Public Safety

Additional suspect charged in Leesburg felony assault investigation

July 19, 2022

An additional teenaged juvenile male was taken into custody without incident for his involvement in the July 11 felony assault that occurred in a parking lot of an apartment complex located in the 0 block of Fort Evans Road NE.  The juvenile was served petitions charging him with two counts of aggravated malicious wounding and two…

Leesburg Police investigate fatal crash

July 18, 2022

The Leesburg Police Department Traffic Management Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred July 16, early morning. On July 16, shortly before 3 a.m., Leesburg Police Dispatchers received reports of a two-vehicle crash on the southbound Leesburg Bypass (Rt. 15) in the area of Edwards Ferry Road NE involving a tractor trailer and an…

Leesburg Police make arrest in armed robbery investigation

July 7, 2022

Eugene Mitchell Jr., 57, of no fixed address, was arrested by the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office on July 5 on warrants obtained by the Leesburg Police Department Criminal Investigation Section charging Mitchell with robbery, the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and eluding.  The Leesburg Police Department would like to thank…

Leesburg Police continue armed robbery investigation

June 25, 2022

The Leesburg Police Department Criminal Investigation Section continues to investigate an armed robbery that occurred early Wednesday morning, June 22, at the Best Western Leesburg Hotel and Conference Center. Anyone who can identify the pictured armed robbery suspect or who has information about this incident is asked to contact Detective M. Taylor at 703-771-4500 or mtaylor1@leesburgva.gov.…

Two firefighters injured during severe storm response

June 25, 2022

At approximately 4 p.m., Wednesday, June 22, Loudoun County experienced severe storm activity, which resulted in high winds, lightning, and heavy rain. The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System responded to numerous calls for assistance concerning downed power lines, downed trees, lighting strikes, and other storm-related problems. While responding to storm-related calls, two firefighters…

LCSO investigates series of larcenies from vehicles

June 22, 2022

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of larcenies from vehicles in the Sterling area on Saturday, June 18, and is reminding residents to remove items of value from their vehicles.  Detectives with the LCSO have released surveillance video of a suspect who appears to be targeting vehicles with items in plain view…

LCSO investigating shooting in Sterling

June 13, 2022

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting in the area of N. Fillmore Ave. and Fletcher Road in Sterling.  LCSO Deputies responded to the area shortly after 7:30 p.m. where an adult female victim was located. She was taken to a local hospital where she is being treated for serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Two additional victims…

LCSO seeking information on whereabouts of suspect in Ashburn shooting

June 3, 2022

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information regarding a suspect who is wanted in Loudoun County on multiple charges and is believed to have fled the area. Angad S. Sivia, 30, of Leesburg is wanted on charges of two counts of discharging a firearm at an occupied dwelling, attempted malicious wounding, possession of a…

Lightning strike causes Sterling fire

June 3, 2022

The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office determined that a lightning strike was the cause of a fire yesterday afternoon that displaced a Sterling family. At 4:30 p.m., Thursday, June 2, the Loudoun County Emergency Communication Center received a 911 call reporting a possible structure fire after lightning struck a residence on Rusty…

Purcellville police officers receive SAR Awards

May 25, 2022

At the May 24 Purcellville Town Council meeting, Purcellville Police Department members Sergeant David Camp and Officer Alexander Burkett received the Law Enforcement Commendation Award and Medal by the Sergeant Major John Champe Chapter of the National Society Sons of the American Revolution. Rhett Wade of the SAR presented Sergeant Camp and Officer Burkett the…