The last of six awareness forums on fentanyl and other opioids, and what the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO), Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS), and others are doing about it, was held at Broad Run High School on March 23. Read on...
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the graduation of 18 sworn and civilian employees from the LCSO and representatives from local, state, and federal agencies from the 53rd Basic Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) program. Read on...
The Virginia Senate and House of Delegates passed resolutions last month commending Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman for receiving the 2023 Ferris L. Lucas “Sheriff of the Year” award from the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA). Read on...
Lieutenant Joshua Brumbaugh, a 13-year veteran of the agency, graduated March 16, 2023, from the intensive three-week leadership education program. Read on...
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) urges motorists to plan a designated driver or other safe way home if they choose to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with alcohol. Read on...
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) has once again partnered with GotSneakers to help raise funds for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) of Loudoun. Read on...
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) and the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System (LC-CFRS) are proud to announce the 35th Annual McGruff Safety Camps. Read on...
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is reminding motorists to never drink and drive as the agency plans to conduct DUI saturation patrols tomorrow evening. Read on...
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office held its 2022 Awards and Recognition Ceremony last evening, to recognize the day-to-day efforts of members of the agency for their service and dedication to the community. Read on...
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) arrested two men in connection with a burglary in Aldie at an electrical storage yard on Dominion Energy property. Read on...
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) has arrested an area man in connection with a stabbing that occurred on Sunday, February 5, 2023, in Sterling. Read on...
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man for assault after he inappropriately touched two juveniles at the Claude Moore Park swimming pool. Read on...
Loudoun County Sheriff Michael L. Chapman announced the formation of the 49th Citizens’ Police Academy, which will commence on March 9, 2023. Read on...
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is issuing a warning after responding to two fatal overdoses that are suspected to involve opioids. Read on...
This afternoon, the LCSO received several reports of White supremacy propaganda flyers found in the driveways of several homes in Western Loudoun County. Read on...
A Reston man has been arrested and charged in connection with the June 11, 2022, shooting of three people on N. Fillmore Avenue in Sterling. Read on...
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is investigating a robbery and auto theft that occurred in the late evening of January 5, 2023, in Ashburn. Read on...
Today, six new Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office Deputies graduated from the 147th Session of the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy (NVCJA). Read on...
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that occurred early this morning in the 500 block of E. Staunton Avenue in Sterling. Read on...
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your assistance. Please help make this holiday season bright for children at local hospitals by donating to LCSO’s Holiday Toy Drive! Read on...
A behavioral assistant with Loudoun County Public Schools has been charged after an investigation into a report she assaulted a student inside a classroom on two occasions. Read on...
A 69-year-old Virginia registered sex offender from Herndon was arrested and charged this morning for sex offenses committed against a juvenile. Read on...
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, Leesburg Police Department, and the Purcellville Police Department have once again partnered with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in the “Take-Back” initiative. Read on...
UPDATE: Stone Colburn was arrested late this evening by the Pooler Police Department in Chatham County, GA. More information on his arrest will be released when available. Read on...
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office will hold public safety meetings at each of the agency’s four service area stations and residents are encouraged to attend. Read on...
Mario R. Hernandez-Navarrate, 19, of Herndon is facing charges of second-degree murder and grand larceny following the death investigation of a Leesburg man. Read on...
Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman is proud to announce that two members of the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office received statewide recognition today at the Virginia Sheriffs' Association (VSA) Annual Conference, accepting two of the three top awards. Read on...
Ever R. Cruz, 24, of Ashburn was extradited back to Loudoun County today from the Frederick County Adult Detention Center in Maryland and has been charged with Second Degree Murder. Read on...
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a sobriety checkpoint on Friday, August 19, 2022. The sobriety checkpoint will begin shortly after 9:00 p.m. Read on...
Two suspects in the robbery of a Sterling McDonald’s have been identified after they were apprehended following a similar incident in Montgomery County, MD overnight. The case remains under investigation. Read on...
Sady Ashkar, 32 of Ashburn was served on multiple warrants for assault on law enforcement and rescue personnel, attempting to disarm a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest, and larceny/shoplifting-related charges. Read on...
Through the course of the investigation, detectives with the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office Financial Crimes Unit determined that two employees with the electrical company conspired a third-party temp agency that provides temporary part-time workers. Read on...
The Criminal Justice Services Board is the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services’ policy board with representation from all aspects of the criminal justice system on both state and local levels of government. Read on...
A 20-year-old massage therapist was arrested and charged July 7 for sex offenses he committed while performing massages on two female victims at a business in Ashburn and detectives believe there are potential additional victims. Read on...
A Leesburg woman wanted on a felony probation violation is in custody and facing multiple charges following a pursuit in the Town of Leesburg where she struck multiple vehicles, including a Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office vehicle. Read on...
The juvenile was served eight petitions this week and charged with one count of Attempted Aggravated Murder, three counts of Malicious Wounding, and four counts of Use of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony. Read on...
As the Independence Day holiday weekend is upon us, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is reminding motorists to celebrate responsibly and designate a sober driver. Read on...
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office will hold public safety meetings at each of the agency’s four service area stations and residents are encouraged to attend. Read on...
Detectives with the LCSO have released surveillance video of a suspect who appears to be targeting vehicles with items in plain view before forcing entry. Read on...
Deputy First Class Gloria Turin was recognized today by the Major County Sheriffs of America (MCSA) as the 2021 Correctional Officer of the Year. Read on...
LCSO Deputies responded to the area shortly after 7:30 p.m. where an adult female victim was located. She was taken to a local hospital where she is being treated for serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Read on...
After a thorough investigation, detectives with the LCSO were able to identify a juvenile student at Potomac Falls High School as the source of the emails. Petitions were issued by Loudoun Juvenile Court Services for three charges of Threats to Bomb. Read on...
A death investigation involving two adults at an Ashburn home on Tuesday is being investigated as a suspected domestic-related murder-suicide. Read on...
This morning, a Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer was notified by school personnel at Independence High School that burn marks were located on the sidewalk outside of the school. Read on...
The medical team was nominated and recognized last week at the Wellpath Health Service Administers Conference. The team was recognized for their perseverance to provide and continue exceptional service and compassionate care throughout the pandemic. Read on...
Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman and Clerk of the Circuit Court, Gary M. Clemens, are once again reminding residents to be aware of jury duty scams. Read on...
The driver involved in a fatal crash that took the life of an Ashburn woman has been charged with Involuntary Manslaughter after an investigation determined he was traveling in excess of 30 mph over the posted 45 mph speed limit just prior to the crash. Read on...
The LCSO received 100% compliance by VLEPSC, and the assessment received zero returns for the re-accreditation. The assessment team leader noted “the professionalism and training of the men and women of the Loudoun Sheriff’s Office is second to none”. Read on...
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office will host an in-depth forum on how we as a community can best prevent opioid-related deaths impacting Loudoun County. Read on...
“I am proud of the men and women of the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, and all of the first responders and civilians honored at the valor awards for their heroic actions and the lives they saved,” said Sheriff Chapman. Read on...
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, Leesburg Police Department, Middleburg Police Department, and the Purcellville Police Department have once again partnered with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in the “Take-Back” initiative. Read on...
Twenty-three members of the LCSO have received the certification since the inaugural class of the VSI Certification Program in 2018- the largest number of recipients from any one sheriff’s office in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Read on...
Deputy Creary took the highest honor in the class receiving the Ricky L. Timbrook Award, named in honor of the fallen Winchester Police Department Officer. The award goes to the recruit who personifies the highest standards. Read on...
Shortly after 1 a.m. on April 20, LCSO Deputies responded to the area of Stubble Corner Square for reported gunfire. At this time four townhomes that face Ashburn Road were discovered damaged after discharged rounds struck the front area of the homes. Read on...
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office and Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System announced today that the 34th Annual McGruff Safety Camp online registration forms are now available. Read on...
The driver of a silver 2020 Nissan Kicks was traveling east on Route 7 when shortly before 2:15 a.m., he veered to miss a slower moving vehicle. The driver lost control, and the vehicle traveled off the roadway and rolled several times. Read on...
The study, authorized by a majority of the Board in seeking to replace the role of the elected Sheriff, demonstrates that a conversion to a countywide police department is projected to cost more than $307 million over 10 years & no less than $213 million. Read on...
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery of a Sterling beauty supply store that occurred this afternoon in the 21000 block of Atlantic Boulevard. Read on...
A teacher assistant with Loudoun County Public Schools has been charged after an investigation into a report he struck a child inside a classroom last week. Read on...
The driver involved in the December 23, 2021, fatal crash that took the life of a Las Vegas woman has been charged with Involuntary Manslaughter. Read on...
In 2020, the rate of serious crime saw 5.8 crimes per 1000 residents in Loudoun County and is nearly half the crime rate since Sheriff Mike Chapman took office. The serious crime rate has continued to decrease despite extraordinary growth in population. Read on...
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is issuing a warning after two recent fatal overdose cases in Loudoun County involving suspected counterfeit prescription pills. Read on...
“Our leadership staff continue to receive training at the highest levels and exemplify the professionalism of the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, as well as the expectations we have to deliver excellent service to our community,” said Sheriff Chapman. Read on...
The Loudoun Valor Awards program awards were established by the Loudoun Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the local public safety agencies, to recognize and acknowledge members of the various public safety departments, as well as everyday citizens. Read on...
Nineteen members of the LCSO have received the certification since the inaugural class of the VSI Certification Program in 2018- the largest number of recipients from any one sheriff’s office in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Read on...
Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman and the agency’s Employment Section announced today the launch of a new recruiting and hiring website designed to continue bringing the best talent to the LCSO. Read on...
The operation stemmed from an investigation that began in Loudoun County, Virginia in 2017 and led to the largest seizure of illegal drugs in the history of Loudoun County. Read on...
Loudoun County continues to have the lowest crime rate in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area and is recognized as a model law enforcement agency in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Read on...
“The LCSO continues to be a leader in crisis intervention training in the region and has provided a valuable skill set that has assisted our staff in many instances to peacefully resolve potentially violent situations,” said Sheriff Chapman. Read on...
Bethany was 21-years-old and five months pregnant when Roldan said he last saw her at their Ashburn apartment on January 29, 2011. She was reported missing by her family on February 19, 2011, and authorities have been trying to locate her ever since. Read on...
Loudoun County continues to be one of the safest counties in the Washington, DC, area and the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has enjoyed a nearly 90% citizen satisfaction rating according to a 2018 Loudoun County Citizen Survey. Read on...
The estimated cost of this change is more than $20 million and it would come at a time when Loudoun County government expects to experience up to a $100 million budget shortfall in this fiscal year alone due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read on...
The audit reviewed documentation from the last three years of operation and ensured compliance with 128 strict compliance standards, including 43 Life, Health and Safety standards, necessary for certification. Read on...
As deputies attempted to make contact with the subject he became disorderly and refused commands by law enforcement to exit the home. Members of the LCSO established contact and after continued conversations, the subject exited the home. Read on...
A nearly six-year effort by Sheriff Mike Chapman to remedy a serious gap in the Virginia motor code has been finally resolved at the local level with the passing of two amendments to the county’s codified ordinances by the Loudoun Board of Supervisors. Read on...
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation after a driver reported he was traveling westbound on Algonkian Parkway near Westmoreland Drive when he observed a person in the roadway. Read on...
A Maryland man was sentenced to 18 years and 8 months in the Virginia Department of Corrections in connection with a series of armed robberies targeting 7-Eleven convenience stores in Northern Virginia. Read on...
2nd Lieutenant Collette Cunningham, a 17-year veteran of the agency, 2nd Lt. Jeffrey Haig, a 12-year veteran, and Chandra Evans, a 26-year veteran of the agency, graduated Thursday from the intensive three-week leadership education program. Read on...
Sheriff Chapman discussed the proposal during a radio interview and is questioning the motivation, necessity, and fiscal responsibility of creating an additional law enforcement agency in the county. Read on...
This week School Resource and Juvenile Resource Officers with the LCSO were the first in the Northern Virginia region to receive training in Sources of Strength, an evidence led youth suicide prevention program, conducted by the Ryan Bartel Foundation. Read on...
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office reported the lowest crime rate in Northern Virginia according to the Annual Report on Crime and Crime Control released by the Metropolitan Council of Governments (MWCOG) last month. Read on...
In the U.S., car crashes are the leading cause of death in teens. A majority of those crashes are due to critical errors, including lack of scanning that is needed to detect and respond to hazards, going too fast for road conditions, or being distracted. Read on...
The victim reported he was walking in the 200 block of Fletcher Road around 10 p.m. on October 13 when he was assaulted and robbed by four unknown males. Read on...
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported indecent exposure in the Brambleton area on Wednesday and are working to determine if it is connected to a similar case reported last spring. Read on...
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office reached another milestone this week graduating its 40th session of Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) on Friday. Read on...
The victims reported they were in a vehicle on Williamsburg Road when several subjects pulled them out of the vehicle and assaulted them. The investigation determined that some of the suspects were known to them and the assault involved two rival gangs. Read on...
As the safety of our children is a top priority, this year the LCSO in coordination with Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) introduced the Safe2Talk app to allow anonymous reporting of issues that threaten the safety of our schools. Read on...
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office continues to enhance opportunities for inmates at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center (ADC) to help continue to reduce recidivism which has decreased 10% since 2012. ] Read on...
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office was honored to be recognized for two of the highest awards at the 86th Annual Virginia Sheriffs’ Association Conference on Thursday. Read on...
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has concluded a investigation into rumored threats on social media towards Loudoun Schools. The information posted online was determined to be non-credible and there was no threat to any Loudoun County Public School. Read on...
Over the past several years, the LCSO has developed multiple tiered mental health support systems within the agency to promote and ensure an environment of psychological wellness. Read on...
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Detective C. Pickrell of the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division at 703-777-1021. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are asked to call Loudoun Crime Solvers at 703-777-1919. Read on...
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery of a bicycle rider on the Washington and Old Dominion Trail near Williamsburg Road in Sterling. Read on...
Clifton Townsend, Jr., 60, of Leesburg, was taken into custody Monday night after the investigation determined he had sexual contact in Loudoun County with a juvenile who was known to him. Read on...
An Ohio man is in custody after being involved in an attempted robbery where a bystander discharged several rounds from a firearm during the incident. Read on...
Five members of the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office Youth Services Section successfully graduated from the Virginia Drug Abuse and Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Associations D.A.R.E. Officer Training School. Read on...
Stephanie A. Balcazar, 28, of Sterling and Bryanna A. Hunter, 26, of Washington, DC, were both charged with distribution of a controlled substance into a correctional facility and attempted possession of a chemical compound by a prisoner. Read on...
Detectives are asking residents who live on or near this location and have external cameras that have stored recordings, to review their video during the time frame of 10 p.m. on July 5 to 4 a.m. on July 6. Read on...
An Ashburn man has been charged with involuntary manslaughter after a single-vehicle crash Thursday night that took the life of a passenger in his vehicle. Read on...
Jacen N. Martin, 23, of Purcellville has been charged with Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor and Possession of Child Pornography. The inappropriate contact with the juvenile came to light on June 22, 2019. Read on...
DFC Whittington will be officially recognized this September in recognition of his outstanding performance, unwavering passion and commitment, and problem-solving to improve the quality of life for citizens, Read on...
“The outstanding performance of this class exemplifies our efforts to recruit the best and the brightest. We have been able to attract highly qualified applicants who recognize the LCSO as a premier law enforcement agency,” said Sheriff Chapman. Read on...
The event was hosted by the Loudoun Re-Entry Advisory Council and the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office and was held inside the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center. Read on...
The investigation into the suspects began in March 2019, after the LCSO learned they were possibly involved in the sale of cocaine in the county. During the investigation, one of the suspects sold an AR-15 style rifle during a controlled operation. Read on...
Around 4 a.m., the unknown suspect entered the Royal Farms in Chantilly and brandished a firearm and demanded cash from two employees inside. After taking an undisclosed amount of cash from the registers, the suspect fled from the rear of the store. Read on...
A Manassas man was arrested in New York Thursday night for the May 10, 2019, sexual assault of an adult female at a residence in the area of Maison Carree Square in Loudoun County. Read on...
The driver of the vehicle remained on the scene. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old-male, was flown by helicopter to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries and is currently in stable condition. Read on...
A teacher with Loudoun County Public Schools was arrested today after an investigation determined he had inappropriate contact with a student at Sugarland Elementary School. Read on...
The agency has received 100% compliance from the Virginia Board of Corrections during its annual inspection since the opening of the facility nearly twelve years ago. Read on...
The suspect is described as an Asian male, 5’8” tall, and weighing 175 pounds. He was wearing all black clothing with three white stripes going down the sides of his pants. Read on...
“Under no circumstance would a law enforcement official in Virginia contact you to collect fines for an outstanding warrant,” said Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman. Read on...
Abdul R. Abid, 25, of Herndon was taken into custody Friday evening as part of the ongoing investigation. Detectives with the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office arrested the other suspect, Zian Rehman, 19, back on May 2 on Brookfield Circle in Sterling. Read on...
LCSO Deputies were able to quickly establish a track of the vehicle utilizing the stolen cars in-vehicle security and emergency services system. Deputies tracked the vehicle to Loudoun County Parkway where they stopped traffic and located the suspect. Read on...
A Maryland man lost his life this morning after he was swept away by moving water while removing debris from the dam at the Goose Creek Reservoir in Ashburn. Read on...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and as mental health professionals work to provide support and educate the public, the LCSO continues to work to increase the number of deputies trained in CIT to help citizens experiencing a behavioral crisis. Read on...
The VSI Certification Program recognizes those Virginia sheriffs and deputies who continue individual professional development and a commitment to excellence, life-long learning, and advancement of public safety as a profession. Read on...
Detectives released surveillance image stills captured by a home surveillance system in one of the theft cases where the suspects entered an open garage. The suspects also entered over 25 vehicles during the overnight hours of April 23 and April 24. Read on...
The arrest stems from an incident on March 25, when the adult victim reported that she was using the women’s restroom around 4:45 p.m. inside a building in the 19000 block of Deerfield Avenue. Read on...
Deputies responded to the 45500 block of Grand Central Square on April 19, where several residents in the area reported hearing gunfire. A canvass of the scene recovered discharged casings and several rounds that struck and entered a townhome. Read on...
The victim reported on April 7 that an unknown suspect entered her home in the 120 block of N. Duke Drive around 11:30 p.m. and sexually assaulted her. The suspect fled after the victim woke up. Read on...
The adult female victim reported that around 1:30 a.m. Sunday an unknown male grabbed her and began kissing and groping her while they were along the stairs inside the Rio Cantina located in the 21800 block of Towncenter Plaza. Read on...
“I am proud of the men and women of the LCSO, and all of the first responders and civilians honored today for their heroic actions and the lives they saved,” said Sheriff Chapman. Read on...
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has released a composite sketch of a suspect involved in an indecent exposure case in the Brambleton area on Monday. Read on...
Deputies were called to the home shortly before midnight where the victim reported an unknown male sexually assaulted her. The suspect was described as a Hispanic male, approximately 20-years-old with curly dark hair, and a slight build. Read on...
Deputies responded to the 21800 block of Blossom Hill Terrace around 9 p.m. where several residents in The Grove at Flynn’s Crossing apartment complex reported hearing gunfire. A canvass of the scene discovered several rounds struck an apartment building. Read on...
As part of ongoing improvements in 911 services, the Loudoun Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce that in coordination with Loudoun Combined Fire & Rescue System, the Emergency Communications Center will begin transitioning to universal call takers. Read on...
Loudoun County, VA- Detectives with the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office have arrested two Washington, DC men in connection with an auto theft and commercial burglary in Ashburn. Read on...
Captain DeLitta was one of 253 veteran law enforcement officers who graduated March 15, 2019, from the 10-week program. Captain DeLitta is an over 18-year veteran of the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office. Read on...
Two Annandale men are in custody and seven pounds of marijuana were recovered after a joint investigation between the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office and the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS). Read on...
Sheriff Mike Chapman accepted the Legacy Award for the agency’s D.A.R.E. Program at the 20th Annual Loudoun School-Business Partnership Breakfast. This award recognizes a longstanding partnership that has had a lasting effect on Loudoun’s students. Read on...
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office graduated two members of the agency’s leadership staff from the 44th session of the Virginia Police Chiefs Foundation Professional Executive Leadership School (PELS). Read on...
Sheriff Mike Chapman was named Vice President of Homeland Security for the Major County Sheriffs of America, a professional law enforcement association comprised of almost 100 sheriff agencies in the nation’s most populous counties and parishes. Read on...
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office held their 2018 Awards and Recognition Ceremony Friday, February 8, 2019, to recognize the day-to-day efforts of members of the agency for their service and dedication to the community. Read on...
Loudoun County, VA – A Virginia man has been charged with attempted capital murder in relation to the shooting incident which occurred on January 17, 2019, in Paeonian Springs. Read on...
Know the law, be safe, and be considerate of those around you. That is the message from Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman in a video released today in response to the increase in complaints regarding the discharge of firearms in Loudoun County. Read on...
Loudoun County, VA – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents to be vigilant in locking their vehicles following an increase in auto thefts, larcenies from vehicles, and other related thefts in the Dulles South area. Read on...
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office was officially presented the agency’s certification of reaccreditation awarded by the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission (VLEPSC). Read on...
