LA CROSSE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – On March 15, 2023, at approximately 12:04 pm, La Crosse Police received a call from Blessed Sacrament Elementary staff referencing a possible Threats Call.  Three individuals were observed in a black vehicle driving past the playground yelling concerning statements at the students. 

SROs, Investigators, and Patrol Officers responded to the school for safety and security as well as the surrounding area to locate the vehicle.  Students and Staff were safely secured inside the school.  An Investigator located the suspect vehicle, and a traffic stop was conducted, resulting in the arrest of the three occupants: Hunter N. Gundlach, Alex P. Pataska, and Brady P. Hove.

Hunter N. Gundlach  12/15/2003

947.019 – Terrorist Threats

947.01(1) – Disorderly Conduct 

946.49(1)(a) – Bail Jumping Misdemeanor

Alex P. Pataska  06/15/2004

947.019 – Terrorist Threats

947.01(1) – Disorderly Conduct

946.49(1)(a) – Bail Jumping Misdemeanor

Brady P. Hove  02/22/2004

947.019 – Terrorist Threats

947.01(1) – Disorderly Conduct

All Suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The call came in at 12:04pm and the 3 males were arrested at 12:32pm.  This quick response by the La Crosse Police SROs, Investigators and Patrol Officers along with the Blessed Sacrament Elementary School staff and students allowed for a safe resolution to this incident.