New Richmond Police Department WI

08/20/2026

***SUSPECT IS IN CUSTODY***

Law enforcement are actively attempting to locate a male subject last seen in the area of the Nature Center, Business 64 at County Road A. The suspect is described as a 42 year old Hispanic male, 6 feet tall, 200 pounds, black hair, mustache, and wearing black hat, black shirt and black pants. If you see this subject please call 911 or 715-246-6131 with information.

08/04/2026

National Night Out is tonight!

Check out the map to see if your neighborhood is hosting a party and if not, join the VFW Post 10818 New Richmond / St. Croix County at Mary Park for the city-wide party from 5p-7p.
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🎉 You're Invited to National Night Out 2026! 🚓🚒🚑

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, August 4, and join neighbors across New Richmond for National Night Out!

National Night Out is an annual community-building event that strengthens partnerships between residents and our Police, Fire, and EMS departments while fostering safer, stronger neighborhoods.

🏡 Host a Neighborhood Block Party
Gather your neighbors for an evening of food, games, conversation, or whatever makes your neighborhood unique! The time is up to your neighborhood, and throughout the evening, Police, Fire, and EMS personnel will be visiting registered block parties to meet residents (within the City limits) and say hello.

📍 Register Your Block Party by July 31
If you'd like your neighborhood included, register your block party with the City by July 31. We'll add your event to the community map so our public safety teams can plan their visits.

Check out this map to see if your neighborhood has signed up yet: https://arcg.is/1HPOu42

For more information or to register your neighborhood, contact the City of New Richmond at 715-243-0403 or [email protected].

07/28/2026

🐾 Found Kitten 🐾

Does anyone recognize this female kitten? She was stuck inside of a truck at Walmart.
Contact the police department 715-246-6667

07/21/2026

The funeral service for Retired Sheriff John Shilts Sr. is tomorrow in the City of New Richmond. The procession will take place around 2pm on S. Knowles Avenue from Paperjack Drive to E. 6th Street.

Expect delays for traffic during this time.

John Arthur Shilts Sr., age 65, passed away on July 14, 2026, in Deer […]

07/19/2026

You're Invited to National Night Out 2026! 🚓🚒🚑

🎉 You're Invited to National Night Out 2026! 🚓🚒🚑

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, August 4, and join neighbors across New Richmond for National Night Out!

National Night Out is an annual community-building event that strengthens partnerships between residents and our Police, Fire, and EMS departments while fostering safer, stronger neighborhoods.

🏡 Host a Neighborhood Block Party
Gather your neighbors for an evening of food, games, conversation, or whatever makes your neighborhood unique! The time is up to your neighborhood, and throughout the evening, Police, Fire, and EMS personnel will be visiting registered block parties to meet residents (within the City limits) and say hello.

📍 Register Your Block Party by July 31
If you'd like your neighborhood included, register your block party with the City by July 31. We'll add your event to the community map so our public safety teams can plan their visits.

Check out this map to see if your neighborhood has signed up yet: https://arcg.is/1HPOu42

For more information or to register your neighborhood, contact the City of New Richmond at 715-243-0403 or [email protected].

07/15/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with Retired Sheriff John Shilts Sr’s family, the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office and neighboring departments, and the entire St. Croix County community during this difficult time.

His legacy will not be forgotten 💙

It is with heavy heart and sadness that we announce the passing of retired St. Croix County Sheriff John Shilts Sr. John suffered a medical emergency in Deer Park, WI on July 14. He was flown to the University of Minnesota. He died shortly after his arrival at the hospital.

Sheriff Shilts spent a lifetime in law enforcement, starting with the Somerset and New Richmond Police Departments, and moving on to the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office in 1987. Over the next three decades with St. Croix County, he served in a variety of roles, including the drug task force, Emergency Response Unit, sergeant, captain, and chief deputy. John was elected sheriff in 2011 and was re-elected to a second term. On July 14, 2017, John retired after serving the citizens of St. Croix County for a combined 38 years.

John served with pride, integrity and a genuine commitment to the safety and well-being of others. His leadership, professionalism and larger than life presence helped shape the Sheriff’s Office and the people within it. His friendship, and his many contributions will not be forgotten.

Our hearts go out to his family during this incredibly difficult time. We recognize that his greatest legacy is not only his years of public service, but also the love and memories he leaves behind with those closest to him. We honor John’s life with gratitude for his years of service, respect for his character, and appreciation for the sacrifices he and his family made on behalf of the community. He will be missed, remembered, and forever regarded as a huge part of our St. Croix County family.

07/02/2026

Reminder as we head into the 4th of July weekend!

06/10/2026

Congratulations K9 Officer Behnke and K9 Koda! They participated in the USPCA Region 18 K9 Trials in Olmsted County, MN yesterday. Together with St. Croix County Sheriff's Office K9 Handlers Smith, Mangine, and Pinkos and their K9 partners they took 1st Place as a team!

Thank you to Sergeant Lubow for assisting the team as K9 Koda’s decoy!