Louisa County Sheriff's Office

09/08/2026

An anonymous tip through our P3 system may result in a financial reward. If you have any information, please contact the Spotsylvania County Crime Solvers at (1-800) 928-5822 or (540) 582-5822

08/29/2026

🚨 CERTIFIED OFFICERS -- YOUR EXPERIENCE MATTERS! 🚨
Ready for a department where your experience, education, and commitment to law enforcement are valued?

The Louisa County Sheriff’s Office is looking for certified law enforcement officers who are ready to take the next step in their career.

💰 $10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS
⭐ Additional Pay for Law Enforcement Experience
🎓 Additional Pay for Advanced Education
🏦 Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
📅 Monthly Paid Time Off & Sick Pay
🌟 Personal Day
⏰ Permanent 12-Hour Shifts
🏥 Great Insurance Benefits
🤝 A Great Community That Supports Law Enforcement

Here, you're more than a number. You'll have the opportunity to serve a community that respects the badge, supports its law enforcement officers, and values the work you do every day.

Bring your experience. Build your future. Serve a community that has your back.
👮‍♂️ If you're a certified officer looking for your next opportunity, we want you on our team!

No Experience. That's ok. We want you too! We will get you trained👮‍♂️ and pay you💵 while you learn. Our starting salary is $61,000.

Louisa County Sheriff’s Office — Professionalism • Integrity • Service

08/26/2026

🚨 COMMUNITY TRAVEL ALERT – TRUCK ES**RT 🚨

The Louisa County Sheriff’s Office would like to make the community aware of a truck es**rt scheduled for tonight, Wednesday, August 26, 2026, beginning at approximately 11:00 PM and continuing until approximately 5:00 AM, in accordance with the permitted travel schedule.

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

➡️ 1376 Fredericks Hall Rd. – departing from the old Trae Fuels parking lot
➡️ Left onto Buckner Road
➡️ Right onto Halls Store Road
➡️ Right onto Jefferson Hwy(Rt 33)
➡️ Left into the Jefferson Hwy (Rt 33). Data Center

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

Please use caution around 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.

08/25/2026

🚨 SCAM ALERT: Fraudulent Calls Impersonating the Louisa County Circuit Court & Sheriff’s Office 🚨

The Louisa County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a new scam targeting members of our community. Scammers are using phone numbers that appear to be from the Louisa County Circuit Court or the Louisa County Sheriff’s Office in an attempt to make their calls appear legitimate.

These callers may claim that you:
❌ Have an outstanding warrant
❌ Failed to appear for jury duty or missed a jury subpoena
❌ Owe a fine or payment for a court-related matter
❌ Need to provide personal information or make immediate payment to avoid arrest

Do not fall for this scam!

The Louisa County Circuit Court and the Louisa County Sheriff’s Office will never call or text you to demand payment, threaten arrest over the phone, or inform you that you owe money for missing jury duty.

Scammers often use “spoofed” phone numbers to make it look like the call is coming from a trusted agency. Do not provide your Social Security number, banking information, credit card information, or any other personal details.

If you receive one of these calls:
✅ Hang up immediately
✅ Do not call the number provided by the caller or in a text message
✅ Verify information by contacting the agency directly using a known official phone number
✅ Report suspected scams to the appropriate authorities

Please help protect your family, friends, and neighbors by sharing this information.

08/20/2026

🍔 FREE LUNCH & A LITTLE TRAINING! 😂

Our deputies recently stopped by the NEW Checkers in the Town of Louisa, where the team treated them to a free lunch as they worked hard to train new employees and prepare for their target opening date of September 1st!

🚨 Important: They are NOT OPEN YET! The restaurant is still training and getting everything ready for the September 1st target opening.

This will be the second Checkers in Louisa County, and we couldn't be happier to have them here. Checkers has been a fantastic partner in our community, and we truly appreciate their continued support of the Louisa County Sheriff's Office and our deputies.

We're not sure who got the better deal—the employees getting trained or the deputies getting fed! 😂🍔🍟

Thank you, Checkers, for being such a great community partner!

08/19/2026

A Special Thank You from the American Legion Riders Post 290

The Louisa County Sheriff’s Office was honored to receive a Certificate of Appreciation from the American Legion Riders Post 290 in recognition of our assistance with their Virginia Legacy Run on Friday, June 19th, 2026.

The certificate recognizes the efforts of our deputies in helping provide safe travel through Louisa County during the Virginia Legacy Run. Our deputies take great pride in assisting with events that bring riders, veterans, and visitors safely through our community.

The LCSO appreciates the opportunity to partner with organizations like the American Legion Riders Post 290 and support their commitment to honoring our nation’s veterans, preserving their legacy, and strengthening our community.

Thank you to the American Legion Riders Post 290 for this recognition and for all you do in support of our veterans.

Sheriff Donald A. Lowe and the Louisa County Sheriff’s Office

08/17/2026

🚨 COMMUNITY TRAVEL ALERT – OVERSIZED LOADS 🚨

The Louisa County Sheriff’s Office would like to make the community aware that two more es**rted oversized loads will travel through Louisa County on:
📅 Tuesday, August 18, 2026
📅 Wednesday, August 19, 2026
⏰ Approximately 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM each day

The loads will travel along the following route:
➡️ Rt. 522 (Cross County Rd.)
➡️ Jefferson Hwy.
➡️ Pendleton Rd.
➡️ Mineral Ave.
➡️ E. First St.
➡️ Rt. 618 (Fredericks Hall Rd.)
➡️ Rt. 700 (Johnson Rd.)
➡️ Haley Dr.

⚠️ 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 destination.

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

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as these loads travel safely through Louisa County.

08/14/2026

🕊️ REMEMBERING FIREFIGHTER MASON FERCOVIC-ORTEGEL

It is with a heavy heart that the Louisa County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Donald Lowe, and the men and women of the LCSO extend our deepest condolences following the tragic passing of Spotsylvania County Firefighter Mason Fercovic-Ortegel, who died in an off-duty drowning incident on Lake Anna. Mason was only 24 years old.

Mason’s passing is a heartbreaking loss for his family, friends, fellow firefighters, coworkers, and the entire Spotsylvania County Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Management, as well as the many members of the community whose lives he touched through his service.

Sheriff Donald Lowe and the Louisa County Sheriff’s Office extend our heartfelt condolences to Mason’s family and loved ones, and to his brothers and sisters at the Spotsylvania County Fire Department, during this incredibly difficult time.

We stand alongside the Spotsylvania County Fire Department and our public safety partners as they navigate this tremendous loss. We are grateful for Mason’s service, his commitment to helping others, and the difference he made in our community.

Please join Sheriff Lowe and the Louisa County Sheriff’s Office in keeping Mason’s family, friends, and fellow firefighters in your thoughts and prayers.

Rest easy, Mason. Thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten. 💙🖤

It is with a very heavy heart that we share the passing of Firefighter Mason Fercovic-Ortegel, who tragically died in an off-duty drowning incident at Lake Anna. Mason was only 24 years old.

This is a heartbreaking loss for Mason’s family, friends, coworkers, and our entire FREM family. We ask that you keep his family and everyone who knew and loved Mason in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.

Our department will stand beside Mason’s family and our members in the days ahead. We will do everything we can to support them, care for one another, and honor Mason and his service to our community.

Please continue to lift up Mason’s family, friends, and fellow department members.

Rest easy, Mason. You will not be forgotten.