Public Safety
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office arrested Deputy Mason Zimmerman on Oct. 27, for violation of VA Code 18.2-64.2, “carnal knowledge of a person detained or arrested by a law-enforcement officer, or an inmate,” a class 6 felony. The incident occurred at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center, and the other party was a female inmate.…
An Aldie man was sentenced today to seven years and six months in prison for scheme to defraud dozens of investors in Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, Missouri, and elsewhere, causing $15 million dollars in losses. According to court documents, Babu Ramaraj, 47, owned DAB Inspection and Consulting Services, LLC (DAB), a small home…
After a thorough investigation by the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office, charges have been filed in the February home explosion at 347 Silver Ridge Dr. in Sterling which resulted in the death of Sterling Volunteer Firefighter Trevor Brown, significant injuries to eleven first responders and $2.5 Million in damages. The origin and…
The Human Trafficking Response Team is holding its inaugural community meeting, on Nov. 15, from 12 to 2 p.m.—in the Dulles Room at the Loudoun County Government Center located at 1 Harrison Street SE, first floor in Leesburg. Lunch will be provided. This event is open to the public and will feature a collaborative discussion…
These days, phones seem to never stop vibrating, pinging, and lighting up in a constant pursuit for our attention. But people must resist the urge to pick up the phone while driving — doing so could save lives. It’s a scary sight: drivers with their heads buried in their phones while traveling fast on a…
Two executives at a contractor for the U.S. Air Force pled guilty to theft of government property after diverting over $12 million from an Air Force contract to pay for unrelated personal and business expenses. According to court documents, Thomas D. Burns, 74, of Gainesville, and Daniel B. Tolley, 63, of Purcellville, founded SP Global,…
Corrections team members, inmates, and probationers from the Virginia Department of Corrections are taking action to assist both Virginians in need and partner public safety agencies as Southwest Virginia recovers from the damage caused by the remnants of Hurricane Helene. “The Virginia Department of Corrections will continue to assist where our agency is able to…
Siemens Energy, Inc., pleaded guilty on Sept. 30, and has agreed to pay $104 million to resolve the Justice Department’s criminal investigation into violations related to the misappropriation of confidential competitor information. Additionally, Siemens has agreed to a three-year term of organizational probation. Siemens is a U.S.-based subsidiary of a Germany-based global manufacturing conglomerate, Siemens…
The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office reminds residents that effective Oct. 1, through midnight Feb. 14, open burning is permitted for the burning of leaves and trees, brush, yard and garden trimmings generated on-site, except where always prohibited. Note: all fires must be called into the Loudoun County Emergency Communications Center at 703-777-0637 prior to ignition and…
The Leesburg Police Department has arrested a Leesburg man in connection with a bank robbery that occurred today at the Truist Bank, 1007 Edwards Ferry Road NE, Leesburg. At approximately 11:42 a.m., officers responded to reports of a robbery in progress at the Truist Bank. Officers from the Leesburg Police Department quickly arrived and began…