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11/02/2026

🏆 Recognizing Excellence in Public Safety Communications! 🏆

The Louisa County Sheriff's Office is proud to recognize four members of our Communications Division who were recently honored by the Virginia Chapter of the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (VA APCO) with Certificates of Distinction!

Established in 2023, the Certificate of Distinction program recognizes dispatchers across Virginia who demonstrate a commitment to professional development through specialized training in five categories: Law Enforcement, Fire Service, Training, Leadership, and 9-1-1.

This year's recipients from LCSO include:

👏 Leah B. – Law Enforcement
👏 Tonya M. – Law Enforcement and Fire Service
👏 Taby H. – Law Enforcement and Fire Service
👏 Taylor N. – Law Enforcement and Fire Service

These four team members are among just 25 individuals recognized statewide since the program's inception!

Earning this distinction requires completing specific training courses in each recognized category, demonstrating a commitment to continued learning and excellence in serving our community.

Please join us in congratulating Leah, Tonya, Taby, and Taylor on this well-deserved recognition! We appreciate their dedication, professionalism, and commitment to continually strengthening the important work of our Communications Division.

The voice behind the badge is just as important as the badge itself!

10/27/2026

🎃👻 Halloween at the Louisa County Sheriff’s Office! 👻🎃

Sheriff Donald A. Lowe and the Louisa County Sheriff’s Office invite families to join us for our Drive-Thru Halloween Event on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 5:00–8:30 PM (or until the candy runs out)!

Children can trick-or-treat from the safety and comfort of their vehicles while receiving free candy from our deputies. 🍬🚔

This is just one of the many family-friendly activities taking place in our community to help make Halloween safe, fun, and enjoyable for everyone!

We hope to see you there and wish everyone a Safe & Happy Halloween! 🎃

For more Halloween safety tips, visit the Louisa County Sheriff’s Office website.

10/25/2026

💊 134.2 POUNDS OF MEDICATIONS COLLECTED! 💊

The Louisa County Sheriff's Office would like to thank everyone who participated in Saturday's DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day! Together, we collected an incredible 134.2 pounds of unwanted, unused, and expired medications from our community! 👏💙

Every pill collected is a step toward keeping our homes, neighborhoods, and community safer by helping prevent prescription drug misuse and keeping potentially dangerous medications out of the wrong hands.

👏 Thank you, Louisa County, for doing your part! Your participation makes a difference, and we appreciate everyone who took the time to properly dispose of medications they no longer needed.

💙 Together, we can build a safer, healthier community!

10/25/2026

🏃‍♀️🎄 MILES FOR SMILES 5K — RUN, WALK & GIVE BACK! 🎄🏃‍♂️

The Louisa County Sheriff’s Office invites you to join us for the Miles for Smiles 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, December 12, 2026! 💙💚PLEASE SHARE💙💚

Every step supports our Shop with a Cop program, helping bring holiday joy to local children and families in Louisa County. 🎁 Through this program, deputies and officers partner with local students to shop for gifts for their families, creating special memories and making the holiday season brighter!

👟 EVENT DETAILS
📅 Saturday, December 12, 2026
⏰ Race begins at 9:30 AM
📍 The Waters of Lake Anna Clubhouse
📌 841 Lake Forest Drive, Mineral, VA

💚 HOW YOU CAN HELP:
🏃 Register to run or walk
🤝 Become a sponsor
🎁 Make a donation to support Shop with a Cop
🙌 Volunteer and help make a difference!

🔗 Event Information & Registration:
https://www.louisacounty.gov/3506/Miles-for-Smiles-5K

🔗Facebook Event Page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1771259087397295/

Whether you run, walk, volunteer, or donate, your support helps make the holidays brighter for children in our community. Let's come together to make some MILES OF SMILES! 😊💙

10/22/2026

🐾 A Little Comfort Goes a Long Way! 💙

The past month has been a particularly rough one for our Louisa County Sheriff’s Office Communications Officers, and sometimes, a little extra comfort can make all the difference.

The LCSO would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to Amanda Davis, President of Bella’s Buddies, for bringing three very special visitors to spend some time with our team! 🐶💛

Maple, Lily, and Rosie brought plenty of cuddles, comfort, and smiles to Communications Officers Emily and Madison and Communications Director Holly. These sweet companions offered a much-needed chance to pause, recharge, and enjoy a little unconditional love during a challenging time.

Our Communications Officers are often the calm voice on the other end of the line during someone else’s worst day. They carry the weight of difficult calls, coordinate emergency responses behind the scenes, and support our deputies and community members around the clock. Their work can be emotionally demanding, and we are grateful for opportunities that remind them they are supported, too.

Bella’s Buddies connects people and communities with specially trained dogs to promote physical and emotional well-being. We are thankful to Amanda and her organization for sharing that mission with our team and reminding us just how powerful the human-animal bond can be.

Please join us in thanking Amanda, Maple, Lily, and Rosie for bringing some extra sunshine, wagging tails, and much-needed puppy love to our Communications Center! 🐾❤️

Sometimes, the heroes who answer the call need a little comfort of their own.

Learn more about Bella’s Buddies at https://www.bellasbuddiesinc.org/

10/18/2026

The Louisa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal dog attack that claimed the life of a 4-year-old boy in the 1500 block of Jefferson Highway. The incident remains under active investigation.

More Info
https://bit.ly/4sea7Dc

10/16/2026

Let’s play some football, let’s go lions! 🦁🏈

10/13/2026

🚧 TRAFFIC ALERT – LOUISA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING PARADE 🚧

The Louisa County Sheriff’s Office is advising motorists of upcoming road closures in the Town of Mineral on Thursday, October 15, 2026, for the Louisa County Public Schools Homecoming Parade.

📅 Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
⏰ Road Closures Begin: 5:45 PM
🎉 Parade Begins: 6:00 PM
📍 Parade Route: Mineral Baptist Church to Walton Park

🚨 IMPORTANT TRAFFIC INFORMATION: The parade route will be closed to all vehicle traffic beginning at 5:45 PM. Motorists traveling through the Town of Mineral should plan alternate routes and allow extra time to reach their destinations.

🚗 If you are traveling through Mineral:

Plan a different route to avoid the parade area.

Expect traffic congestion and delays before, during, and immediately after the parade.

Follow all posted detours and directions from law enforcement and event personnel.

🎉 Planning to attend the parade? Arrive early, plan for traffic delays, and be mindful of pedestrians and families gathering along the route.

The Louisa County Sheriff’s Office appreciates your patience and cooperation as our community celebrates Louisa County High School Homecoming. Please drive safely and help us make this a safe and enjoyable event for everyone!

10/11/2026

🚨 COMMUNITY TRAVEL ALERT – OVERSIZED LOAD 🚨

The Louisa County Sheriff’s Office would like to make the community aware that an es**rted oversized load will travel through Louisa County on the following dates:

📅 Tuesday, October 13, 2026
📅 Wednesday, October 14, 2026
⏰ 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM each day

The es**rted load will travel along the following route:

➡️ I-64 East
➡️ Exit 159
➡️ US-522 North Cross County Road
➡️ US-522 North Pendleton Road to Town of Mineral
➡️ East 1st Street
➡️ VA-618 - Fredericks Hall Rd
➡️ VA-700 - Johnson Road
➡️ VA-700 - Hayley Drive

⚠️ Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and use alternate routes during these times. Drivers traveling in the area should expect possible delays and allow additional time to reach their destinations.

Please use caution when approaching the es**rted load and follow the directions of law enforcement and es**rt personnel.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as this load travels through Louisa County!

10/11/2026

🚨 MISSING ADULT – GARRETT LEE BURKE 🚨

UPDATE: MISSING ADULT LOCATED SAFE

The Louisa County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to report that Garrett Lee Burke has been located and is safe.

We would like to thank everyone who shared our original post and helped spread the word so quickly. Your assistance and willingness to share information played an important role in helping get the word out.

We appreciate our community’s continued support and partnership! 💙

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1 Woolfolk Avenue Suite 101
Louisa, VA
23093.

Telephone

+15409671234

Website

https://www.LouisaSheriff.com/

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