Last night at Lake Park turned tense when Lewisville police and fire crews rolled in to check out a report of a suspicious package, setting up a perimeter near the park entrance around Sandy Beach Road and Turtle Trail. Officials urged people to steer clear of the area while they figured out what they were dealing with. At first, that was all they were willing to share.
According to the Lewisville Police Department, both LPD and the Lewisville Fire Department were on scene at Lake Park at Sandy Beach Road and Turtle Trail, investigating the call. The department asked the public to stay away from the entrance while responders worked to identify the package. The post did not describe what the package looked like or say whether any specialized units had been brought in.
Where this happened
Lake Park sits along the shoreline of Lake Lewisville at 600 Sandy Beach Road, with access points around Turtle Trail, according to the City of Lewisville's park page. The park spans roughly 662 acres and offers a golf course, trails, and lakeside recreation, so the police activity was hard to miss for anyone headed out for an evening on the water.
How to stay safe
Federal guidance says that if you come across a suspicious package, do not touch, move, or open it. Instead, call 911, keep a safe distance, and wait for first responders to arrive. The Department of Homeland Security also advises isolating the item, staying away from nearby fans or HVAC systems, and warning others to avoid the area until authorities check it out. Those basic steps help reduce risk while specialized teams determine whether the package holds hazardous materials or an explosive device.
Lewisville police used their Facebook page to get the word out, and they may post an all-clear there once the investigation wraps up. For the latest information, check the Lewisville Police Department. We will continue to watch official channels and update this story as more details are released.
