Louisa Police Department- Virginia

10/05/2026

Mark your calendars for National Coffee With A Cop Day this coming Wednesday, October 7th ☕🚔 with the Louisa Police Department.

Join our officers for a cup of joe at the Louisa McDonald’s 406 E. Main St., from 8am to 10am.

We are excited to connect with you!

10/02/2026

☎️If YOU or SOMEONE YOU KNOW is a victim of domestic violence, please reach out to the following resources:

✅Call 911 if you or someone you know is in immediate danger.

✅Call The National Domestic Violence Hotline number at 1-800-799-7233.

✅Send the word START to 88788 to begin a text conversation with staff at the National Domestic Violence Hotline.

✅Call the Shelter for Help in an Emergency at 434-293-8509.

All services are available 24/7.

You deserve support, safety and access to resources. Reaching out for help is an option and you don’t have to figure everything out alone 💜

09/22/2026

Today’s is
don’t rush 💨 the pass 🏈 behind farm vehicles 🚜

Harvest season is underway in Virginia and that means slow-moving farm equipment is sharing Louisa area roads with school buses, commuters and families.

When you come up behind a combine, tractor or other farm vehicle, slow down early and leave extra following distance. Most farm equipment travels about 15 to 20 mph and the driver may need to swing wide before turning into a field or driveway.

Before passing, make sure you are in a legal passing zone, check carefully for oncoming traffic and watch for turn signals, hand signals, driveways and field entrances. Never pass at an intersection or in a no-passing zone.

A few patient moments can prevent a life-changing motor vehicle crash. Let's give our farmers the room they need to do their work safely - and help everyone make it home 🎃

Be extra cautious too when it’s wet out ☔️ like today.

09/14/2026

The Louisa Police Department would like to thank the Charlottesville Wegmans for their generous gift card donation this past Saturday for our 4th annual Halloween Caravan event. The gift card will be used for purchasing snacks and sweets 🍫

On Saturday, October 31st, Halloween night, the Louisa Police Department- with special invited guests, will be handing out candy and other treats throughout our neighborhoods from 5:30pm to 8pm, while trick-or-treaters are out and about.

Wegmans’ support of our law enforcement community policing initiative is greatly appreciated! It is an honor to protect and serve the BEST citizens in such a supportive community 💙

09/11/2026

09/08/2026

The Louisa Police Department recognizes September 8, as the third annual 988 day, a national initiative led by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to raise awareness of the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline (988 Lifeline) and highlights the importance of prioritizing mental health and seeking help. 988 Day is a key part of the broader September focus on su***de prevention, mental health awareness and recovery.

What is 988? 988 gives all in Virginia access to free, one-on-one support, 24/7. Trained crisis support specialists are here to provide judgement-free, compassionate support and open the door to better days.

Our participation aims to remind those who are struggling that they are not alone. Anyone can call, text or chat 988 anytime, 24/7, to connect with a skilled, caring, and non-judgmental 988 counselor, who will listen, help with safety planning when needed and connect them with additional resources.

Maybe you just need someone to talk to, or maybe you need services and connections in your community. Whatever your situation, you deserve to feel heard and cared about anytime, anywhere.

Since its launch in July 2022, the 988 Lifeline has received and routed more than 26 million contacts via phone, text, and online chat, underscoring the real impact 998 has in meeting urgent emotional needs.

❤️‍🩹Your reason to call is reason enough.

We know that life can be hard. If you are struggling and want to talk, free and confidential support is available 24/7.

Reach out to 988 if you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress, going through a hard time, facing a substance use crisis or just needs someone to talk to.

You will talk to someone who can help you get the support you need close to home.

***dePreventionMonth

09/04/2026

Labor Day Weekend is now here!

No matter what your plans are for the long weekend ahead, safe driving must be a top priority.

If alcohol is involved, have a plan before you head out.

✅Designate a sober driver.
✅Schedule a rideshare.
✅Stay the night at a friend’s place.
✅Never get behind the wheel impaired.

A fun weekend can turn tragic in an instant. Make the responsible choice and get home safely.

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. 🚔

Have a safe and happy Labor Day weekend from the Louisa Police Department.

09/02/2026

Tonight’s is when seconds count, please move to the right for sirens and lights
📢🚨 🚒🚑🚓

The Louisa Police Department offers the following guidelines for motorists when approached by an emergency vehicle responding to an emergency call:

✅Pull to the nearest edge of the roadway and come to a complete stop until all emergency vehicles have passed.

✅Be alert to the approach of more than one emergency vehicle; from any direction. Be sure to check your rearview mirror and turn your head to double check before pulling back on the travel lane.

✅Keep the volume of your radio, phone or CB to a level that will not interfere with your ability to hear approaching emergency vehicles.

✅Use your turn signal when pulling off the road. This sends a message to the emergency vehicle operator that you are aware of their presence.

LPD also reminds motorists not to do the following when an emergency vehicle is approaching:

🚫Do not block any intersection - blocking intersections, even when attempting to yield to an emergency vehicle, is dangerous.

🚫Do not follow an emergency vehicle responding to an emergency closer than 500 feet -It's against the law.

🚫Do not stop on a bridge, curve or crest of a hill - Instead, activate your turn signal and proceed forward until you can safely pull over and come to a complete stop.

🚫Do not slam on your brakes or stop directly in front of an emergency vehicle - Large trucks require more stopping distance than passenger cars. Stopping abruptly in front of any large vehicle can have deadly consequences.

✅A simple move can make a
life-saving difference. A few moments of patience could help save a life

08/25/2026

For tonight’s , the Louisa Police Department wants to remind everyone to stay alert and safe around railroad tracks during the 2026/2027 school year and beyond.

Back-to-school season means more new drivers on the road. Remind the new driver in your life:

🚆Never try to beat a train,
🚆Never stop on the tracks,
🚆Always expect a train to be present,
🚆 Get yourself (and any passengers, pets) out of the car and away from the tracks should your vehicle breakdown while crossing atop RR tracks. Call 911 and following instructions.

A quick conversation can help build safe habits for life.

🚆 Remember, tains can’t stop quickly and are often quieter than you think