Oshkosh Police Department

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= Crime Prevention

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OSHKOSH POLICE DEPARTMENT
________________________________________

Date: 08/15/2024
Time: 3:00 PM
Contact: Lt. Andy Lecker
Criminal Investigation Division
(920) 236-5700
Subject: Robbery

(Oshkosh, WI) On August 15, 2024, at 6:25 AM, officers from the Oshkosh Police Department responded to a robbery at a business in the 1300 block of Oshkosh Ave. Upon arrival, officers found an employee who had been stabbed. The employee was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect, a 23-year-old male from Oshkosh, was still on the scene and taken into custody. He was later booked into the Winnebago County Jail on charges of Armed Robbery, 2nd Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety, Resisting or Obstructing an Officer, and Bail Jumping.

The incident is still under investigation, and detectives are continuing to follow up.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Oshkosh Police Department at (920) 236-5700. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at (920) 231-8477 or through the P3 App. Your information can significantly contribute to community safety.

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***We are looking for anyone who has video footage of the disturbance/stabbing that took place in the 500 Block of High Avenue on 08/10/2024 at approximately 2:31 AM. If you have video footage please contact the Oshkosh Police Department at 920-236-5700 Option 1***

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OSHKOSH POLICE DEPARTMENT
________________________________________

Date: 08/11/2024
Time: 04:50 AM
Contact: Lieutenant Mark Beggs
Third Shift Patrol Lieutenant
(920) 236-5700
Subject: UPDATE 2: Homicide in the 500 Block of High Ave

***UPDATE 2***

The Oshkosh Police Department would like to thank the public for providing a tip that led to the arrest of Sybastian CL Crossman. Sybastian was taken into custody without incident at approximately 3:38 am at a local residence where he was reported to be hiding out. The Oshkosh Police Department would also like to thank the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department for their assistance in the apprehension.

***UPDATE***
The Oshkosh Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating, 23 year old, Sybastian CL Crossman of Oshkosh, as he is a person of interest in the homicide that occurred in the City of Oshkosh on 8/10/2024. If you know of his whereabouts you are asked to call the Oshkosh Police Department immediately at 920-236-5700 or dial 911 if appropriate. A picture of Sybastian Crossman is attached to this updated media release.

OSHKOSH, WI (August 10, 2024): The Oshkosh Police Department is currently investigating a homicide that occurred outside of a business located in the 500 Block of High Ave in the City of Oshkosh.

On 08/10/2024 at approximately 2:31 AM, Officers from the Oshkosh Police Department were dispatched to a weapons call in the 500 Block of High Avenue. They received information that there was a disturbance and that male had been stabbed.

Upon further investigation, Officers discovered that there was a physical altercation that took place between several individuals that are known to each other and that a 20 year old male from Oshkosh had been stabbed. He was transported to a local hospital for life threatening injuries and was ultimately pronounced deceased at the hospital.

A 22 year old male (from Oshkosh), who was involved in this disturbance was located and taken into custody within an hour after the incident occurred. Officers are actively investigating another person of interest in this case.

If anyone has information regarding this incident, they are encouraged to contact Detective Boerner at the Oshkosh Police Department at 920-236-5700. If you have information about this incident, but wish to remain anonymous, please contact the Winnebago County Crime Stoppers at (920) 231-8477; or through the P3 App.

🎅🎄🚓Stop on out at Culver's (Koeller St) at our Police Lights Of Christmas Culvers Day to say hi! We have lots of FREE goodies for the kids! We'll be back tonight from 4:00-7:00 and Santa will be stopping by as well!

The annual Cops@Culver’s Day is TODAY! OPD will be at the Culvers located on S. Koeller Street from 11AM - 1PM and 4PM - 7 PM!

Culver’s will be donating a portion of sales from the day - plus all tip donations! All funds raised from the day will get turned into gift cards that our officers keep stocked in their squad cars and on their duty belts/vests. The officers use these gift cards to help people in need that they come into contact with while on patrol.

You eat ➡️ You support your local law enforcement officers ➡️ You help a neighbor in need!

🔎Curious about public safety in Oshkosh? Sign up for our Citizen’s Academy and get a behind-the-scenes look!

🚓Limited spots are available, so sign up now!

✅Register: Send Officer Kate Mann an email at: [email protected] to get an application
Deadline for applications is: August 15th

📅 Starts: September 19th and runs until November 7th.
Thursday evenings from 6:00- 8:30 PM- each night has a new topic. Participants must be at least 18 years old.

The academy is FREE

***Media Release: Drug Investigation***

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OSHKOSH POLICE DEPARTMENT
________________________________________

Date: 08-12-2024
Time: 11:00 AM
Contact: Officer Kate Mann
Public Affairs/ Crime Prevention
(920) 236-5742
Subject: Drug Investigation

OSHKOSH, WI (August 12, 2024): The Oshkosh Police Department assisted the Lake Winnebago Area MEG Unit by conducting several search warrants in the City of Oshkosh.

Based upon a drug investigation conducted by the Lake Winnebago Area MEG Unit, search warrants were issued for residences located in the 900 Block of Wright Street, the 500 Block of Scott Avenue, and the 300 Block of Dove Street in the City of Oshkosh.

The search warrants were served by the Oshkosh Police Department’s SWAT Team, Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team and the State of Wisconsin Joint Tactical Team. As a result of this search warrant, four individuals from Oshkosh were taken into custody.

They were arrested for various felony charges related to possession and distribution of illegal controlled substances. One male had an outstanding warrant for his arrest and another male was taken into custody for violating his Probation rules. This investigation is still ongoing.

The Oshkosh Police Department and law enforcement agencies in the Fox Valley continue to work diligently to investigate crimes of this nature. The presence of illegal drugs and drug dealers poses a threat to the health, safety, and well-being of our residents. We will not tolerate the distribution, sale, or possession of illegal narcotics within our city. We will continue to work tirelessly, utilizing all available resources to identify and apprehend those individuals who engage in these destructive behaviors. We stand united with our community in the fight against drugs, ensuring Oshkosh remains a safe place for all.

Sleep Well Oshkosh!

***UPDATE***

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OSHKOSH POLICE DEPARTMENT
________________________________________

Date: 08/11/2024
Time: 8:00 AM
Contact: Lieutenant Mark Beggs
Third Shift Patrol Lieutenant
(920) 236-5700
Subject: UPDATE Homicide in the 500 Block of High Ave

The Oshkosh Police Department would like to thank the public for providing a tip that led to the arrest of Sybastian CL Crossman. Sybastian was taken into custody without incident at approximately 3:38 am at a local residence where he was reported to be hiding out. The Oshkosh Police Department would also like to thank the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department for their assistance in the apprehension.

Thank you for:
⭐ Removing valuables from your car
⭐ Locking your car
⭐ Locking your home

***UPDATE***

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OSHKOSH POLICE DEPARTMENT
________________________________________

Date: 08/10/2024
Time: 12:00 PM
Contact: Sergeant Chris Gorte
Sergeant of Criminal Investigations
(920) 236-5725
Subject: UPDATE Homicide in the 500 Block of High Ave

***UPDATE***
The Oshkosh Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating, 23-year-old, Sybastian WL Crossman of Oshkosh, as he is a person of interest in the homicide that occurred in the City of Oshkosh on 8/10/2024. If you know of his whereabouts you are asked to call the Oshkosh Police Department immediately at 920-236-5700 or dial 911 if appropriate. A picture of Sybastian Crossman is attached to this updated media release.

OSHKOSH, WI (August 10, 2024): The Oshkosh Police Department is currently investigating a homicide that occurred outside of a business located in the 500 Block of High Ave in the City of Oshkosh.

On 08/10/2024 at approximately 2:31 AM, Officers from the Oshkosh Police Department were dispatched to a weapons call in the 500 Block of High Avenue. They received information that there was a disturbance, and that male had been stabbed.

Upon further investigation, Officers discovered that there was a physical altercation that took place between several individuals that are known to each other and that a 20-year-old male from Oshkosh had been stabbed. He was transported to a local hospital for life threatening injuries and was ultimately pronounced deceased at the hospital.

A 22-year-old male (from Oshkosh), who was involved in this disturbance was located and taken into custody within an hour after the incident occurred. Officers are actively investigating another person of interest in this case.

If anyone has information regarding this incident, they are encouraged to contact Detective Boerner at the Oshkosh Police Department at 920-236-5700. If you have information about this incident, but wish to remain anonymous, please contact the Winnebago County Crime Stoppers at (920) 231-8477; or through the P3 App.

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***Media Release: Homicide in the 500 Block of High Ave***

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OSHKOSH POLICE DEPARTMENT
________________________________________

Date: 08/10/2024
Time: 08:30 AM
Contact: Officer Kate Mann
Public Affairs/ Crime Prevention
(920) 236-5742
Subject: Homicide in the 500 Block of High Ave

OSHKOSH, WI (August 10, 2024): The Oshkosh Police Department is currently investigating a homicide that occurred outside of a business located in the 500 Block of High Ave in the City of Oshkosh.

On 08/10/2024 at approximately 2:31 AM, Officers from the Oshkosh Police Department were dispatched to a weapons call in the 500 Block of High Avenue. They received information that there was a disturbance and that male had been stabbed.

Upon further investigation, Officers discovered that there was a physical altercation that took place between several individuals that are known to each other and that a 20 year old male from Oshkosh had been stabbed. He was transported to a local hospital for life threatening injuries and was ultimately pronounced deceased at the hospital.

A 22 year old male (from Oshkosh), who was involved in this disturbance was located and taken into custody within an hour after the incident occurred. Officers are actively investigating another person of interest in this case.

If anyone has information regarding this incident, they are encouraged to contact Detective Boerner at the Oshkosh Police Department at 920-236-5700. If you have information about this incident, but wish to remain anonymous, please contact the Winnebago County Crime Stoppers at (920) 231-8477; or through the P3 App.

Thank you for doing the every night!

The weather looks great for the weekend!

Keep your home safe while away:
✅ Don't post on your social media when you are leaving town
✅ Wait to post photos until after you return home from your trip

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Our Citizens Academy is your backstage pass to check out all of our Specialty Teams!

💥 Why Join the Citizens Academy? 💥

-Ride alongside our Police Officers 🚔
-Gear up in Tactical Equipment like our SWAT Team does
-Meet our K9s
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To Register: Send Officer Kate Mann an email at: [email protected] to get an application
Deadline for applications is: August 15th

📅 Starts: September 19th and runs until November 7th.
Thursday evenings from 6:00- 8:30 PM- each night has a new topic. Participants must be at least 18 years old.
The academy is FREE

Each month we will be posting Crime Statistics on both our social media pages and our webpage (www.oshkoshpd.com).

These statistics include 9 specific categories (Homicide, S*x Offenses, Aggravated Assault, Simple Assault, Robbery, Burglary, Theft, Motor Vehicle Theft, and Arson).

These categories show the specific stats for the month as well as year to date comparisons between 2023 and 2024.

As you can see, CRIME IS DOWN (comparing 2023 and 2024) in several of these offenses to include: S*x Offenses, Aggravated Assault, Simple Assault, Robbery, Burglary, and Theft.

The safety of our citizens is always our top priority and officers continue to work diligently to ensure this safety and increase the quality of life for all.

⭐️The Oshkosh Police Department's Photo is now in the Police Lights Of Christmas 2024 Charity Photo COPetition and is ready for voting!

🤩We were asked to recreate iconic movie scenes and we chose The Wizard of Oz ("The Wizard of OSH")

🏠Thank you Adashun Jones Real Estate Inc. for sponsoring our photo!!

Thank you for voting to help raise money to support the Police Lights Of Christmas program! All money raised will be turned into gift cards that officers give out to community members in need. Thank you for your support!

✅Voting website: http://police-lights-of-christmas.square.site/

Police Lights Of Christmas:

OUR OFFICERS ARE SUPERSTARS!

The 2024 2nd Annual Charity Photo COPetition (Phase I) is live for voting!!

And this year officers will be recreating iconic movie scenes 🎥

But we are upping the COPetition factor just a bit this year by adding the photos from each participating law enforcement agency as they are submitted — NO PRESSURE Officers😂

We have our COPetitors ready for viewing and voting. Vote now, or check back as more photos are added.

The rules of “voting” are on the site, and we will frequently update the amounts that have been donated towards each photo in the photo description

Voting website: http://police-lights-of-christmas.square.site/

Thank you to everyone who participated in National Night Out! We had so much fun with everyone!!

🚨 Join the Oshkosh Police Department! 🚨

Are you ready to make a difference in your community? The Oshkosh Police Department is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team!

Our mission at OPD is to promote public safety and to enhance the quality of life in our community through innovative policing and community partnerships.

Patrol officers work 10 hour shifts with the following rotation:
5 days on, 4 days off
5 days on, 4 days off
5 days on, 5 days off

➡️ Applications are open NOW! Don’t miss this chance to start a rewarding career in law enforcement.

✅ Apply today at https://selfservice.oshkoshwi.gov/ess/employmentopportunities/default.aspx