Public Safety
A Colorado man pled guilty on June 21 to wire fraud relating to his scheme to fleece investors through aseries of misrepresentations and high-pressure tactics. According to court documents, on Sept. 4, 2023, Robert Wesley Robb, 46, advertised on a social media chat an opportunity to invest in a Maximum Extractable Value cryptocurrency trading bot.…
The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office has arrested a Leesburg man for his alleged involvement in two separate incendiary fires that occurred on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, in the 43000 block of Thistledown Terrace in Ashburn. Austin Bostic, 31, was arrested and charged with Burning or Destroying a Dwelling House, etc. (§…
The Leesburg Police Department has been reinstated with the Virginia Law Enforcement ProfessionalStandards Commission accreditation. This milestone marks the department’s dedication to upholdingthe highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and excellence in law enforcement. The accreditation process is a comprehensive evaluation that assesses the department’s policies, procedures, practices, and operations to ensure they meet professional standards…
On May 23, 2024, Justin Connor appeared before the Loudoun County Circuit Court, for sentencing on one count of felony eluding, one count of felony driving while intoxicated resulting in the maiming of another, one count of driving without a license, one count of falsely identifying self to law enforcement, one count of reckless endangerment,…
In recent weeks, Virginia State Police has developed new information that Jason R. Fragale, 38, was using the alias “Jason Mariani” and presenting himself as a USA Cheer coach and a “modeling” recruiter in late 2022 and spring 2023 for young girls. Investigators are seeking anyone who went to his Reston business on Freedom Drive…
The Leesburg Police Department is investigating a robbery and assault that was reported on Friday evening resulting in the arrest of an area man. On Friday, May 17, at approximately 5:22 p.m., Leesburg Police Officers responded to the Sheetz gas station 915 Edwards Ferry Road NE, for a report of a male who was robbed…
The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding residents to ensure they have working smoke alarms after three civilians were injured in Friday night’s house fire in Sterling. At 8:21 p.m., Friday, May 3, fire and rescue units from Sterling Park, Kincora, Moorefield, Fairfax County, and the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority responded…
At the April 23 Purcellville Town Council Meeting, the Sons of the American Revolution, Virginia Society, Sergeant Major John Champe Chapter, and the Loudoun County Veterans of Foreign Wars, VFW Post 1177, presented awards to Purcellville Police Chief Cynthia McAlister and recently retired Sergeant Robert Wagner. Chief Cynthia McAlister was honored with the Law Enforcement…
At approximately 3:08 p.m. on Monday, April 22, the Loudoun County Emergency Communications Center began receiving multiple 9-1-1 calls for a reported structure fire in the 100 block of Acacia Lane in Sterling. Loudoun County Fire and Rescue units from Kincora, Moorefield, Cascades, Sterling Park, Ashburn, Fairfax County, the Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority, as well…
The Purcellville Police Department has announced that the Town of Purcellville was ranked the “Safest City” in Virginia for 2024 by SafeWise. Using the latest FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System data available, Purcellville received the number one ranking as the safest city in Virginia. Overall, Virginia was rated as one of the safest states in America, with…