Public Safety

Virginia State Police investigating fatal shootings on Bridgewater College campus

February 3, 2022

The investigation remains underway by the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Culpeper Field Office into the fatal shootings of two officers on the Bridgewater College campus Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022. The incident began at approximately 1:20 p.m. Tuesday when a Bridgewater College Police Officer and a Bridgewater College Campus Safety Officer responded to…

Purcellville police report Jan. 14

January 18, 2022

01/07/22          10:22 a.m.       700 Block of W. Main Street              Adult in Need of Services Officers responded with rescue units to a location to check on the well-being of an elderly couple. It was determined that a man removed his wife, who is suffering from a variety of ailments, including Alzheimer’s, from a nursing home…

Purcellville police report, Dec. 31, 2021

January 7, 2022

12/24/21          8:40 a.m.         4100 Block of E. Main Street              Trespassing The complaint reported that on December 23, 2021 at 3:18 p.m., he observed, via his ring doorbell, a subject on his porch, looking into a box on the front porch. The investigating officer had an inkling as to who the subject may have been…

Leesburg Utilities Dept. offers tips to prevent frozen pipes

January 5, 2022

In the event of below-freezing temperatures this winter season, the Leesburg Department of Utilities offers the following tips to prevent frozen pipes:  Be sure pipes in unheated parts of your home, including crawl spaces, are insulated. Remove hoses from outside faucets and be sure they are drained and shut off. Advise all household members where…

VSP responding to hundreds of crashes across Virginia

January 3, 2022

As snow, sleet and rain continue to fall across various regions of Virginia today, Virginia State Police troopers continue to respond to traffic crashes and disabled vehicles caused by motorists driving too fast for conditions. State police is still asking people to avoid driving, unless absolutely necessary. The drive is not worth the risk of…

Purcellville police report Dec. 21

December 29, 2021

12/17/21          12:58 p.m.       100 Block of O Street                          Destruction of Property A lock on a gate in the rear of the property had been removed and replaced without the knowledge or consent of the property owner. This may be related to an issue of dumpster access by another business in the area.  12/17/21          3:29…

Purcellville police report, Dec. 17, 2021

December 18, 2021

12/11/21          6:37 p.m.         100 Block of Willie Palmer Way         Accidental Overdose Police responded with medics for a reported overdose. The investigation revealed that a subject, who had been drinking, began to experience a severe migraine headache. He opened a new bottle of over the counter pain reliever. He took a “handful” and over the…

Purcellville Police Report, Dec. 10, 2021

December 13, 2021

12/03/21          1:58 a.m.         300 Block of Upper Brook Terrace   Domestic Dispute Police responded for a verbal argument between a couple. One party had already left the scene but officers spoke with the subject by phone. As there was no physical assault, officers provided resource information, but no additional police intervention was required. 12/03/21          4:17…

LCSO investigates suicide at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center

December 13, 2021

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the suicide of an inmate at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center Thursday, Dec. 9. A preliminary investigation and video surveillance show the inmate jumping from the second tier of a general population housing unit, landing headfirst on the floor.  LCSO Deputies and medical personnel at the ADC…

Northern Virginia Critical Incident Response Team investigates in-custody death in Leesburg

December 7, 2021

The Northern Virginia Critical Incident Response Team is investigating an in-custody death that occurred this evening after Leesburg Police officers responded to an Assist Rescue call for service at the Best Western in Leesburg.  CIRT is a multi-jurisdictional team designed to provide efficient, effective, and standardized investigations in critical incidents such as in-custody deaths.  Leesburg…