Public Safety

Purcellville police reports for the week ending November 20, 2020

November 25, 2020

11/13/20          3:24 p.m.         1020 E. Main Street                                       Overdose  Officers responded to Velocity Wings for a report of an unconscious male. Upon arrival, the first officer found a 25 year old male, on the floor, with a pulse and breathing normally, but otherwise unresponsive. The manager reported that the subject drank two beers and…

Sheriff Mike Chapman considering the big leap: from LoCo Sheriff to Governor of Virginia

November 4, 2020

Michael L. Chapman, the popular, outspoken, and very forward-thinking Sheriff of Loudoun County, is considering a run for the governorship of Virginia in 2021. The Blue Ridge Leader & Loudoun Today interviewed Sheriff Chapman in late October. While Chapman had not made a final decision about his possible run, he did not hold back, providing…

Loudoun County Cold Weather Shelter Opens Nov. 15

November 4, 2020

The Loudoun County Cold Weather Shelter will open Sunday, Nov. 15, for adults in the community who are experiencing a housing crisis resulting in homelessness. The shelter, which provides a warm indoor sleeping environment, meals and shower facilities, will be open 7 p.m. – 7 a.m., seven nights a week through March 31, 2021. The…

Purcellville police reports for the week ending October 16, 2020

October 22, 2020

10/10/20          3:23 p.m.         Town of Purcellville                Missing Juvenile A family reported that a 16 year old suffering from emotional distress left home did not return. The investigation indicated that the juvenile was considering self-harm.  Officers and Deputies began a search of likely locales in the area where the missing teen had been known…

Fire officials remind residents of Open Burning Regulations for fall and winter

October 5, 2020

The Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office reminds residents that effective Oct. 1, through midnight Feb. 14, 2021, open burning is permitted for the burning of leaves and trees, brush, yard and garden trimmings generated on-site, except where always prohibited. Note: all fires must be called into the Loudoun County Emergency Communications Center at 703-777-0637 prior to ignition and when the…