Public Safety

Leesburg Police Make Arrests in Multiple Shooting Investigations

August 15, 2023

Emerson Martinez-Alvarenga, 19, Marco Mendoza-Monjaras, 19, and Juan Cubillas-Rodriguez, 18, all of Leesburg, have each been charged in relation to their respective involvement in multiple incidents which involved threats/violence over the last few months in Leesburg: On May 21, a subject brandished a firearm at multiple victims in the 0-99 block of Hancock Place NE.…

Residents and pets escape Aldie house fire

August 6, 2023

At 2:46 a.m., on Thursday, July 27, the Loudoun County Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call from a resident in the 25,000 block of Fishermans Pond Court in Aldie reporting their home was on fire. Loudoun County Fire and Rescue units from Kirkpatrick Farms, Aldie, Dulles South, Prince William County, Fairfax County, Metropolitan Washington…

Accidental Sterling fire destroys home

July 20, 2023

The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office has determined that yesterday’s the July 13 fire in Sterling was accidental, caused by a malfunctioning air purifier/dehumidifier. Just after 4 p.m., on Thursday, July 13, the Loudoun County Emergency Communications Center received multiple 911 calls reporting a house fire at 19,000 block of Youngs Cliff…

Traffic stop leads to seizure of over 17 pounds of marijuana

July 13, 2023

Maria Yabar, 34, of Arlington, has been charged with possession with the intent to sell, give, or distribute more than five pounds of marijuana. The charge stems from a traffic stop that occurred on Sunday, July 9, shortly before 11:30 p.m. A Leesburg Police Officer on patrol observed an equipment violation on a 2011 Honda…

Purcellville Cram the Cruiser event June 24

June 12, 2023

On Saturday, June 24, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., the Purcellville Police Department will once again partner with Giant Food, located at 1000 East Main Street, Purcellville, to “Cram the Cruiser” with non-perishable food and hygiene items. All donations will be distributed to local food pantries/community organizations to support our neighbors in need. Items…

Sheriff Chapman announces realignment of Sheriff’s Office

June 9, 2023

Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman has announced a strategic realignment of the organization and his executive leadership team, effective July 6.  The realignment expands the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office from two to three distinct bureaus: the Field Operations Bureau, Investigations Bureau, and Administrative and Corrections Bureau.  A third Lieutenant Colonel will be named instead of…

Brambleton man sentenced for investment scheme

June 9, 2023

A Brambleton man was sentenced on June 6, to two years in prison for an oil, gas, and energy investment fraud scheme. According to court documents, between January 2014 and August 2019, Ryan Riley, 50, a registered investment advisor, defrauded at least nine investors of approximately $434,100 by making false promises about oil, gas, and…

VSP return to plane crash site in Augusta County

June 6, 2023

Virginia State Police returned to the plane crash site in Augusta County early Monday, June 5, along with an NTSB representative, to begin evidence collection and body recovery efforts. State police has been advised by the NTSB and FAA that a pilot and three passengers were on the privately-owned Cessna aircraft that crashed in a…

LCSO investigating fatal vehicle crash in Lovettsville

June 6, 2023

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal vehicle crash that occurred on northbound Householder Road near Johnson Farm Lane, Lovettsville, yesterday afternoon. On June 4, at approximately 2:36 pm, deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash. The preliminary investigation revealed that the vehicle went off the road and struck a tree. The vehicle’s driver,…

Animal rescue group staff charged with cruelty

June 5, 2023

A months-long investigation into the mistreatment of animals by an animal rescue organization in Round Hill has resulted in more than a dozen criminal charges against individuals involved with the operation of the Luck of the Irish Animal Rescue. In addition, Loudoun County Animal Services took more than 100 animals that were living in squalor…