24-05-2025
Police release additional details about Friday search that caused lockdowns
EAU CLAIRE — Police have released additional information about the arrest of a man Friday that led them to briefly ask residents of the East Hill neighborhood to remain indoors.
The update includes why police were concerned and labeled Leo Lacy as 'armed and dangerous.' An initial report to authorities said Leo Lacy has pointed a handgun at someone and followed them.
Authorities say he was spotted at about 12:20 p.m.n when he returned to his vehicle. They tried to stop him, but Lacy drove away and police broke off the chase based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Shortly afterwards police received a report of a crash. It had involved Lacy, who ran from the scene. With knowledge Lacy was on foot in a specific area, police set up a perimeter and began searching.
Schools in the area went on lockdown for safety, and multiple agencies responded. Police used drones and a K9 during the search.
They found Lacy shortly before 2 p.m. in an upper storage area in a garage. They found a loaded handgun nearby. Lacy was arrested without further incident.
Charges have not yet been announced.
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Original story
EAU CLAIRE — Police are asking people to stay away from the area around Margaret Street in the East Hill neighborhood and for those in the area to stay inside with doors locked.
The ECPD says it is looking for Leo Lacy, who is wanted for recklessly endangering safety. He is considered armed and dangerous.
When officers attempted to contact lacy, the ECPD says he "fled into the neighborhood. Anyone with information is asked to call police immediately.
