Public Safety

LCFR Fire Marshal’s Office makes arrest in 2017 house fire

January 14, 2023

On January 9, 2023, 28-year-old Darrell A. Segraves was indicted by a Loudoun County Circuit Court Grand Jury for one felony count of arson of an occupied dwelling (§18.2-77). On Nov. 4, 2017, occupants of a single-family dwelling in the 17,000 block of Tedler Circle in Round Hill, dialed 911 reporting an odor of gasoline. Loudoun…

Loudoun first responders graduate fire and rescue training

January 12, 2023

The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System announced the graduation of 67 first responders who successfully completed various levels of fire and rescue training. On Thursday, Jan. 5, the graduates were joined by friends and family, along with members of LC-CFRS leadership, Loudoun County Administration and the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors at a…

LCSO investigating a robbery and auto theft in Ashburn

January 8, 2023

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a robbery and auto theft that occurred in the late evening of Jan. 5, in Ashburn.    At approximately 7:12 p.m. on Jan. 5, deputies responded to the Ashburn Cigars and Vapes store in the 44000 block of Ashburn Shopping Plaza for a reported robbery. The preliminary investigation revealed that…

Hamilton man charged with domestic-related homicide

January 2, 2023

A Hamilton man has been charged with Second-Degree Murder stemming from a domestic-related stabbing that occurred early this morning at a residence in Hamilton. Shortly before 6 a.m., Loudoun County Deputies responded to the 17000 block of Twinoaks Place for a reported stabbing. Upon arrival, deputies located 62-year-old David Brown inside, suffering from life-threatening injuries.…

Task Force Arrests 18 Men from Seven States

December 20, 2022

The Northern Virginia – Washington, DC Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force announced the arrests and convictions of 18 individuals from Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia on more than 40 felony charges. The 18 convicted men received a total of 128 years of active incarceration by the court. The charges…

Holiday weekend crashes claim 14 lives

November 30, 2022

Majority of those in vehicles were not wearing seatbelts Three pedestrians and a motorcyclist were among the 14 individuals who lost their lives on Virginia highways over the 2022 Thanksgiving weekend, according to preliminary data. Of the 10 individuals riding in vehicles equipped with seatbelts, eight chose not to wear one. “Not sure how many…

Multiple teens apprehended in second commercial burglary

November 30, 2022

On Sunday, Nov. 27, at approximately 2:38 a.m., Leesburg Police Officers were dispatched to multiple reports of loud banging noises and subjects fleeing on foot from the area of Restocked Sneakers, located at 450 Madison Trade Plaza SE. Responding officers determined that the subjects had shattered the business’ plate glass window and had taken an undetermined…

LCSO investigating robbery in Sterling

November 30, 2022

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a robbery that occurred Nov. 27 in Sterling.   Shortly before 7:30 p.m.on Nov. 27, a female entered the Family Dollar store in the 300 block of Enterprise Street, Sterling.  At one point, she walked up to the counter, displayed a firearm, and demanded money before leaving the store. The subject is…

Cooking safely during the holiday season

November 25, 2022

The holidays are full of excitement, good food, and fun times with family. As preparations for the busy holiday season are underway, the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System encourages residents to follow safe cooking practices. Cooking is the leading cause of residential fires during the holidays and throughout the year. Take a few…

Tips to prevent freezing pipes

November 25, 2022

Now that freezing temperatures have arrived, the Leesburg Department of Utilities would like to remind everyone to drain and protect outdoor water connections. During extended periods of below-freezing temperatures: If there is no water throughout your house and you have determined that it is not a frozen line within the home, your water meter may…