Public Safety

Leesburg man charged with possession of child pornography

September 9, 2023

Christopher Collins, 33, of Leesburg, has been charged with one count of possession of child pornography.  The charge stems from a cyber tip relating to child pornography. Upon receipt of the tip, a Leesburg police detective assigned to the NOVA-DC Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force conducted an investigation and determined that Christopher Collins was…

Leesburg Police make arrests in theft investigations

September 1, 2023

Brendan Brown, 35, of no fixed address, has been charged with two counts of shoplifting, one count of eluding, and one count of possession of a stolen vehicle. Jenna Wilber, 22, of no fixed address, has been charged with two counts of shoplifting, one count of reckless driving, one count of eluding, one count of possession…

Virginia State Police increasing HOV3+ enforcement

August 31, 2023

Vehicles Must Be Non-Commercial, Carry Three or More Passengers, and Have an E-ZPass Flex to Qualify as HOV3+ Stepping up ongoing efforts to curb violations, Virginia State Police will intensify its focus on enforcement of High-Occupancy Vehicle rules on the 66 Express Outside the Beltway in Northern Virginia. Drivers will notice the enhanced HOV enforcement on…

LCSO conducting death investigation in Sterling

August 31, 2023

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation after two adults were located deceased inside a Sterling home. On Aug. 27, at approximately 9:29 p.m., deputies responded to the 21700 block of Calamary Circle in Sterling, to check the welfare of a resident.  Upon making entry, deputies located an adult male and an…

Quick Fire Department response alerts sleeping residents to fire

August 26, 2023

Residents of the Broadlands Station neighborhood are safe and able to stay in their homes thanks to an observant neighbor’s quick call to 911 and a prompt emergency response. At 3:30 a.m. this morning, the Loudoun County Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call reporting a neighboring house was on fire. The 911 caller reported smoke…

Leesburg Police make sexual assault arrest

August 26, 2023

Brandon Estrada De Leon, 20, of Leesburg, has been charged with one count of abduction, one count of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and three counts of rape.  The charges stem from a report of a missing juvenile who had left of their own accord earlier this year. The juvenile was recovered safe, however,…

Inova needs Type O Blood donors immediately

August 17, 2023

Inova’s blood supply has reached critically low levels and we are in dire need of type O blood donors immediately. Multiple traumatic incidents and other medical emergencies have left our blood inventory for Type O blood critically low. Inova need all blood types, but a boost to the supply of Type O will help patients…

Potential exposure to rabid cat at Loudoun Shopping/Restaurant Center

August 17, 2023

The Loudoun County Health Department is encouraging anyone who may have come into contact with a rabid cat and/or its kittens outside of a local shopping and restaurant area to contact their health care provider or the Health Department as soon as possible. The warning comes after at least five individuals came into contact with…

40 cats removed from hoarding situation in Sterling home

August 15, 2023

Loudoun County Animal Services has taken 40 cats into its care following a pet hoarding investigation that revealed unsafe living conditions for animals and people. The cats are currently receiving veterinary care and will be available for adoption soon. The investigation began on Aug. 1, when a member of the public contacted LCAS to check…

Suspects Arrested in Leesburg Dognapping Investigation

August 15, 2023

Dabryn Norris, 22, of Brambleton and Taylor Ward, 21, of Leesburg, were taken into custody on August 5, and August 7, respectively. Norris has been charged with stealing an animal, breaking & entering, conspiracy to steal an animal, and conspiracy to commit breaking & entering. Ward has been charged with conspiracy to steal an animal…