The initiative is reinforced by IDOT’s “It’s Not a Game” media campaign running across radio, TV and digital platforms to highlight the deadly consequences of impaired driving.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE8/5/2026For Information, Contact:Sgt. Ray Gatza815-223-2131r.gatza@lasalle-il.govThe City of La Sal...
08/05/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
8/5/2026

For Information, Contact:
Sgt. Ray Gatza
815-223-2131
[email protected]

The City of La Salle Police Department releases speed enforcement numbers

La Salle, IL – The City of La Salle Police Department conducted a traffic safety campaign throughout the month of July reminding motorists to slow down to save lives. The speed enforcement effort was conducted by the City of La Salle Police Department and other state and local law enforcement agencies across Illinois to reduce highway fatalities.

During the campaign the City of La Salle Police Department issued:

• 84 - speeding citations
• 5 - seat belt citations
• 2 - suspended/revoked licenses
• 3 - uninsured motorists
• 109 Total Citations were issued.

The speed enforcement effort was made possible by federal traffic safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.

08/05/2026

What a Night in La Salle!

Tonight’s National Night Out was something special, and I couldn’t be more proud of the men and women of the La Salle Police Department and La Salle Fire Department. Our officers and firefighters worked together to make tonight a great night for our community, and they represented our city with professionalism, pride, and a genuine commitment to serving others.

A huge THANK YOU to all of our community partners, local businesses, organizations, volunteers, and everyone who helped make La Salle's first National Night Out a huge success. Your generosity and support made this event possible.

Most importantly, thank you to everyone who came out tonight. Seeing families, children, residents, police officers, and firefighters together is exactly what National Night Out is all about. It's about building relationships, strengthening trust, and bringing our city together.

This was our first National Night Out, and I think we set the bar pretty high. But we’re already looking forward to making next year bigger and better!

Thank you, La Salle, for an incredible night. We are proud to serve you.

- Chief Jason Stubler

08/04/2026

🚨🚁 TODAY’S THE DAY! 🚁🚨

La Salle, National Night Out is happening TODAY!

We’re kicking off the evening with a BIG landing! 🚁 LifeFlight will be landing at Hegeler Park at 5:00 PM!

Join the La Salle Police Department for our first-ever National Night Out and enjoy an evening packed with fun, giveaways, food, police and fire vehicles, community partners, and plenty of opportunities to meet the officers who serve our community.

🎒 51 backpacks full of school supplies
🎁 Awesome prize giveaways
🚁 LifeFlight helicopter landing
👮 Meet your La Salle Police Officers
🚓 Police/Fire vehicles & equipment
🍧 Free treats and family fun

📍 Hegeler Park
⏰ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📅 TODAY - August 4

Bring the family. Bring your neighbors. Come hang out with us!

Let’s make La Salle’s first National Night Out one to remember! 🇺🇸👮‍♂️🚔

THANK YOU, WALMART! We want to give a huge THANK YOU to Walmart for generously donating four bicycles that will be given...
08/03/2026

THANK YOU, WALMART!

We want to give a huge THANK YOU to Walmart for generously donating four bicycles that will be given away during National Night Out tomorrow night!

Community partnerships like this help make events like National Night Out special for local families and, most importantly, our kids. We truly appreciate Walmart’s support and our efforts to build positive relationships between our officers and the people we serve.

08/03/2026

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT IS TOMORROW!

Come check out a little piece of La Salle Police Department history at National Night Out!

Our 1976 Cushman will be on display, and you’ll have the chance to hop on it and take a photo with this piece of LPD history.

The Cushman served the LaSalle Police Department for many years and is a great reminder of how our department and our community have changed over the decades.

A HUGE thank you to our LaSalle Public Works Department for helping get the Cushman cleaned up, ready to go, and looking its best for National Night Out! We appreciate you!

📍 Hegeler Park
📅 Tuesday, August 4
⏰ 5:00 - 8:00PM

Bring the family, meet your police officers, enjoy the activities, and make a little history of your own!

We’ll see you tomorrow!

A BIG THANK YOU TO TWISTY FREEZE! We want to give a huge shout-out to Twisty Freeze for helping us beat the summer heat!...
08/03/2026

A BIG THANK YOU TO TWISTY FREEZE!

We want to give a huge shout-out to Twisty Freeze for helping us beat the summer heat! They generously donated 100 coupons for a FREE slushie or small cone for our National Night Out celebration!

Good for August 4th ONLY!

Stop by the LaSalle Police Department to pick up your coupon while supplies last.

We’re grateful for local businesses like Twisty Freeze who continue to support our community and help make events like National Night Out special!

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La Salle, IL
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