Le Center Police Department

06/02/2026

This key was found at the Ron Germscheid Memorial Park and turned into the Le Center Police.

If this is yours, please contact us @ 507-357-4888 to claim.

05/25/2026

eBike & eScooter Safety Reminder from the Le Center Police Department 🛴
We've once again noticed an increase in eBike and eScooter use—especially on downtown sidewalks—and we want to keep everyone safe and informed! Here's what riders need to know:
📌 Know Your eBike:
➡️ Class 1: Pedal-assist only, up to 20 mph
➡️ Class 2: Throttle (no pedaling needed), up to 20 mph
➡️ Class 3: Pedal-assist only, up to 28 mph
👉 No one under 15 may operate any eBike. Class 3 riders must be at least 16.
🚫 Sidewalk Use in the Business District:
Riding on sidewalks downtown is not allowed—for the safety of pedestrians. Use bike lanes or the roadway whenever possible. On other sidewalks, yield to pedestrians and give a warning before passing.

🛴 eScooter Rules (per MN State Law): 169.225
✔️ Must follow the same rules as bikes
❌ No sidewalk riding (except to enter/exit property)
🚷 No passengers
🧒 Minimum age: 12
🪖 Riders under 18 must wear a helmet
💡 Must have lights when riding at night
🛣️ Stay to the right side of the road unless turning or avoiding a hazard
👮‍♂️ How We’re Helping:
Our officers are out educating riders, encouraging safe practices, and addressing violations when necessary. We’re all about keeping Le Center safe for everyone.
📣 Let’s work together to make our community safer and more enjoyable for all.
Stay safe and ride responsibly!
— Le Center Police Department

05/14/2026

The Le Center Police Department would like to extend a sincere thank you to Ashley Roehmildt and SERVPRO for the beautiful flowers and thoughtful recognition during National Police Week.

Your kindness and support are greatly appreciated by our department and do not go unnoticed. We are grateful for the continued support from our community and local businesses. Thank you again for your generosity and for thinking of us during National Police Week.

05/13/2026

Just a friendly reminder to residents that we have recently received several complaints regarding long grass and w**ds throughout the community. Please help keep Le Center looking clean and well-maintained by mowing lawns and addressing excessive w**d growth on your property.

Your cooperation is appreciated and helps maintain pride in our neighborhoods for everyone. Thank you!

05/07/2026

Owner has been located and dog was reunited!

If you recognize this pup, call 507-357-4888. It’s in the Le Center Police Department dog pound. It was picked up on S Lexington Ave. on 05-07-26

Dog is chipped through AVID, found pet form submitted with no response as of this posting.

Please help us find the owner to reunite them.

Thank You!

05/06/2026

The Le Center Police Department had an Android (Umidigi) cell phone turned into our office on 05-03-26 that was reported to have been located during the city-wide garage sales.

If you lost your phone or know of someone who did, please contact our dept. @ 507-357-4888 to speak with an Officer to claim the phone.

Thank You!

05/04/2026

🚨 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT – TEXT MESSAGE SCAM

Residents are being advised of an ongoing scam involving fraudulent text messages claiming to be from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS).

The message states you have unpaid traffic offenses and threatens:

Registration termination
Driver’s license revocation
Legal action and collections

It then directs you to click a link or reply “Y” to make a payment.

This is a scam.

Key indicators:

The message comes from an email address or unknown number
Urgent threats demanding immediate payment
Suspicious links that do not direct to an official government website
Requests to reply or click links to avoid penalties

Important reminders:

The State of Minnesota will not contact you via text message demanding immediate payment for traffic violations
Do not click the link or respond to the message
Do not provide personal or financial information

What you should do:

Delete the message immediately
Report the scam to the Federal Trade Commission at reportfraud.ftc.gov
If you clicked the link or entered information, monitor your accounts and contact your financial institution

If you have questions about legitimate traffic citations, contact your local court or law enforcement agency directly using verified contact information.

Stay alert and help spread the word to protect others.

04/24/2026

Dog has been claimed! Thank you for sharing these posts!

If you recognize this pup, call 507-357-4440. It’s in the Le Center Police Department dog pound. He was picked up on Maple Ave.

04/22/2026

04/20/2026

Great News!! Maverick has been reunited with his family on 04-22-26.

If you recognize this pup, call 507-357-4440. It’s in the Le Center Police Department dog pound. It was located at the Le Center City Hall.

Update: dog is microchipped; however, we have called our local vets, and they were unable to locate the chip # in their system, we have tried the online sites and were also unable to locate the chip # number.

Please share this post so we can reunite him with his family.

Thank You !