Public Safety

Purcellville Police Report, Jan. 29

January 31, 2021

01/22/21          11:40a.m.        100 Block of N. 16th Street                             Runaway A father called police because he learned that his 16-year-old daughter, who had been staying with a friend and her family in West Virginia, had not been logging into school for distance learning. He called and told her to return home, but she refused. The investigating officer…

Fire and Rescue Operating on scene of structure fire in downtown Leesburg

January 23, 2021

 Fire and rescue units from the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System and Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office remain on the scene, Jan. 23, after a morning structure fire on Market Street. At approximately 11:20 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, the Loudoun County Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call for a reported kitchen fire…

Purcellville police incident report Jan. 22

January 22, 2021

01/15/21          10:57a.m.        20th and A. Street                                            Suspicious Person A woman on a walk noticed a subject walking behind her and felt that he may have been following her.  The subject never approached or made contact with her and appeared to be listening to something, as he was wearing headphones. A look out was broadcast and a…

LCSO reminds residents to be wary of business employee scams

January 20, 2021

In light of recent scams targeting local businesses, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is reminding members of the community to be wary of imposter email scams.  Recently the LCSO has received several reports of businesses receiving email messages that appear to come from a known source such as a supervisor or client. The emails are…

Fire Marshal’s Office investigating two suspicious fires in Sterling

January 20, 2021

The Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating two recent arson fires in the Sterling area and is requesting any video or photos from either incident. At approximately 10 p.m., on Friday Jan. 15, fire and rescue units from Sterling, Ashburn, Kincora, Moorefield, Fairfax County, and the Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office were dispatched for…

Loudoun COVID-19 Vaccination Registration Update: Limited Appointments Available

January 20, 2021

During the first week of the expansion of vaccination efforts into Phase 1b of Virginia’s vaccination priorities, the Loudoun County Health Department has received more than 50,000 inquiries regarding appointments for vaccination.  At this time, all currently available vaccine doses in Loudoun are allocated to individuals who are included in the Phase 1a or Phase 1b priority…

EDVA and FBI affirm commitment to ensuring peaceful inauguration

January 19, 2021

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia and the FBI, affirmed their commitment today to holding accountable anyone who, in connection with tomorrow’s presidential inauguration, commits acts of violence or otherwise violates federal law in the Eastern District of Virginia, including at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond. “While the First Amendment…

Barn fire in Sterling District

January 18, 2021

At approximately 10 p.m. on Jan. 15, LC-CFRS units from the Sterling, Ashburn, Kincora, Moorefield and Fairfax County North Point fire and rescue stations were dispatched for a reported structure fire at 45781 Maries Road in the Sterling District. The structure on fire appeared to be an old barn or storage type structure on an…

Traffic Alert: Virginia interstate and bridge closures in advance of presidential inauguration

January 17, 2021

Drivers urged to avoid the area and use alternate routes Jan. 19-21 ARLINGTON—The Virginia Department of Transportation and Virginia State Police will support the United States Secret Service Joint Transportation Plan, which calls for several bridge and road closures from Virginia into Washington, D.C. beginning Tuesday, Jan. 19. Local law enforcement will be assisting with the…

Purcellville Police Incidents Report

January 17, 2021

  PURCELLVILLE, Va. January 15, 202101/08/21          6:04 p.m.         400 Block of E. Loudoun Valley Drive           Keep the Peace A separated couple w/ children but no custody agreement had a dispute over visitation. The mother of the kids insisted that the father be COVID tested before she would allow them to be turned over to him. He…