Note: New E-mail Addresses

FULL TIME SWORN PERSONNEL

Chief of Police
Page D. Campbell Jr.
Serving Since: 1988
Phone: 
(540) 743-5343
Fax: 
(540) 743-7334
E-Mail


Assistant Chief
Dennis W. Petefish
Serving Since: 1991
Phone: 
(540) 743-5343
E-Mail

Investigations
E-Mail LPD Investigator

Sergeant Junior O. Roy
Serving Since: 1988
Phone: 
(540) 743-5343
E-Mail

Sergeant
Fay L. McConnell
Serving Since: 1993
Phone: 
(540) 743-5343
E-Mail

Patrolman
Ira C. Gochenour
Serving Since: 2000
Phone: 
(540) 743-5343
E-Mail

Patrolman
Steve A. Cave
Serving Since: 2004
Phone: 
(540) 743-5343
E-Mail

Patrolman
Lonnie W. Foster
Serving Since: 2005
Phone: 
(540) 743-5343
E-Mail

Patrolman
William C. Atwood
Serving Since: 2007
Phone: 
(540) 743-5343
E-Mail

Patrolman
Ryan T. Fox
Serving Since: 2007
Phone: 
(540) 743-5343
E-Mail

Patrolman
James G. Moomaw
Serving Since: 2007
Phone: 
(540) 743-5343
E-Mail

Patrolman
Robert Allen Jacob Owens
Serving Since: 2011
Phone: 
(540) 743-5343
E-Mail

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT:
BEWARE OF SCAMS:  Today, the internet and international phone calls make it easy for victims, many of them older Americans, to be targeted from anywhere in the world. Scam artists use false names and electronic tricks to hide who and where they really are.  U.S.-Canadian cross border fraud task forces are helping stop these crimes, but prevention still is the best medicine.  Learn the warning signs:  [Click here]

February 7, 2012 - The Largest Earthquake Drill in Central U.S. History
More than 2 Million Now participating in the Great Central U.S. Shakeout Earthquake Drill

Would You Know What To Do During an Earthquake? Drop, cover and hold on. Those are the steps people all over the Central United States are being encouraged to follow on Feb. 7 at 10:15 a.m. CST. It's all a part of the annual central U.S. ShakeOut, an earthquake drill organized and coordinated by the Central U.S. Earthquake Consortium and its Member and Associate States, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the U.S. Geological Survey and dozens of other partners. 

This is an opportunity for the whole community to engage in a simultaneous drill to practice the recommended action during an earthquake which is Drop, Cover, and Hold On and to exercise earthquake plans. You only have seconds to react to an earthquake, so it's important to know what to do when the ground starts shaking. 

On Feb. 7 you can practice the following:

• DROP to the ground,
• Take COVER by getting under a sturdy desk or table, and
• HOLD ON to it until the shaking stops.

The ShakeOut is FREE and open to the general public. You can get more information and/or register to participate by visiting www.shakeout.org/centralus. For more information on earthquake preparedness tips, visit www.ready.gov.

Winter is Here - Are You Ready?
Virginia's winters can be cold, snowy, icy and dangerous. Protect yourself and your home with these tips:

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MOPED ORDINANCE 2011
CLICK HERE TO READ

2010 CALLS FOR SERVICE - END OF YEAR REPORT:
Throughout 2010, your local police staff worked hard for the citizens of Luray.  View our End of Year Report outlining the Calls for Service in 2010: 
[DOWNLOAD REPORT]

SPECIAL NOTICE 

  NO LEFT TURNS are permitted from Leakesville Road on to West Main Street during the following times: Monday-Friday 7:45-8:30 am and 3:00-4:00 pm

Cross-Walk Safety
Within the Town of Luray, there are many highly visible "Pedestrian Cross-Walks". Each day many pedestrians must use these "Cross-Walks" in order to cross our streets.

The motoring public must yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians entering a Cross-Walk. Please...Think Safe and Be Safe!

THE I CAN CLUB VISITS OUR POLICE DEPARTMENT:
We were pleased to welcome the I CAN CLUB to our police department.  Children had the opportunity to get up close and personal with our department's equipment.
 

LOCAL CHILDREN TOUR LURAY POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Last September, local Luray students visited with the Luray Police Department to learn more about the officials in their community.  Educators and students shared their thoughts on the experience:
  [click to read the full note]

DO YOU HAVE INFORMATION THAT COULD HELP SOLVE A CRIME?
If you have information about a crime or tips that could help us in our investigations, please contact us right away.  Please e-mail or call Lieutenant Dennis W. Petefish at (540) 743-5343.
 

Walkers, Runners, Bicyclists Safety:
We are so fortunate to have such a beautiful town with so many places to walk, jog and bike. Places such as our new Greenway are used daily by many of us. However, please remember the following safety tips:

● If you are walking, jogging or biking during low light conditions or after darkness, wear bright or reflective clothing.

●  Always stop before crossing a street.

● Bikes must have lights and reflectors after dark.

●  Children under the age of 15 must wear a helmet while biking.

●  If walking, jogging or biking at night, please have a friend with you.

●  Bikes are not allowed on the sidewalks.


Please...Think Safe and Be Safe!

Chief Campbell is a Graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) National Academy Session 238th

 Welcome to our web page!
I have served the Town of Luray since 1988 as Patrolman, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain and appointed Chief of Police in 1996. I was born in Page County, and graduated from Luray High School. The goal of the Luray Police Department is to help make the Town of Luray a safer and better place to live and work.

Page D. Campbell Jr.
Chief of Police
 

OUR MISSION

We are Dedicated to:
• Providing Police Services to the Community and Citizens of the Town of Luray, Virginia in the most Effective and Efficient manner possible.

• Providing Police Services Courteously, Ethically, Honestly, Progressively and Professionally.

• Providing the delivery of Police Services based on the Constitution of the United States, Laws of the State of Virginia and Charter/Code of the Town of Luray, Virginia.

• Providing Police Services in order to Enhance and Sustain the Quality of Life in an Equitable manner.

• ALWAYS Remembering We are Public Servants. That ALL persons we interact with during our Tours of Duty are Someone’s Family Member. Therefore, Treating them with the Courtesy and Respect we would Require and Expect to be shown to each of our Family Members.

 

FULL TIME CLERICAL/DISPATCH PERSONNEL

Donna S. Pullen
Serving Since: 1988
Phone: (540) 743-5343

Cheri L. Thomas
Serving Since: 2000
Phone: (540) 743-5343

 

Note: New E-mail Addresses

PART-TIME SWORN PERSONNEL

1st Sergeant 
Garland R. Anderson
Serving Since 2011
Phone: (540) 743-5343
E-Mail

Patrolman
Jerry E. Petefish
Serving Since: 2005
Phone: (540) 743-5343
E-Mail

Patrolman
Frank W. Stilson
Serving Since: 2005
Phone: (540) 743-5343
E-Mail

Patrolman
John M. Brice
Serving Since: 2005
Phone: (540) 743-5343
E-Mail

Patrolman 
Aaron A. Cubbage 
Serving Since 2009
Phone: (540) 743-5343
E-Mail

Patrolman 
Christopher D. Stoneberger
Serving Since 2009
Phone: (540) 743-5343
E-Mail

Patrolman
Stephen D. Owens
Serving Since 2009
Phone: (540) 743-5343
E-Mail

Patrolman
Bryan C. Nevitt, Jr.
Serving Since 2010
Phone: (540) 743-5343
E-Mail

Patrolman
James E. Nicholson
Serving Since 2011
Phone: (540) 743-5343
E-Mail

PART-TIME CLERICAL/DISPATCH

Mary E. Johnson
Serving Since: 1994
Phone: (540) 743-5343
General E-Mail  or  Email Mary Johnson

After-Hours Emergency
Contact Information: 911
 

Senior Citizens Call Care Program:
The Luray Police Department offers a "Call-Care" program for handicapped or elderly citizens. Registered citizens will receive regular telephone calls from the police department to check on their well-being. Luray citizens may print the application to apply for this service. Please return applications to the Luray Police Department at 45 East Main Street, P.O. Box 629, Luray, VA. 22835 to apply for this service.
  [Learn More About The Program]

DOWNLOADS:

- Police Department Employment Application
- Senior Citizen Call Care Program Application

YARD SALES IN THE TOWN OF LURAY:
If you, or someone you know, is planning a yard sale or garage sale in the coming months, you need to be aware of our town's code related to these events.  Please download the PDF below to understand how such events should be conducted within the Town of Luray.
[DOWNLOAD CODE RELATED TO YARD SALES]

INOPERATIVE VEHICLES?  DOGS BARKING OR HOWLING?  DOGS RUNNING LOOSE ON YOUR PROPERTY?
If you live in the Town of Luray and are experiencing any of these problems please contact:
Patrolman John M. Brice
Call 743-5343