Lewisville Police Department

Hey amazing neighbors! We're gearing up for National Night Out and we want YOU to be a part of the fun.

National Night Out, scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 1, 5:30–9 p.m., is a community effort to promote crime prevention, police-community partnerships, and neighborhood unity.

Lewisville PD enjoys spending this evening meeting with residents and is encouraging Lewisville neighborhoods to sign up.

Registered block parties could receive visits from members of the City Council, Police Department, Fire Department, and more. The deadline to register your block party is Wednesday, Sept. 27, at 5 p.m.

Register online at: https://bit.ly/46lzfgc.

📢 Main Street Bridge Demolition to remove the two northern lanes work - Friday, Sept. 6 - Sunday, Sept. 8 📢

Demolition work to remove the two northern lanes of the Main Street bridge is scheduled to start Friday, Sept. 6, 9 p.m. through Saturday, Sept. 7, 11 a.m. All lanes will be opened back up at 11 a.m. and then close again starting Saturday, Sept. 7, 9 p.m. through Sunday, Sept. 8 , 11 a.m.

🚗Traffic Control Summary:

📌Northbound IH 35E
* All traffic will be required to Exit 451 (Main Street/Fox Ave.).
* The lane closure needed for traffic to be detoured Exit 451 (Fox Ave.) will start near Corporate Drive.
* All Northbound IH-35E entrance ramps starting near Corporate Drive will be closed. This will be the ramps coming from Corporate Drive, Business 121 & Fox Ave.
* Police officers will be at the Business 121 and Main Street intersections to assist with traffic control.

📌 Southbound IH 35E
* All traffic will be required to Exit 452 (Main Street).
* The lane closure needed for traffic to be detoured to Exit 452 (Main Street) would start north of Justin Road.
* The Southbound IH 35E entrance ramp coming from Justin Road will be closed.
* Police officers will be at the Main Street intersection to assist with traffic control

But wait, there’s more!
We’re also hiring certified officers! 🛡️ Skip the written test—you're already qualified! Enjoy a $2500 sign-on bonus and schedule your row test right after completing the online application.
Apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lewisville/jobs/4637446/certified-police-officer-hiring-incentive-2-500-00?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Job Opportunities | Career Page Welcome to the City of Lewisville’s Career Page where you will find all our open job opportunities. Whether you’re embarking on a new career, seeking a change, or looking to advance in your current profession, the City of Lewisville is the ideal destination to achieve your professional goals.  

We’re hiring! Your opportunity is finally here! Test dates are set, so apply online now before coming in to test. Apply online here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lewisville/jobs/4638243/police-recruit-hiring-incentive-2-000-00?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

$2,000 Sign on bonus
Testing dates:
Thursday Sept. 12 at 8 a.m.
Tuesday Sept. 17 at 8 a.m.
Monday Sept. 30 at 1 p.m.
Additional information on https://www.cityoflewisville.com/city-hall/city-departments/police-department/join-the-lpd-team

🚔 Exciting News from LPD! 🚔

This week, we had the privilege of witnessing a special moment as Chief Rollins swore in three new certified officers: Officer Ebel, Officer Howard, and Officer Magargee.

Please join us in welcoming them to the Lewisville Police Department family. We're thrilled to have these dedicated professionals join our team and contribute to our commitment to serving and protecting our community.

Here's to new beginnings and a bright future with Officer Ebel, Officer Howard, and Officer Magargee! 🌟

🌟 Get to Know the Officer: Meet Officer Slaughter! 🚔

This month, we're excited to highlight Officer J. Slaughter in our "Get to Know the Officer" series. Officer Slaughter has proudly served with the Lewisville Police Department for the past three years. Before transitioning to law enforcement, he was an Army Combat Engineer with the 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Stewart, GA, and was deployed to Afghanistan. After his military service, Officer Slaughter began his law enforcement career with the Monroe, Louisiana Police Department and later moved to Texas to continue his dedication to public service.

What drives Officer Slaughter is supporting individuals during their most challenging times and making a positive impact on today’s youth. When he's not on duty, he loves spending time with his four-year-old daughter, his pride and joy, and enjoys his hobbies of aviation and hitting the gym.

Stay tuned to learn more about the amazing people who make up our team!

Important Update from Lewisville Police Department

We're upgrading our public safety communications system to encrypted channels over the next month. This change will more effectively safeguard critical operations, emergency responses, and personally identifiable information exchanged during public safety incidents.

What does this mean for you?

*LPD radio traffic will no longer be accessible on scanners or online apps.

*Information transmitted across the radio system will be better safeguarded for privacy to those involved.

*Radio communications will still be available through open records requests.

This upgrade aligns LPD with best practices and other regional agencies that have already encrypted their radios. The transition is expected to be complete before October.

For questions, contact Public Information Officer Rachel Roberts at [email protected] or 972.219.3663.

Lewisville Police Department is heartbroken, extend our deepest sympathies, and prayers and thoughts to the Dallas Police Department and their families.

***UPDATE 8/30 7:30 a.m. roadway is clear traffic is flowing freely.**

***ORIGINAL POST***
Dallas PD was involved in a vehicle pursuit, northbound IH-35 just north of Business 121. Shots were fired, and the suspect is deceased. Dallas PD is leading the investigating. No Lewisville PD personnel were involved.

The highway will be closed for an extended period of time. Please seek alternate routes.

We know you've been enjoying our daily updates, but you might have noticed a brief pause recently. That's because we’ve been busy working on a new film!

Stay tuned for a video featuring the Lewisville Police Department coming soon.

***UPDATE***
We forgot to share that we had 6 DWI arrests on that day but over the weekend Aug. 23 thru Aug 26, from Friday 7 p.m. until Monday 6 a.m. we had a total of 14 DWI arrests.

****ORIGINAL****
On Saturday August 24, as a part of Saturation Saturday, LPD was actively seeking impaired drivers. Which we found, unfortunately by one of the impaired drivers striking our Traffic officer's car!

The impaired driver was arrested for DWI with open alcohol container.

Yes an officer was in the vehicle and yes he went to the hospital to get checked out, the officer was injured and will not be back on the road for a little while.

Another impaired driver is off the road, but this was not the preferred method we had intended.

MADD Texas

*****Update 8/25 7:30 p.m. *********

Area is clear. Investigation still active, Detectives are working current leads.

****Original post****
August 25 3:33 p.m. SHOOTING INVESTIGATION

Police activity near 2175 S SH 121 Business and Corporate Drive.

We're conducting an ongoing investigation with heightened police presence.

Please keep the area clear while the investigation is ongoing.

One person has been shot and was transported to the local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Lewisville is actively working leads to locate the armed suspect who fled the area.

Any witnesses or persons with additional information please contact LPD Tip-line at 972.219.8477.

Updates will be provided. Thank you for your cooperation.

Lewisville Police Department is out and about for Saturation Saturday, yes that is today!

This coordinated effort aims to save lives by intensifying impaired driving enforcement during one of the year's busiest travel periods.

Every year, more than 13,000 people are killed and almost 400,000 injured by impaired drivers. Drunk driving fatalities have increased by 33% since 2019. Every 79 seconds, someone in the U.S. is killed or injured by a drunk driver — and that number does not include the deaths and injuries caused by drivers who were impaired by cannabis or other controlled substances. According to NHTSA, in 2022, 1,869 people in Texas were senselessly killed by drunk drivers.

Collaboration with MADD Texas to remove impaired drivers from out streets

The Korean Society of Texas (KSD) and the Consulate of the Republic of Korea in Dallas (CRKD), with support of the Korean American Development and Advancement Foundation (KADAF), the Korean Intermarriage Women's Association (KIMWA), and the Korean Women's Association of North Texas (KWANT) invited Lewisville Police to participate in a scholarship program. The scholarship program is offered to incoming freshmen (Fall 2024), or a current college student, in good academic standing, who demonstrate leadership, community service, and are of good character. Two scholarships, each for $1000, will be given to applicants from Lewisville PD.

Saturday August 17 Jordan Rodriguez and Madeleine Marlar-Pavey were awarded the scholarships. Jordan is the daughter of our very own Commander Mayes and Madeleine is the wife of Crime Analyst Ashley Pavey.

Here at Lewisville Police Department we like to focus on quality training. For us to be able to train our officers we need certified instructors. Congratulations to the latest class of certified instructors at LPD!

Thank you Sgt. Baker, Deputy Popick and Dispatch Administrator, Connie Allen.

*****UPDATE August 20 1:30 p.m. Roadways are clear and open for travel.

*****ORIGINAL*****
Major Crash - August 20 11:18 a.m.

A crash involving a motorcycle and sedan has occurred at 1000 W. Valley Ridge Blvd, east of Interstate 35. One westbound lane is closed and will remain closed while the investigation is ongoing. At this time, the motorcyclist was transported with serious injuries and the two occupants of the sedan have been transported for minor injuries.

We appreciate your patience and understanding.

CONSTRUCTION/TRAFFIC UPDATES - MAIN ST. EXIT & BRIDGE

Major construction changes start this Sunday, Aug. 25. Please share with family, friends, co-workers, or anyone that travels in the area of Main Street and I-35E.

Sunday, August 25:
• Switching of traffic onto the new frontage road (this includes closure of North bound Main St. exit). The Main St and Fox exits will be combined. This work is scheduled starting the night of Sunday, August 25. The contractor will be starting Sunday evening and plans to be done by Monday, August 26 around 7 a.m.

Friday, Sept. 6 & Saturday, Sept. 7:
* North and South bound I-35 will be closed at Main Street
* Partial Demolition of north side of Main Street/1171 bridge. This work is scheduled starting Friday, Sept. 6 at 9 p.m. to Saturday, Sept. 7, 11 a.m. and Saturday, Sept. 7 starting at 9 p.m. until Sunday, Sept. 8, 11 a.m.

Traffic patterns on Friday, Sept. 6 and Saturday, Sept. 7:
• Coming from north I-35 from Denton all traffic will have to exit 407/Justin road.
• Everyone coming east bound on 1171/Main St. will have to turn and go to Fox Ave to get across Fox Ave bridge (Main Street bridge will be closed)
• Northbound on I-35 will be able to exit on Fox Ave (Main Street exit will be closed)
• All north and south bound I-35, and east bound Main St. traffic will be diverted to the frontage/access roads so expect delays

This is part of the TxDOT Clear Lane project.
For additional information call 214.320.4480.

Another class of our leaders of today!

Shooting Investigation

Shots heard report on 8/18/24 at 11:17 a.m.

At 11:17 a.m. Lewisville dispatch received multiple calls about shots heard in the mobile home park at 4000 Ace Lane. One person was located with gunshot wounds and transported to a local hospital. The suspect is in custody.

Detectives have determined this is an isolated incident with no ongoing threat to the public. The investigation will be ongoing in the area.

You may have noticed some increased police presence on Old Denton near the Castle Hills community. This is a brief update to the circumstances of that incident.
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Overnight, Lewisville PD conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle. During the stop, contraband was located.

The driver fled the scene in their vehicle as officers tried to conduct the arrest. Officers lost sight of vehicle and terminated the vehicle pursuit.

Carrollton PD spotted the suspect vehicle, and tried to stop it. The suspect vehicle crashed in the area of Magic Mantle/Old Denton, and the driver fled scene on foot.

Lewisville PD, Carrollton PD, and
DPS air assets searched for the suspect but the suspect was not located.

Evidence was recovered by officers, and the suspect is fully identified, charges will be filed at large.

We appreciate the cooperation of our citizens while we conducted this investigation.

There is no threat to the public.

🎉 Join the Fun at the Parade – Volunteer with Us! 🎉

Want to be part of an amazing community event and make a real difference? Come and watch the parade or, even better, volunteer to assist! Your help will ensure the event is a smashing success and give you a front-row seat to all the excitement!

Here’s why you should consider volunteering:

Be Part of the Action: Get an up-close view of the floats, bands, and performers.

Meet New People: Connect with fellow volunteers and parade-goers.

Give Back: Contribute to an event that brings joy to our community.

Have Fun: Enjoy a festive atmosphere and make lasting memories.

No experience is needed – just a positive attitude and a willingness to help.

Whether it’s assisting with setup, guiding attendees, or managing parade entries, your support is invaluable.

Ready to make a difference? Sign up today and help us create a parade to remember! 🎊🎈

For more details and to volunteer, https://timecounts.app/city-of-lewisville/opportunities/shifts/

Lewisville, the summer heat is here!☀️Drink plenty of fluids, stay in shady or cool areas, and check on your neighbors and family.

Cooling Center Locations available in Lewisville, TX:

📍Lewisville Public Library
1197 West Main Street, Lewisville TX
9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday to Saturday
Closed Sundays

📍The Salvation Army Lewisville
880 Fox Avenue, Lewisville TX
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday

TRAFFIC CHANGES

New temporary traffic pattern for Southbound Valley Parkway at College

The City's Contractor will be modifying the southbound lanes of Valley Parkway at the intersection with College Parkway.

The contractor will squeeze the through traffic into the left-turn lane to improve the movement through this intersection. In addition the traffic signal timing has been adjusted to assist this adjusted traffic pattern. The changes should be implemented by Friday, Aug. 16 and will continue until the traffic is switched to the new pavement.

We are proud to announce that the Lewisville Police Department has been recognized as the Outstanding Crime Prevention Agency for medium-sized agencies by the Texas Crime Prevention Association. 🏆

Capt. Carter and Officer Barret had the honor of receiving this prestigious award in College Station last week. This recognition highlights LPD's exceptional dedication and hard work in keeping our community safe.

Did you know the Lewisville Police Department has certified Crime Prevention Specialists? They are members of the North Texas Crime Prevention Association. In order to be a specialist, our officers undergo extensive training, including multiple weeks of instruction and a state exam, to earn their certification from the State of Texas.

Crime Prevention includes public education, community outreach through events and activities, and offering crime prevention surveys for businesses and residences.

For more information on our Crime Prevention initiatives, visit our page: LPD Crime Prevention.

Did you know the Lewisville Police Department has drone operators?

Officer Elliot joined our Lewisville Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association (LCPAAA) meeting to demonstrate the capabilities of our drones to our dedicated volunteers.

Having a drone program provides numerous benefits, including:

Enhanced Surveillance: Drones offer a bird’s-eye view for monitoring large areas and gathering real-time information.

Improved Search and Rescue: They help locate missing persons more efficiently, especially in hard-to-reach areas.

Accident Scene Analysis: Drones assist in capturing detailed images of crime scenes and accidents, aiding investigations and evidence collection.

Community Engagement: Demonstrations like Officer Elliot’s help strengthen relationships with our community and showcase how technology supports public safety.

We're proud to utilize this advanced technology to keep Lewisville safe! 🚔✨

Special Visit from Sergeant Dickens and Officer Ortiz at Growing Seeds Academy

Sergeant Dickens and Officer Ortiz loved their visit at Growing Seeds Academy last week. The morning was filled with engaging activities, inspiring conversations, and a lot of smiles. They took the time to connect with the students, share valuable safety tips, and learn more about the academy’s vibrant community.

A huge thank you to Sergeant Dickens and Officer Ortiz for their dedication and for fostering positive relationships with the Growing Seeds Academy students.