Foster Named as Luray's Interim Police Chief
LURAY, Va. — The Luray Police Department (LPD) has announced the appointment of Lieutenant Lonnie W. Foster, Jr. as the town’s interim police chief.
In a July 7, 2026 social media statement, the LPD posted the following message:
Today’s LPD announcement did not indicate when a permanent chief of police might be named.
An official bio for Foster was not provided, but according to a previous social media post, he has been with the LPD for two decades.
Lt. Foster has been a general instructor and firearms instructor for the department, and served as a supervisor for many years. He was promoted to the rank of lieutenant in 2021.
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