Public Safety

The Leesburg Police Department is investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian and a passenger vehicle that occurred late last night. At approximately 11:35 p.m. on June 12, a Leesburg Police officer came upon a crash scene while on patrol near the intersection of the Leesburg Bypass (Route 15) and Edwards Ferry Road NE. The…

William George Edwards, 66, appeared before the Loudoun County Circuit Court for sentencing for his conviction of one count of Aggravated Sexual Battery. The Honorable Douglas L. Fleming, Jr. sentenced Edwards to serve 20 years of incarceration in the Virginia Department of Corrections, which is the maximum allowed by law. If released from prison, Edwards…

The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office (LCFR-FMO) offers important safety tips after an accidental fire displaces four Aldie residents on Monday. Just after 12:30 p.m. on June 2, 2025, the Loudoun County Emergency Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call reporting a structure fire in the 41000 block of Nicholson Meadows Place in…

On Saturday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., the Purcellville Police Department will once again partner with Giant Food, located at 1000 East Main Street, Purcellville, to Cram the Cruiser with non-perishable food and hygiene items. All donations will be distributed to local food pantries/community organizations to support our neighbors in need. Items…

Just after 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, the Loudoun County Emergency Communications Center (LCFR-ECC) received reports that a vehicle was on fire in the 200 block of West Market Street in Leesburg. Initial reports stated the car was fully engulfed in flames and was parked directly nextto a single-family home. Loudoun County Fire…

The Purcellville Police Department is an official Virginia Department of Health Safety Seat Check Station. The Purcellville Police Department has certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians who offer free car seat safety checks to ensure your child’s car seat is installed correctly. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, vehicular crashes, and the injuries…

A Virginia attorney pleaded guilty yesterday to filing a false tax return that concealed a significantportion of his income. The following is according to court documents and statements made in court: Asim Ghafoor, of Ashburn, was an attorney who operated a law practice in Virginia. His law practice had clients in various states, including Michigan.…

As of a May 20 announcement, the Middleburg St Louis Road (Route 611) over Goose Creek bridge rehabilitation project is complete. This project has improved safety, given drivers a smoother ride, and extended the overall life of the bridge located between Route 50 and Welbourne Road/Millville Road (Route 743), according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.…

The Leesburg Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run crash involving a bicyclist that occurred on Friday, May 16, at approximately 10:27 p.m. Officers responded to the intersection of Industrial Court SE and Catoctin Circle SE for a report of a bicyclist struck by a vehicle. Upon arrival, officers located an adult female who had sustained…