Public Safety
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is actively assisting in the investigation of a missing college student on vacation in the Dominican Republic. Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old female from Chantilly and a student at the University of Pittsburgh, was reported missing on Thursday, March 6, 2025. Konanki, a citizen of India, is a permanent resident of…
The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office investigation determined March 7 structure fire in the 16000 block of Jonella Farm Drive was accidental, due to an electrical malfunction in the first-floor sunroom. Damages have been estimated at $980,000. No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported. No occupants were home at the time of…
The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office investigation determined this morning’s structure fire in Aldie that ultimately displaced four occupants was accidental, caused by the failure of a lithium-ion battery tool stored in the garage. No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported. Damages are estimated at $679,000. At approximately 3:17 a.m., the Loudoun…
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has a new partnership with Loudoun County Public Schools to provide General Educational Development preparation classes for inmates at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center. The program began on Feb. 24, and aims to help inmates earn their high school equivalency diploma. LCPS educator and Dean of Non-Traditional Schools Christina…
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has charged Travis Jones, a teacher assistant at Park View High School in Sterling, with Drunk in Public while at school on Feb. 7, 2025. At approximately 11:55 a.m., the LCSO School Resource Officer at Park View High School was alerted that Jones was possibly under the influence in school.…
The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office reminds community members that open burning is restricted in Loudoun County between Saturday, Feb. 15, and Wednesday, April 30. The regulations, which prohibit open air fires, or open burning as it is commonly referred to, between the hours of midnight and 4 p.m., are enforced by…
Purcellville Officer W. Michael Holman has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. After completing a competitive promotional process, Lieutenant Holman was selected as the Department’s Operations Lieutenant. Lieutenant Holman has been in an Acting Lieutenant role since August 2024, fulfilling the Administrative Lieutenant position since it was vacated in July 2024. Lieutenant Holman joined…
The Purcellville Police Department will once again host the family-friendly favorite, “Cocoa with a Cop” event on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Dunkin’ located at 1200 Wolf Rock Drive, Suite 180, Purcellville, Virginia. This special “Cocoa with a Cop” is held once a year for children and their families…
The Leesburg Police Department is pleased to announce the arrest of a Pennsylvania man in connection with a burglary that occurred at the Aeropostale store in November 2024. On Nov. 23, 2024, at approximately 5:10 a.m., officers responded to the Aeropostale store located at 241 Fort Evans Road NE, Leesburg, for a report of a…
The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System’s Explosives Detection Canine Thor has officially retired after serving Loudoun County for over seven years, from August 2017 to December 2024, alongside his handler Captain Chris Barry. Thor will be honored for his service with an official resolution of appreciation from the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors.…