Public Safety

Twenty-Three graduate from the 56th Crisis Intervention Training Program

December 19, 2023

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has announced the graduation of 23 sworn and civilian employees of the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office and representatives from other local, state, and federal agencies from the 56th Basic Crisis Intervention Training program. The CIT program aims to equip first responders and partner agencies with the necessary knowledge, skills, and strategies…

LCSO investigating armed robbery of Lucketts Convenience Store

December 16, 2023

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Dec. 13 in the evening at a convenience store in Lucketts. At approximately 11:45 p.m., deputies responded to Luckett’s Mini-Mart located at 14425 James Monroe Highway for a report of an armed robbery. Employees reported that two adult males entered the store, displayed a…

LCSO investigating robbery and stabbing in Sterling

December 16, 2023

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a robbery and stabbing that occurred Tuesday evening in Sterling. On Dec.12, at approximately 7:45 p.m., deputies responded to the 24600 block of Pantzlaff Farm Terrace in Sterling for a report of an adult male who was robbed. Upon arriving, deputies learned that a physical altercation had taken place,…

Ashburn Man arrested for sexual battery of three women

December 14, 2023

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has arrested an Ashburn man after separate assaults of three adult females in the Ashburn area on Monday, Dec.11. The first incident occurred at approximately 1 p.m. A female reported that while walking on the trail near the 23000 block of Virginia Rose Place in Ashburn, a male walked by…

Suspect charged in October reckless driving incidents

December 13, 2023

Ricardo Avilez-Blanco, 27, of no fixed address, has been charged with one felony count of eluding, one felony count of attempted malicious wounding, one felony count of hit and run causing injury, one felony count of destruction of property, one misdemeanor count of assault, and one misdemeanor count of reckless driving. The charges stem from…

Leesburg Police seek witnesses to Battlefield Parkway crash

December 12, 2023

The Leesburg Police Department Traffic Management Unit is investigating a crash that seriously injured two adults. On Dec. 9, shortly before 5:30 p.m., Leesburg Police dispatchers received reports of a crash in the area of the Marketplace at Potomac Station shopping center involving a vehicle that had struck a pole and was on fire. The…

Juvenile charged in non-fatal stabbing in Lovettsville

December 9, 2023

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has charged a juvenile in a non-fatal stabbing that occurred in Lovettsville this past weekend.   On Friday, Dec. 1, deputies responded to a report of a juvenile male and an adult male suffering from injuries related to an altercation. Upon arrival in the 38600 block of Morrisonville Road, they discovered…

LCSO to hold women’s self-defense course Dec. 7

December 7, 2023

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office will hold a Women’s Self-Defense course on Dec. 7. This course is designed to provide women the building block of skills to defend themselves in the event of an attack as well as proactive safety recommendations to increase awareness. The Women’s Self-Defense course is free and will consist of four…

Residents invited to attend Sheriff’s Office quarterly meetings

December 7, 2023

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is inviting county residents to attend its quarterly public information safety meetings at each of the agency’s four service areas next month. Topics will include recent crimes and trends in the area, traffic safety, and other public safety-related concerns. In partnership with The Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance…

Ashburn man arrested for destruction of property incidents

December 5, 2023

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has arrested an Ashburn man for three incidents of destruction of property, estimated at approximately $20,000.   The first incident occurred on Monday, Nov. 27, at approximately 8:16 p.m., at McDonalds, 44131 Ashburn Shopping Plaza in Ashburn.  An employee reported that a male destroyed the electronic menu ordering board at the…