La Crosse Police Arrest Suspect in September 26 Stabbing Incident

Published on October 09, 2026

On Saturday September 26, 2026, at approximately 11:06 p.m., La Crosse Police responded to a reported stabbing in the 100 Block of North Third St. Upon arriving at the scene, officers located an adult victim who had sustained injuries from the incident and was transported to a local hospital. Officers immediately conducted a search of the surrounding area, but the suspect, Paul D. Thomas Jr. (11/07/1995,) had fled the scene. 

Following this incident, an arrest warrant was issued for Mr. Thomas. 

On Friday, October 9, 2026, Mr. Thomas was arrested and charged with Attempted First-Degree Intentional Homicide, La Crosse County Warrant, and a Probation Violation.  

Mr. Thomas is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 

Arrested:
Paul D. Thomas Jr. (11/07/1995)

Charges:

940.01(1)(A)     Attempted First Degree Intentional Homicide

973.10              Probation Violation

999.01              La Crosse County Warrant

Previous News Release:

https://www.cityoflacrosse.org/News-articles/Police-News/LCPD-Seeks-Information-on-Location-of-Individual-Involved-in-Stabbing-Incident