Public Safety

LCSO investigating a stabbing in Lovettsville

April 16, 2026

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a stabbing that occurred on April 12.  At approximately 6:19 p.m., deputies responded to the 20 block of Black Forest Lane in Lovettsville and discovered one adult male suffering from multiple stab wounds. He was later transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.   Deputies…

Sterling House Fire Involving Lithium-Ion Battery Displaces Five

April 7, 2026

Investigators from the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office have determined Saturday afternoon’s house fire in Sterling was accidental, caused by an unspecified electrical event involving a lithium-ion battery that was being charged in a second-floor room. Damages are estimated at $320,000. Five occupants and one dog were displaced and are being assisted…

LCSO Investigating Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash in Leesburg

March 29, 2026

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred early Wednesday morning. On March 25, 2026, at approximately 6:19 a.m., deputies responded to the area of Dry Mill Road near the intersection of Coltfield Way for a reported crash involving a single vehicle. The driver of the vehicle, identified as…

Authorities Investigating Bank Robbery in Middleburg

March 29, 2026

The Middleburg Police Department and the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a robbery that occurred this afternoon at the Truist Bank located at 202 W. Washington Street. During the incident, the suspect displayed a weapon. As a precaution, the building and surrounding area were searched and have been deemed safe. This remains an active…

LCSO investigating armed robbery in Sterling

March 3, 2026

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that occurred Friday evening, Feb. 27, at a Verizon store located on the 21000 block of Epicerie Plaza in Sterling. At approximately 7:33 p.m., deputies responded to a report that a suspect had entered the store, displayed a firearm, and demanded merchandise from a store…

Fire and Rescue Units Tackle Multiple Vehicles on Fire in Sterling, Hazardous Materials Team Responds.

February 24, 2026

Just before 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2026, Loudoun County Fire and Rescue (LCFR) units from Sterling Park and Kincora, along with several command and safety officers, responded to reports of multiple vehicles on fire in the 45400 block of Holiday Drive in Sterling. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office responded and assisted with traffic…

Leesburg Police investigating hit-and-run pedestrian crash

February 11, 2026

The Leesburg Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run pedestrian crash that occurred late Sunday evening, Feb. 8, on Battlefield Parkway SE near Sycolin Road SE. At approximately 10:55 p.m., the victim stopped his vehicle in the middle lane of Battlefield Parkway SE at the Sycolin Road SE intersection after observing smoke coming from it and…

Middleburg woman convicted on eight counts of animal cruelty

February 8, 2026

A Middleburg woman has been convicted on eight counts of animal cruelty after a three-day jury trial in Loudoun County Circuit Court, prosecuted by the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney for Loudoun County. Patricia-Mathis Burby, 62, was found guilty Feb. 4, 2025, of seven counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty and one count of felony animal…

LCSO investigating fatal crash in Bluemont

February 4, 2026

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash involving a commercial motor vehicle, equipped with a snowplow and salt spreader, and a pickup truck on Leesburg Pike (Rt. 7) at Blue Ridge Mountain Road in Bluemont that occurred at approximately 4 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 2.  The driver of the commercial vehicle, Mr. Juan Ferman, 38, of Centreville,…

Virginia Department of Corrections K9s receive body armor

February 3, 2026

Viriginia Department of Corrections, VA, K9s Pablo and Rebel have received bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The vests were embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of K9 Rivan, Virginia DOC, EOW 4-2-24.” Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., established in 2009, is a…