Louisa News
Portsia Smith covers Louisa County crime and news.
Louisa fugitive found hiding inside of a wall
One of Louisa County’s most wanted figitives was captured recently after a police K-9 sniffed him out from behind a wall. According to a release from the Louisa County Sheriff’s …more
July 31st, 2012
Camera captures Louisa suspects
Two Richmond men are facing charges in Louisa County after police say they caught them on surveillance camera breaking into a business. According to Louisa County Sheriff’s Office report, several …more
July 26th, 2012
Former fire chief convicted of embezzlement
BY PORTSIA SMITH A man who had served as chief of the Trevilians Volunteer Fire Department in Louisa County must pay the department back for money a judge ruled that …more
June 30th, 2012
Louisa to open cooling shelter; no estimate for restoring power
Release from the county: LOUISA, VA – Due to the expected high heat, Louisa County will open a cooling shelter on Saturday, June 30 and Sunday, July 1 at the …more
June 28th, 2012
Louisa firefighter killed in crash
A Louisa County firefighter was killed today in a single vehicle crash after his truck struck a tree. Shortly after 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Virginia State Police responded to a reported …more
June 11th, 2012
Ceremony: Goodbye, Louisa High
Louisa County school officials will host a closing ceremony Tuesday to celebrate the ‘life’ of Louisa County High School before it is demolished. It will be time for the community …more
May 30th, 2012
Fishermen find body in Lake Anna
A man whose body was found floating in Lake Anna Wednesday is believed to have died from an accidental drowning, police said. Two fisherman discovered the body around 12:45 p.m. …more
May 26th, 2012
Thanks to all and Alan Jackson
COUNTY OF LOUISA Willie L. Harper, Chairman, Louisa County Board of Supervisors Gregory V. Strickland, Chairman, Louisa County School Board Pam Harlowe, Mayor, Town of Mineral Larry Kavanagh, President, Louisa …more
May 23rd, 2012
Louisa investigates possible murder-suicide
By PORTSIA SMITH Louisa County authorities are investigating what appears to be a domestic-related murder-suicide. Police responded to a home in the 1800 block of Mt. Airy Road around 9:20 …more
May 10th, 2012
Saying goodbye to Thomas Jefferson Elementary
The Louisa County Public School division is holding a closing ceremony to honor the Thomas Jefferson Elementary School building, and to celebrate all of the memories that have been experienced …more
