Public Safety
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…
The Leesburg Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred early morning on May 18, at the Sheetz convenience store at 6011 California Drive NE. At approximately 1:10 a.m., two unidentified suspects entered the store, displayed weapons, and demanded money from store employees. The suspects obtained an undisclosed amount of cash and items before…
On Thursday, May 15, the Leesburg Police Department arrested an Ashburn man for driving while intoxicated after he struck a juvenile who was riding a scooter in the area of 22 Plaza Street NE. At approximately 4:30 p.m., a Leesburg Police officer observed a juvenile fall in the roadway in the area of 22 Plaza…
Following a collaborative investigation involving the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, the Organized Crime and Intelligence Bureau of the Fairfax County Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations, and retail partners, Wencai Zhuang, 29, a Chinese national, has been sentenced in Loudoun County following his first conviction in connection with a nationwide gift card scam. The investigation…
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has made a tenth arrest to conclude its undercover internet chat operation that took place during the week of April 21, 2025. Kyle James Ross Bultron, also known as Kyle James Ross Ball, 30, of Washington, D.C., was arrested on May 15, and charged with two counts of Use of…
The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office investigation has determined that yesterday’s house fire in Aldie was accidental, resulting from a failed extension cord. At approximately 6:15 a.m., Tuesday, May 13, 2025, the Loudoun County Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call from a resident reporting smoke inside their home in the 24000…
The Purcellville Police Department announced that the Town of Purcellville was ranked the Second “Safest City” in Virginia for 2025 by SafeWise. Using the latest FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System data available, Purcellville received the number two ranking as the safest city in Virginia. Despite Purcellville’s low crime rate of 0.3 per 1,000 residents for…
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has announced the launch of the Blue Envelope Program, a new initiative designed to improve interactions between law enforcement and individuals with communication differences, such as autism, intellectual disabilities, or other conditions that may affect communication during stressful situations like traffic stops. The Blue Envelope Program provides a simple but…