Public Safety

LCSO to hold women’s self-defense course Dec. 7

December 7, 2023

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office will hold a Women’s Self-Defense course on Dec. 7. This course is designed to provide women the building block of skills to defend themselves in the event of an attack as well as proactive safety recommendations to increase awareness. The Women’s Self-Defense course is free and will consist of four…

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Residents invited to attend Sheriff’s Office quarterly meetings

December 7, 2023

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is inviting county residents to attend its quarterly public information safety meetings at each of the agency’s four service areas next month. Topics will include recent crimes and trends in the area, traffic safety, and other public safety-related concerns. In partnership with The Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance…

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Ashburn man arrested for destruction of property incidents

December 5, 2023

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has arrested an Ashburn man for three incidents of destruction of property, estimated at approximately $20,000.   The first incident occurred on Monday, Nov. 27, at approximately 8:16 p.m., at McDonalds, 44131 Ashburn Shopping Plaza in Ashburn.  An employee reported that a male destroyed the electronic menu ordering board at the…

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Officials Break Ground on New Aldie Fire Station

November 29, 2023

On Thursday, November 16, 2023, officials from the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System, Loudoun County Government, the Loudoun County Department of Transportation and Capitol Infrastructure (DTCI) and the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors broke ground on a new fire and rescue station that will serve the residents of Aldie and the Route 50…

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Purcellville Police holding community survey

November 17, 2023

As of Nov. 9, The Purcellville Police Department is conducting a survey open to all Purcellville residents, as well as business owners and their employees. The purpose of the community survey is to solicit feedback from residents and businesses about safety and quality of life issues, as well as opinions about the department’s effectiveness of…

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Loudoun County offers mental health education

November 7, 2023

Loudoun County offers ongoing mental health education and substance abuse prevention trainings. All trainings are free, but seats are limited and registration is required, with the exception of Rapid REVIVE! The schedule of upcoming classes for November 2023 is as follows:   Adverse Childhood Experiences Training   Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) training aims to raise awareness of…

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LCSO investigating gunfire incident in Sterling

November 7, 2023

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an overnight incident where a residence and a vehicle were damaged by gunfire in Sterling.  On Nov. 4 at approximately 1:50 a.m., deputies responded to the 21000 block of Leatherleaf Circle in Sterling, for a report of an occupied residence struck by a bullet. As deputies were investigating…

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Purcellville Police prescription drug take-back results

November 7, 2023

On Saturday, Oct. 28, the Purcellville Police Department took part in the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Agency. The Purcellville Police Department collected over 63 pounds of potentially dangerous, unused or expired prescription medications for safe disposal. This “take back” program seeks to prevent increased pill abuse and theft by…

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Change your clocks, check your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms

November 5, 2023

Sunday, Nov.   5,   we “Fall Back” and set our clocks back one hour to Eastern Standard Time. As we do, the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System reminds citizens to use this opportunity to check the batteries in your smoke and Carbon Monoxide alarms.        A properly installed and maintained smoke alarm…

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LCSO investigating crash in Ashburn that has left three dead

November 1, 2023

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash that occurred last evening in Ashburn, resulting in the loss of three lives.        At approximately 10:50 p.m., deputies responded to the area of Loudoun County Parkway and Shellhorn Road in Ashburn, for a report of a crash involving two vehicles.  The crash involved a 2023…

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