Public Safety
The Leesburg Police Department has arrested an area man in connection with an armed robbery at the Tobacco King and Vape shop and the theft of a bottle of wine from a nearby 7-Eleven. On Nov. 29, at approximately 1:23 p.m., officers responded to the Tobacco King and Vape shop, 700 Fieldstone Drive NE, Leesburg,…
The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System responded to two separate structure firesover the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. At approximately 9:49 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, the Loudoun County Emergency Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call for a reported house fire in the 200 block of North Cottage Road in the Algonkian District. Fire and…
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has announced the graduation of 2nd Lieutenant Jay Conner from the 55th session of the Virginia Police Chiefs Foundation Professional Executive Leadership School. 2nd Lieutenant Conner, a 25-year veteran, leads the Support Services Unit at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center, overseeing technology initiatives to enhance efficiency and safety. He…
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the fatal single-vehicle crash in South Riding today. At approximately 12:30 a.m., deputies responded to the area of Loudoun County Parkway and Tall Cedars Parkway for a report of a crash. A damaged 2023 Ford Mustang was located on eastbound Tall Cedars Parkway. The single-vehicle crash resulted…
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has announced that its Cold Case Unit, in partnership with forensic artist Joe Mullins, an adjunct professor in both the forensic science program and the School of Art at George Mason University, has created a clay facial reconstruction bust of an unidentified female homicide victim in one of Loudoun County’s…
Virginia Department of Corrections Director Chad Dotson today announced that the agency is continuing its commitment to successful reentry through the creation of an online form allowing employers to request a federal bond when hiring Virginians with a conviction. This streamlined application process allows employers and referral agencies to initiate a bonding request with the…
The Loudoun County Health Department is encouraging anyone who may have come into contact with a rabid fox in the Ashburn Farm area to contact their health care provider or the Health Department at 571-233-7317 as soon as possible. This warning comes after at least two individuals and two dogs came into contact with a…
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has charged a suspect in connection with the vandalism of twoStarbucks locations in Ashburn last May. Phillip Michael Igyarto, 30, of Alexandria, was arrested on Nov. 2, by the Alexandria Police Department. Igyarto was wanted on two Felony counts of Wearing a Mask to Conceal Identity and two Misdemeanor counts…
The Leesburg Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run crash that resulted in the death of a passenger involved in the collision. The incident occurred on Oct. 23, at approximately 1:45 p.m. at the Leesburg Bypass at Fort Evans Road NE, Leesburg. Preliminary reports indicate that the tractor-trailer was traveling northbound on the Rt 15 bypass…
The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office is encouraging residents to use caution when using outdoor fireplaces, portable fire pits, fire bowls, and chimeneas after today’s early morning fire in Leesburg. Just after midnight, the Loudoun County Emergency Communications Center received several calls reporting a house fire in the 100 block of Catoctin…