News & Announcements

Posted on: August 11, 2023

40 Cats Removed from Hoarding Situation in Sterling Home

Link to information about Loudoun County Animal Services

Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) has taken 40 cats into its care following a pet hoarding investigation that revealed unsafe living conditions for animals and people. The cats are currently receiving veterinary care and will be available for adoption...

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Animal Services
Posted on: June 2, 2023

Animal Rescue Group Staff Charged with Cruelty; More than 100 Animals Taken into Custody

Photo of dogs in cages inside a home with unsanitary conditions

A months-long investigation into the mistreatment of animals by an animal rescue organization in the Town of Round Hill has resulted in more than a dozen criminal charges against individuals involved with the operation of the Luck of the Irish Animal Resc...

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Animal Services
Posted on: July 25, 2019

Loudoun County Seizes 18 Animals from Lovettsville Home

Photo of Loudoun Chief of Animal Control with dogs

Two Lovettsville residents are facing a total of eighteen Class 1 misdemeanor charges of animal cruelty after a search warrant revealed a large number of pets in squalid, unsanitary conditions at the home of Jackie Howard Payne Jr. and Tia Marie Reid.&...

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Animal Services
Posted on: May 30, 2019

Ground is Broken for New Loudoun County Animal Services Facility

Photo of groundbreaking ceremony for new Animal Services facility in Loudoun County

A ceremonial groundbreaking to celebrate the start of construction for the new facility that will serve as the primary location of Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) was held Thursday in Leesburg. Members of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors join...

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Animal Services
Posted on: May 24, 2019

Groundbreaking for Loudoun County Animal Services New Location Set for May 30

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Loudoun County invites member of the public to attend the groundbreaking for the new location of Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) Thursday, May 30, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. The ceremony will take place at the intersection of Crosstrail Boulevard and Kinca...

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Animal Services
Posted on: August 12, 2019

Loudoun County Animal Services Participates in Clear the Shelters Event August 17, 2019

Image of Animal Services Logo with Clear the Shelters event information

On Saturday, August 17, 2019, Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) will participate in the fifth annual nationwide “Clear the Shelters” free pet adoption event from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Adoption fees will be waived for all available pets which include...

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Animal Services
Posted on: July 19, 2019

Selected Loudoun County Facilities to Serve as Cooling Centers with Extended Weekend Hours

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During this period of excessive heat, selected Loudoun County facilities will operate as cooling centers with extended weekend hours. 

Saturday, July 20, 2019, Extended Hours

  • The Loudoun Valley Community Center will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p...
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Animal Services
Posted on: July 19, 2019

Excessive Heat Warning in Effect for Loudoun; County Facilities to Serve as Cooling Centers

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The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for Loudoun County for Friday, July 19, 2019, forecasting temperatures in the mid to upper 90s and heat index values of up to 110 degrees. 

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Animal Services
Posted on: May 10, 2019

Loudoun County Animal Services Hosts Free Adoption Event May 18, 2019

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On Saturday, May 18, 2019, Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) will host the fourth annual “Homeward Bound” free pet adoption event from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Adoption fees will be waived on all available cats, kittens, dogs, puppi...

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Animal Services
Posted on: May 3, 2019

Undercover Investigation Leads to Arrest for Attempted Carnal Knowledge of an Animal

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A North Potomac, Maryland, man is facing a felony charge for the attempted carnal knowledge of an animal after allegedly soliciting an undercover Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) officer in Leesburg for the opportunity to have sexual relations with a...

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Animal Services
Posted on: December 3, 2018

Animal Services Hosts Annual Home for the Holidays Pet Adoptions with Santa December 8, 2018

Link to Home for the Holidays information

On Saturday, December 8, 2018, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) will host the 4th annual Home for the Holidays, a pet adoption event where all adoption fees are waived. The event at the Loudoun County Animal Shelter, 398...

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Animal Services
Posted on: December 4, 2018

Take Extra Care with Animals During Winter Weather

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Take Extra Care with Animals During Winter Weather  During periods of severe winter weather, animal owners should be ready to protect their pets and livestock. The following are concerns to be aware of and recommendations from the Virginia Cooper...

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Animal Services

News & Announcements

Posted on: September 18, 2023

Prospective Jurors Needed for 2024 Jury Trials in Loudoun

Link to information about the jury selection process in Loudoun County

The Clerk of the Circuit Court’s Jury Management team is sending out 50,000 jury questionnaire postcards to Loudoun County residents in the month of September for the purpose of determining who is qualified for jury duty in Loudoun County in 2024. These m...

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Clerk of the Circuit Court
Posted on: September 15, 2023

Loudoun Residents Alerted about Jury Scam

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The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is alerting citizens to another jury duty scam reported by the Clerk of the Circuit Court, including calls to victims from someone posing as a Sheriff’s Deputy demanding payment of court fines for failure to appe...

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Clerk of the Circuit Court
Posted on: June 15, 2023

Church Street Segment to Reopen; Access to Pennington Lot and Garage Changes

Link to information about the courts complex expansion project

After 5:30 p.m. on Friday, June 16, 2023, a segment of Church Street NE, from North Street to the Pennington Lot in Leesburg, will reopen to traffic after being temporarily closed for road construction. Vehicles will access the Pennington Lot and Garage t...

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Clerk of the Circuit Court

News & Announcements

Posted on: June 9, 2023

Several Road Renamings Completed as Part of County Initiative

Link to information about road and street renamings in Loudoun County

The road renaming initiative that began in Loudoun County in April 2022 has reached several milestones with the renaming of several streets and roads completed or nearly complete. 

The renaming of these roadways is a result of the Board of Supervi...

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Commissioner of Revenue
Posted on: April 7, 2023

Three Things to Know About 2023 Personal Property Tax Bills

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Loudoun County vehicle owners will soon receive their personal property tax bills and many are observing that their used vehicles have increased in value and their car tax bills may be higher than they expected. 

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandem...

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Commissioner of Revenue
Posted on: October 24, 2022

Sterling Offices of Loudoun Commissioner of the Revenue, Treasurer Moving

Link to information about the Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue

The Sterling offices of the Loudoun County Commissioner of the Revenue and Treasurer are moving out of the county’s Eastern Loudoun Service Center to another building that is located approximately one-half mile away in the same Sterling office park. Begin...

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Commissioner of Revenue

News & Announcements

Posted on: September 29, 2023

Jury Convicts Alan Colie of Discharging a Firearm Within an Occupied Building

On September 25, 2023, a jury trial began in the Commonwealth v. Alan Colie. After four days of testimony and jury deliberations, a Loudoun County jury returned its verdicts in the Commonwealth v. Alan Colie trial. The jury announced the following verdict...

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Commonwealth's Attorney
Posted on: September 6, 2023

Matthew Bush Sentenced for the Arson of His 2021 Honda Civic

Loudoun County Circuit Court Judge Matthew P. Snow sentenced Matthew Bush to five years in a Virginia correctional facility with all five years suspended. The suspended sentence is conditioned upon the satisfactory completion of five years of probation, t...

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Commonwealth's Attorney
Posted on: September 6, 2023

Jamin Davis Reckless Driving Case Set for a Jury Trial on March 4, 2024

On August 31, 2023, the Commonwealth v. Jamin Davis case was set for a jury trial on March 4, 2024, in the Loudoun County Circuit Court.

On March 28, 2022, Jamin Davis was charged with the offense of reckless driving by speed. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s ...

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Commonwealth's Attorney
Posted on: August 24, 2023

William O’Brien Waives Preliminary Hearing

William O’Brien has waived his preliminary hearing on the felony charge of attempted filming of a nonconsenting minor, stemming from an incident at Sense of Thai restaurant on May 14, 2023. Commonwealth’s Attorney Buta Biberaj stated,&...

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Commonwealth's Attorney
Posted on: August 4, 2023

Jamin Davis Reckless Driving Case Continued to August 31, 2023

On August 3, 2023, the Commonwealth v. Jamin Davis was scheduled for a review in the Loudoun County Circuit Court. The matter was continued to August 31, 2023.

On March 28, 2022, Jamin Davis was charged with the offense of reckless driving by speed, allegi...

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Commonwealth's Attorney
Posted on: July 21, 2023

Furqan Syed Sentenced to Life Plus 38 Years

Loudoun County Circuit Court Chief Judge Douglas Fleming Jr. sentenced Furqan Syed to life plus 38 years for the killing of Najat Chemlali Goode on December 30, 2021. “It is unfortunate for all involved because there is so much loss, but it is rewarding t...

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Commonwealth's Attorney
Posted on: April 17, 2023

Jury Finds Furqan Syed Guilty of First-Degree Murder

Statement of Loudoun County Commonwealth's Attorney Buta Biberaj on the conviction of Furqan Syed of first-degree murder:

“It is unfortunate for all involved because there is so much loss, but it is great to be able to have clarity and a...

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Commonwealth's Attorney
Posted on: March 14, 2023

Statement of Commonwealth's Attorney Buta Biberaj on the Veterans Treatment Docket

The Loudoun County Veterans Treatment Docket Program held its first court hearing on March 7, 2023. The Veterans Treatment Docket Program is a hybrid drug and mental health docket that integrates and incorporates a coordinated treatment response for justi...

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Commonwealth's Attorney
Posted on: December 5, 2022

Biberaj Statement Regarding the Report of the Special Grand Jury on the Investigation of LCPS

Statement of Loudoun County Commonwealth's Attorney Buta Biberaj Regarding the Report of the Special Grand Jury on the Investigation of Loudoun County Public Schools:

On December 2, 2022, the Loudoun County Circuit Court issued an order directing that the ...

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Commonwealth's Attorney
Posted on: December 5, 2022

Biberaj Statement Regarding Graffiti Espousing Hate in South Riding

Statement from Loudoun County Commonwealth's Attorney Buta Biberaj Statement Regarding Graffiti Espousing Hate in South Riding

"Without a doubt, Loudoun County is made better and stronger by the diversity of our residents. This weekend, our community ...

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Commonwealth's Attorney
Posted on: June 1, 2020

Statement Of Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Attorney Buta Biberaj

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:June 1, 2020

Contact: Buta [email protected]’s Attorney’s Office20 East Market StreetLeesburg, VA  20176-2809(703) 777-0242

Statement Of Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Att...

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Commonwealth's Attorney
Posted on: February 28, 2020

Jury Convicts Hassan M. Gailani in Sterling Double Homicide

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:February 28, 2020

Contact: Heather F. WilliamsonCommonwealth’s Attorney’s Office20 East Market StreetLeesburg, VA  20176-2809(703) 777-0242

JURY CONVICTS HASSAN M. GAILANI IN STERLING DOUBLE HOMICIDE

LEESBUR...

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Commonwealth's Attorney
Posted on: October 31, 2019

Nicole Wittmann Sworn in as the Commonwealth's Attorney for Loudoun County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:October 31, 2019

Contact: Heather F. WilliamsonCommonwealth’s Attorney’s Office20 East Market StreetLeesburg, VA  20176-2809(703) 777-0242

Nicole Wittmann Sworn in as the Commonwealth's Attorney for Loudoun...

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Commonwealth's Attorney
Posted on: October 2, 2019

Judge Imposes Ten Years for Larceny of Firearm and Vehicles

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:October 2, 2019

Contact: Heather F. WilliamsonCommonwealth’s Attorney’s Office20 East Market StreetLeesburg, VA  20176-2809(703) 777-0242

Judge Imposes Ten Years for Larceny of Firearm and Vehicles

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Commonwealth's Attorney
Posted on: September 17, 2019

Drug Dealer Sentenced to 10 years in Prison

Cash, Phillip

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:September 17, 2019

Contact: Heather F. WilliamsonCommonwealth’s Attorney’s Office20 East Market StreetLeesburg, VA  20176-2809(703) 777-0242

DRUG DEALER SENTENCED TO TEN YEARS IN PRISON 

$60,000 FIN...

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Commonwealth's Attorney
Posted on: August 28, 2019

Jury Convicts Douglas Johnson, Jr. of Attempted Capital Murders in Shooting of Two Loudoun Deputies

Douglas V. Johnson

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:August 28, 2019

Contact: Heather F. WilliamsonCommonwealth’s Attorney’s Office20 East Market StreetLeesburg, VA  20176-2809(703) 777-0242

Jury Convicts Douglas Johnson, Jr. of Attempted Capital Murders in S...

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Commonwealth's Attorney
Posted on: July 30, 2019

Jury Fixes Moreno's Sentence at Thirty-Eight Years for the Murder of his Sister

Moreno, Michel

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:July 30, 2019

Contact: Heather F. WilliamsonCommonwealth’s Attorney’s Office20 East Market StreetLeesburg, VA  20176-2809(703) 777-0242

JURY FIXES MORENO’S SENTENCE AT THIRTY-EIGHT YEARS FOR THE M...

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Commonwealth's Attorney
Posted on: July 26, 2019

Educational Professional Convicted and Sentenced for Unlawful Filming of HS Students

Hermens, Samuel

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:July 26, 2019

Contact: Heather F. WilliamsonCommonwealth’s Attorney’s Office20 East Market StreetLeesburg, VA  20176-2809(703) 777-0242

Educational Professional Convicted and Sentenced for Unlawful Filming ...

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Commonwealth's Attorney
Posted on: July 22, 2019

Drug Dealer Sentenced to Fourteen Years in Prison

Shelton, Warren

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:July 22, 2019

Contact: Heather F. WilliamsonCommonwealth’s Attorney’s Office20 East Market StreetLeesburg, VA  20176-2809(703) 777-0242

DRUG DEALER SENTENCED TO FOURTEEN YEARS IN PRISON 

CRIMINAL HI...

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Commonwealth's Attorney
Posted on: June 28, 2019

Repeat Drug Dealer Sentenced to Six Years in Prison

Meade, Gregory

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:June 28, 2019

Contact: Heather F. WilliamsonCommonwealth’s Attorney’s Office20 East Market StreetLeesburg, VA  20176-2809(703) 777-0242

Repeat Drug Dealer Sentenced to Six Years in Prison

Criminal History Da...

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Commonwealth's Attorney
Posted on: June 20, 2019

Virginia Court of Appeals Affirmed the Convictions Against Braulio Castillo

Michelle Castillo

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:June 20, 2019

Contact: Heather F. WilliamsonCommonwealth’s Attorney’s Office20 East Market StreetLeesburg, VA  20176-2809(703) 777-0242

VIRGINIA COURT OF APPEALS AFFIRMED THE CONVICTIONS AGAINST BRAULIO CAS...

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Commonwealth's Attorney
Posted on: June 18, 2019

New Jersey Man Sentenced for Sex Offenses with a Loudoun Teen

Essen. Matthew

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:June 18, 2019

Contact: Heather F. WilliamsonCommonwealth’s Attorney’s Office20 East Market StreetLeesburg, VA  20176-2809(703) 777-0242

NEW JERSEY MAN SENTENCED FOR SEX OFFENSES WITH A LOUDOUN TEEN

JUDGE IMP...

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Commonwealth's Attorney
Posted on: May 28, 2019

Loudoun Team Named Georgetown Center for Juvenile Justice Reform Fellows

Loudoun Team

Loudoun County, VirginiaFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:May 28, 2019

Contact: Heather F. WilliamsonCommonwealth’s Attorney’s Office20 East Market StreetLeesburg, VA  20176-2809(703) 777-0242

LOUDOUN TEAM NAMED GEORGETOWN CENTER FOR JUVENI...

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Commonwealth's Attorney
Posted on: May 24, 2019

Court of Appeals Denies Petition for Appeal

Dane, Tony

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:May 24, 2019

Contact: Heather F. WilliamsonCommonwealth’s Attorney’s Office20 East Market StreetLeesburg, VA  20176-2809(703) 777-0242

COURT OF APPEALS DENIES PETITION FOR APPEAL

TONY DANE REMAINS IN PRISON

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Commonwealth's Attorney
Posted on: May 23, 2019

Michael Bowles Sentenced for 2017 Murder of His Father and Arson of His Family Home

Bowles, Michael

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:May 22, 2019

Contact: Heather F. WilliamsonCommonwealth’s Attorney’s Office20 East Market StreetLeesburg, VA  20176-2809(703) 777-0242

MICHAEL BOWLES SENTENCED FOR 2017 MURDER OF HIS FATHER AND ARSON OF HIS...

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Commonwealth's Attorney
Posted on: May 3, 2019

Loudoun County Committed to Supporting Victims of Sexual Assault

SART Team 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:May 3, 2019

Contact: Heather F. WilliamsonCommonwealth’s Attorney’s Office20 East Market StreetLeesburg, VA  20176-2809(703) 777-0242

LOUDOUN COUNTY COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT

LEESBURG...

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Commonwealth's Attorney
Posted on: April 8, 2019

Reckless Driver Sentenced for Fatal Parking Lot Accident

Rosser, Richard

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:April 8, 2019

Contact: Heather F. WilliamsonCommonwealth’s Attorney’s Office20 East Market StreetLeesburg, VA  20176-2809(703) 777-0242

RECKLESS DRIVER SENTENCED FOR FATAL PARKING LOT ACCIDENT 

JUDG...

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Commonwealth's Attorney
Posted on: March 24, 2019

West Virginia Man Convicted of Electronic Solicitation of a Minor

Goetz, James Roland

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:March 22, 2019

Contact: Heather F. WilliamsonCommonwealth’s Attorney’s Office20 East Market StreetLeesburg, VA  20176-2809(703) 777-0242

WEST VIRGINIA MAN CONVICTED OF ELECTRONIC SOLICITATION OF A MINOR&...

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Commonwealth's Attorney
Posted on: March 24, 2019

Sterling Man Sentenced to Prison for Sex Offenses with a Child Under Thirteen

Figueroa-Menendez, Guillermo

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:March 22, 2019

Contact: Heather F. WilliamsonCommonwealth’s Attorney’s Office20 East Market StreetLeesburg, VA  20176-2809(703) 777-0242

Sterling Man Sentenced to Prison for Sex Offenses with a Child Under ...

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Commonwealth's Attorney
Posted on: March 13, 2019

Gainesville Man Sentenced for Five Counts of Possession of Child Pornography

Rauf, Imtiaz

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:March 13, 2019

Contact: Heather F. WilliamsonCommonwealth’s Attorney’s Office20 East Market StreetLeesburg, VA  20176-2809(703) 777-0242

GAINESVILLE MAN SENTENCED FOR FIVE COUNTS OF POSSESSION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY

SIX YEAR ACTI...

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Commonwealth's Attorney
Posted on: March 12, 2019

Judge Upholds Life Sentence

Warnick. Timothy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:March 12, 2019

Contact: Heather F. WilliamsonCommonwealth’s Attorney’s Office20 East Market StreetLeesburg, VA  20176-2809(703) 777-0242

JUDGE UPHOLDS JURY SENTENCE

LIFE PLUS FIVE YEARS IMPOSED FOR 1988 MURD...

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Commonwealth's Attorney
Posted on: March 8, 2019

INOVA Forensic Assessment and Consultation Team Assists in Securing Conviction of Domestic Abuser

Ruther, Keith

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:March 8, 2019

Contact: Heather F. WilliamsonCommonwealth’s Attorney’s Office20 East Market StreetLeesburg, VA  20176-2809    (703) 777-0242

INOVA FORENSIC ASSESSMENT AND CONSULTATION TEAM (FACT) ASSISTS IN SE...

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Commonwealth's Attorney
Posted on: February 15, 2019

Loudoun Driver Sentenced for DUI Traffic Fatality

Hitzelberg, Patrick Ryan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:February 14, 2019

Contact: Heather F. WilliamsonCommonwealth’s Attorney’s Office20 East Market StreetLeesburg, VA  20176-2809(703) 777-0242

LOUDOUN DRIVER SENTENCED FOR DUI TRAFFIC FATALITY 

JUDGE IMPOSES 25 YEARS IN P...

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Commonwealth's Attorney
Posted on: January 18, 2019

Virginia General Assembly Appoints Circuit Court Judge in the 20th Judicial District

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

January 18, 2019Contact: Heather F. WilliamsonCommonwealth’s Attorney’s Office20 East Market StreetLeesburg, VA 20176-2809(703) 777-0242

Virginia General Assembly Appoints Circuit Court Judge in the 20th Judicial District

Appointment a...

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Commonwealth's Attorney
Posted on: January 17, 2019

Prince William Man Convicted of Sex Offenses, Assaulting Law Enforcement, and Traffic Charges

Versage, Russell

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

January 17, 2019

Contact: Heather F. Williamson

Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office

20 East Market Street

Leesburg, VA  20176-2809                   &...

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Commonwealth's Attorney
Posted on: December 18, 2018

Leesburg Man Sentenced to Twenty Years in Prison for Sex Offenses

Percy, Samuel

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

December 18, 2018

Contact: Heather F. Williamson

Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office

20 East Market Street

Leesburg, VA  20176-2809

(703) 777-0242

Leesburg Man Sentenced to Twenty Years in Prison for Sex Offenses

LEESBURG, Virginia – ...

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Commonwealth's Attorney
Posted on: December 3, 2018

Drug Dealer Sentenced to Six Years and Five Months in Prison

Robinson, Demond

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

December 3, 2018

Contact: Heather F. Williamson

Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office

20 East Market Street

Leesburg, VA  20176-2809

(703) 777-0242

DRUG DEALER SENTENCED TO SIX YEARS AND FIVE MONTHS IN PRISON 

CRIMINAL HISTORY ...

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Commonwealth's Attorney
Posted on: March 29, 2018

West Virginia Man Found Guilty of Shooting at Music Festival in Aldie

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 29, 2018 Contact: Heather F. Williamson Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office 20 East Market Street Leesburg, VA  20176-2809 (703) 777-0242 WEST VIRGINIA MAN FOUND GUILTY OF SHOOTING AT MUSIC FESTIVAL...Read on... Commonwealth's Attorney
Posted on: March 27, 2018

Flores Enters Guilty Plea in Connection with 2017 Murder of Father

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 27, 2018 Contact: Heather F. Williamson Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office 20 East Market Street Leesburg, VA  20176-2809 (703) 777-0242 Flores Enters Guilty Plea in Connection with 2017 Murder of ...Read on... Commonwealth's Attorney
Posted on: March 26, 2018

Federal Court of Appeals Rules in Favor of Plowman in Citizen-Initiated Suit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 26, 2018 Contact: Heather F. Williamson Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office 20 East Market Street Leesburg, VA  20176-2809 (703) 777-0242 Federal Court of Appeals Rules in Favor of Plowman in Citiz...Read on... Commonwealth's Attorney
Posted on: March 7, 2018

West Virginia Driver Sentenced for Route 15 Traffic Fatality

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 7, 2018 Contact: Heather F. Williamson Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office 20 East Market Street Leesburg, VA  20176-2809 (703) 777-0242 WEST VIRGINIA DRIVER SENTENCED FOR ROUTE 15 TRAFFIC...Read on... Commonwealth's Attorney
Posted on: December 11, 2017

Leesburg Man Sentenced to Twenty Years in Prison for Burglary & Aggravated Malicious Wounding

Clark, Devon Lee.jpg FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 11, 2017 Contact: Heather F. Williamson Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office 20 East Market Street Leesburg, VA  20176-2809 (703) 777-0242 LEESBURG MAN SENTENCED TO TWENTY YEARS IN PRISON FOR BUR...Read on... Commonwealth's Attorney
Posted on: November 22, 2017

Maryland Man Found Guilty of Cocaine Possession

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 22, 2017 Contact: Heather F. Williamson Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office 20 East Market Street Leesburg, VA 20176-2809 (703) 777-0242 MARYLAND MAN FOUND GUILTY OF COCAINE POSSESSION JURY FIXE...

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Posted on: August 17, 2017

Sterling Woman Sentenced for Poisoning Co-Workers

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 17, 2017 Contact: Heather F. Williamson Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office 20 East Market Street Leesburg, VA  20176-2809 (703) 777-0242 Sterling Woman Sentenced for Poisoning Co-Workers Judge im...

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Posted on: July 18, 2017

Serial Tire and Rim Thief Found Guilty

Brooks, Jason.jpg FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 18, 2017 Contact: Heather F. Williamson Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office 20 East Market Street Leesburg, VA  20176-2809 (703) 777-0242 SERIAL TIRE AND RIM THIEF FOUND GUILTY JURY FIXES SENTENCE A...Read on... Commonwealth's Attorney
Posted on: June 21, 2017

Investigation into the June 17 Death of Nabra Hassanen

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 21, 2017 Contact: Heather F. Williamson Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office 20 East Market Street Leesburg, VA  20176-2809 (703) 777-0242 INVESTIGATION INTO THE JUNE 17 DEATH OF NABRA HASSANEN Ove...Read on... Commonwealth's Attorney
Posted on: June 7, 2017

MS-13 Gang Member Enters Guilty Pleas

Espinosa De Dios, Jose Miguel.jpg FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 7, 2017 Contact: Heather F. Williamson Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office 20 East Market Street Leesburg, VA 20176-2809 (703) 777-0242 MS-13 GANG MEMBER ENTERS GUILTY PLEAS LEESBURG, Virginia &...Read on... Commonwealth's Attorney
Posted on: May 16, 2017

Prince William County Man Sentenced to Two Years and Eight Months in Prison for Burglaries

Rinaldi and Anderson.png FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 16, 2015 Contact: Heather F. Williamson Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office 20 East Market Street Leesburg, VA 20176-2809 (703) 777-0242 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY MAN SENTENCED TO TWO YEARS AND EIGHT MONTH...Read on... Commonwealth's Attorney
Posted on: May 11, 2017

Defendant Sentenced for 24th Felony Conviction

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 11, 2017 Contact: Heather F. Williamson Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office 20 East Market Street Leesburg, VA  20176-2809 (703) 777-0242 DEFENDANT SENTENCED FOR 24TH FELONY CONVICTION JUDGE IMPOSES ...

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Posted on: March 23, 2017

Ellis Convicted of Felony Homicide and Child Abuse and Neglect

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 23, 3017 Contact: Heather F. Williamson Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office 20 East Market Street Leesburg, VA 20176-2809 (703) 777-0242 ELLIS CONVICTED OF FELONY HOMICIDE AND CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT...Read on... Commonwealth's Attorney
Posted on: March 14, 2017

National Crime Victims' Rights Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 13, 2017 Contact: Heather F. Williamson Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office 20 East Market Street Leesburg, VA 20176-2809 (703) 777-0242 Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Of...Read on... Commonwealth's Attorney

Posted on: March 2, 2017

Forde Sentenced for First Degree Murder

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:March 2, 2017 

Contact: Heather F. WilliamsonCommonwealth’s Attorney’s Office20 East Market StreetLeesburg, VA  20176-2809(703) 777-0242

Forde Sentenced for First Degree Murder??Thirty-Eight Years ...Read on...

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Posted on: February 1, 2017

Juvenile Defendants Enter Guilty Pleas for Vandalism of Historic Ashburn Colored School

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 1, 2017 Contact: Heather F. Williamson Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office 20 East Market Street Leesburg, VA 20176-2809 (703) 777-0242 Juvenile Defendants Enter Guilty Pleas for Vandalism of Histo...Read on... Commonwealth's Attorney
Posted on: February 1, 2017

Ore Sentenced for Sexual Assault at Loudoun Restaurant

Ore, Luis Fernando.jpg FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 1, 2017 Contact: Heather F. Williamson Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office 20 East Market Street Leesburg, VA 20176-2809 (703) 777-0242 ORE SENTENCED FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT AT LOUDOUN RESTAURANT JUD...Read on... Commonwealth's Attorney
Posted on: November 15, 2016

MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced to Prison

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:November 15, 2016Contact: Heather F. WilliamsonCommonwealth’s Attorney’s Office20 East Market StreetLeesburg, VA  20176-2809 (703) 777-0242       &...

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Posted on: November 14, 2016

Miller Indicted in August 31, 2016 Pedestrian Fatality on Riverside Parkway

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Posted on: November 3, 2016

MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced to Prison

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Posted on: November 1, 2016

Final Report of Investigation into August 5, 2016 Officer Involved Shooting

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Final Report of Investigation into August 5, 2016

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Posted on: September 23, 2016

Status Update on Investigation Into August 31, 2016 Pedestrian Fatality on Riverside Parkway

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September 23, 2016

Contact: Heather F. WilliamsonCommonwealth’s Attorney’s Office
20 East Market StreetLeesburg, VA 20176-2809
(703) 777-0242

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Posted on: August 8, 2016

Virginia Supreme Court Denies Petition for New Trial

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August 8, 2016

Contact: Heather F. WilliamsonCommonwealth’s Attorney’s Office
20 East Market StreetLeesburg, VA 20176-2809
(703) 777-0242

VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT DENIES PETITION FOR NEW TRIAL

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Posted on: August 4, 2016

MS-13 Gang Member Enters Guilty Pleas

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August 4, 2016

Contact: Heather F. WilliamsonCommonwealth’s Attorney’s Office
20 East Market StreetLeesburg, VA 20176-2809
(703) 777-0242

MS-13 GANG MEMBER ENTERS GUILTY PLEAS

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Posted on: July 27, 2016

Career Drug Dealer Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison

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July 27, 2016

Contact: Heather F. WilliamsonCommonwealth’s Attorney’s Office
20 East Market StreetLeesburg, VA 20176-2809
(703) 777-0242

CAREER DRUG DEALER SENTENCED TO SEVEN YEARS IN PRISON

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Posted on: July 26, 2016

Frederick, Maryland Man Sentenced for Soliciting a Minor Over the Internet

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:July 26, 2016

Contact: Heather F. Williamson
Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office20 East Market Street
Leesburg, VA 20176-2809(703) 777-0242

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Posted on: July 25, 2016

Commonwealth's Attorney Jim Plowman Appointed to the Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission

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July 25, 2016

Contact: Heather F. WilliamsonCommonwealth’s Attorney’s Office
20 East Market StreetLeesburg, VA 20176-2809
(703) 777-0242

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Posted on: July 20, 2016

Indecent Liberties by a Custodian Sends Loudoun Restaurateur to Prison for Fourteen Months

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July 20, 2016

Contact: Heather F. WilliamsonCommonwealth’s Attorney’s Office
20 East Market StreetLeesburg, VA 20176-2809
(703) 777-0242

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Posted on: July 1, 2016

Maryland Man Sentenced for Carnal Knowledge of a Child

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July 1, 2016

Contact: Heather F. WilliamsonCommonwealth’s Attorney’s Office
20 East Market StreetLeesburg, VA 20176-2809
(703) 777-0242

MARYLAND MAN SENTENCED FOR CARNAL KNOWLEDGE OF A CHILD

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Posted on: July 1, 2016

Kessel Sentenced for Sexually Assaulting Child at Sterling In-Home Daycare

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July 1, 2016

Contact: Heather F. WilliamsonCommonwealth’s Attorney’s Office
20 East Market StreetLeesburg, VA 20176-2809
(703) 777-0242

KESSEL SENTENCED FOR SEXUALLY ASSAULTING CHILD AT STERLING IN-HOME DAYCARE

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Posted on: June 11, 2016

Former Loudoun Volunteer Paramedic Sentenced for Sex Offenses

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June 11, 2016

Contact: Heather F. WilliamsonCommonwealth’s Attorney’s Office
20 East Market StreetLeesburg, VA 20176-2809
(703) 777-0242

FORMER LOUDOUN VOLUNTEER PARAMEDIC SENTENCED FOR SEX OFFENSES

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Posted on: June 7, 2016

Lally Convicted of Assaulting Law Enforcement Officer

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June 7, 2016

Contact: Heather F. WilliamsonCommonwealth’s Attorney’s Office
20 East Market StreetLeesburg, VA 20176-2809
(703) 777-0242

LALLY CONVICTED OF ASSAULTING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

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Posted on: May 27, 2016

Forde Convicted of First Degree Murder

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May 27, 2016

Contact: Heather F. WilliamsonCommonwealth’s Attorney’s Office
20 East Market StreetLeesburg, VA 20176-2809
(703) 777-0242

FORDE CONVICTED OF FIRST DEGREE MURDER

DEFENDANT FACES LIFE IN PRISON

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Posted on: April 12, 2016

Senior ACA Gigi Lawless Receives Duvall Distinguished JDR Prosecutor Award

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Loudoun County, Virginia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:April 12, 2016

Contact: Heather F. Williamson
Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office20 East Market Street
Leesburg, VA 20176-2809(703) 777-0242

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Posted on: March 31, 2016

National Crime Victims' Rights Week - 2016

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March 31, 2016

Contact: Heather F. WilliamsonCommonwealth’s Attorney’s Office
20 East Market StreetLeesburg, VA 20176-2809
(703) 777-0242

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Posted on: March 17, 2016

Leesburg Man Convicted for Stealing Checks from Employer

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March 17, 2016

Contact: Heather F. WilliamsonCommonwealth’s Attorney’s Office
20 East Market StreetLeesburg, VA 20176-2809
(703) 777-0242

LEESBURG MAN CONVICTED FOR STEALING CHECKS FROM EMPLOYER

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Posted on: March 16, 2016

Commonwealth's Attorney Jim Plowman Named to State-wide Judicial Commission

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 16, 2016

Contact: Heather F. WilliamsonCommonwealth’s Attorney’s Office
20 East Market StreetLeesburg, VA 20176-2809
(703) 777-0242

Commonwealth’s Attorney Jim Plowman Named to State-wide Judicial Commission

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Posted on: March 16, 2016

MS-13 Gang Member Headed to Prison for Drug and Weapons Charges

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March 16, 2016

Contact: Heather F. WilliamsonCommonwealth’s Attorney’s Office
20 East Market StreetLeesburg, VA 20176-2809
(703) 777-0242

MS-13 GANG MEMBER HEADED TO PRISON FOR DRUG AND WEAPONS CHARGES

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Posted on: March 15, 2016

Kessel Pleads Guilty to Sexually Assaulting Child at Sterling In-Home Daycare

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March 15, 2016

Contact: Heather F. WilliamsonCommonwealth’s Attorney’s Office
20 East Market StreetLeesburg, VA 20176-2809
(703) 777-0242

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Posted on: March 2, 2016

Mastermind Behind Credit Card Theft Ring Sentenced to Fifteen Years by Loudoun Jury

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March 2, 2016

Contact: Heather F. WilliamsonCommonwealth’s Attorney’s Office
20 East Market StreetLeesburg, VA 20176-2809
(703) 777-0242

MASTERMIND BEHIND CREDIT CARD THEFT RING SENTENCED TO FIFTEEN YEARS BY LOUDOUN JU...Read on...

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Posted on: February 26, 2016

Corletto Convicted of Second Degree Murder and Stabbing in the Commission of a Felony

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February 26, 2016

Contact: Heather F. WilliamsonCommonwealth’s Attorney’s Office
20 East Market StreetLeesburg, VA 20176-2809
(703) 777-0242

CORLETTO CONVICTED OF SECOND DEGREE MURDER AND STABBING IN THE COMMISSION OF ...Read on...

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Posted on: February 12, 2016

Judge Revokes Suspended Sentence for DWI - Manslaughter After Defendant Continues to Drink and Drive

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February 12, 2016

Contact: Heather F. WilliamsonCommonwealth’s Attorney’s Office
20 East Market StreetLeesburg, VA 20176-2809
(703) 777-0242

JUDGE REVOKES SUSPENDED SENTENCE FOR DWI-MANSLAUGTER AFTER DEFENDANT CONTIN...Read on...

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Posted on: February 5, 2016

Probation Violation Leads to Revocation of 5 year Suspended Sentence

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February 5, 2016

Contact: Heather F. WilliamsonCommonwealth’s Attorney’s Office
20 East Market StreetLeesburg, VA 20176-2809
(703) 777-0242

PROBATION VIOLATION LEADS TO REVOCATION OF 5 YEAR SUSPENDED SENTENCE

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Posted on: February 4, 2016

Ashburn Man Sentenced for Five Counts of Possession of Child Pornography

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February 2, 2016

Contact: Heather F. WilliamsonCommonwealth’s Attorney’s Office
20 East Market StreetLeesburg, VA 20176-2809
(703) 777-0242

ASHBURN MAN SENTENCED FOR FIVE COUNTS OF POSSESSION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY

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News & Announcements

Posted on: October 2, 2023

Loudoun Offers Mental Health Education & Substance Abuse Prevention Trainings in October

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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 October 20...

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Posted on: September 29, 2023

Loudoun County Landfill Now Offers Free Compost

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The Loudoun County Solid Waste Management Facility is now offering free compost that will enhance soil and promote healthy plant growth for local gardeners. This is in addition to the free mulch at the landfill that the county has offered to residents for...

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Posted on: September 29, 2023

Loudoun Joint Architectural Review Board Recognizes Architectural Excellence

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The Loudoun County Joint Architectural Review Board (JARB) announces the winners of its annual awards program that recognizes individuals, organizations and companies whose projects in locally designated historic districts have made a positive and lasting...

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Posted on: September 28, 2023

New Road Signs Installed on Newly Renamed Route 7 and Route 50

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Motorists traveling on Route 7 and Route 50 in Loudoun County are seeing new road signs indicating the new names of the highways.

The renaming of Harry Byrd Highway (Route 7) to Leesburg Pike and the renaming of John Mosby Highway (Route 50) to Little Rive...

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Posted on: September 28, 2023

Second-Half Personal Property Tax Deadline is October 5, 2023

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Loudoun County Treasurer H. Roger Zurn Jr. reminds taxpayers that the deadline for payment of the second-half personal property tax is October 5, 2023. 

Payments received or postmarked after October 5, 2023, will incur a 10% penalty and interest. ...

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Posted on: September 27, 2023

Loudoun to Host Job Fair Tailgate with Local Employers October 11

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The Loudoun Workforce Resource Center will host the Loudoun Job Fair Tailgate on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., at the Segra Field parking lot in Leesburg. The event will feature local employers with full-time, part-time and seasonal...

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Posted on: September 26, 2023

Loudoun to Open Housing Choice Voucher Program Waitlist; Will Accept Preliminary Applications

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Loudoun County is scheduled to open the waitlist for the county’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program at 8:30 a.m., Thursday, October 5, 2023, with the release of the preliminary application, which will be available at loudoun.gov/housingchoice...

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Posted on: September 26, 2023

Landfill Temporarily Stops Accepting Tires

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The Loudoun County Solid Waste Management Facility located at 21101 Evergreen Mills Road in Leesburg will temporarily stop accepting waste tires at the county landfill effective today, Tuesday, September 26, 2023.

The landfill must temporarily suspend acce...

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Posted on: September 25, 2023

Board of Supervisors Continues Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Work Sessions

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The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors will continue to consider potential revisions to the county’s Zoning Ordinance during its ongoing work sessions for the Zoning Ordinance Rewrite (ZOR) project. The next work sessions are scheduled for Tuesday, Septe...

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Posted on: September 25, 2023

Loudoun County to Participate in Greenway Toll Increase Case

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Loudoun County will actively participate in the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) proceedings concerning the toll increase request by the owners of the Dulles Greenway. The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously September 19, 2023, to direct the...

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Posted on: September 25, 2023

Nominations Sought for Route 28 Landowners Advisory Board

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Nominations for the Route 28 Highway Transportation Improvement District Landowners Advisory Board are being sought. Members of the board are landowners within the Route 28 tax district from Loudoun and Fairfax Counties. 

In accordance with the Co...

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Posted on: September 21, 2023

Business Hazardous Waste Collection Event Set for October 5, 2023

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Loudoun County will host a hazardous waste collection event for businesses and other non-residential generators on Thursday, October 5, 2023. Pre-registration is required to participate, and must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. Friday, September 29. T...

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Posted on: September 20, 2023

Loudoun Earns Achievement Award for Popular Annual Financial Report

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Loudoun County has again received the Outstanding Achievement Award in Popular Annual Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). The award is for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Popular Annual Fi...

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Posted on: September 18, 2023

Prospective Jurors Needed for 2024 Jury Trials in Loudoun

Link to information about the jury selection process in Loudoun County

The Clerk of the Circuit Court’s Jury Management team is sending out 50,000 jury questionnaire postcards to Loudoun County residents in the month of September for the purpose of determining who is qualified for jury duty in Loudoun County in 2024. These m...

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Posted on: September 18, 2023

Members Sought for Loudoun County Continuum of Care

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The Loudoun County Continuum of Care (CoC) is seeking applicants for membership. The CoC is a community coalition of public, nonprofit, and faith-based organizations that provide a variety of shelter and support services to persons who are homeless or at ...

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Posted on: September 15, 2023

Next Session of Online Initiative to Develop Fatherhood Skills Begins October 10

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The next session of the program sponsored by Loudoun County to help fathers build skills to become even stronger dads begins Tuesday, October 10, 2023. All fathers are welcome to attend the free, 12-week, virtual program. 

Area fathers are encoura...

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Posted on: September 15, 2023

New Ordinance Requires Removal of Lizzio Center Drive Structure

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The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors adopted an ordinance during its September 13, 2023, public hearing that requires the owner of an unfinished building located at 25450 Lizzio Center Drive to remove the structure. If the owner does not remove the str...

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Posted on: September 14, 2023

Early Voting for November Election Begins September 22; Deadline to Register to Vote is October 16

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Loudoun County election officials remind voters of important dates and deadlines for the upcoming general election on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. 

  • Friday, September 22: First day of early voting at the Office of Elections and Voter Registration, 75...
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Posted on: September 13, 2023

Applications for Loudoun’s ARPA Tourism Grant Program Now Available

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Loudoun County is now accepting applications for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Tourism Grant Program. 

The grant funding is available to organizations that are responsible for organizing and hosting festivals, events and other activities tha...

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County News
Posted on: September 6, 2023

Applications for Loudoun’s ARPA Community Support Services Nonprofit Grant Program Now Available

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Loudoun County is now accepting applications from nonprofit organizations for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Community Support Services Grant Program. 

The program is designed to assist nonprofits in supplying funds for durable medical equipm...

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Posted on: September 6, 2023

Loudoun County, Prevention Alliance of Loudoun Host Recovery Festival September 16

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Loudoun County, in partnership with the Prevention Alliance of Loudoun (PAL) and Loudoun Serenity House, will celebrate Recovery Month by hosting the third annual Loudoun Recovery Festival on Saturday, September 16, 2023, from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Do...

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Posted on: September 5, 2023

Next Loudoun Household Hazardous Waste Event is September 9 in Hamilton

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The next Loudoun County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection event is scheduled for Saturday, September 9, 2023, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., at the Harmony Park and Ride, 39464 East Colonial Highway in Hamilton. Loudoun residents are welcome to bring HHW...

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Posted on: September 6, 2023

Update: Heat Advisory Issued Wednesday for Loudoun; Officials Offer Advice on How to Beat the Heat

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Update: 9/6/23: 

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory that includes Loudoun County for Wednesday, September 6, 2023, from 12:00 noon to  7:00 p.m. The weather service is forecasting temperatures in the upper 90s and hea...

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Posted on: August 31, 2023

Loudoun County Again Recognized for Excellence in Procurement

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Loudoun County has again received national recognition for organizational excellence in public procurement. The Loudoun County Division of Procurement has earned the 2023 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award from the National Procurement Institu...

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Posted on: August 30, 2023

Loudoun County Receives Recognition for Excellence in Financial Reporting

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Loudoun County has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers. Association (GFOA). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental acco...

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Posted on: August 29, 2023

September is National Preparedness Month: “Take Control in 1,2,3”

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Loudoun County officials encourage residents and businesses to take time during September to prepare for emergencies. September is National Preparedness Month, which promotes family and community disaster planning. This year’s theme is “Take Control in 1,...

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Posted on: August 25, 2023

CountrySide Area Stream Restoration Project to begin in October

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Loudoun County plans to begin a stream restoration project in the CountrySide area this fall that is intended to increase animal habitat, improve local water quality and reduce pollutants and sediments into the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The stream, which ...

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Posted on: August 25, 2023

Board of Supervisors Schedules Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Work Sessions

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The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors will consider potential revisions to the county’s Zoning Ordinance during a series of work sessions in September and October. The work sessions are the next step in the multiyear Zoning Ordinance Rewrite (ZOR) proje...

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Posted on: August 23, 2023

Loudoun Supervisors Participate in Kickoff of Dominion Solar Project at Dulles Airport

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Members of the Loudoun Board of Supervisors joined with representatives from Dominion Energy, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority and federal, state and local leaders Tuesday for the ceremonial groundbreaking for the Dulles Solar and Storage pr...

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Posted on: August 23, 2023

Workforce Resource Center Offers Special Events During Workforce Development Month

Link to information about Workforce Development Month in Loudoun County

During September — Workforce Development Month — the Loudoun Workforce Resource Center will feature special virtual and in-person events at no cost for job seekers and people who are considering changing careers. 

“Ou...

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Posted on: August 14, 2023

Loudoun County’s New Online Land Management System is Live

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Loudoun County has launched its new online land management system, LandMARC (Land Management, Applications, Research, Coordination), which is designed to increase efficiency and transparency for Loudoun businesses and residents. The system is a comprehens...

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County News
Posted on: August 11, 2023

Potential Exposure to Rabid Cat at Loudoun Shopping/Restaurant Center

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The Loudoun County Health Department is encouraging anyone who may have come into contact with a rabid cat and/or its kittens outside of a local shopping and restaurant area to contact their health care provider or the Health Department as soon as possibl...

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Posted on: August 11, 2023

40 Cats Removed from Hoarding Situation in Sterling Home

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Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) has taken 40 cats into its care following a pet hoarding investigation that revealed unsafe living conditions for animals and people. The cats are currently receiving veterinary care and will be available for adoption...

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County News
Posted on: August 8, 2023

Public Comment on Greenway Toll Increase Request Now Open; SCC Hearing Set

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The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) has opened its public comment opportunity and scheduled hearings on an application (Case # PUR-2023-00089) from the owners of the Dulles Greenway requesting to increase the maximum tolls for most drivers to ...

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Posted on: August 4, 2023

Lucketts Fire and Rescue Station Receives Green Design Award

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The Lucketts Fire and Rescue Station has been recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) with the Judge’s Choice Award as part of the USGBC National Capital Regional 2023 Community Leader Awards. This award recognizes health and wellness in bui...

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County News
Posted on: August 3, 2023

Virginia Association of Counties Recognizes Loudoun for Model Programs

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Three Loudoun County programs have been recognized for excellence and innovation by the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo). The county’s efforts to prevent food insecurity, help Loudoun entrepreneurs and increase equitable access to sidewalks and tra...

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County News
Posted on: July 25, 2023

Loudoun County, Prevention Alliance of Loudoun Host Summer Wellness Fest Aug. 5

Link to information about the Summer Wellness Fest

Loudoun County, in partnership with the Prevention Alliance of Loudoun (PAL), will host the second annual Summer Wellness Fest on Saturday, August 5, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Sterling Community Center, 120 Enterprise Street in Sterling.&a...

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Posted on: July 21, 2023

Loudoun Board Authorizes Community Development Authority for Rivana Public Infrastructure

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During its July 18, 2023, meeting, the Loudoun Board of Supervisors authorized the creation of the Rivana at Innovation Station Community Development Authority (CDA). The CDA is a mechanism that allows for an investment in public infrastructure f...

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Posted on: July 21, 2023

Supervisors Schedule Public Hearing on Draft Zoning Ordinance July 26

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The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to hold a special public hearing on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. on a Zoning Ordinance Amendment. The public hearing will be held in the Board Room of the Government Center, 1 Harrison St. SE ...

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County News
Posted on: July 20, 2023

Board of Supervisors Approves Loudoun Tourism Grants for Fiscal Year 2024

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The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has approved the awarding of the county’s annual Restricted Transient Occupancy Tax (RTOT) Tourism Grants for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY 2024). RTOT grants are designed to support local tourism events and initiatives that...

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Posted on: July 18, 2023

County Offers Grants to Businesses Affected by Road Name Changes

Link to information about the Road Renaming Business Assistance Program

Loudoun County is offering grants to help businesses financially impacted by the renaming of several streets and roads in Loudoun County. The county’s Road Renaming Business Assistance Program is open to for-profit and nonprofit businesses with an address...

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Posted on: July 17, 2023

Loudoun County Opens Youth Services Center; Providing New Services for Youth and Families

Link to information about the new Loudoun County Youth Services Center

Loudoun County is offering new support services for young people and their families at the new Youth Services Center in Leesburg. The facility is home to the new Youth and Family Resource Center, the new RISE Youth Shelter and the re-located Juvenile Dete...

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County News
Posted on: July 14, 2023

Loudoun County to Oppose Greenway Toll Increase Proposal

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Loudoun County continues to oppose toll rate increases that have once again been proposed by the operators of the Dulles Greenway. Toll Road Investors Partnership II (TRIP II) has filed an application this week (Case # PUR-2023-00089) with the State Corpo...

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Posted on: July 13, 2023

Loudoun County Adopts Ordinance Governing Conduct on Metro

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The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has adopted a new section of the county’s codified ordinances that governs behavior on Metrorail trains as well as in Metrorail stations and facilities in the county. The Board unanimously approved the new...

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Posted on: July 13, 2023

Loudoun County Health Department is Now Locally Administered

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The Loudoun County Health Department is now under the administration of the county government, completing a process formally initiated by Loudoun County in 2020 with its fall Legislative Report, to serve Loudoun residents better and improve several operat...

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Posted on: July 13, 2023

Loudoun County to Launch New Online Land Management System in August; Services Impacted

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Loudoun County is scheduled to launch its new online land management system on Monday, August 14, 2023. The system, called LandMARC (Land Management, Applications, Research, Coordination) is designed to increase efficiency and transparency for Loudoun bus...

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Posted on: July 11, 2023

Loudoun County Landfill Makes Temporary Adjustments to Waste Oil Recycling Service

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The collection of waste oil for recycling at the Loudoun County Solid Waste Management Facility, 21101 Evergreen Mills Road in Leesburg, is being adjusted due to the need to replace the oil collection tank, a process that could take several months.&nb...

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County News
Posted on: July 6, 2023

Loudoun County Updates Public Notification Process for Public Hearings

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During its July 5, 2023, meeting, the Loudoun Board of Supervisors approved an update to its Rules of Order, which changes the notice requirements related to approval of land use applications and amendments to county ordinances. The update is necessary du...

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County News
Posted on: July 5, 2023

Loudoun Awarded Federal Grant for Low-Emission, Compressed Natural Gas Buses

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The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has awarded Loudoun County $13.8 million to purchase 37 compressed natural gas buses, construct a fueling station and update its maintenance facility. The purchase of buses for Loudoun County Transit, the county’s ...

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County News
Posted on: July 5, 2023

Solarize NOVA Offers Loudoun Homeowners Free Solar Assessments, Discounted Prices on Solar Systems

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The Solarize NOVA program has returned to Loudoun County. Now through August 31, 2023, Loudoun County homeowners have the opportunity to sign up to learn more about solar power options specific to their property and take advantage of streamlined installat...

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County News
Posted on: June 30, 2023

Organizers Plan Local Activities to Celebrate the American Revolution, Highlight Loudoun’s Role

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A series of readings of the Declaration of Independence across the county on the Fourth of July will kick off Loudoun’s participation in a statewide celebration of 250 years of American independence.

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Posted on: June 30, 2023

Loudoun Accepting Loan Applications for Development of Affordable Multi-Family Rental Housing

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Loudoun County’s application process for the Affordable Multi-Family Housing Loan Program for developers has opened with the release of the 2023 Notice of Funding Availability.

For-profit and nonprofit affordable housing developers are eligible to apply fo...

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County News
Posted on: June 22, 2023

Loudoun County Landfill Waste Disposal Fee to Increase July 1, 2023

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The waste disposal fee at the Loudoun County Solid Waste Management Facility is scheduled to increase to $71 a ton effective Saturday, July 1, 2023. 

The waste disposal fee at the gate will increase from $68 to $71 per ton; all other fees will rem...

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County News
Posted on: June 16, 2023

Loudoun Resumes In-Person Services for the Women, Infants, and Children Program; Opens Second Office

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The Loudoun County Health Department is resuming in-person services for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program by appointment in a phased approach, beginning this week. The WIC office had been closed to in-person services during the pandemic. Addi...

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County News
Posted on: June 15, 2023

Loudoun Freedom Center to Serve as Resident Curator for Union Street School Property

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The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has approved a lease agreement with the Loudoun Freedom Center for the historic Union Street School property. The Union Street School property, located at 20 Union St. NW in Leesburg, becomes the first county proper...

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Posted on: June 15, 2023

Planning Commission Completes Draft Zoning Ordinance Review

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The Loudoun County Planning Commission reached a pivotal milestone in the county’s multi-year Zoning Ordinance Rewrite project during its June 8, 2023, work session: a vote to forward the Planning Commission’s Draft Zoning Ordinance to the Board of Superv...

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County News
Posted on: June 16, 2023

Community Meeting to Discuss Proposed Improvements for Mickie Gordon Memorial Park Set for June 29

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Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) will host a public meeting to address questions from the community and discuss the plans for the proposed improvements to Mickie Gordon Memorial Park on Thursday, June 29, 2023, 6:00 to 7:30 p...

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Posted on: June 15, 2023

Church Street Segment to Reopen; Access to Pennington Lot and Garage Changes

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After 5:30 p.m. on Friday, June 16, 2023, a segment of Church Street NE, from North Street to the Pennington Lot in Leesburg, will reopen to traffic after being temporarily closed for road construction. Vehicles will access the Pennington Lot and Garage t...

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County News
Posted on: June 13, 2023

Six Things to Know about the June 20, 2023, Primary Election in Loudoun

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A Democratic Party primary election for state and local offices will be held in Loudoun County Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Election officials remind voters of six key things to know ahead of the election.

1. Know When to Vote

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County News
Posted on: June 9, 2023

Several Road Renamings Completed as Part of County Initiative

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The road renaming initiative that began in Loudoun County in April 2022 has reached several milestones with the renaming of several streets and roads completed or nearly complete. 

The renaming of these roadways is a result of the Board of Supervi...

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County News
Posted on: June 7, 2023

Purcellville Park and Ride Lot to Close; Bus Service to Change July 3

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Effective Monday, July 3, 2023, Loudoun County Transit will close the Purcellville Park and Ride lot permanently. As a result, several Silver Line and Commuter Bus routes will be impacted. 

Purcellville Park & Ride Lot Closure

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County News
Posted on: June 7, 2023

Three Things to Know about the Air Quality Alert for Loudoun & the Region

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Loudoun County residents are advised that a Code Red Air Quality Alert has been issued for Northern Virginia and the greater metropolitan Washington D.C. region. Air quality is expected to be poor through Thursday, June 8, 2023, in part due to smoke from ...

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County News
Posted on: June 2, 2023

Animal Rescue Group Staff Charged with Cruelty; More than 100 Animals Taken into Custody

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A months-long investigation into the mistreatment of animals by an animal rescue organization in the Town of Round Hill has resulted in more than a dozen criminal charges against individuals involved with the operation of the Luck of the Irish Animal Resc...

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County News
Posted on: June 1, 2023

Regional Homelessness on the Rise; Loudoun Continues to Provide Homeless Support Services

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As homelessness in the Washington D.C. region rises, Loudoun County continues to offer support services for people facing a housing crisis. Homelessness in the Washington D.C. region is up 18% over last year, according to the Metropolitan Washington Counc...

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County News
Posted on: May 23, 2023

Updated Draft Zoning Ordinance Now Available

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The Loudoun County Planning Commission has reached another significant milestone in the ongoing Zoning Ordinance Rewrite project. A new draft of the proposed ordinance was published on May 19, 2023. The updated text incorporates the commission’s...

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Posted on: May 23, 2023

Loudoun Wins National Achievement Awards for Innovation

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Loudoun County has been recognized with four 2023 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs. Loudoun’s award-winning programs are: 

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County News
Posted on: May 18, 2023

County Sells Bonds at Favorable Interest Rates

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Loudoun County has sold $189.7 million of general obligation (GO) bonds at a favorable interest rate of 3.20%. The sale generated $27.6 million of premium, which was used to reduce the par amount of the bonds. Six bidders submitted offers for the county’s...

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County News
Posted on: May 18, 2023

Loudoun to Cover Virginia’s School Funding Shortfall

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During its May 16, 2023, business meeting, the Board of Supervisors increased the Loudoun County Public Schools’ (LCPS) FY 2024 Operating Fund budget by $13 million and acknowledged the potential to cover a state shortfall in Loudoun’s public school fundi...

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Posted on: May 16, 2023

McLellan Appointed Deputy Loudoun County Administrator

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Erin McLellan has been promoted to Deputy County Administrator, Loudoun County Administrator Tim Hemstreet announced Tuesday. McLellan previously served as one of four Assistant County Administrators. 

McLellan will fill the role that will soon be...

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County News
Posted on: May 11, 2023

New Online Land Management System Planned for Loudoun

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Loudoun County is preparing to launch a new online land management system designed to increase efficiency and transparency for Loudoun businesses and residents. The new system, called LandMARC, will create a comprehensive online tool for accessing, managi...

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County News
Posted on: May 9, 2023

Bond Rating Agencies Reaffirm Loudoun’s Triple-A Ratings

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The nation’s top bond rating agencies have again affirmed Loudoun County’s triple-A ratings on its general obligation bonds, noting the county’s strong financial performance, a robust economic profile with a diverse tax base and strong management. Loudoun...

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Posted on: May 5, 2023

Loudoun Resident Survey Shows Satisfaction with County Services, Quality of Life

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Loudoun County residents continue to give the county high marks and express satisfaction with county services and the quality of life, according to results of the 2022 Loudoun County Survey of Residents, which were presented to the Board of Supervisors Tu...

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County News
Posted on: May 4, 2023

County Implements New Election Districts, Precinct and Polling Changes

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As Loudoun County implements new local election districts, the Office of Elections and Voter Registration is mailing information to all registered voters to provide them with current information on their precincts and polling places. The new election dist...

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County News
Posted on: May 3, 2023

Groundbreaking Ceremony Scheduled for Braddock Road Project May 10

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Loudoun County invites members of the public to attend a groundbreaking ceremony for the start of construction of the Braddock Road at the Summerall Drive/Supreme Drive Intersection Improvements project, on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. The event...

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County News
Posted on: April 21, 2023

Courthouse Marker to Commemorate Lafayette Visit to Loudoun

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A new marker is scheduled to be installed on the Loudoun County Courthouse Complex grounds later this year to honor the Marquis de Lafayette’s contributions to the Revolutionary War and his stop in Loudoun during his farewell tour of the United States in ...

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County News
Posted on: April 20, 2023

Loudoun Announces Financing Opportunity for First-Time Homebuyers

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Loudoun County is accepting applications from first-time homebuyers for funds made available through the Virginia Housing (VH) Sponsoring Partnerships and Revitalizing Communities Program (SPARC). The program provides lower interest rates on homeownership...

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County News
Posted on: April 20, 2023

Environmental Commission Honors Environmental Excellence Award Winners

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The Loudoun County Environmental Commission has announced the winners of its inaugural Environmental Excellence Awards. The awards were presented during the Board of Supervisors’ April 18, 2023, meeting. The awards honor individuals, businesses, nonprofit...

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County News
Posted on: April 19, 2023

Board of Supervisors Approves Nonprofit Human Service Grant Funding Awards for FY 2024

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The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved annual awards for funding to community nonprofit organizations during its April 18, 2023, meeting. Funding opportunities were made available to tax-exempt, private, nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations that prov...

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County News
Posted on: April 13, 2023

‘Pardon Our Dust’ Meeting May 15 for Northstar Boulevard from Evergreen Mills Road to Route 50

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In coordination with Federal Highway Administration, Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA), Loudoun County invites members of the public to attend a “pardon our dust” meeting about the Northstar...

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County News
Posted on: April 12, 2023

Board Adopts Energy Strategy for Loudoun

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The Board of Supervisors has adopted the 2023 Loudoun County Energy Strategy, which provides a blueprint to achieve the county’s long-term vision for a community that uses less energy and has lower greenhouse gas emissions while ensuring that energy is cl...

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County News
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Westpark Property Informational Meeting Set for April 26

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Loudoun County invites members of the public to attend a public information meeting to learn more about the county’s current and future plans for the recently purchased Westpark property. The information meeting will be held Wednesday, April 26,...

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County News
Posted on: April 10, 2023

Environmental Commission Hosts Energy & Environment Forum May 11

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Members of the community are encouraged to learn and engage about Loudoun County’s efforts to increase environmental and energy sustainability by attending the Energy and Environment Forum Thursday, May 11, 2023, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m., at the Academies of Loud...

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County News
Posted on: April 7, 2023

Three Things to Know About 2023 Personal Property Tax Bills

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Loudoun County vehicle owners will soon receive their personal property tax bills and many are observing that their used vehicles have increased in value and their car tax bills may be higher than they expected. 

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandem...

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County News
Posted on: April 6, 2023

Regulations Adopted for Short-Term Residential Rental Businesses in Loudoun

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During its April 4, 2023, meeting, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors adopted a Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOAM) that will regulate short-term residential rental (STRR) uses in the county. STRR properties are those that are typically listed on websi...

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County News
Posted on: April 5, 2023

Construction Topping Out Ceremony for Ashburn Recreation and Community Center April 25

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Loudoun County invites members of the public to attend a topping out ceremony for the Ashburn Recreation and Community Center, on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. The ceremony—a tradition in construction—symbolizes the completion of structural steel ...

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County News
Posted on: April 4, 2023

Board of Supervisors Adopts FY 2024 Budget

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The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has approved a budget totaling approximately $4.2 billion in total appropriations for the general county government and school system for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024. The adopted budget includes a real property tax rate o...

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County News
Posted on: April 4, 2023

Loudoun County Website Offers News Subscription for Nonprofits

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Loudoun County is expanding its news subscription channels to include news relevant to nonprofit organizations that provide various services to county residents. 

Loudoun County coordinates and collaborates with nonprofit partners that deliver a w...

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County News
Posted on: April 3, 2023

Loudoun to Hold Virtual Public Meeting on Croson Lane Widening April 20

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Loudoun County is hosting an online public meeting on the Croson Lane widening project Thursday, April 20, 2023, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Members of the public are invited to join the virtual meeting to learn, ask questions and provide input about the proje...

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County News
Posted on: January 19, 2023

Loudoun Electoral Board Determines School Board Members’ Staggered Terms

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At its January 12, 2023, meeting, the Loudoun County Electoral Board determined which Loudoun County School Board members will be elected to four-year terms and to two-year terms in the November 2023 general election. 

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County News
Posted on: October 24, 2022

Sterling Offices of Loudoun Commissioner of the Revenue, Treasurer Moving

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The Sterling offices of the Loudoun County Commissioner of the Revenue and Treasurer are moving out of the county’s Eastern Loudoun Service Center to another building that is located approximately one-half mile away in the same Sterling office park. Begin...

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Posted on: September 14, 2023

Early Voting for November Election Begins September 22; Deadline to Register to Vote is October 16

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Loudoun County election officials remind voters of important dates and deadlines for the upcoming general election on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. 

  • Friday, September 22: First day of early voting at the Office of Elections and Voter Registration, 75...
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Elections
Posted on: June 13, 2023

Six Things to Know about the June 20, 2023, Primary Election in Loudoun

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A Democratic Party primary election for state and local offices will be held in Loudoun County Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Election officials remind voters of six key things to know ahead of the election.

1. Know When to Vote

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Elections
Posted on: May 4, 2023

County Implements New Election Districts, Precinct and Polling Changes

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As Loudoun County implements new local election districts, the Office of Elections and Voter Registration is mailing information to all registered voters to provide them with current information on their precincts and polling places. The new election dist...

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Elections
Posted on: January 19, 2023

Loudoun Electoral Board Determines School Board Members’ Staggered Terms

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At its January 12, 2023, meeting, the Loudoun County Electoral Board determined which Loudoun County School Board members will be elected to four-year terms and to two-year terms in the November 2023 general election. 

The School Board members who...

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Elections
Posted on: June 7, 2019

Display Campaign Signs with Care in Loudoun

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Throughout the election season, Loudoun County reminds residents of the importance of following the rules and guidelines covering campaign signs. 

Location: Generally, signs may be displayed on private property with permission of the property owne...

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Posted on: September 29, 2023

Loudoun County Landfill Now Offers Free Compost

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The Loudoun County Solid Waste Management Facility is now offering free compost that will enhance soil and promote healthy plant growth for local gardeners. This is in addition to the free mulch at the landfill that the county has offered to residents for...

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Environment & Energy
Posted on: September 26, 2023

Landfill Temporarily Stops Accepting Tires

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The Loudoun County Solid Waste Management Facility located at 21101 Evergreen Mills Road in Leesburg will temporarily stop accepting waste tires at the county landfill effective today, Tuesday, September 26, 2023.

The landfill must temporarily suspend acce...

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Environment & Energy
Posted on: September 21, 2023

Business Hazardous Waste Collection Event Set for October 5, 2023

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Loudoun County will host a hazardous waste collection event for businesses and other non-residential generators on Thursday, October 5, 2023. Pre-registration is required to participate, and must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. Friday, September 29. T...

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Environment & Energy
Posted on: September 8, 2023

Board Endorses FY 2024 Environmental Commission Work Plan and Committee Members

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During its September 5, 2023, meeting, the Loudoun Board of Supervisors endorsed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Environment and Energy Work Plan and accepted the Environmental Commission’s Annual Report. The work plan represents a more focused county effort on...

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Environment & Energy
Posted on: September 5, 2023

Next Loudoun Household Hazardous Waste Event is September 9 in Hamilton

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The next Loudoun County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection event is scheduled for Saturday, September 9, 2023, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., at the Harmony Park and Ride, 39464 East Colonial Highway in Hamilton. Loudoun residents are welcome to bring HHW...

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Environment & Energy
Posted on: August 25, 2023

CountrySide Area Stream Restoration Project to begin in October

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Loudoun County plans to begin a stream restoration project in the CountrySide area this fall that is intended to increase animal habitat, improve local water quality and reduce pollutants and sediments into the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The stream, which ...

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Environment & Energy
Posted on: August 23, 2023

Loudoun Supervisors Participate in Kickoff of Dominion Solar Project at Dulles Airport

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Members of the Loudoun Board of Supervisors joined with representatives from Dominion Energy, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority and federal, state and local leaders Tuesday for the ceremonial groundbreaking for the Dulles Solar and Storage pr...

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Environment & Energy
Posted on: August 4, 2023

Lucketts Fire and Rescue Station Receives Green Design Award

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The Lucketts Fire and Rescue Station has been recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) with the Judge’s Choice Award as part of the USGBC National Capital Regional 2023 Community Leader Awards. This award recognizes health and wellness in bui...

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Environment & Energy
Posted on: July 11, 2023

Loudoun County Landfill Makes Temporary Adjustments to Waste Oil Recycling Service

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The collection of waste oil for recycling at the Loudoun County Solid Waste Management Facility, 21101 Evergreen Mills Road in Leesburg, is being adjusted due to the need to replace the oil collection tank, a process that could take several months.&nb...

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Environment & Energy
Posted on: July 5, 2023

Loudoun Awarded Federal Grant for Low-Emission, Compressed Natural Gas Buses

Link to information about the Loudoun County Energy Strategy

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has awarded Loudoun County $13.8 million to purchase 37 compressed natural gas buses, construct a fueling station and update its maintenance facility. The purchase of buses for Loudoun County Transit, the county’s ...

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Environment & Energy
Posted on: July 5, 2023

Solarize NOVA Offers Loudoun Homeowners Free Solar Assessments, Discounted Prices on Solar Systems

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The Solarize NOVA program has returned to Loudoun County. Now through August 31, 2023, Loudoun County homeowners have the opportunity to sign up to learn more about solar power options specific to their property and take advantage of streamlined installat...

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Environment & Energy
Posted on: June 22, 2023

Loudoun County Landfill Waste Disposal Fee to Increase July 1, 2023

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The waste disposal fee at the Loudoun County Solid Waste Management Facility is scheduled to increase to $71 a ton effective Saturday, July 1, 2023. 

The waste disposal fee at the gate will increase from $68 to $71 per ton; all other fees will rem...

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Environment & Energy
Posted on: April 20, 2023

Environmental Commission Honors Environmental Excellence Award Winners

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The Loudoun County Environmental Commission has announced the winners of its inaugural Environmental Excellence Awards. The awards were presented during the Board of Supervisors’ April 18, 2023, meeting. The awards honor individuals, businesses, nonprofit...

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Environment & Energy
Posted on: April 12, 2023

Board Adopts Energy Strategy for Loudoun

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The Board of Supervisors has adopted the 2023 Loudoun County Energy Strategy, which provides a blueprint to achieve the county’s long-term vision for a community that uses less energy and has lower greenhouse gas emissions while ensuring that energy is cl...

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Environment & Energy
Posted on: April 10, 2023

Environmental Commission Hosts Energy & Environment Forum May 11

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Members of the community are encouraged to learn and engage about Loudoun County’s efforts to increase environmental and energy sustainability by attending the Energy and Environment Forum Thursday, May 11, 2023, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m., at t...

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Environment & Energy
Posted on: October 25, 2022

Loudoun County Energy Strategy Update

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During its October 18, 2022, meeting, the Board of Supervisors reviewed ongoing efforts to update and implement the Loudoun County Energy Strategy. The plan seeks to contribute to Virginia’s statewide goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to net zero ...

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Posted on: September 29, 2023

October Fire Prevention Month Events

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The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System (LC-CFRS) strives to provide effective, consistent, and readily accessible fire and life safety education for our residents year-round. Annually we designate October as Fire Prevention Month, and LC-CFRS ...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: September 26, 2023

Open Burning Regulations for Fall and Winter

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The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office (FMO) reminds residents that from October 1, 2023, through midnight February 14, 2024, open burning is permitted for the burning of leaves and trees, brush, yard, and gard...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: September 19, 2023

Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Responds to Tractor Trailer Fire in Sterling

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At approximately 6:51 p.m. on Monday, September 18, 2023, Loudoun County Fire and Rescue (LCFR) units were dispatched to the area of Southbound Sully Road and Sterling Boulevard for a vehicle accident with rollover. Units arrived on scene to find a tracto...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: August 28, 2023

Support Loudoun Firefighters as they Fill-the-Boot for Muscular Dystrophy

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Labor Day weekend, members of the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System (LC-CFRS) and the Loudoun Career Fire Fighters Association (LCFFA) Local 3756 will join the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) to collect donations for the 2023 “...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: August 23, 2023

Early 911 Notification and Quick Fire Department Response Alerts Sleeping Residents to Fire

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Residents of the Broadlands Station neighborhood are safe and able to stay in their homes thanks to an observant neighbor’s quick call to 911 and a prompt emergency response. 

At 3:30 a.m. this morning, the Loudoun County Emergency Commu...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: August 22, 2023

Round Hill House Fire Injures Two Firefighters

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            At 6:49 p.m., on Monday, August 21, 2023, the Loudoun County Emergency Communications Center (ECC) received multiple 9-1-1 calls reporting a house fire with people possibly trapped in the 1...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: August 14, 2023

Loudoun ECC Manager Nominated to Governor's E 9-1-1 Services Board

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Loudoun County Fire and Rescue (LCFR) is proud to announce that Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has appointed Patty Turner, LCFR’s Emergency Communications Center (ECC) Manager, to the Virginia E 9-1-1 Services Board.

Virginia’s E 911 ...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: August 4, 2023

Lucketts Fire and Rescue Station Receives Green Design Award

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The Lucketts Fire and Rescue Station has been recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) with the Judge’s Choice Award as part of the USGBC National Capital Regional 2023 Community Leader Awards. This award recognizes health and wellness in bui...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: July 27, 2023

Residents and Pets Escape Aldie House Fire

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At 2:46 a.m., on Thursday, July 27, 2023, the Loudoun County Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call from a resident in the 25,000 block of Fishermans Pond Court in Aldie reporting their home was on fire.

Loudoun County Fire and Rescue (LCFR) u...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: July 24, 2023

Loudoun First Responders Graduate Fire and Rescue Training

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The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System (LC-CFRS) is honored to announce the graduation of 72 first responders who successfully completed various levels of fire and rescue training. 

On Thursday, July 20, 2023, the graduates were joined...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: July 14, 2023

Accidental Fire Destroys Sterling Home

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The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office (LCFR-FMO) has determined that yesterday’s fire in Sterling was accidental, caused by a malfunctioning air purifier/dehumidifier.

 Just after 4:00 p.m., on Thursday, July...

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Posted on: July 11, 2023

Loudoun Fire Marshal’s Office Determines Cause in Aldie House Fire

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 The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office (LCFR-FMO) investigation determined Friday evening’s fire on Cameron Walk Place in Aldie was caused by a lightning strike. 

Shortly after 9:30 p.m. on Friday, July 7, 2023, fire an...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: June 26, 2023

Fire Marshal's Office Investigates Leesburg Airport Fire

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Fire Marshals from Loudoun County Fire and Rescue (LCFR) continue their investigation into yesterday’s fire at the Leesburg Executive Airport.  

At 2:10 a.m. Sunday, June 25, 2023, fire and rescue units from Leesburg, Ashburn, Lansdowne,...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: June 21, 2023

Loudoun Fire Officials Offer Critical Fireworks Safety Tips and 2023 Fireworks Event Schedule

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The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System (LC-CFRS) wants to ensure a memorable and SAFE Fourth of July holiday for you and your family. Fireworks cause thousands of serious injuries every year, sending adults and children to the emergency room. ...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: June 20, 2023

LCFR Fire Marshal’s Office Highlights Two 'Sprinkler Saves' in Loudoun

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Last week, two fires in Loudoun County residences were contained by automatic fire sprinklers, limiting damage and injuries, and keeping people in their homes. 

On the afternoon of Tuesday, June 13, 2023, Loudoun County Fire and Rescue (LCFR) unit...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: June 8, 2023

Fire Causes Over $522K in Damages to Chantilly Home

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Fire Marshals estimate an early morning fire did over half a million dollars in damage to a residence in the 25,000 block of Leonard Drive in Chantilly on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.Just before 5:30 a.m., the Loudoun County Emergency Communications Center re...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Eleven Graduate Fire and Rescue Officer Development School

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Loudoun County Fire and Rescue (LCFR) is proud to announce the graduation of 11 fire and rescue personnel from the 8th annual LCFR Officer Development School. These senior firefighters and technicians attended the comprehensive, two-week program at the Ol...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: May 17, 2023

Fire Marshals Provide Safety Information After Electrical Fire in Brambleton

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Fire Marshals from Loudoun County Fire and Rescue (LCFR) are resharing important electrical safety warnings from industry experts after a single-family home caught fire early Wednesday morning. 

At 4:41 a.m. on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, fire and re...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: May 4, 2023

LCFR Graduates 43rd Recruit Academy

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 Last week we had the honor of celebrating twenty-one Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technicians who graduated from Loudoun County Fire and Rescue’s 43rd recruit class in an official ceremony at Cornerstone Chapel in Leesburg. 

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: April 28, 2023

Open Burning Ban Takes Effect May 1, 2023

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The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal's Office reminds our residents and visitors that open burning is prohibited in Loudoun County and the incorporated Towns of Hamilton, Hillsboro, Leesburg, Lovettsville, Middleburg, Purcellville, and...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: April 24, 2023

LCFR Fire Marshal’s Office Makes Additional Arrest in Connection to Clubhouse Drive Fires

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On Wednesday, April 19, 2023, an additional arrest was made in connection with a January 23, 2023, arson fire that occurred at 59 Clubhouse Drive, SW, Leesburg. Three individuals were previously arrested on March 16, 2023, for alleged involvement related ...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: April 21, 2023

Improperly Discarded Smoking Materials Determined Cause of Leesburg House Fire

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The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office (LCFR-FMO) determined that Thursday’s house fire on Browns Creek Place in Leesburg was caused by improperly discarded smoking materials. 

At 11:10 AM on Thursday, April 2...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: April 20, 2023

National Volunteer Week Honors Loudoun's Volunteer First Responders

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As proclaimed by the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, the week of April 16-22, 2023, has been designated as National Volunteer Week in recognition of the hundreds of dedicated volunteer members of the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System (LC...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: April 18, 2023

Cause Determined in Ashburn House Fire that Injured One Firefighter

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The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office (LCFR-FMO) determined that Monday’s house fire on Globe Mills Court in Ashburn was accidental, caused by improperly discarded smoking materials.

 At 4:13 AM on Monday, Ap...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: April 10, 2023

Loudoun Celebrates Public Safety Communications Staff

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 As proclaimed by the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, the week of April 9 – 15, 2023 is designated as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Throughout the week, the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System, the Loudo...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: March 30, 2023

LC-CFRS Kicking Off Annual Smoke Alarm Program to Protect Loudoun Residents

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The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System’s (LC-CFRS) annual smoke alarm program kicks off this Saturday, April 1, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in neighborhoods across Loudoun County. 

“During a house fire, you h...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: March 22, 2023

Smoke Alarm Plays Critical Role in Sterling Fire

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 A Sterling man is safe today because a smoke alarm warned him of a fire that heavily damaged his home and nearly took his life. 

At 3:40 p.m. on Monday, March 20, 2023, the Loudoun County Emergency Communication Center received a 911 cal...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: March 17, 2023

LCFR Fire Marshal’s Office Makes Arrests in Connection to Clubhouse Drive Fires (Leesburg)

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On March 16, 2023, the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office (LCFR-FMO) arrested three individuals in connection with a January 23, 2023, arson fire that occurred at 59 Clubhouse Drive, SW, Leesburg. The structure, formerly operat...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: March 15, 2023

LCFR Promotes Two Deputy Chiefs

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Loudoun County Fire and Rescue is proud to announce the promotion of two Battalion Chiefs to the rank of Deputy Chief. 

Battalion Chief Jason Collins was promoted to Deputy Chief of Special Operations & Emergency Preparedness. In his new role,...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: March 13, 2023

LCFR Assistant Chief Accepted to Fire Service Executive Development Institute

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Loudoun County Fire and Rescue (LCFR) and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) are pleased to announce that Assistant Chief of Support Services and Volunteer Administration Travis Preau has been accepted into the Fire Service Executive Deve...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: February 28, 2023

Smoke Alarms Alert Ashburn Resident to Basement Fire

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A Loudoun resident can credit the working smoke alarms in their Ashburn home for alerting them to a basement fire that displaced the family of four. 

Just before 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 26, 2023, Loudoun County Fire and Rescue (LCFR) units f...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: February 23, 2023

Loudoun Fire Chief and Firefighter Receive Honors

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Two Loudoun first responders were among honorees from across Virginia that received awards at an official ceremony on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. 

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the recipients of the 2022 Governor’s Fire Service Awa...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: February 10, 2023

Open Burning Restrictions: “4 p.m. Law” Commences February 15

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The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal's Office is reminding citizens that open burning is restricted in Loudoun County between February 15 and April 30. The regulations, which prohibit open air fires, or open burning as it is commonly r...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: February 9, 2023

Sterling House Fire Victim Succumbs due to Fire Involving Lithium Battery

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Sterling resident Jason Urchasko, 47, who remained in critical condition at Inova Lansdowne Hospital after Monday morning’s house fire, succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. Mr. Urchasko’s family has been notified a...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: February 8, 2023

Cause Identified in Sterling House Fire

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An investigation by the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office determined that Monday morning’s house fire that critically injured one adult was accidental, caused by a malfunctioning lithium-ion battery pack. Ju...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: February 7, 2023

Firefighters Rescue Resident in Early Morning Fire

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Just before 4:00 a.m. on February 6, 2023, Loudoun County fire and rescue units from Cascades, Kincora, Sterling Park, and Fairfax County responded to a reported house fire on Thrush Road in Sterling. A passerby saw smoke and called 911 to report the fire...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Fire in Downtown Leesburg Displaces Two Residents

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 The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office (LCFR-FMO) determined that Thursday’s house fire on Royal Street in Leesburg was accidental, caused by combustibles coming in contact with a portable heater. 

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: January 13, 2023

LCFR Fire Marshal’s Office Makes Arrest in 2017 House Fire

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On January 9, 2023, Darrell A. Segraves (28 years of age) was indicted by a Loudoun County Circuit Court Grand Jury for one felony count of arson of an occupied dwelling (§18.2-77). On November 4, 2017, occupants of a single-family dwelling in th...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: January 11, 2023

Avoid In-Home Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Through Prevention and Notifications

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The risk of Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning increases during winter months due to cold temperatures forcing home heating systems to run longer and more frequently. Often called the silent killer, CO is an invisible, odorless, colorless gas created when fue...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: January 9, 2023

Loudoun First Responders Graduate Fire and Rescue Training

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The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System (LC-CFRS) is honored to announce the graduation of 67 first responders who successfully completed various levels of fire and rescue training. 

On Thursday, January 5, 2023, the graduates were join...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: December 29, 2022

Loudoun Fire Marshal's Office Determines Cause in Hillsboro Fire

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The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue (LCFR) Fire Marshal’s Office investigation determined Tuesday morning’s fire on Charles Town Pike in Hillsboro was accidental. A contractor working in the building inadvertently started the fire when a spark fro...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: December 7, 2022

Home Heating Safety

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Did you know that home fires occur more in the winter months than any other time of the year?  From 2017 to 2019, heating was the second leading cause of all residential building fires, following cooking. Follow these heating tips from the Loudou...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: November 22, 2022

Cooking Safety During the Holiday Season

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Thanksgiving and the holidays are full of excitement, good food and fun times with family. As preparations for the busy holiday season are underway, the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System encourages residents to follow safe cooking practices. ...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: November 21, 2022

Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Dispatcher Wins 2022 Governors Fire Service Award

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The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System (LC-CFRS) is proud to announce that Emergency Communications Center Dispatcher Adriane Heiden has been awarded the Virginia Governor’s EMS Award for Outstanding Contribution to EMS Telecommunica...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: November 9, 2022

Thirty Firefighter/EMTs Graduate from Loudoun County Fire and Rescue’s 42nd Recruit Academy

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On Friday, November 4, 2022, thirty Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technicians graduated from Loudoun County Fire and Rescue’s 42nd recruit class in an official ceremony at Cornerstone Chapel in Leesburg. 

The recruits, their friends and ...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: November 2, 2022

LCFR Fire Marshal’s Office Credits Fire Sprinklers and Smoke Alarms for Fire Outcome

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On Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at 3:08 a.m., the Loudoun County Emergency Communications Center dispatched Loudoun County Fire and Rescue (LCFR) units from Brambleton and Dulles South to investigate a general fire alarm that was triggered on Waterford Do...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: November 1, 2022

“Fall Back” - Change Your Clocks, Check Your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms

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Sunday, November 6th, 2022, 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 ...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: October 24, 2022

Loudoun County Firefighters Participate in 2022 Toys for Tots Campaign

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The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System and the Loudoun Career Firefighters Association are pleased to announce their participation in the 75th Annual Toys for Tots Campaign. 

“We are thrilled to once again participate in this...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: October 6, 2022

LCFR Fire Marshal’s Office Makes Arrest in Aldie Vehicle Fire

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On Saturday, October 1, 2022, the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office (LCFR-FMO) arrested Sean Christopher Palazzo and charged him with arson of personal property for a vehicle fire in Aldie. 

At 6:40 p.m., Saturday, Oct...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: October 5, 2022

Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Responds to Fuel Floating in Waterways in Leesburg

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At 8:01 a.m., Tuesday, October 4, 2022, the Loudoun County Emergency Communications Center dispatched fire and rescue units, to include the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue (LCFR) Hazardous Materials Team, to a report of oil or fuel floating in the creek ne...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: October 5, 2022

Accidental Fire Destroys Purcellville Barn and Injures One Firefighter

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One firefighter injured and transported to the hospital during response to a barn fire in Purcellville. No other individuals or animals were reported injured. 

At 7:58 a.m., Tuesday, October 4, 2022, the Loudoun County Emergency Communications Cen...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: December 2, 2019

Holiday Fire Safety Checklist

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Decorating for the winter holidays is fun and festive, but holiday decorations can increase the risk of fire in your home. As you deck the halls this season, take a moment to review our holiday fire safety checklist and be fire smart!

Christmas Trees:

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: November 25, 2019

Cooking Safely During the Holiday Season

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Thanksgiving and the holidays are full of excitement, good food and fun times with family. As preparations for the busy holiday season are underway, the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System encourages residents to follow safe cooking practices. ...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: November 8, 2019

Fire Officials Tout Automatic Fire Sprinklers and Offer Safety Tips After Fire at Local Business

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At approximately 7:00 p.m. on November 6th, Fire and Rescue units from the Metropolitan Washington Dulles Airport Authority and Fairfax County were dispatched to investigate a report of a fire alarm sounding in a commercial building in the 44,000 block of...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: November 7, 2019

Loudoun County Firefighters Participate in 2019 Toys for Tots Campaign

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The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System and the Loudoun Career Firefighters Association are pleased to announce their participation in the 72nd Annual Toys for Tots Campaign. “We are proud to once again participate in this wonderful p...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: November 5, 2019

Firefighters Team Up with Mobile Hope and One Warm Coat® for Annual Coat Drive

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The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System, along with the Loudoun Career Firefighters Association Local 3756 invite you to bring your new or gently used and clean coats, jackets, scarves, winter hats, gloves and mittens to any of the fir...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: November 1, 2019

“Fall Back,” Change Your Clocks, Check Your Smoke Alarm Batteries

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Sunday, November 3, 2019, 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 ba...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: October 29, 2019

Temporary Closure of Leesburg Fire Station and Relocation of Fire and Rescue Crews

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Effective at 6:00 a.m. on November 1, 2019, the Leesburg Fire Station #20, located at 61 Plaza Street NE, will temporarily close for renovations. Closure of the station is anticipated to last approximately six months with re-occupancy occurring on or arou...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: October 11, 2019

Cause Determined in Fatal Sterling House Fire

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The Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office has determined that unattended cooking was the cause of a fatal house fire in Sterling and have estimated damages to the home at $144,000. The investigation also revealed that there were no working smoke ...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: October 6, 2019

Early Morning Fire in Sterling Leaves One Deceased, One Injured

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Just before 3:00 a.m., Sunday, October 6, 2019, the Loudoun Emergency Communications Center (ECC) received a 9-1-1 call for a possible house fire in the 200 block of Giles Place in Sterling. Loudoun County fire and rescue crews from Cascades, Kincora, Ste...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: October 2, 2019

October Fire Prevention Month Events

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Loudoun County’s Combined Fire and Rescue System will be hosting various open houses and community events throughout October in honor of Fire Prevention Month. These free, family friendly events allow Loudoun’s citizens to visit local ...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: September 30, 2019

Fire Officials Remind Residents of Open Burning Regulations for Fall and Winter

LCFR NEWS and ALERTS 8-2019

The Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office (FMO) reminds residents that effective October 1, 2019, through midnight February 14, 2020, open burning is permitted for the burning of leaves and trees, brush, yard and garden trimmings...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: September 27, 2019

Loudoun County Officials Break Ground on New Lucketts Fire Station

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On Wednesday, September 25, 2019, officials from the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System (LC-CFRS), Loudoun County Government, Loudoun County Department of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure, and the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors g...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: September 20, 2019

110 First Responders Graduate Fire Rescue Training

Top Recruits Fall 2019 Volunteer Graduation

The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System is honored to announce the graduation of 110 volunteer first responder personnel who successfully completed various levels of fire and rescue training. A graduation ceremony was held on Tuesday, September...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: September 13, 2019

Blood Donors Wanted for Upcoming Loudoun Blood Drive Events

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The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System, Inova Loudoun Hospital and Inova Blood Donor Services encourage you to make a lifesaving appointment to donate at one of our upcoming community blood drives.

Did you know that hemorrhage is the number one...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: September 6, 2019

South Riding Family Displaced After Improperly Discarded Smoking Materials Cause House Fire

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The Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office determined the cause of an early morning fire in South Riding, which did $200,000 in damages and displaced two residents, to be improperly discarded smoking materials.

At 12:02 a.m. on Friday, September 6, 2019 the ...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: September 1, 2019

Sunday Morning House Fire in Ashburn Caused by Hot Grill Ashes

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After an early morning house fire in Ashburn displaces five and does $750,000 in damages, fire officials offer important, and potentially lifesaving reminders about grilling safely.   

Just before 4:45 a.m. Sunday, September 1, 2019, the ...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: August 21, 2019

Support Loudoun Firefighters as they Fill-the-Boot for Muscular Dystrophy

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As the end of summer approaches firefighters across the nation will once again be busy filling their boots to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and “Jerry’s Kids”. Members of the Loudoun County Combined Fire an...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: August 20, 2019

Eighteen Firefighter/EMTs Graduate Fire and Rescue Recruit Academy

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On Friday, August 16, 2019, before family members and friends, 18 recruits graduated from Loudoun County Fire and Rescue’s 38th recruit class. In an official ceremony held at Cornerstone Chapel in Leesburg, Clerk of the Circuit Court Gary Clemen...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: August 2, 2019

Fire Marshal Determines Cause of Two-Alarm House Fire in Ashburn

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The Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office has completed their investigation into a two-alarm house fire that did $1.5 million in damages to eight homes earlier and offers important safety tips.

At 3:24 a.m., on July 31, 2019, the Loudoun County Co...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: July 31, 2019

Fire Marshal Investigating Two-Alarm House Fire in Ashburn

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The Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office remains on scene of a two alarm house fire that destroyed two homes and damaged two more. 

At 3:24 a.m. the Loudoun County Emergency Communications Center (ECC) received multiple 9-1-1 calls reporting a hou...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: July 24, 2019

Join the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive August 2, 2019

8-2-19 BATTLE OF THE BADGES

Join area first responders for the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System and Loudoun County Sheriff's Office "Battle of the Badges" Blood Drive on Friday August 2, 2019.

Battle of the Badges is a friendly competition to encourage communi...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: June 28, 2019

Local Officials Celebrate Grand Opening of Kirkpatrick Farms Fire and Rescue Station

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Officials from Loudoun County Fire and Rescue, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors and County Administration joined first responders, residents and other local leaders on Wednesday, June 26th, 2019 for the official Grand Opening Ceremony for the newes...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: June 27, 2019

Purcellville House Fire That Displaced Five Under Investigation

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Purcellville House Fire That Displaced Five Under Investigation

Just After 8:00 p.m. on June 26, 2019, Fire and Rescue units responded to an incident in the 400 block of Heronwood Court in the Town of Purcellville. On their way to the incident, supplementa...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: June 24, 2019

LC-CFRS Receives Prestigious Award for Emergency Medical Services Cardiac Care

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The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System is honored to be awarded the Silver Plus Mission Lifeline Award from the American Heart Association. The American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline program recognizes hospitals and EMS agenc...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: June 20, 2019

Loudoun County Fire and Rescue and Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office to Hold 12th Annual Open House

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Loudoun County Fire and Rescue and the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) will hold their 12th Annual Open House at the Dulles South Public Safety Center on Saturday, June 22, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Residents are encouraged to at...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: June 18, 2019

Loudoun Welcomes New Assistant Fire Chief

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The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System is pleased to welcome John J. Caussin Jr. as the Assistant Chief of Support Services and Volunteer Administration. 

Assistant Chief Caussin brings thirty-four years of valuable experience and know...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: June 14, 2019

Fire Officials Share Fireworks Safety Tips and 2019 Public Firework Displays

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As July 4th festivities approach, the Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office wants you to begin planning for a safe holiday. In 2017, U.S. hospital emergency rooms treated an estimated 12,900 people for fireworks related injuries. Children younger...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: May 29, 2019

New Kirkpatrick Farms Fire and Rescue Station Opens for Service, Thursday, May 30

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Loudoun County Fire and Rescue is pleased to announce that the Kirkpatrick Farms Fire and Rescue Station No. 27 will officially open for operations on May 30, 2019.

The Kirkpatrick Farms Fire and Rescue Station is located at 41380 Gardenia Drive in Aldie o...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: May 26, 2019

Improperly Discarded Smoking Materials Cause Ashburn Townhouse Fire

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On the eleven-year anniversary of the tragic Meadowood fire in Leesburg that was caused by improperly discarded smoking materials, a fire in an Ashburn townhouse demonstrates that this is a still a very real danger and residents must practice safe behavio...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: May 22, 2019

Stay Safe this Memorial Day with Grilling Safety Tips

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Often considered the unofficial kick-off to summer, Memorial Day weekend includes lots of celebrations featuring cookouts and barbecues. But it also means the increased risk of grilling fires. U.S. fire departments responded to 10,200 home fires involving...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: May 21, 2019

Pool and Water Safety!

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As swimming pools across Loudoun County open this Memorial Day weekend and people of all ages take to the water to cool off, Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Officials remind residents to be vigilant about pool and water safety. The USA Swimming Foundation ...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: May 1, 2019

LC-CFRS’s Smoke Alarm Program Coming to a Neighborhood Near You

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As we kick off the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System’s (LC-CFRS) new Smoke Alarm Program this Saturday, May 4, 2019, Loudoun residents will routinely observe fire and rescue personnel out in the community offering free smoke alarm i...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: April 30, 2019

2019 Emergency Medical Services Community Open House Events

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Each year National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week brings together local communities and medical personnel to honor the dedication of those who provide day-to-day lifesaving services on medicine's "front line." This year EMS Week has been ...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: April 25, 2019

Open Burning Ban Takes Effect May 1, 2019

NEWSFLASH LCFR News - Alerts

The Loudoun County Fire Marshal's Office reminds our residents and visitors that open burning is prohibited in Loudoun County between May 1st and September 30th. These regulations prohibit open air fires or open burning with the following considerations:

&...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: April 12, 2019

Electrical Malfunction Identified as Cause of Aldie House Fire

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The Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office investigation determines yesterday’s house fire in Aldie was due to an electrical wiring malfunction.

At 12:10 p.m. Thursday, April 12, 2019, the Loudoun County Emergency Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call ...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: April 10, 2019

2019 National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

NEWSFLASH LCFR News - Alerts

The week of April 14 through April 20, 2019, has officially been recognized as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week by the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors. The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System along with the Loudoun County Sheri...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: April 9, 2019

Fire and Rescue System Honors 2018 Awardees

Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System Awards and Recognition

            On Monday, April 8, 2019, the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System (LC-CFRS) held its Annual Awards and Recognition Ceremony to honor Loudoun's first responders, staff and citizen...

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Posted on: March 29, 2019

Tragic Death Brings to Life a New, Innovative Model for Out-of-Hospital Blood Transfusions

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Inova Health System, Inova Trauma and Blood Donor Services, and the Northern Virginia EMS Council, in collaboration with the Fairfax County and Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Departments, are proud to announce the launch of Field Available Component Trans...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: March 27, 2019

80 First Responders Graduate Fire Rescue Training

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Leesburg, VA. - The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System is honored to announce the graduation of 80 first responders personnel who successfully completed various levels of fire and rescue training. A graduation ceremony was held on Monday, Marc...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: March 12, 2019

LC-CFRS Members Participate in Annual JEMS EMS Competition

JEMS 2019 Davis- Artisst

Recently members of the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System participated as subject matter experts for a resoundingly successful 2019 JEMS Games. Assistant Chief Robin Davis of the Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad, Dr. John Morgan, the Loudoun C...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: March 7, 2019

“Spring Forward:” Change Your Clocks, Check Your Smoke Alarm Batteries

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Sunday, March 10, 2019 we “spring forward” and set our clocks ahead one hour in observance of daylight saving time. As we change our clocks, our fire prevention team asks that you use this opportunity to check the batteries in your smo...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: March 6, 2019

Two Fires in Loudoun County Displace Three and Cause Significant Damages

NEWSFLASH

Two fires in Loudoun County within eight hours of each other fortunately resulted in no injuries, but displaced three residents, several animals and did over a half million dollars in damages. Fire Officials issue important safety reminders as we usher ou...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: March 5, 2019

Discarded Smoking Material Causes Sterling Townhouse Fire

Sterling Townhouse Fire

Just after 8:04 p.m., Monday, March 4, 2019, the Loudoun County Emergency Communications Center (ECC) received a 911 call from the occupant reporting a structure fire at 46000 Block of Ashmere Square in Sterling. The caller reported fire in his townhouse....

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: February 28, 2019

High Winds contribute to House Fire in Philomont, VA

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    Just after 2:25 p.m., Monday, February 25th, 2019, units from Philomont, Aldie, Round Hill, Purcellville, Leesburg, South Riding and numerous command and safety officers were dispatched for a structure fire in the 20200 block of Greg...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: February 25, 2019

Busy Weekend as Firefighters Respond to High-Rise Fire with Sprinkler Activation & Mobile Home Fire

NEWSFLASH

Just after 3:30 p.m., Saturday, February 23, 2019, units from Ashburn and Lansdowne were dispatched for a reported automatic fire alarm in an 11-story high-rise building located in the 19000 block of Cypress Ridge Terrace in Lansdowne Woods, Leesburg, VA....

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Posted on: February 12, 2019

Loudoun County Fire & Rescue Hosting Revolutionary Training Program for Firefighters

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As tactical athletes, firefighters face adverse weather conditions, unpredictable environments, and risk their lives daily to keep their communities safe. They consistently endure physical and mental stress for the duration of their time served. As a resu...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: February 11, 2019

Open Burning Restrictions: “4:00 p.m. Law” Commences February 15

NEWSFLASH

The Loudoun County Fire Marshal's Office is reminding citizens that open burning is restricted in Loudoun County between February 15 and April 30. The regulations, which prohibit open air fires, or open burning as it is commonly referred to, betw...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: February 2, 2019

Smoke Alarms Saves a Family of Four in Round Hill House Fire

NEWSFLASH

Just after 4:00 a.m., Saturday, February 2, 2019, units from Round Hill, Purcellville, Loudoun Heights, Hamilton, Leesburg, Clarke County and numerous command and safety officer were dispatched for a reported structure fire in the Blue Ridge District of L...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: January 16, 2019

Loudoun County Fire Engine Involved in Accident

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Just before 11:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 15th, Loudoun County Middleburg Engine 603 was involved in a single vehicle accident on Zulla Road in Fauquier County. Engine 603 was returning from a mutual aid emergency medical call in Fauquier County when the e...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: January 9, 2019

Fire Marshal’s Office Make Arrest in Tuesday Morning Vehicle Fire

Fire & Rescue Newsflash

For Additional Information:Laura Rinehart, Public Information Officer[email protected] or 571-233-1649January 9, 2019

 

For Immediate Release:Fire Marshal’s Office Make Arrest in Tuesday Morning Vehicle Fire

 

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: January 3, 2019

Two Early Morning Arson Fires in Leesburg Destroy Vehicles, Fire Officials Requesting Information

Fire & Rescue Newsflash

For Additional Information:Laura Rinehart, Public Information Officer[email protected] or 571-233-1649January 3, 2019

 

For Immediate Release:Two Early Morning Arson Fires in Leesburg Destroy Vehicles, Fire Officials Requesting Information...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: December 27, 2018

Christmas Day Fire Displaces 8, Firefighters Deliver Christmas Presents to Children

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For Additional Information:Laura Rinehart, Public Information Officer[email protected] or 571-233-1649December 27, 2018

For Immediate Release:Accidental Christmas Fire Destroys Family Home, Firefighters Ensure Children Receive Gifts

The Loudoun Cou...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: December 13, 2018

Annual Coat Drive Proceeds to Provide Much Needed Relief for Local Families

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For Additional Information:Laura Rinehart, Public Information Officer[email protected] or 571-233-1649December 13, 2018

For Immediate Release:Annual Coat Drive Proceeds to Provide Much Needed Relief for Local Families

Leesburg, VA. - On Monday, Dec...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: December 6, 2018

Ashburn House Fire Highlights Importance of Smoke Alarms and Non-Combustible Siding

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For Additional Information:Laura Rinehart, Public Information Officer[email protected] or 571-233-1649December 6th, 2018

For Immediate Release:Ashburn House Fire Highlights Importance of Smoke Alarms and Non-Combustible Siding

Just after 2:00 p.m. ...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: December 6, 2018

RapidSOS Technology Gets Loudoun First Responders to Patients Sooner

RapidSOS Newsflash

For Additional Information:Laura Rinehart, Public Information Officer[email protected] or 571-233-1649December 6th, 2018

For Immediate Release:RapidSOS Technology Gets Loudoun First Responders to Patients Sooner

The Loudoun County Emergency Communi...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: December 5, 2018

Fire and Rescue Metrorail Training Simulator Wins National Award

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For Additional Information:

Laura Rinehart, Public Information Officer

[email protected] or 571-233-1649

December 5, 2018

 

For Immediate Release:

Fire and Rescue Metrorail Training Simulator Wins National Award 

 Tuesday, Dec...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: April 5, 2018

2018 National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week Celebrated

For Additional Information:
Laura Rinehart, Public Information OfficerLoudoun County Fire and Rescue[email protected] or 571-233-1649or
Kraig Troxell, Media Relations & Communications ManagerLoudoun County Sheriff's OfficeKraig.Troxell@l...Read on...

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Posted on: March 30, 2018

Fire and Rescue System Honors 33 Awardees

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For Additional Information:

Laura Rinehart, Public Information Officer[email protected] or 571-233-1649March 30, 2018

For Immediate Release:Fire and Rescue System Honors 33 Awardees       &am...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: March 9, 2018

“Spring Forward”, Change Your Clocks, Check Your Smoke Alarm Batteries

For Additional Information:

Laura Rinehart, Public Information Officer

[email protected] or 571-233-1649

March 9, 2018

For Immediate Release:

“Spring Forward”, Change Your Clocks, Check Your Smoke Alarm Batteries

Sunday, March 11th,...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: February 27, 2018

Brower Named Virginia’s Career Fire Chief of the Year

For Additional Information:
Laura Rinehart, Public Information Officer[email protected] or 571-233-1649
February 27, 2018

Brower Named Virginia’s Career Fire Chief of the Year Loudoun County Fire and Rescue is proud to announce that...Read on... Fire and Rescue
Posted on: February 26, 2018

Fire-Rescue and Law Enforcement Training to be Conducted in Arcola

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For Additional Information:Laura Rinehart, Public Information OfficerLoudoun County Fire and Rescueemail or 571-233-1649or
Kraig Troxell, Media Relations & Communications Manager Loudoun County Sheriff’s Officeemail or 703-771...Details...

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Posted on: February 15, 2018

Electrical Fire in Lovettsville Displaces Three Adults

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For Additional Information:
Laura Rinehart, Public Information Officer[email protected] or 571-233-1649
February 15, 2018

For Immediate Release:Electrical Fire in Lovettsville Displaces Three Adults

Lovettsville, VA. – The Loudoun Cou...Read on...

Fire and Rescue
Posted on: February 8, 2018

Working Smoke Alarms Alert Family to House Fire

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For Additional Information:

Laura Rinehart, Public Information Officer

[email protected] or 571-233-1649

February 8, 2018

For Immediate Release:

Working Smoke Alarms Alert Family to House Fire

In the early morning hours of February 1st the Loudoun Coun...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: February 6, 2018

Open Burning Restrictions: “4:00 p.m. Law” Commences February 15

For Additional Information:

Laura Rinehart, Public Information Officer

[email protected] or 571-233-1649

February 6, 2018

For Immediate Release:  Open Burning Restrictions: “4:00 p.m. Law” Commences February 15&a...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: January 29, 2018

Saturday’s Early Morning Fire in Ashburn Ruled Arson; Officials Seeking Information

For Additional Information:
Laura Rinehart, Public Information Officer[email protected] or 571-233-1649
January 29, 2018

For Immediate Release:Saturday’s Early Morning Fire in Ashburn Ruled Arson; Officials Seeking Information

Ashbu...Read on...

Fire and Rescue
Posted on: January 24, 2018

Rash of Fires Caused by Open Burning Prompts Warning From Fire Officials

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For Additional Information:
Laura Rinehart, Public Information Officer
[email protected] or 571-233-1649
January 24, 2018

For Immediate Release:

Rash of Fires Caused by Open Burning Prompts Warning From Fire Officials 

Leesburg, VA., ...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: January 21, 2018

Early Morning Fire at Monroe Technology Center

For Additional Information:Laura Rinehart, Public Information Officer[email protected] or 571-233-1649January 21, 2018

For Immediate Release:Early Morning Fire at Monroe Technology Center

Leesburg, VA. - Just after midnight Sunday, January 21st...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: December 14, 2017

Victim Identified in Lovettsville House Fire

 

For Additional Information: 

 

Laura Rinehart, Public Information Officer

 

[email protected] or 571-233-1649

 

December 14, 2017

 

 

 

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Posted on: December 11, 2017

Automatic Fire Sprinklers Prevent Further Damages at Local High School

For Additional Information:
Laura Rinehart, Public Information [email protected] or 571-233-1649
December 11, 2017

For Immediate Release:Automatic Fire Sprinklers Prevent Further Damages at Local High School

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: December 11, 2017

Oakgrove Road Fire Displaces Sterling Family

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For Additional Information:
Laura Rinehart, Public Information [email protected] or 571-233-1649
December 11, 2017

For Immediate Release:Oakgrove Road Fire Displaces Sterling Family The Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office inv...Read on...

Fire and Rescue
Posted on: December 11, 2017

Fatal House Fire in Lovettsville

For Additional Information:
Laura Rinehart, Public Information [email protected] or 571-233-1649
December 11, 2017

For Immediate Release:Fatal House Fire in Lovettsville

Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s remain on scene investiga...Read on...

Fire and Rescue
Posted on: December 9, 2017

Ashburn Fire Displaces Family of Five

For Additional Information:Laura Rinehart, Public Information Officer[email protected] or 571-233-1649December 9, 2017For Immediate Release:Ashburn Fire Displaces Family of Five

The Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office ...Read on...

Fire and Rescue
Posted on: December 8, 2017

Carbon Monoxide Safety Precautions

For Additional Information:Laura Rinehart, Public Information Officer[email protected] or 571-233-1649December 8, 2017

For Immediate Release:Carbon Monoxide Safety Precautions

Are you and your family protected against Carbon Monoxide emergencies ...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: December 5, 2017

Put a Freeze On Winter Fires - Home Heating Safety

According to the United States Fire Administration, heating equipment is involved in one out of six reported home fires and is a leading cause of home fire deaths. Nearly half of home heating equipment fires are reported during the months of December, Jan...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: November 29, 2017

Loudoun Fire and Rescue Chief Completes International Professional Designation Process

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For Additional Information:
Laura Rinehart, Public Information Officer
[email protected] or 571-233-1649
November 29, 2017

Leesburg, VA. –Assistant Chief Matthew Tobia of the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System has successfully c...Read on...

Fire and Rescue
Posted on: November 7, 2017

Loudoun County Firefighters Participate in 2017 Toys for Tots Campaign

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The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue System and the Loudoun Career Fire Fighters Association are pleased to announce their participation in the 70th Annual Toys for Tots Campaign, sponsored by the United Stated Marine Corps Reserve. “The departm...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: November 2, 2017

“Fall Back”, Change Your Clocks, Check Your Smoke Alarm Batteries

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On Sunday, November 5, 2017, we “fall back” and set our clocks back one hour to Eastern Standard Time.  As we do, Loudoun County Fire and Rescue reminds citizens to use this opportunity to check the batteries in your smoke ala...Read on...

Fire and Rescue
Posted on: October 24, 2017

Public Safety Officials Offer Halloween Safety Tips

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For Additional Information:Laura Rinehart, Public Information OfficerLoudoun County Fire and Rescue[email protected], 571-233-1649

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Kraig Troxell, Public Information OfficerLoudoun County Sheriff’s Office   &nb...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: October 23, 2017

COAT DRIVE - Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Members Partner With One Warm Coat®

For Additional Information:Laura Rinehart, Public Information Officer[email protected] or 571-233-1649OrDanielle Brosan[email protected]October 23, 2017

For Immediate Release:Loudoun County Fire Rescue Members Partner With One Warm Co...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: October 12, 2017

Basement Fire on Gunflint Way in Sterling

For Additional Information:
Laura Rinehart, Public Information Officer[email protected] or 571-233-1649
October 12, 2017

For Immediate Release:Basement Fire on Gunflint Way in Sterling

Sterling, VA. – The Loudoun County Fire Marshal...Read on...

Fire and Rescue
Posted on: October 12, 2017

Auto Accident with Entrapment and Hazardous Materials Response

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For Additional Information:
Laura Rinehart, Public Information Officer
[email protected] or 571-233-1649
October 12, 2017

For Immediate Release:Auto Accident with Entrapment and Hazardous Materials Response

Hamilton, VA. – Yesterday&a...Read on...

Fire and Rescue
Posted on: October 7, 2017

Improperly Discarded Smoking Materials Cause Lovettsville Fire that Displaced Eight

For Additional Information:Laura Rinehart, Public Information Officer[email protected] or 571-233-1649October 7, 2017

For Immediate Release:Improperly Discarded Smoking Materials Cause Lovettsville Fire that Displaced Eight

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: October 5, 2017

Do You Have a Home Escape Plan?

For Additional Information:Laura Rinehart, Public Information Officer[email protected] or 571-233-1649October 5, 2017

For Immediate Release:Every Second Counts! Do you and your family know what to do when the smoke alarm sounds?

 ...

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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: September 29, 2017

October Fire Prevention Month Events

For Additional Information:

Laura Rinehart, Public Information Officer

[email protected] or 571-233-1649

September 29, 2017

For Immediate Release: 

October Fire Prevention Month Events

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News & Announcements

Posted on: October 2, 2023

Loudoun Offers Mental Health Education & Substance Abuse Prevention Trainings in October

Link to information about mental health and substance abuse training programs

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 October 20...

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Health & Human Services
Posted on: September 27, 2023

Loudoun to Host Job Fair Tailgate with Local Employers October 11

Link to information about the Loudoun Job Fair Tailgate

The Loudoun Workforce Resource Center will host the Loudoun Job Fair Tailgate on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., at the Segra Field parking lot in Leesburg. The event will feature local employers with full-time, part-time and seasonal...

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Health & Human Services
Posted on: September 26, 2023

Loudoun to Open Housing Choice Voucher Program Waitlist; Will Accept Preliminary Applications

Link to information about the Housing Choice Voucher Program

Loudoun County is scheduled to open the waitlist for the county’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program at 8:30 a.m., Thursday, October 5, 2023, with the release of the preliminary application, which will be available at loudoun.gov/housingchoice...

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Health & Human Services
Posted on: September 18, 2023

Members Sought for Loudoun County Continuum of Care

Link to information about the Loudoun County Continuum of Care

The Loudoun County Continuum of Care (CoC) is seeking applicants for membership. The CoC is a community coalition of public, nonprofit, and faith-based organizations that provide a variety of shelter and support services to persons who are homeless or at ...

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Health & Human Services
Posted on: September 15, 2023

Next Session of Online Initiative to Develop Fatherhood Skills Begins October 10

Link to information about the fatherhood program

The next session of the program sponsored by Loudoun County to help fathers build skills to become even stronger dads begins Tuesday, October 10, 2023. All fathers are welcome to attend the free, 12-week, virtual program. 

Area fathers are encoura...

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Health & Human Services
Posted on: September 6, 2023

Loudoun County, Prevention Alliance of Loudoun Host Recovery Festival September 16

Link to information about substance misuse prevention and intervention services and programs

Loudoun County, in partnership with the Prevention Alliance of Loudoun (PAL) and Loudoun Serenity House, will celebrate Recovery Month by hosting the third annual Loudoun Recovery Festival on Saturday, September 16, 2023, from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Do...

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Health & Human Services
Posted on: September 6, 2023

Update: Heat Advisory Issued Wednesday for Loudoun; Officials Offer Advice on How to Beat the Heat

Link to information about taking precautions against excessive heat

Update: 9/6/23: 

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory that includes Loudoun County for Wednesday, September 6, 2023, from 12:00 noon to  7:00 p.m. The weather service is forecasting temperatures in the upper 90s and hea...

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Health & Human Services
Posted on: August 23, 2023

Workforce Resource Center Offers Special Events During Workforce Development Month

Link to information about Workforce Development Month in Loudoun County

During September — Workforce Development Month — the Loudoun Workforce Resource Center will feature special virtual and in-person events at no cost for job seekers and people who are considering changing careers. 

“Our annual celebration of Septem...

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Posted on: August 11, 2023

Potential Exposure to Rabid Cat at Loudoun Shopping/Restaurant Center

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The Loudoun County Health Department is encouraging anyone who may have come into contact with a rabid cat and/or its kittens outside of a local shopping and restaurant area to contact their health care provider or the Health Department as soon as possibl...

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Health & Human Services
Posted on: July 25, 2023

Loudoun County, Prevention Alliance of Loudoun Host Summer Wellness Fest Aug. 5

Link to information about the Summer Wellness Fest

Loudoun County, in partnership with the Prevention Alliance of Loudoun (PAL), will host the second annual Summer Wellness Fest on Saturday, August 5, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Sterling Community Center, 120 Enterprise Street in Sterling.&a...

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Health & Human Services
Posted on: July 13, 2023

Loudoun County Health Department is Now Locally Administered

Link to information about the Loudoun County Health Department

The Loudoun County Health Department is now under the administration of the county government, completing a process formally initiated by Loudoun County in 2020 with its fall Legislative Report, to serve Loudoun residents better and improve several operat...

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Health & Human Services
Posted on: June 16, 2023

Loudoun Resumes In-Person Services for the Women, Infants, and Children Program; Opens Second Office

Link to information about the Women, Infants, and Children Program

The Loudoun County Health Department is resuming in-person services for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program by appointment in a phased approach, beginning this week. The WIC office had been closed to in-person services during the pandemic. Addi...

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Health & Human Services
Posted on: June 7, 2023

Three Things to Know about the Air Quality Alert for Loudoun & the Region

Link to information about a Code Red Air Quality Alert

Loudoun County residents are advised that a Code Red Air Quality Alert has been issued for Northern Virginia and the greater metropolitan Washington D.C. region. Air quality is expected to be poor through Thursday, June 8, 2023, in part due to smoke from ...

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Health & Human Services
Posted on: June 1, 2023

Regional Homelessness on the Rise; Loudoun Continues to Provide Homeless Support Services

Link to information about the Point in Time Count

As homelessness in the Washington D.C. region rises, Loudoun County continues to offer support services for people facing a housing crisis. Homelessness in the Washington D.C. region is up 18% over last year, according to the Metropolitan Washington Counc...

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Health & Human Services

News & Announcements

Posted on: October 3, 2023

Reminder: Applications for Loudoun’s ARPA Tourism Grant Program Due October 4

Link to information about grant funding opportunities

The deadline to submit applications for Loudoun County’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Tourism Grant Program is 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 4, 2023.

The grant funding is available to organizations that are responsible for organizing and hosti...

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Nonprofit Updates
Posted on: September 13, 2023

Applications for Loudoun’s ARPA Tourism Grant Program Now Available

Link to information about grant funding opportunities

Loudoun County is now accepting applications for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Tourism Grant Program. 

The grant funding is available to organizations that are responsible for organizing and hosting festivals, events and other activities tha...

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Nonprofit Updates
Posted on: September 6, 2023

Applications for Loudoun’s ARPA Community Support Services Nonprofit Grant Program Now Available

Link to information about grant funding opportunities

Loudoun County is now accepting applications from nonprofit organizations for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Community Support Services Grant Program. 

The program is designed to assist nonprofits in supplying funds for durable medical equipm...

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Posted on: July 21, 2023

Funding Opportunity for Grants Related to Preventing Youth Homelessness

Link to information about nonprofit funding opportunities

Eligible nonprofit organizations serving Loudoun County are encouraged to apply for local grant funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Continuum of Care Competition and Noncompetitive Award of Youth Homeless Demon...

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Posted on: July 20, 2023

Board of Supervisors Approves Loudoun Tourism Grants for Fiscal Year 2024

Link to information about tourism grants

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has approved the awarding of the county’s annual Restricted Transient Occupancy Tax (RTOT) Tourism Grants for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY 2024). RTOT grants are designed to support local tourism events and initiatives that...

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Nonprofit Updates
Posted on: June 30, 2023

Loudoun Accepting Loan Applications for Development of Affordable Multi-Family Rental Housing

Link to information about affordable housing financing programs for developers

Loudoun County’s application process for the Affordable Multi-Family Housing Loan Program for developers has opened with the release of the 2023 Notice of Funding Availability.

For-profit and nonprofit affordable housing developers are eligible to apply fo...

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Nonprofit Updates
Posted on: April 19, 2023

Board of Supervisors Approves Nonprofit Human Service Grant Funding Awards for FY 2024

Link to information about nonprofit funding opportunities

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved annual awards for funding to community nonprofit organizations during its April 18, 2023, meeting. Funding opportunities were made available to tax-exempt, private, nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations that prov...

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Nonprofit Updates
Posted on: April 4, 2023

Loudoun County Website Offers News Subscription for Nonprofits

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Loudoun County is expanding its news subscription channels to include news relevant to nonprofit organizations that provide various services to county residents. 

Loudoun County coordinates and collaborates with nonprofit partners that deliver a w...

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Nonprofit Updates

News & Announcements

Posted on: October 3, 2023

Douglass Community Center to Hold Community Open House

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Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) will hold a two-day open house on Friday, October 6, 2023, and Saturday, October 7, 2023, for the recently renovated Douglass Community Center.

The open house event will feature activities for ...

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Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Posted on: September 28, 2023

Art Advisory Committee Hosts Fiesta de Colores Reception

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The Loudoun County Art Advisory Committee will hold a reception for the Fiesta de Colores art exhibit on Monday, October 2, 2023, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.&...

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Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Posted on: September 25, 2023

Loudoun PRCS Launches Survey and Virtual Workshops to Name and Brand Linear Parks and Trails System

LPAT Survey Newsflash

The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) is seeking input from county residents regarding the naming and branding of the planned countywide Linear Parks and Trails (LPAT) system. The comprehensive system will provid...

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Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Posted on: September 18, 2023

PRCS to Hold Second Input Session on Future Improvements to Mickie Gordon Memorial Park

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Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) will hold the second community workshop on future improvements to Mickie Gordon Memorial Park on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., at the American Legion building, 111 The Pl...

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Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Posted on: September 12, 2023

Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park Honored as Best New Facility at 2023 VRPS Awards

NewsFlash

Loudoun County's Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park was recognized with the 2023 Best New Facility (Parks, Playgrounds, Blueways, Greenways or Trails) award at the Virginia Recreation and Park Society (VRPS) annual conference. 

Hal and Be...

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Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Posted on: September 8, 2023

Evergreen Mills Equestrian and Hiking Trail Reopens

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Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) is pleased to announce the reopening of the Evergreen Mills Equestrian and Hiking Trail. 

The trail is located at 21332 Marcum Farm Court, Leesburg, and consists of a four-mile (eight-...

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Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Posted on: August 14, 2023

PRCS Announces New Name, New Look for Department’s Registration System

PRCS Connect Newsflash

Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) announces changes are coming to the department’s registration system making it even easier for community members to find ...

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Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Posted on: August 14, 2023

Public Offered Opportunity for Input on Future Improvements to Mickie Gordon Memorial Park

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Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) will hold the first of two community workshops on future improvements to Mickie Gordon Memorial Park on Thursday, August 31, 2023, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., at the Middleburg Community Center, l...

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Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Posted on: July 3, 2023

Pavilion Reservations Now Available Online through Loudoun County PRCS

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Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Service (PRCS) is pleased to announce pavilion rentals are now reservable online. There are over 30 pavilions for rent in PRCS parks and part of community center sites across the county.    ...

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Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Posted on: June 16, 2023

Community Meeting to Discuss Proposed Improvements for Mickie Gordon Memorial Park Set for June 29

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Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) will host a public meeting to address questions from the community and discuss the plans for the proposed improvements to Mickie Gordon Memorial Park on Thursday, June 29, 2023, 6:00 to 7:30 p...

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Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Posted on: May 23, 2023

Loudoun Wins National Achievement Awards for Innovation

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Loudoun County has been recognized with four 2023 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs. Loudoun’s award-winning programs are: 

Hal & Berni Hanson...

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Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Westpark Property Informational Meeting Set for April 26

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Loudoun County invites members of the public to attend a public information meeting to learn more about the county’s current and future plans for the recently purchased Westpark property. The information meeting will be held Wednesday, April 26, 2023, fro...

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Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Posted on: April 5, 2023

Construction Topping Out Ceremony for Ashburn Recreation and Community Center April 25

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Loudoun County invites members of the public to attend a topping out ceremony for the Ashburn Recreation and Community Center, on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. The ceremony—a tradition in construction—symbolizes the completion of structural steel ...

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Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Posted on: October 18, 2022

County Forming New Adaptive Recreation Parent Support Group

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Many parents of children with disabilities feel overwhelmed and isolated. The new Loudoun County Adaptive Recreation support group will give parents the opportunity to connect, support and share with one another. 

The group, for parents with child...

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News & Announcements

Posted on: October 3, 2023

Additional Charges Placed on Driver Responsible for Rte. 28 Crash

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Loudoun County, Virginia (October 3, 2023) – On October 2, 2023, Cesar Yepez, 33, of Centreville, lost his life as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle crash in Sterling on September 18, 2023. Jose Padilla Espinoza...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: September 27, 2023

Twenty Graduate from the 55th Crisis Intervention Training Program

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Loudoun County, VA (September 27, 2023) - The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the graduation of 20 sworn and civilian employees of the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) and representatives from local, state, and federal ...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: September 19, 2023

LCSO Arrests Armed Robbery Suspect in Ashburn

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Loudoun County, Virginia (September 19, 2023) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man for committing an armed robbery that occurred at an Ashburn convenience store.  

  

Last evening, at approxi...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: September 19, 2023

LCSO Seeks Witnesses to Serious Crash on Rt. 28 South Near Sterling Boulevard

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Loudoun County, Virginia (September 19, 2023) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the assistance of the community in gathering information related to a serious vehicle crash that occurred yesterday at 6:52 p.m. on...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: September 12, 2023

LCSO Investigating Armed Robbery at Lucketts Gas Station

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Loudoun County, Virginia (September 12, 2023) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a Lucketts gas station.  

  

This morning, at approximat...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: September 8, 2023

Pedestrian Fatality on Route 50 in Chantilly Linked to Nearby Stabbing

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Loudoun County, VA (September 8, 2023) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is investigating both a stabbing incident and a fatal crash involving a pedestrian in the South Riding area that are related.

LCSO received a report at ...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: September 8, 2023

LCSO to Host Second Community Forum on Fighting Fentanyl Together

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Loudoun County, VA (September 8, 2023) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) will host an in-depth forum on how the threat of fentanyl and other dangerous drugs is being addressed by key stakeholders, and how to best wo...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: September 7, 2023

LCSO Investigating Stabbing in Sterling

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Loudoun County, VA (September 7, 2023) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a stabbing that occurred last evening in Sterling.

Last evening, at approximately 9:20 p.m., LCSO Deputies responded to the parking l...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: September 7, 2023

Massage Therapist Arrested for Sex Offense Committed During Massage

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Loudoun County, VA (September 7, 2023) – A 54-year-old massage therapist was arrested and charged on September 6, 2023, for a sex offense he committed while performing a massage on a female victim at a business in Ashburn.&...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: September 2, 2023

LCSO Makes Arrest in Fatal Shooting on Stanford Square in Sterling (update)

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UPDATE:  

Loudoun County, VA (September 3, 2023)  The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) has arrested a Sterling man in the fatal shooting that left an eighteen-year-old dead.   &nbs...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: August 28, 2023

LCSO Conducting Death Investigation in Sterling

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Loudoun County, VA (August 28, 2023) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is conducting a death investigation after two adults were located deceased inside a Sterling home.

On August 27, at approximately 9:29 p.m., depu...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: August 21, 2023

LCSO Launches Service Puppy Program at the Adult Detention Center in Partnership with Heeling House

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Loudoun County, VA (August 21, 2023) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is proud to announce the launch of our Service Puppy Program on behalf of inmates at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center (ADC).  ...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: August 18, 2023

Baltimore Man Charged with Felony Hit and Run in Leesburg

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Loudoun County, VA (August 18, 2023) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) has charged a Baltimore man with felony hit and run after he struck a pedestrian and left the scene. 

 

On August 17, at approxi...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: August 17, 2023

Driver Identified in Wednesday’s Fatal Crash

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UPDATE:

 

Loudoun County, VA (August 18, 2023) – The driver involved in the fatal single-vehicle crash on August 16, 2023, has been identified as 22-year-old, Angel Hernandez Perez, of Manassas, VA. 

 

The crash o...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: August 14, 2023

Washington D.C. Man Arrested for Sexual Battery and Burglary in Ashburn

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Loudoun County, VA (August 14, 2023) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Washington D.C. man after he entered an apartment and sexually assaulted the occupant.

On Saturday, August 12, 2023, at approximately 2:1...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: August 7, 2023

LCSO Investigating Armed Robbery in Ashburn

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Loudoun County, VA (August 7, 2023) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that occurred this morning in Ashburn.

 

At approximately 6:03 a.m., deputies responded to the Embassy Suites, 44600 block Waxpool ...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: August 7, 2023

LCSO Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Sterling

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Loudoun County, VA (August 7, 2023) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcyclist in Sterling.    

On Saturday, August 5 at 9:55 a.m., deputies responded to the ...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: July 27, 2023

Pedestrian Identified in Yesterday’s Fatal Crash

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Loudoun County, VA (July 28, 2023) – The pedestrian who died in yesterday’s crash has been identified as Shawn M. Potter, 44, of Chantilly.    

A preliminary investigation determined the pedestrian was crossing John Mosby Highway...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: July 24, 2023

New York Man Arrested After Committing Multiple Felony Offenses

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Loudoun County, VA (July 24, 2023) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) has arrested a New York man after he committed multiple felony offenses.

On Saturday, July 22, 2023, at approximately 8:24 a.m. deputies responded ...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: July 24, 2023

Residents Invited to Attend Sheriff’s Office Quarterly Meetings

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Loudoun County, VA (July 24, 2023) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is inviting county residents to attend one of its quarterly public information safety meetings at each of the agency’s four service area...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: July 18, 2023

Loudoun County Sheriff's Office Announces 50th Citizens’ Police Academy

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Loudoun County, VA (July 18, 2023) – The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office is proud to announce the commencement of its 50th Citizens’ Police Academy on September 7, 2023. This milestone commemorates 25 years of fosteri...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: July 7, 2023

LCSO to Sponsor Safety Summit for Houses of Worship

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Loudoun County, VA (July 7, 2023) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce its 2023 Houses of Worship Safety Summit.     

The free summit is scheduled on Thursday, August 10, from 2-4 p.m. ...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: June 16, 2023

LCSO Crime Analyst Named 2022 Civilian of the Year by Major County Sheriffs of America

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Loudoun County, VA (June 16, 2023) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce that Crime Analyst Rebecca Kelley has been named 2022 Civilian of the Year by the Major County Sheriffs of America (MCSA). The award was pres...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: June 16, 2023

Seven New LCSO Deputies Graduate from the NVCJTA

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Loudoun County, VA (June 16, 2023) – Today, seven new Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office Deputies graduated from the 148th Session of the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy (NVCJTA). 

Please help us welcome Deputi...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: June 8, 2023

LCSO Investigating Reported Gunfire in Hillsboro

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Loudoun County, VA (June 8, 2023) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is investigating a reported gunfire incident in Hillsboro.

This morning at approximately 11:56 am, deputies responded to the Stoney Brook Farm Market located...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: June 7, 2023

LCSO Investigating Armed Robbery and Assault of Employee at Sterling Convenience Store

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Loudoun County, Virginia (June 7, 2023) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery and assault that occurred at a Sterling convenience store.    

This morning, at approximately 1:38 a.m., t...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: June 6, 2023

Sheriff Mike Chapman Announces Strategic Realignment of Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office

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Loudoun County, VA (June 6, 2023) – Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman has announced a strategic realignment of the organization and his executive leadership team, effective July 6, 2023.  The realignment expands the Loudoun County She...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: June 5, 2023

LCSO Investigating Fatal Vehicle Crash in Lovettsville

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Loudoun County, VA (June 5, 2023) The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal vehicle crash that occurred on northbound Householder Road near Johnson Farm Lane, Lovettsville, yesterday afternoon. 

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: June 2, 2023

LCSO Seeks the Public’s Assistance to Help Locate an 86-year-old Ashburn man (Update)

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Loudoun County, VA (June 3, 2023) Update: Young Pi Choi has been located safe.

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Loudoun County, VA (June 2, 2023) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance to help loc...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: May 31, 2023

LCSO Conducting Death Investigation After Human Remains Found in Sterling

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Loudoun County, Virginia (May 31, 2023) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation after human remains were found in the Sugarland Run Stream in Sterling. 

Yesterday, at approximately 7:35 p.m., t...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: May 29, 2023

LCSO Investigating Fatal Crash in Aldie

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Loudoun County, VA (May 29, 2023) –The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a double fatal vehicle crash that occurred on James Monroe Highway at Tail Race Road in Aldie yesterday afternoon.

On May 28, 2023, at approximately 3:00 p.m.,...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: May 27, 2023

LCSO Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash

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Loudoun County, VA (May 27, 2023) –The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred on northbound Claiborne Parkway near Harry Byrd Highway yesterday afternoon. 

On May 26, 2023, at ap...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: May 23, 2023

Texas Man Charged with Multiple Counts of Unlawful Filming

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Loudoun County, VA (May 23, 2023) – A Texas man has been charged in connection with multiple unlawful filming incidents, including one that involved a juvenile.

On Sunday, May 14, 2023, at approximately 1:15 pm, deputies responded to the Sense of...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: May 19, 2023

LCSO to Conduct DUI Checkpoint This Evening

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Loudoun County, VA (May 19, 2023) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a sobriety checkpoint, this evening, Friday, May 19, 2023.  The sobriety checkpoint will begin shortly after 9:00 p.m.

“Our goal is ...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: May 17, 2023

LCSO Investigating Stabbing in Sterling

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Loudoun County, VA (May 17, 2023) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a stabbing that occurred early this morning in Sterling.

This morning, at approximately 2:10 a.m., LCSO Deputies responded to the parking lot of Ti...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: May 15, 2023

Herndon Man Arrested and Charged in Multiple Armed Robberies

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Loudoun County, VA (May 15, 2023) - The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) has arrested and charged a Herndon man in connection with three armed robberies in Sterling over the past 36 hours. 

The first robbery occurred at th...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: May 14, 2023

LCSO Investigating Two Armed Robberies in Sterling

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Loudoun County, VA (May 14, 2023) – The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office is investigating two armed robberies that occurred this morning in Sterling. The suspect in these two robberies appears to be the same person.

The first rob...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: May 11, 2023

Residents Beware of Jury Duty Scam

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Loudoun County, VA (May 11, 2023) – Gary M. Clemens, the Clerk of the Circuit Court, and Mike Chapman, Loudoun County Sheriff, are urging all Loudoun residents to be aware of what may be a new jury duty scam. 

The scam may inclu...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: May 10, 2023

Loudoun County Employee Charged with Embezzlement

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Loudoun County, VA (May 10, 2023) - The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) has charged Theresa A. Smith of Haymarket, VA, with two counts of embezzlement after an investigation into her work with the Loudoun County Department of Family Servi...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: May 5, 2023

LCSO Recognizes Graduates from 54th Crisis Intervention Training Program

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Loudoun County, VA (May 5, 2023):  The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is proud to announce the graduation of twenty-one of its sworn and civilian members from the 54th Basic Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) program. 

T...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: April 28, 2023

Virginia Sheriffs' Institute Recognizes Six Members of the LCSO

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Loudoun County, VA (April 28, 2023) – Yesterday, the Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute (VSI) recognized six members of the LCSO during their Spring Conference for receiving their VSI Certification.

The Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute offers the Certificat...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: April 28, 2023

LCSO Deputies Honored at 2023 Loudoun Valor Awards

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Loudoun County, VA (April 28, 2023) – Members of the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) were recognized for heroism at the annual Loudoun Valor Awards.  

For 38 years, the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce has spo...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: April 18, 2023

Drunk Driver Crashes into K-9 Deputy’s Occupied Vehicle

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Loudoun County, VA (April 18, 2023) – A Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) K-9 deputy was struck by a drunk driver while conducting a traffic stop.

On April 16, 2023, at approximately 1:30 am, a K-9 deputy was conducting a ...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Loudoun County Law Enforcement Partner with DEA for Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

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Loudoun County, VA (April 11, 2023) - 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) ...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: April 7, 2023

Sterling Woman Wanted in Connection with Stabbing Turns Herself In (update)

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UPDATE:  

Loudoun County, VA (April 11, 2023) – The Sterling woman wanted in connection with a stabbing on April 1, 2023, has turned herself in.

Myeesha S. Hamilton, 29 of Sterling, turned herself into the Loudoun County Adult Detention C...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: April 6, 2023

Sheriff Chapman Chairs HIDTA Meeting on Fentanyl, ATF, Community Outreach

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Loudoun County, VA (April 6, 2023) – Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman, presided over this week’s meeting of the Washington/Baltimore High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) board with HIDTA’s Executive Director Tom Ca...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: April 4, 2023

Residents Invited to Attend LCSO Quarterly Meetings

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Loudoun County, VA (April 4, 2023) – 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. 

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: April 3, 2023

LCSO Investigating Fatal Crash on N. Lincoln Avenue in Sterling

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Loudoun County, VA (April 3, 2023) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that occurred in the 300 block of N. Lincoln Avenue in Sterling.       Last evening at...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: April 2, 2023

LCSO Charges Leesburg Man in Shooting at Dulles Town Center Mall

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Loudoun County, VA (April 2, 2023):  The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has arrested and charged a Leesburg man involved in a shooting at the Dulles Town Center Mall Food Court this morning.  

Alan W. Colie, 3...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: March 29, 2023

Fentanyl Awareness Forums Conclude at Broad Run High School

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Loudoun County, VA (March 29, 2023) – 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...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: March 24, 2023

Eighteen Graduate from the 53rd Crisis Intervention Training Program

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Loudoun County, VA (March 24, 2023):  The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the graduation of 18 sworn and civilian employees from the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) and representatives from local, s...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Virginia Senate and House Commend Sheriff Mike Chapman as National Sheriff of the Year

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Loudoun County, VA (March 17, 2023):  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 f...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: March 17, 2023

LCSO Graduates One Member from Professional Executive Leadership School

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Loudoun County, VA (March 17, 2023) -The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office graduated one member of the agency’s leadership staff from the 52nd session of the Virginia Police Chiefs Foundation Professional Executive Leadership ...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: March 16, 2023

LCSO to Conduct DUI Saturation Patrols Tomorrow Evening

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Loudoun County, VA (March 16, 2023) – 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. &nbs...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: March 11, 2023

Deputy Struck While Conducting DUI Investigation

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Loudoun County, VA (March 11, 2023) – A Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) deputy was struck while in his cruiser by a drunk driver.

This morning at approximately 1:18 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on a suspected ...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: February 28, 2023

LCSO Partners with GotSneakers & MADD Loudoun to Collect Unwanted Sneakers

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Loudoun County, VA (February 28, 2023) -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. The request is simple: Clean out your closets of all unwa...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: March 1, 2023

LCSO and LC-CFRS Announce Dates for 35th Annual McGruff Safety Camps

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Loudoun County, VA (February 28, 2023) – 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. 

This yea...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: February 26, 2023

LCSO Investigating Armed Robbery in Sterling

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Loudoun County, VA (February 26, 2023) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that occurred last evening at Dulles Town Crossing in Sterling.

Last evening, at approximately 9:10 pm, deputies res...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: February 23, 2023

LCSO to Conduct DUI Saturation Patrols Tomorrow Evening

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Loudoun County, VA (February 23, 2023) – 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. As part of ou...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: February 18, 2023

13th Annual Awards Ceremony Recognizes Day-to-Day Efforts of LCSO Personnel

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Loudoun County, VA (February 18, 2023) - 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 communi...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: February 11, 2023

LCSO Arrests Two Suspects in Burglary

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Loudoun County, VA (February 11, 2023) - 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. 

This morning at 12:38 am, de...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: February 9, 2023

LCSO Makes Arrest of Armed Robbery Suspect

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Loudoun County, VA (February 9, 2023) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) arrested a Sterling woman in connection with two armed robberies in Loudoun County.

Briar K. Ford, 34, of Sterling, was arrested on Wednesday, ...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: February 6, 2023

LCSO Arrests Area Man in Stabbing

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Loudoun County, VA (February 6, 2023) – 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.

On Sunday, February 5, 2023, at approximat...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: February 3, 2023

Area Man Charged with Assault After Incident at Claude Moore Park Swimming Pool

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LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA (February 3, 2023) – 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.

This morning at approximately 6:00 a.m., deputies res...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: January 25, 2023

LCSO investigating Burglary at Ashburn Shooting Range – Multiple Firearms Taken

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Loudoun County, VA (January 25, 2023) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is investigating a burglary that occurred at a shooting range in Ashburn.   

On Tuesday, January 24, between 3:45 – 4:50 am, two subjects broke a glass win...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: January 23, 2023

LCSO Announces 49th Citizens’ Police Academy

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Loudoun County, VA (January 23, 2023) - Loudoun County Sheriff Michael L. Chapman announced the formation of the 49th Citizens’ Police Academy, which will commence on March 9, 2023. Members of the class will participate in training clas...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: January 22, 2023

LCSO Issues Warning After Suspected Overdose Deaths

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Loudoun County, VA (January 22, 2023) - The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is issuing a warning after responding to two fatal overdoses that are suspected to involve opioids.

This morning, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office res...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: January 19, 2023

White Supremacy Propaganda Flyers Located in Western Loudoun County

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Loudoun County, VA (January 19, 2023) – This afternoon, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) received several reports of White supremacy propaganda flyers found in the driveways of several homes on Sagle Road in Purcellville, Hamilton Station Road i...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: January 6, 2023

Second Person Charged in Connection with June 2022 Shooting on N. Fillmore Avenue

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Loudoun County, VA (January 6, 2023) – 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. 

On January 5, 2023, Isaias Lainez-Alvarado, 19, of Resto...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: January 6, 2023

LCSO Investigating Robbery of a Cigar and Vape Store in Ashburn and Auto Theft

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Loudoun County, VA (January 6, 2023) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is investigating a robbery and auto theft that occurred in the late evening of January 4, 2023, in Ashburn.    

At approximately 7:12 p....

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: December 19, 2022

Six New Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Graduate from the NVCJA

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Loudoun County, VA (December 19, 2022) – Today, six new Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office Deputies graduated from the 147th Session of the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy (NVCJA). 

Please help us welcome Deputies Chris...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: December 12, 2022

LCSO Investigating Fatal Crash in Sterling

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Loudoun County, VA (December 12, 2022) – 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.       ...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: November 28, 2022

LCSO Investigating Robbery in Sterling

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 Loudoun County, VA (November 28, 2022) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is investigating a robbery that occurred last night in Sterling.  

Shortly before 7:30 pm on November 27, 2022, a female entered the ...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: November 28, 2022

LCSO Kicks Off 2022 Holiday Toy Drive Campaign

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Loudoun County, VA (November 28, 2022) – 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!

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Manassas Man Dies in Workplace Accident

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Loudoun County, VA (November 26, 2022) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a workplace accident that took the life of a 40-year-old man.

 

Shortly before 9:30 a.m., Sheriff’s Deputies and Fi...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: November 26, 2022

LCSO Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Lovettsville

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Loudoun County, VA (November 26, 2022) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian in Lovettsville.

 

The preliminary investigation revealed the crash occurred shortly bef...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: November 22, 2022

LCPS Behavioral Assistant Charged in Assault of Student

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Loudoun County, VA (November 22, 2022) – 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. 

A LCSO School Resource...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: November 18, 2022

Daycare Employee Charged with Child Abuse

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Loudoun County, VA (November 18, 2022) – A daycare employee has been charged after an investigation into a report that an infant received life-threatening injuries.

On November 7, 2022, at approximately 5:00 pm., the LCSO responded to a local are...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: November 18, 2022

LCSO to Conduct DUI Sobriety Checkpoint

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Loudoun County, VA (November 18, 2022) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a sobriety checkpoint this evening, Friday, November 18, 2022.  The sobriety checkpoint will begin shortly after 9:00 p.m.

“Our...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: November 4, 2022

LCSO Statement Regarding Dismissal of Charge Against Abdul Waheed

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Loudoun County, VA (November 4, 2022) –Yesterday, the charge of Conspiracy to Commit First Degree Murder against Abdul Waheed was dismissed by the presiding judge.  Waheed was arrested on January 21, 2022, in connection with the heinous...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: October 28, 2022

Aldie Teenager Located

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Update: Madison Bartlett has been located and is safe. The Loudoun County Sheriff's Officer would like to thank the public for their assistance.

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The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: October 27, 2022

Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash in Ashburn

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A 19-year-old Ashburn man died following a fatal crash that occurred yesterday evening.  Deputies responded shortly before 10:00 p.m. to the intersection of Gloucester Parkway and Runnymeade Terrace for a single-vehicle crash involving a white 20...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: October 26, 2022

Virginia Registered Sex Offender Charged with Sex Offenses Against a Juvenile

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Loudoun County, VA (October 26, 2022) – A 69-year-old Virginia registered sex offender from Herndon was arrested and charged this morning for sex offenses committed against a juvenile.

Daniel H. Sutton, of Herndon, was arrested and charged follow...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: October 26, 2022

Arlington Man Charged with Multiple Felony Offenses Including Abduction

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Loudoun County, VA (October 26, 2022):  The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has charged an Arlington man with multiple felony offenses, including abduction. 

 Yesterday evening, shortly before 8:00 p.m., deputies respon...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: October 18, 2022

Loudoun County Law Enforcement Partner with DEA for Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

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Loudoun County, VA (October 18, 2022) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, Leesburg Police Department, and the Purcellville Police Department have once again partnered with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: October 13, 2022

Ashburn Man Charged with Attempted 2nd Degree Murder

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Loudoun County, VA (October 13, 2022) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) has charged an Ashburn man with Attempted 2nd Degree Murder.

This morning at approximately 6:30 am, deputies responded to the 21800 block of Parsells Rid...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: October 13, 2022

LCSO Investigating Robbery in Leesburg

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Loudoun County, VA (October 13, 2022) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is investigating a robbery that occurred last night in Leesburg.   

Shortly before midnight on October 12, 2022, two males entered the convenience store of...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: October 7, 2022

Stone Colburn Arrested in Pooler, GA

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Loudoun County, VA (October 7, 2022) 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.

 The Lou...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: October 4, 2022

Residents Invited to Attend LCSO Quarterly Meetings

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Loudoun County, VA (October 4, 2022) – 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. 

The firs...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: September 23, 2022

LCSO Investigates Strong-Arm Robbery at Gas Station Convenience Store

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Loudoun County, VA (September 23, 2022) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is investigating a strong-arm robbery that occurred Thursday night at a Sterling gas station.

Shortly after 11 p.m. on September 22, 2022, a male subje...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: August 14, 2022

Update- Victim in Ashburn Assault Succumbs to Injuries, Suspect Charged with Second Degree Murder

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Victim in Ashburn Assault Succumbs to Injuries, Suspect Charged with Second Degree Murder

Loudoun County, VA (Updated Release 8/23/2022): On Sunday, the victim of the August 14 assault on Waterpointe Terrace, Pedro Casalez Cala, 38, of Ashburn, pa...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: August 21, 2022

North Carolina Man Facing Several Charges including Attempted Carjacking

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Loudoun County, VA (August 21, 2022) – A North Carolina man has been charged after a crash involving a stolen vehicle out of Fairfax and attempting to carjack several vehicles.

Deputies responded to the area Harry Byrd Highway (Rt. 7) and Yellow Schoolhous...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: June 15, 2022

LCSO Deputy Named 2021 Correctional Officer of the Year by Major County Sheriffs Of America

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Loudoun County, VA (June 15, 2022) – Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman is proud to announce that Deputy First Class Gloria Turin was recognized today by the Major County Sheriffs of America (MCSA) as the 2021 Correctional ...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: May 20, 2022

Loudoun County Adult Detention Center Recognized at Health Service Administers Awards

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Loudoun County, VA (May 20, 2022) – The Loudoun County Sherif...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: May 4, 2022

LCSO Receives Sixth Re-Accreditation, Recognized with 100% Compliance

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Loudoun County, VA (May 4, 2022) - The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) was officially presented with the agency’s sixth re-accreditation this week and once again achieved a perfect accredi...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: April 1, 2022

IACP Study Concludes Converting LCSO to Police Department is Projected to Cost Over $307 Million

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IACP Study Concludes that Converting Loudoun’s Sheriff’s Office to a Police Department is Projected to Cost More than $307 Million, is Unnecessary, and Risks Public Safety

Loudoun County, Virginia (April 1...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: March 5, 2022

LCSO Investigating Armed Robbery of a Sterling Store

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LCSO Investigating Armed Robbery of a Sterling Store

 

Loudoun County, VA (March 5, 2022) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery of a Sterling beauty supply store that occurred this afternoon in the 21000 b...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: February 18, 2022

LCSO Investigating Sexual Assault in Sterling Area

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Loudoun County, VA (February 18, 2022)–The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported sexual assault that occurred February 16 in the area of Enterprise Street.

The LCSO responde...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: February 15, 2022

LCPS Teacher Assistant Charged in Assault of Student

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Loudoun County, VA (February 15, 2022) – 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. 

 An LCSO School Resource Offi...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: February 8, 2022

LCSO Charges Ashburn Man in December 2021 Fatal Crash

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Loudoun County, VA (February 8, 2022) – 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 after an investigation determined he was traveling over twice...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: February 3, 2022

Sterling Man Arrested Following Robbery of 7-Eleven

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Loudoun County, VA (February 4, 2022) –  A Sterling man has been arrested in connection with the February 3 robbery of a 7-Eleven on Algonkian Parkway. 

 Michael J. Hollatz, 22, was taken into custody at his home on Feb...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: December 24, 2021

LCSO Investigates Fatal Crash on Gum Spring Road

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The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Thursday night on Gum Spring Road. 

 The driver of a 2010 Nissan GT-R was traveling north on Gum Spring Road near Ticonderoga Road when around 9:15...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: November 8, 2021

MWCOG Report: Loudoun County Reports Lowest Crime Rate in Northern Virginia

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Loudoun County, VA (November 8, 2021)-The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) reported the lowest crime rate in Northern Virginia and has the second-lowest crime rate in the National Capital Region among those l...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: November 10, 2020

Former Loudoun County Man Charged in 2011 Cold Case

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Loudoun County, VA (November 10, 2020) – A former Loudoun County man has been charged in the disappearance of Bethany Anne Decker who went missing in 2011.

Ronald D. Roldan, Bethany’s then live-in boyfriend, was charged with abduction t...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: October 27, 2020

LCSO Expands Body Worn Camera Program

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Loudoun County, VA (October 27, 2020) – In our continuous effort to improve Service, Technology, Efficiency and Professionalism, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) recently expanded our agency&...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: December 2, 2019

Thank You Loudoun County!

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Loudoun County, VA (December 2, 2019) – Thanks to the extraordinary support of county residents and businesses, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) has raised over $55,000 for cancer prevention and research over the past three y...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: November 28, 2019

Ashburn Man Taken Into Custody After Several Hour Standoff

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: November 27, 2019

After Years of Effort, Sheriff Chapman Lauds Amended Traffic Ordinances to Fix Gap in State Law

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Loudoun County, VA (November 27, 2019) – A nearly six-year effort by Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman to remedy a serious gap in the Virginia motor code has been finally resolved at the local level with the pass...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: November 21, 2019

LCSO Investigating Fatality on Algonkian Parkway

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Loudoun County, VA (November 21, 2019) – 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 ...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: November 13, 2019

Maryland Man Sentenced in Series of 7-11 Robberies

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Loudoun County, VA (November 13, 2019) – 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...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: November 8, 2019

LCSO Graduates Patrol Supervisor, Corrections Supervisor, and First-Ever Civilian Employee from PELs

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: November 7, 2019

Sheriff Chapman Addresses Proposal to Change Loudoun County’s Form of Government

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Loudoun County, VA (November 7, 2019)- Loudoun Sheriff Mike Chapman responded yesterday to a proposal by Chair Randall to change Loudoun County’s form of government and implement a police department in the county. 

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: November 5, 2019

LCSO’s Youth Service Section First in Northern Virginia to Host Sources of Strength Training

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LCSO’s Youth Service Section First in Northern Virginia to Host Sources of Strength Training

 Loudoun County, VA (November 5, 2019) – This week School Resourc...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: November 4, 2019

MWCOG Report: Loudoun Crime Rate Remains Lowest in Northern Virginia

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Serious Crime Rate Dropped 32% in Loudoun between 2012 and 2018 

Loudoun County, VA (November 4, 2019)- The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office reported the lowest crime rate in Northern Virg...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: October 28, 2019

LCSO First in Commonwealth to Hold Advanced Crisis Intervention Training

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Loudoun County, VA (October 28, 2019) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) held the first-ever three-day Advanced Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) in the Commonwealth of Virginia last week. 

CIT is designed to protect...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: October 24, 2019

LCSO Offers Driving Safety Tips During National Teen Driver Safety Week

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Loudoun County, VA (October 24, 2019): This week marks National Teen Driver Safety Week and the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is reminding young drivers to never drive distracted. 
In the United States, car crashes are the lea...
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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: October 21, 2019

LCSO Releases Composite Sketch in October 13 Robbery in Sterling

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The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has released a composite sketch of a suspect in an assault and robbery that occurred last week in Sterling. 

The victim reported he was walking in the 200 block of Fletcher Road around 10 p.m. on October 13 when...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: October 11, 2019

LCSO Investigates Indecent Exposure in Brambleton

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October 11, 2019

 LCSO Investigates Indecent Exposure in Brambleton 

Loudoun County, VA- The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported indecent exposure in the Brambleton ...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: September 28, 2019

LCSO Reaches Another Milestone in Crisis Intervention Training

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Loudoun County, VA- The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office reached another milestone this week graduating its 40th session of Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) on Friday. CIT helps prepare law enforcement officers, on patrol and in the Adult Deten...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: September 27, 2019

Teenager Charged in Indecent Exposure Series on W&OD Trail

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September 27, 2019

 Loudoun County, VA- An Ashburn teenager faces charges in connection with a series of indecent exposure cases along the Washington and Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail.

The juvenile was identi...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: September 27, 2019

Five Suspects Arrested After Gang-Related Assault in Sterling

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: September 19, 2019

Safe2Talk App Offers Loudoun Students a New Way to Report Safety Concerns

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Loudoun County, VA- As the safety of our children is a top priority, this year the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) in coordination with Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) introduced the Safe2Talk app to allow anonymous reporting of issu...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: September 16, 2019

New Technology, Programs Enhance Opportunities at Loudoun Adult Detention Center

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Loudoun County, VA- 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...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: September 12, 2019

LCSO Deputy, Traffic Safety Efforts Recognized at Annual Virginia Sheriffs’ Conference

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Loudoun County, VA- 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.

Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman accepted th...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: September 11, 2019

Widespread Threats Towards Loudoun Schools on Social Media Determined to Be Non-Credible

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Loudoun County, VA- The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has concluded our investigation into rumored threats on social media towards Loudoun Schools. The information posted on social media was determined to be non-credible and there was no threat to any L...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: September 6, 2019

Sheriff Addresses Suicide Prevention in Law Enforcement

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Loudoun County, VA – As law enforcement agencies and other first responders confront a nationwide rise in suicides, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is working to further assist deputies with the emotional and mental stress they face on...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: August 29, 2019

LCSO Releases Composite Sketches of Suspects in W&OD Trail Robbery

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August 29, 2019

Loudoun County, VA – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has released composite sketches of two suspects in the August 24 armed robbery of a bicyclist on the Washington and Old Dominion Tra...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: August 25, 2019

LCSO Investigating Armed Robbery of Bicycle Rider

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August 25, 2019

 

LCSO Investigating Armed Robbery of Bicycle Rider

Loudoun County, VA – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery of a bicycle rider on the Washington an...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: August 21, 2019

Fairfax Juvenile Detention Officer Charged with Sex Offenses Against a Minor

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Loudoun County, VA – A juvenile detention officer in Fairfax County has been arrested on four felony sex offenses after an investigation conducted by the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office. 

Clifton Townsend, Jr., 60, of Leesburg, was taken into cust...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: August 11, 2019

LCSO Arrests Ohio Man after Attempted Robbery in Sterling

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August 11, 2019 

LCSO Arrests Ohio Man after Attempted Robbery in Sterling

Loudoun County, VA – An Ohio man is in custody after being involved in an attempted robbery where a bystander discharged several rou...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: August 2, 2019

Five Deputies Graduate from Virginia D.A.R.E. Officer Training School

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Loudoun County, VA – 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 ...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: July 29, 2019

Two Women Charged With Distribution of a Controlled Substance into Loudoun Adult Detention Center

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Loudoun County, VA – Two women have been charged with distribution of a controlled substance into the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center at the beginning of July 2019.

Stephanie A. Balcazar, 28, of Sterling and Bryanna A. Hunter, 26, of Washington, DC, ...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: July 25, 2019

Springfield Man Charged with Attempted Murder after Shooting at Occupied Sterling Home

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July 25, 2019

Loudoun County, VA – A Springfield man has been charged with attempted murder after a shooting incident this morning in Sterling.

Mike Truong, 22, was charged with attempted murder, two counts of shooti...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: July 10, 2019

LCSO Investigating Burglary of Home in Ashburn

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July 10, 2019

 Loudoun County, VA- The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is working to identify a suspect in a July 6 burglary of an Ashburn home and detectives are seeking potential home security surveillance v...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: July 5, 2019

Ashburn Man Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter in Fatal Crash

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July 5, 2019

Loudoun County, VA- 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. 

Cameron T. Prince, 30, of A...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: July 3, 2019

Hamilton Volunteer Rescue Squad Member Charged After Inappropriate Relationship with a Juvenile

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July 3, 2019

Loudoun County, VA- A volunteer with the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System (LC-CFRS) was charged today after an investigation determined he engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a juvenile he...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: July 2, 2019

LCSO Deputy Named 2019 Virginia Deputy Sheriff of the Year

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July 2, 2019

Loudoun County, VA- Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman is honored to announce that Deputy First Class Colin Whittington has been named the 2019 Virginia Deputy Sheriff of the Year. 

DFC Whittington will ...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: June 19, 2019

LCSO Recruits Take Top Academic Spots, Awards & Hold Leadership Roles During 140 Session of NVCJTA

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Loudoun County, VA - The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office welcomed their largest recruit class in the history of the agency today during the 140th session of the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy (NVCJTA). The new deput...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: June 18, 2019

LCSO Holds 12th Community Resource Fair, Sees Continued Decrease in Recidivism

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Loudoun County, VA – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office held their 12th community resource fair today for Loudoun inmates housed at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center.

The event was hosted by the Loudoun Re-Entry Advisory Council and the Loudoun Co...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: June 17, 2019

Three Charged with Cocaine Distribution in Loudoun County

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Loudoun County, VA – Two men and one woman are in custody after a nearly four-month-long investigation by the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office into the sale of narcotics and a firearm in Loudoun County.

Members of the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Offic...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: June 11, 2019

LCSO Investigating Armed Robbery at Royal Farms in Chantilly

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Loudoun County, VA- The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery of a convenience store located on Lizzio Center Drive early Tuesday morning.

Around 4 a.m. June 11, the unknown suspect entered the Royal Farms in Chantilly, brandish...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: June 7, 2019

Suspect in Sexual Assault Apprehended in New York

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Suspect in Sexual Assault Apprehended in New York

Loudoun County, VA – 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 Cou...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: June 3, 2019

LCSO Investigating Crash Involving a Bicyclist and a Vehicle

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Loudoun County, VA – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is seeking possible witnesses to a crash involving a vehicle and a bicyclist.

LCSO Deputies responded to the area of Sycolin Road between Shreve Mill Road and the Leesburg Park and Ride for a crash b...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: May 31, 2019

Sugarland Elementary School Teacher Charged with Simple Assault

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Loudoun County, VA – 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. 

Robert A. Skiffington, 64, of Centreville, is a sec...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: May 23, 2019

Loudoun Adult Detention Center Again Receives 100% Compliance

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 Loudoun County, VA – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office Adult Detention Center received 100% compliance after an unannounced inspection of the Virginia Board of Corrections’ Life, Health and Safety standards.

The facility and its employees achie...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: May 21, 2019

LCSO Releases Composite Sketch in Peeping Incident at Claude Moore Recreation Center

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Loudoun County, VA- The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has released a composite sketch of a suspect who entered a women’s locker room in the Claude Moore Recreation and Community Center and was seen looking into a shower stall occupied by a juvenile fema...

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Posted on: May 17, 2019

LCSO Warns Residents of Telephone Scam Impersonating Local Law Enforcement

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Loudoun County, VA- The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has received several reports this week of residents receiving phone calls where the caller is impersonating a law enforcement official and asking for money to pay a fine or clear an arrest ...

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Posted on: May 2, 2019

UPDATE: Second Suspect in April 7-Eleven Robbery Arrested

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Loudoun County, VA- A second suspect in the robbery last month of a Sterling 7-Eleven was arrested on May 10.

Abdul R. Abid, 25, of Herndon was taken into custody Friday evening as part of the ongoing investigation. Detectives with the Loudoun County Sheri...

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Posted on: May 8, 2019

Suspect Apprehended in Regal Center Carjacking

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Loudoun County, VA- The suspect in a Wednesday afternoon carjacking in Sterling was quickly apprehended by deputies with the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) in the area of Loudoun County Parkway and Route 50.

The incident began in the park...

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Posted on: May 6, 2019

Maryland Man Drowns in Work-Related Accident at Goose Creek Reservoir

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Loudoun County, VA- 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.

The victim, whose name has not been released at this time, was working for a c...

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Posted on: May 6, 2019

May Marks Mental Health Awareness Month, LCSO Continues to Expand CIT Program

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Loudoun County, VA- May is Mental Health Awareness Month and as mental health professionals work to provide support and educate the public, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office continues to work to increase the number of deputies trained in crisi...

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Posted on: April 25, 2019

Three from LCSO Recognized at VSI Certification Program

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Loudoun County, VA- Three members of the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office were recognized today at the Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute (VSI) Certification Program. 

The VSI Certification Program recognizes those Virginia sheriffs a...

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Posted on: April 25, 2019

LCSO Seeks Identities of Two Suspects in Series of Larcenies from Vehicles

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Loudoun County, VA- The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance to identify two suspects believed to be involved in a series of larcenies from vehicles in the Belmont communities of Ashburn.

Detectives toda...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: March 28, 2019

-UPDATE- Lovettsville Man Arrested in Unlawful Filming Investigation

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Loudoun County, VA – A Lovettsville man has been charged in connection with an unlawful filming investigation at a medical building in Lansdowne last month.

Jessie O. Scobie, 31, was identified through the course of the investigation conducted by the Loudo...

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Posted on: April 19, 2019

LCSO Investigating Gunfire at Townhome in Sterling

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Loudoun County, VA- The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating gunshots that were fired at Sterling townhouse early Friday morning. 

Deputies responded to the 45500 block of Grand Central Square around 1:50 a.m. on April 19, wh...

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Posted on: April 17, 2019

Detectives Release Composite Sketch in N. Duke Drive Sexual Assault Investigation

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Loudoun County, VA- The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate a reported sexual assault at a Sterling home and detectives today released a composite sketch of the suspect in the case.

The victim reported on April 9 that an unkn...

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Posted on: April 14, 2019

LCSO Investigating Reported Sexual Assault at Rio Cantina Nightclub

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Loudoun County, VA- The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported sexual assault that occurred inside a Sterling nightclub and lounge early Sunday morning.

The adult female victim reported that around 1:30 a.m. Sunday an unknown male grab...

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Posted on: April 12, 2019

18 from LCSO among those Recognized at 2019 Valor Awards Ceremony

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Loudoun County, VA- Eighteen members of the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) were among those recognized Friday at the 2019 Annual Valor Awards ceremony held at the National Conference Center in Lansdowne, Virginia. This year’s a...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: April 11, 2019

Detectives Release Composite Sketch in Brambleton Indecent Exposure

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Loudoun County, VA- 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. 

The teenaged victim was in the north parking garage of the Brambleton Pla...

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Posted on: April 10, 2019

LCSO Investigating Reported Sexual Assault at N. Duke Drive Home

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Loudoun County, VA- The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported sexual assault at a Sterling home in the 120 block of N. Duke Drive.

LCSO Deputies were called to the home shortly before midnight on April 9 where an adult femal...

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Posted on: April 7, 2019

LCSO Investigating Gunfire at Apartment Complex in Ashburn

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April 7, 2019

Loudoun County, VA- The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating gunshots that were fired at an Ashburn apartment building Saturday night. 

Deputies responded to the 21800 block of Blos...

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Posted on: April 3, 2019

As Loudoun Recognizes Telecommunicators, Universal Call Taker Program Moves Forward

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April 3, 2019

Loudoun County, VA- Last night the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution in recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week which will be celebrated later this month acknowledging the great...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: March 29, 2019

Two DC Men Face Felony Charges After Breaking into AT&T Store

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March 29, 2019

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.

 On March 21, 2019, at a...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: March 15, 2019

Captain DeLitta Graduates from 275th Session of National FBI Academy

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Loudoun County, VA- Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman is proud to announce that Captain TJ DeLitta has graduated from the 275th session of the FBI National Academy Program at Quantico, V...

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Posted on: March 13, 2019

Two Men Face Felony Charges After Attempting to Retrieve Package of Marijuana

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Loudoun County, VA- 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).

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Posted on: March 8, 2019

LCSO D.A.R.E. Program Receives Legacy Award

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Loudoun County, VA- The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) was honored to be recognized today for a program that has been a fixture in Loudoun’s schools for over three decades. 

Loudoun Sheriff Mike Chapman accepted the Legacy Award for the ag...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: March 7, 2019

LCSO Graduates Two from Professional Executive Leadership School

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Loudoun County, VA – 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).&a...

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Posted on: February 14, 2019

Loudoun Sheriff Elected Vice President of Homeland Security for MCSA

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Loudoun County, VA – Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman was named Vice President of Homeland Security for the Major County Sheriffs of America (MCSA), a professional law enforcement association comprised of almost 100 sheriff agencies in the na...

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Posted on: February 9, 2019

9th Annual Awards Ceremony Recognizes Day-to-Day Efforts of LCSO Personnel

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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.

This year’s aw...

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Posted on: January 21, 2019

Reston Man Charged with Attempted Capital Murder of a LCSO Deputy

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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.

On January 17th, deputies from the Loudoun County Sheriff&am...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: October 22, 2018

After Recent Incidents, Sheriff Chapman Discusses Firearms Safety in Loudoun

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October 22, 2018

Contact: Kraig Troxell, Media Relations and Communications Manager, 703-771-5278

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Alex Kowalski, Public Information Officer, 703-777-0625 

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Posted on: May 21, 2017

LCSO Reminds Residents to Lock Vehicles, Remove Valuables after Rash of Thefts in Dulles South Area

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  May 21, 2017 Contact: Kraig Troxell, Public Information Officer, 703-771-5278 [email protected]     Alex Kowalski, Public Information Officer, 703-777-0625&n...

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Sheriff's Office
Posted on: March 8, 2017

LCSO Presented with Reaccreditation, Called ‘Model Agency’ in State

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March 8, 2017

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Kraig Troxell, Public Information Officer, 703-771-5278

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Alex Kowalski, Public Information Officer, 703-777-0625 

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Posted on: July 13, 2023

Loudoun County Adopts Ordinance Governing Conduct on Metro

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The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has adopted a new section of the county’s codified ordinances that governs behavior on Metrorail trains as well as in Metrorail stations and facilities in the county. The Board unanimously approved the new...

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Posted on: June 7, 2023

Purcellville Park and Ride Lot to Close; Bus Service to Change July 3

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Effective Monday, July 3, 2023, Loudoun County Transit will close the Purcellville Park and Ride lot permanently. As a result, several Silver Line and Commuter Bus routes will be impacted. 

Purcellville Park & Ride Lot Closure

Beginning Monday,...

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Posted on: September 28, 2023

Second-Half Personal Property Tax Deadline is October 5, 2023

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Loudoun County Treasurer H. Roger Zurn Jr. reminds taxpayers that the deadline for payment of the second-half personal property tax is October 5, 2023. 

Payments received or postmarked after October 5, 2023, will incur a 10% penalty and interest. ...

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Posted on: October 24, 2022

Sterling Offices of Loudoun Treasurer, Commissioner of the Revenue Moving

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The Sterling offices of the Loudoun County Treasurer and Commissioner of the Revenue are moving out of the county’s Eastern Loudoun Service Center to another building that is located approximately one-half mile away in the same Sterling office pa...

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Posted on: October 2, 2023

VCE Loudoun 4-H’ers Selected as Finalists for National 4-H Award

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The National 4-H Council has announced that two Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) Loudoun 4-H members, Kashvi Ramani and Pranav Kalidindi, are among the twelve finalists selected for the 2024 National 4-H Youth in Action award. The 4-...

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Posted on: September 22, 2023

VCE Loudoun Offers Reduced Cost Water Testing for Wells, Cisterns, Springs

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Do you have a well, cistern, or spring? Did you know that it is your responsibility to test your water to ensure that it is safe to drink for your family?

Registration for VCE Loudoun’s reduced cost water testing program is open this fall. The nu...

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Posted on: September 20, 2023

Loudoun County 4-H Receives Grant for Shooting Education Program

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The Loudoun County 4-H has received a grant from the NRA Foundation for the 4-H Shooting Education Program. The grant has provided $3,400 worth of equipment for the program, which stresses gun safety, form, accuracy, self-discipline and proper sporting us...

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Posted on: September 14, 2023

VCE Loudoun Master Gardeners Present: Cemeteries as Gardens

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See how cemeteries first welcomed just the dead and grieving, and then became garden refuges full of life. Born out of necessity, cemeteries were among the first green spaces in cities. Now, some serve as backdrops to community events and even as habitats...

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Posted on: August 14, 2023

VCE Loudoun Master Gardeners Present: Building a Backyard Bird Oasis

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Invite a diversity of birds to your garden by planting beautiful native plants that provide both food and habitat. Learn which trees and shrubs are the best for our local feathered friends and create a lovely, dynamic year-round bird oasis in your backyar...

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Posted on: August 8, 2023

VCE Loudoun Seeks Community Input through Needs Assessment Survey

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Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) has announced a statewide needs assessment survey, aiming to better understand the needs of communities across the state. VCE Loudoun encourages all residents, regardless of their past engagement with Extension service...

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Posted on: July 17, 2023

VCE Loudoun Master Gardeners Present: Sizzling Ideas for Cool Season Vegetables in the Fall

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While the heat sizzles in August and summertime vegetables are ripening fast, early August is also the perfect time to plan for yet another season. We will focus on planning for a late summer and fall garden, when temperatures begin to moderate and cool e...

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Posted on: June 15, 2023

VCE Loudoun Master Gardeners Present: Nuisance or Nonsense

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What’s the harm in invasive plants? Why should I care about invasive plants - are they really a problem? Are there ‘good’ invasive plants? Joanne Royaltey will help us examine the differences between native, non-native, and i...

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Posted on: May 15, 2023

VCE Loudoun Master Gardeners Present: All About Lavender

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Beyond the benefits of aromatherapy, lavender’s array of health benefits and practical uses stems back centuries. While it can be a persnickety plant to get established, once it has found its happy place, lavender will only require a lot of sun ...

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Posted on: May 12, 2023

Promoting Soil Health & Environmentally Conscious Practices in Loudoun County

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Soil health is an essential part of a successful farming operation, but how can we promote productive agriculture in ways that foster soil health, steward the environment and are economically feasible and rewarding?   On May 4, 2023, more than 40...

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Posted on: April 18, 2023

VCE Loudoun Master Gardeners Present: Transitioning to Native Plants

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VCE Loudoun Master Gardeners Present: Transitioning to Native Plants

Interested in using native plants, but don’t quite know where to start? Join Master Gardener Jane Kirchner as she shares examples of successful and stunning native plant landsca...

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Posted on: April 17, 2023

Time Well Spent: VCE Loudoun Recognizes Master Gardeners, Master Food Volunteers and 4-H Volunteers

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This National Volunteer Week, VCE Loudoun expresses gratitude for the volunteers who serve Loudoun County as Master Gardeners, Master Food Volunteers and 4-H Volunteers. In 2022, over 500 VCE Loudoun volunteers contributed over 15,000 volunteer hours. Bey...

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