Public Safety
An Ashburn man has been arrested following an investigation into an Oct. 1, incident involving a firearm discharge in the 700 block of East Market Street in Leesburg. According to the Leesburg Police Department, officers responded just before 9 p.m. on Oct. 1 for a report of a fight in the area. Upon arrival, they…
The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office (LCFR-FMO), in coordination with the Town of Leesburg, are investigating a reported explosion near Sparkleberry Terrace in NE Leesburg that occurred just in the early morning hours of Sunday, October 5, 2025. Just after 4:00 a.m., the Loudoun County Emergency Communication Center received a 911 call…
The Leesburg Police Department is investigating an assault during which a firearm was discharged. On Oct. 1, just before 9 p.m., officers responded to the area of the 700 block of E Market Street for a report of a fight. Upon arrival, officers confirmed that a firearm had been discharged during the incident. No injuries…
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian with life-threatening injuries early morning on Sept. 28. At approximately 4:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 28, deputies responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle at the intersection of West Church Road and Magnolia Road in Sterling. The…
The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System will mark October as Fire Prevention Month in partnership with the National Fire Protection Association. This year’s campaign, “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” focuses on how to safely buy, charge, and recycle lithium-ion batteries to prevent household fires. Throughout the month, volunteer fire…
The Leesburg Police Department is providing an update regarding the assault of an infant that occurred on Sept. 17, in the 0 block of Hancock Place NE. The victim, an 8-month-old girl, has since died as a result of the injuries sustained during the assault. The suspect, Alvaro Mejia Ayala, now 22, of Leesburg, was…
Three occupants are displaced after an early morning fire at a home in the 17000 block of Strathallen Court in Purcellville. Fortunately, there were no reported civilian or firefighter injuries. Investigators from the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office determined the fire was accidental, caused by an unknown malfunction of a lithium battery.…
This morning, at approximately 10:07 am, Leesburg Police officers responded to the unit block of Hancock Place NE for a report of an infant not breathing. The infant was transported to an area hospital and is in critical condition. Further Investigation revealed that the infant had been a victim of an assault. The suspect fled…
An accidental house fire in Sterling on Tuesday night displaced a family of four after an unattended candle caught fire on a rear deck. Loudoun County Fire and Rescue units from Sterling Park, Cascades, and Kincora, as well as units from Fairfax County, were dispatched just after 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 2, for a…
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has launched the Loudoun County Crime Dashboard. This public website displays data related to crimes against persons and property as reported to the LCSO and includes a variety of informative, easy-to-use filters to help users see detailed information for their community. The dashboard updates every night and is viewable on…