Public Safety

LCSO Charges Juvenile Student with Unlawful Filming

May 28, 2026

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has charged a juvenile male pursuant to the unlawful filming investigation involving Freedom High School.  This remains an active investigation, and at least one additional location where unlawful filming is believed to have occurred has been identified. Due to the fact this investigation involves a juvenile, no identifying information or…

Airports Authority Names Joseph Kluh as New Police Chief

May 14, 2026

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority has selected longtime department veteran Joseph Kluh as its next chief of police following what officials described as an extensive nationwide search. Kluh, a 28-year veteran of the Airports Authority Police Department, will officially assume the role May 17. He joined the department in 1997 as a police officer and…

Fire Officials Warn of Common Fire Cause After Two Recent Accidental Fires

May 7, 2026

Fire and rescue officials are urging residents to exercise extreme caution when disposing of smoking materials after two accidental fires in Leesburg resulted in the displacement of fourteen residents, injured one adult, and caused the death of a dog. At 12:21 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, fire and rescue teams from Leesburg, Lansdowne, Ashburn, and…

Reworld™ and LCSO Partner on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

May 5, 2026

Reworld™, a leading sustainable waste solutions company, partnered with the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office on April 25 to support the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, helping local residents safely dispose of unused and expired medications. At two sites across Loudon County, Reworld™ partnered with the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office to…

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…