Public Safety
The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office reminds our residents and visitors that open burning is prohibited in Loudoun County and the incorporated Towns of Hamilton, Hillsboro, Leesburg, Lovettsville, Middleburg, Purcellville, and Round Hill, between May 1 and Sept. 30. These regulations prohibit open air fires or open burning with the following considerations: The…
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, Leesburg Police Department, Middleburg Police Department, and the Purcellville Police Department have once again partnered with the Drug Enforcement Administration in the “Take-Back” initiative that seeks to prevent increased pill abuse and theft. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. Loudoun County residents can discard potentially dangerous expired,…
Virginia’s recent participation in the multi-state Interstate 95 “Drive to Save Lives” initiative netted more than 366 summonses and arrests during the three-day traffic safety campaign. Among those enforcement actions, were 15 drunk/drugged driving arrests and 23 citations for violating Virginia’s “Hands Free” law. Virginia was among 15 states, from Maine to Florida, to participate…
The Purcellville Police Department will once again take part in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Agency on Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This program seeks to prevent increased pill abuse and theft by providing a safe, convenient and responsible means for disposing of prescription drugs. The…
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a Sterling woman wanted in connection with a stabbing. On April 1, at approximately 8:48 pm, LCSO deputies responded to the 21000 block of Stanford Square in Sterling, for a report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, deputies located the victim inside the residence suffering…
At 2:26 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, Virginia State Police was notified of a minor aircraft crash at the Leesburg Executive Airport. A small, private aircraft was coming in for a landing when the aircraft skidded off the runway and into the grass. Neither the pilot nor the passenger onboard was injured. The FAA has been…
On March 16, the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office arrested three individuals in connection with a January 23, 2023, arson fire that occurred at 59 Clubhouse Drive, SW, Leesburg. The structure, formerly operated as the Clubhouse for Westpark Golf Club, was the subject of an ongoing investigation of other fires that occurred…
On Thursday, March 16, Lieutenant Chris Mongelluzzo graduated from the Professional Executive Leadership School. He completed an intensive three-week leadership education program, which is a partnership between the University of Richmond and the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police. This program is designed for individuals who currently serve in command/executive level positions within their agencies.…
In order to enhance transparency and accountability, accurately record law enforcement actions, capture evidence pursuant to investigations, and ensure the department continue to provide a high level of service to the community, the Purcellville Police Department is in the process of acquiring body worn cameras with the financial support of grant funding via a Small…
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office and the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System have announced the 35th Annual McGruff Safety Camps. This year the McGruff Safety Camp will be held at three locations. June 26 – 29 Countryside Elementary School, Sterling July 10 – 13 Pinebrook Elementary School, Aldie July…