LCSO Welcomes Three New Recruits at 144 NVCJTA Graduation

Loudoun County, VA (June 14, 2021): The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office welcomed three new recruits today who received high marks during the 144^th session of the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy (NVCJA). 

 The...

Seven from LCSO Receive Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute Certification

Loudoun County, VA (June 10, 2021) – Seven 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 and ...

LCSO Investigates Armed Robbery of 7-Eleven on Ryan Center Way

Loudoun County, VA (June 9, 2021) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the armed robbery of the 7-Eleven in the 21800 block of Ryan Center Way in Ashburn.

Around 11 p.m. on June 8, the unknown suspect entered the 7-Ele...

LCSO Launches New Recruiting Website

Loudoun County, VA (June 7, 2021) – Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman and the agency’s Employment Section announced today the launch of a new recruiting and hiring website designed to continue bringing the best talent to the LCSO.&am...

Update-Suspect in Sterling Restaurant Shooting Apprehended in Florida

Loudoun County, VA (June 1, 2021) – A Sterling man wanted in connection with the May 29 shooting outside of a Sterling restaurant was apprehended in Florida Monday.  

Olbin A. Echeverria Madrid, 33, is being held on a Fugitive of Justice...

LCSO Investigates Commercial Burglary Targeting ATM Machine, Safe

Loudoun County, VA (May 29, 2021) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the burglary of a gas station in the Dulles South area where an ATM machine and safe were stolen.

Loudoun County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the BP gas station on ...

UPDATE: Teenager Charged in April Stabbing in South Riding

Loudoun County, VA (May 28, 2021) – A teenager has been charged in connection with the April 12 stabbing that occurred outside of a fast-food restaurant in the South Riding area. 

The 17-year-old from Fairfax County was charged Thursday with Aggra...

LCSO Investigates Armed Robbery of Ashburn Convenience Store

Loudoun County, VA (May 27, 2021) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an early morning armed robbery of an Ashburn convenience store.

Shortly before 1 a.m. on May 27, the unknown suspect entered the 7-Eleven in the 20...

LCSO, DEA, US Attorney’s Office Announce Narcotics Investigation Connected to Sinaloa Cartel

Loudoun County, VA (May 26, 2021) – Acting U.S. Attorney, Raj Parekh, of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. Special Agent in Charge, Jarod Forget, of the DEA Washington Division, and Sheriff, Mike Chapman, of the Loudoun Coun...

Two Suspects in Custody After Early Morning Burglaries, Investigation Continues

Loudoun County, VA (May 18, 2021) – Two men are in custody and are under investigation as part of a series of commercial burglaries in Loudoun County. 

Zakariah H. Sudi, 20, of Falls Church, VA, and Kevin E. Valle, 19, of Oxon Hill, MD, ...

LCSO Sergeant Graduates from Penn State Police Executive Development Program

Loudoun County, VA (May 17, 2021) – Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman is proud to announce that Sergeant Jose Giron graduated from the Penn State Justice and Safety Institute Police Executive Development (POLEX) training program. 

POLE...

LCSO Investigates Commercial Burglaries in Purcellville, Hamilton

Loudoun County, VA (May 17, 2021) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating three overnight burglaries in Western Loudoun and working to determine if the cases are related to a similar incident in the Town of Leesburg.&...

LCSO Reaches Out to Identify Two Men Who Aided Missing Teenager

Loudoun County, VA (May 10, 2021)- The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the two men who aided a missing teenager in the Leesburg area to contact the LCSO.

On Friday May 7, around 11:40 a.m., the two men stopped in the area of Route 15...

Update: Two Charged in May 6 Attempted Armed Robbery at Sterling Shopping Center

UPDATED: 

Loudoun County, VA (May 12, 2021) – Two men have been charged in connection with an assault and attempted robbery that occurred last week in the parking lot of the Dulles Retail Plaza in Sterling.

Seondre A. Gambrell, 25, of Fre...

LCSO Deputies, Civilian Lauded for Quick Actions in Apartment Building Fire

Loudoun County, VA (May 6, 2021)- Several Loudoun County Sheriff’s Deputies and a civilian are being lauded for their efforts in helping residents escape a fire at a Sterling apartment building last week.  

Deputy First Class Ab...

Survey of Residents Continues to Give LCSO, Overall Safety, High Marks

Loudoun County, VA (May 5, 2021)- A recent survey of Loudoun County residents continues to show high satisfaction among the services provided by the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO).

Loudoun County continues to have the lowest crim...

LCSO and LC-CFRS In-Person McGruff Safety Camp is Full - Spots Remain for Virtual Camp

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LCSO and LC-CFRS In-Person McGruff Safety Camps are Full (update)

Loudoun County, VA (May 5, 2021 / 7:30 pm) – Registration for the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office and Loudoun County Combined Fire and Resc...

LCSO Investigates Stabbing in Sterling

Loudoun County, VA (April 25, 2021)- The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a stabbing that occurred shortly before 2 a.m. this morning outside of a Sterling restaurant. The stabbing does not appear random.

LCSO Deputies were called to the 15...

LCSO Investigates Armed Carjacking in Sterling

Loudoun County, VA (April 18, 2021) - The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported carjacking overnight that occurred at the Towncenter Plaza in Sterling. The robbery does not appear to be random. 

 The two male victims...

LCSO Crisis Intervention Training Reaches 50th Session

 Loudoun County, VA (April 16, 2021)- The 50th session of Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) graduated on Friday reaching another milestone in the regionally and nationally recognized program. CIT helps prepare law enforcement officers, ...

LCSO to Conduct DUI Saturation Patrols Tonight

Loudoun County, VA (April 16, 2021) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is reminding motorists to never drink and drive as the agency plans to conduct DUI saturation patrols this evening. 

As part of our efforts to cra...

LCSO Investigates Sexual Assault in Ashburn

Loudoun County, VA (April 9, 2021) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported sexual assault that occurred last night in the Ashburn area. 

Loudoun Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the Lansdown...

Detectives Release Composite Sketch in Sterling Assault

Loudoun County, VA (April 9, 2021) – Detectives with the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office have released a composite sketch of a suspect in the April 2, 2021 assault of a woman who was walking in Sterling.  

 The victim, an adult female, wa...

LCSO Investigating Assault of Walker in Sterling

Loudoun County, VA (April 3, 2021) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an assault of a woman who was walking in Sterling on Friday evening.   

The victim, an adult female, was walking in the area of ...

Ashburn Man Charged in Sexual Assault of a Child

Loudoun County, VA (April 2, 2021): Detectives from the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office have arrested an Ashburn man who sexually assaulted a child who was known to him. 

 Leon T. Bressert, age 57 of Ashburn, was charged today wi...

LCSO to Conduct DUI Saturation Patrols Tonight

Loudoun County, VA (March 19, 2021) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is reminding motorists to never drink and drive as the agency plans to conduct DUI saturation patrols this evening. 

As part of our efforts to cra...

LCSO & LC-CFRS Provide Safety Tips to Avoid Window Falls

Loudoun County, VA (March 11, 2021) –  High temperatures are forecasted to reach the 70’s today and the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office and Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System  remind parents to b...

LCSO Reminding Residents to Secure Firearms

Loudoun County, VA (March 3, 2021) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is reminding firearm owners to make sure their firearms are properly secured and not be left in vehicles.

Since January 1, 2021, nine firearms have...

Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office Warns Residents of Scammers Posing as IRS Officials

 Loudoun County, VA (February 26, 2021) - As Tax Day gets closer, be on the lookout for IRS-related scams.  The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of scammers posing as IRS officials who contact you asking for...

Sterling Teenager Charged in Shooting on Commerce Street

Loudoun County, VA (February 21, 2021) –A 19-year-old from Sterling has been charged with aggravated malicious wounding and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony following a shooting Saturday afternoon on Commerce Street near E. Holly A...

LCSO Investigates Apparent Suicide at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center

Loudoun County, VA (February 13, 2021) –The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the apparent suicide of an inmate at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center (ADC) Friday night. 

The inmate was found unre...

Sterling Man Charged in January Shooting

Loudoun County, VA (February 10, 2021) – A Sterling man was arrested last night and charged in connection with the January 17, 2021, shooting at a residence in Loudoun County. 

Jose A. Rivas-Castillo, 27, was charged with aggrav...

Ashburn Man Arrested After Assaulting Deputy, Pursuit

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Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office

Media Relations and Communications Section

703-771-5089

Sheriffs_PIO@loudoun.gov

Ashburn Man Arrested After Assaulting Deputy, Pursuit

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LCSO Reminds Residents to Be Wary of Business Employee Scams

Loudoun County, VA (January 20, 2021) – In light of recent scams targeting local businesses the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is reminding members of the community to be wary of imposter email scams. 

Recently the LCSO has re...

LCSO Investigates KKK Fliers Found in Sterling

Loudoun County, Virginia (January 16, 2021)- Today, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) received reports of KKK propaganda fliers found in the driveways of several homes along Hampshire Station Drive in Sterling, Va. Similar fliers were located by ...

Ashburn Man Charged with Money Laundering, Fraud in Online Romance Scam

Loudoun County, VA (January 14, 2021) – An Ashburn man was arrested Wednesday and charged for his involvement with an online scam often referred to as a romance scam.

The suspect, William D. Gladden, 63, was charged with three counts of money lau...

LCSO to Conduct DUI Saturation Patrols Tonight

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Contact:

Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office

Media Relations and Communications Section

703-771-5089

Sheriffs_PIO@loudoun.gov

LCSO...

LCSO Investigates Attempted Armed Robbery of Cascades 7-Eleven

Loudoun County, VA (January 13, 2021) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an attempted armed robbery of a 7-Eleven on Cascades Parkway. 

Shortly before 3 a.m. this morning the suspect entered the convenience ...

Suspect in Shooting of Sheriff’s Deputy and Two Civilians Arrested on 11 Felony Charges

Loudoun County, VA (January 6, 2021) – A Sterling man involved in the shooting of a sheriff’s deputy and two civilians has been released from the hospital and was arrested today on 11 felony charges. 

Steven E. Thodos, 33, is charged with two coun...

Three Shot by Suspect During Attempted Larceny at Sterling Shopping Center, Suspect in Custody

Loudoun County, VA (January 2, 2021) – A suspect is in custody after a Loudoun County Sheriff’s Deputy and two civilians were injured when shots were fired by the suspect while he was being taken into custody for a larceny at the Dulle...

Update: D.C. Man Faces Charges in Bank of America Armed Robbery

Loudoun County, VA (February 2, 2021) – A Washington, DC man is facing charges in Loudoun County for the armed robbery of a Sterling bank last month.

Amobi C. Agu, 36, was arrested last week by the Washington Metropolitan Police Department and held on felo...

UPDATE- LCSO Releases Surveillance Video of Suspect in Attempted Armed Robbery

Loudoun County, VA (December 31, 2020) – Detectives with the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office have released additional surveillance video footage of the suspect in an attempted armed robbery of the High-Up Food Mart. The video can be vi...

Maryland Man Charged in Online Pet Scam

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Loudoun County, VA (December 29, 2020) – A Maryland man was arrested on Monday and charged in connection with a pet scam where a Loudoun County resident paid over $1,000 for a kitten she never received.

The suspect,...

Chapman Announces “Loudoun Leads” Initiative; Will Not Run For Governor

UPDATE: Two Suspects Charged in Robbery of Sterling Convenience Store

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Loudoun County, VA (December 6, 2020) – Two Sterling men are in custody in connection with the December 4 robbery of a 7-Eleven where one of the robbers pepper-sprayed an employee during the incident.

Marvin R. Gar...

LCSO Sees Lowest Vacancy Rate in Decades; Hired 55 Pre-Certified Officers in Past Two Years

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Loudoun County, VA (November 16, 2020)- The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) achieved the agency’s lowest vacancy rate in decades with most new hires coming from neighboring agencies.  

An i...

LCSO Graduates Three from Professional Executive Leadership School

For Immediate Release 

Loudoun County, VA (November 12, 2020)- The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office graduated three members of the agency’s leadership staff from the 46th and 47th sessions of the Virginia Police Chiefs ...

Former Loudoun County Man Charged in 2011 Cold Case

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...

Detectives Release Composite Sketch in Indecent Exposure

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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&...

Male in Custody for Unlawfully Entering Stone Hill Middle School with a Hammer

Loudoun County, VA (October 15, 2020) – A male is in custody and an investigation is underway regarding an adult male who unlawfully entered Stone Hill Middle School in Ashburn with a hammer.

Loudoun County Sheriff’s Deputies responded ...

20 from LCSO among those Recognized at 2020 Valor Awards Ceremony

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Loudoun County, VA (October 2, 2020) - Twenty members of the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) were among those recognized Friday at the 2020 Annual Valor Awards ceremony held at the National Conference Center...

Through the Hallways and Back-LCSO Deputies who followed in the footsteps of their SRO

Loudoun County, VA (October 2, 2020) -  Over the years Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officers (SRO) have become an invaluable part of the daily activities at our schools where teachers feel safe to teach, and ...

MWCOG Report: Loudoun County Reports Lowest Crime Rate in D.C. Area

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Serious Crime Rate Dropped 34% in Loudoun between 2012 and 2019

Loudoun County, VA (September 9, 2020)-The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office reported the lowest crime rate of the 24 reg...

Two Charged in Stabbing at a Sterling Hotel

Loudoun County, VA (September 3, 2020) – Two suspects are in custody and charged in connection with a stabbing that occurred Tuesday night at a hotel in Sterling.

Daren J. Burr, 40, and James C. Burr, 42, are both charged with aggravated...

UPDATE: Suspect Identified in Series of Commercial Burglaries in Ashburn

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Loudoun County, VA (September 10, 2020) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office with assistance through tips from the community has identified the suspect involved in a series of commercial burglaries in th...

Sterling Man Charged in Sexual Assault of a Juvenile

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Loudoun County, VA (August 21, 2020) – A 27-year-old man has been charged with sexually assaulting a juvenile victim while at a gathering at a Sterling home.

The suspect, Yosuar L. Maradiaga Pena, of Sterling, was a...

LCSO School Resource Officers First in Commonwealth to Hold Advanced Crisis Intervention Training

Loudoun County, VA (August 17, 2020) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is the first law enforcement agency in Virginia to hold a three-day Advanced Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) for School Resource Officers. The advan...

LCSO Charges Sterling Man in Child Abuse Case

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Contact:

Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office

Media Relations and Communications Section

703-771-5089

Sheriffs_PIO@loudoun.gov

LCSO Charge Sterling Man in Child Abuse Case

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Sterling Man Charged with additional counts of Sexual Assault and Practicing Unlicensed Dentistry

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Contact:Loudoun County Sheriff’s OfficeMedia Relations and Communications Section703-771-5089Sheriffs_PIO@loudoun.gov

Sterling Man Charged with additional counts...

LCSO Welcomes 14 New Recruits in Special Combined Graduation Ceremony

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Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office

Media Relations and Communications Section

703-771-5089

Sheriffs_PIO@loudoun.gov

LCSO Welcomes 14 New Recruits in Special Combined Graduation Ceremony

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Ashburn Man Arrested in Connection with Series of Indecent Exposure Cases

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Loudoun County, VA (July 15, 2020) – An Ashburn man has been arrested after he exposed himself to an adult female yesterday. Detectives with the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office have connected him to a ser...

Two Men are in Custody and Charged in Connection with the July 8 Homicide of Jose Menendez

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Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office

Media Relations and Communications Section

703-771-5089

Sheriffs_PIO@loudoun.gov

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Chapman Releases Comprehensive Sheriff v. Police Department Study

CHAPMAN RELEASES COMPREHENSIVE SHERIFF v. POLICE DEPARTMENT STUDY; CHALLENGES COSTS, VALUE, AND TIMING; AND CREDITS THOSE SEEKING MORE INFORMATION 

LOUDOUN COUNTY, VIRGINIA (July 14, 2020) - In a vague, unsubstantiated Frequently Asked Q...

Loudoun BOS Seeks to Take Over and Politicize Local Law Enforcement

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Loudoun County, VA (July 11, 2020) – The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors announced they will vote July 21, 2020 on a hastily put together proposal to create a countywide police department and replace t...

Public Safety Agencies to Offer Virtual McGruff Safety Camp

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Contact:Loudoun County Sheriff’s OfficeMedia Relations and Communications Section703-771-5089Sheriffs_PIO@loudoun.gov

Public Safety Agencies to Offer Virtual McGruff Safety Camp

LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA (July 10, 2020) - The Loudoun...

Update: Victim in Homicide Investigation Identified as Winchester Man

LCSO Investigating Burglary and Assault in Ashburn

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Loudoun County, VA (June 30, 2020) – The ...

Loudoun Adult Detention Center Receives 100% Compliance for Department of Corrections Standards

Loudoun County, VA (June 12, 2020)- The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office Adult Detention Center (ADC) received 100% compliance after a four-day audit of the Virginia Board of Corrections’ Compliance Standards for local correctional faci...

Newark Man Charged After Soliciting Juvenile Over Social Media App

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:Loudoun County Sheriff’s OfficeMedia Relations and Communications Section703-771-5089Sheriffs_PIO@loudoun.gov

Newark Man Charged After Soliciting Juvenile Over Social Media App

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Statement from Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman: Every Citizen has a Voice in Loudoun County

As your elected Sheriff, I want to assure you that every citizen has a voice in Loudoun County.  

As the nation reflects on the tragedy in Minneapolis, our sincere condolences go out to George Floyd’s family, friends and loved ones. The ...

Update to LCSO Records Services, Fingerprinting for Residents

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:Loudoun County Sheriff’s OfficeMedia Relations and Communications Section703-771-5089Sheriffs_PIO@loudoun.gov

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Captain McDonald Graduates from Southern Police Institute Administrative Officers Course

Loudoun County, VA (May 7, 2020)- Captain Easton McDonald graduated Thursday from the Southern Police Institute, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY Administrative Officers Course. 

The intense twelve week accredited college educational progr...

UPDATE: Two Arrested After Strong-Armed Robbery in Sterling

UPDATE

Loudoun County, VA (April 23, 2020) – Two suspects have been identified and arrested for the April 12 strong-armed robbery of a Sterling Exxon.

Jorge A. Alvarado-Soriano, 19, was arrested today and the second suspect, Elias G. Guzman, 20, w...

LCSO & LCFR Provide Safety Tips to Avoid Window Falls

Loudoun County, VA (April 3, 2020) –  Warmer weather is in the forecast and the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office and Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System remind parents to be careful when they leave windows open to le...

Sterling Man Charged in Connection with Fatal Shooting on Rusty Blackhaw Square

Loudoun County, VA (April 1, 2020) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in connection with a fatal shooting last month on Rusty Blackhaw Square.

Bryce T. Thomas, 18, was arrested last night and charged with possessio...

South Riding Men Charged in Distribution of Counterfeit Xanax

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Contact:Loudoun County Sheriff’s OfficeMedia Relations and Communications Section703-771-5089Sheriffs_PIO@loudoun.gov             

South Riding Men Char...

Captain Ahlemann Graduates from 279th Session of National FBI Academy

Loudoun County, VA (March 13, 2020) - Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman is proud to announce that Captain Greg Ahlemann has graduated from the 279th session of the FBI National Academy Program at Quantico, Virginia. 

Captain Ahlemann was one of ...

LCSO Investigates Fatal Crash on Algonkian Parkway

Loudoun County, VA (March 10, 2020) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that took the life of a motorcyclist Monday night.

The crash occurred shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Algonkian Parkway at Lowes Island ...

Four Face Charges in Connection with Stolen Firearm

Loudoun County, VA (March 9, 2020)- Two juveniles and two adults are facing charges after a firearm exchanged hands multiple times, including inside Woodgrove High School, in October 2019. The information about the exchange of the firearm inside the high ...

10th Annual Awards Ceremony Recognizes Day-to-Day Efforts of LCSO Personnel

Loudoun County, VA (February 7, 2020)- The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office held its 2019 Awards and Recognition Ceremony tonight, to recognize the day-to-day efforts of members of the agency for their service and dedication to the community.&...

Thank You Loudoun County!

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...

Ashburn Man Taken Into Custody After Several Hour Standoff

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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...

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 ...

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...

LCSO Graduates Patrol Supervisor, Corrections Supervisor, and First-Ever Civilian Employee from PELs

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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. 

S...

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...

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...

LCSO First in Commonwealth to Hold Advanced Crisis Intervention Training

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...

LCSO Offers Driving Safety Tips During National Teen Driver Safety Week

LCSO Releases Composite Sketch in October 13 Robbery in Sterling

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...

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 ...

LCSO Reaches Another Milestone in Crisis Intervention Training

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...

Teenager Charged in Indecent Exposure Series on W&OD Trail

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

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...

Five Suspects Arrested After Gang-Related Assault in Sterling

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Loudou...

Safe2Talk App Offers Loudoun Students a New Way to Report Safety Concerns

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...

New Technology, Programs Enhance Opportunities at Loudoun Adult Detention Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

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...

LCSO Deputy, Traffic Safety Efforts Recognized at Annual Virginia Sheriffs’ Conference

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...

Widespread Threats Towards Loudoun Schools on Social Media Determined to Be Non-Credible

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...

Sheriff Addresses Suicide Prevention in Law Enforcement

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...

LCSO Releases Composite Sketches of Suspects in W&OD Trail Robbery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

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...

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...

Fairfax Juvenile Detention Officer Charged with Sex Offenses Against a Minor

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...

LCSO Arrests Ohio Man after Attempted Robbery in Sterling

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

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...

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 ...

Two Women Charged With Distribution of a Controlled Substance into Loudoun Adult Detention Center

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, ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

LCSO Recruits Take Top Academic Spots, Awards & Hold Leadership Roles During 140 Session of NVCJTA

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...

LCSO Holds 12th Community Resource Fair, Sees Continued Decrease in Recidivism

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...

Three Charged with Cocaine Distribution in Loudoun County

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...

LCSO Investigating Armed Robbery at Royal Farms in Chantilly

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...

Suspect in Sexual Assault Apprehended in New York

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...

LCSO Investigating Crash Involving a Bicyclist and a Vehicle

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...

Sugarland Elementary School Teacher Charged with Simple Assault

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...

Loudoun Adult Detention Center Again Receives 100% Compliance

 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...

LCSO Releases Composite Sketch in Peeping Incident at Claude Moore Recreation Center

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...

LCSO Warns Residents of Telephone Scam Impersonating Local Law Enforcement

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 ...

UPDATE: Second Suspect in April 7-Eleven Robbery Arrested

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...

Suspect Apprehended in Regal Center Carjacking

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...

Maryland Man Drowns in Work-Related Accident at Goose Creek Reservoir

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...

May Marks Mental Health Awareness Month, LCSO Continues to Expand CIT Program

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...

Three from LCSO Recognized at VSI Certification Program

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...

LCSO Seeks Identities of Two Suspects in Series of Larcenies from Vehicles

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...

-UPDATE- Lovettsville Man Arrested in Unlawful Filming Investigation

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...

LCSO Investigating Gunfire at Townhome in Sterling

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...

Detectives Release Composite Sketch in N. Duke Drive Sexual Assault Investigation

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...

LCSO Investigating Reported Sexual Assault at Rio Cantina Nightclub

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...

18 from LCSO among those Recognized at 2019 Valor Awards Ceremony

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...

Detectives Release Composite Sketch in Brambleton Indecent Exposure

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...

LCSO Investigating Reported Sexual Assault at N. Duke Drive Home

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...

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...

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...

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...

Captain DeLitta Graduates from 275th Session of National FBI Academy

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March 15, 2019    

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...

Two Men Face Felony Charges After Attempting to Retrieve Package of Marijuana

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).

A package being shi...

LCSO D.A.R.E. Program Receives Legacy Award

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...

LCSO Graduates Two from Professional Executive Leadership School

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...

Loudoun Sheriff Elected Vice President of Homeland Security for MCSA

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...

9th Annual Awards Ceremony Recognizes Day-to-Day Efforts of LCSO Personnel

Reston Man Charged with Attempted Capital Murder of a LCSO Deputy

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...

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

Kraig.Troxell@loudoun.gov

Alex Kowalski, Public Information Officer, 703-777-0625 

Aleksandra.Kowalski@loudoun.gov

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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 Kraig.Troxell@loudoun.gov     Alex Kowalski, Public Information Officer, 703-777-0625&n...

LCSO Presented with Reaccreditation, Called ‘Model Agency’ in State

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March 8, 2017

Contact: 

Kraig Troxell, Public Information Officer, 703-771-5278

Kraig.Troxell@loudoun.gov

Alex Kowalski, Public Information Officer, 703-777-0625 

Aleksandra.Kowalski@loudoun.gov

Loudoun County, V...

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