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

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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&...

LCSO to Hold Largest Virtual D.A.R.E. Program in Commonwealth

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Loudoun County, VA (October 6, 2020) – For the first time in over three decades the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program will be taught online. This will be t...

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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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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Sterling Man Charged with additional counts...

LCSO Welcomes 14 New Recruits in Special Combined Graduation Ceremony

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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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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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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 ...

Update on Drowning Investigation

Loudoun County, VA (June 18, 2020) –The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) continues to investigate the tragic drowning of a 16-year-old on June 4 near the River Creek community. 

Detectives assigned to the case have interv...

LCSO Investigates Apparent Suicide at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center

Loudoun County, VA (June 14, 2020) –The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the apparent suicide of an inmate at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center (ADC). 

The inmate was found unresponsive and hanging by a ...

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

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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

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LCSO Welcomes Newest Explosive Detection Canine

Loudoun County, VA (May 22, 2020)- The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office welcomed the agency’s newest member today. Two-year-old Ginny and her partner Deputy First Class Chris Shore graduated from Explosive Detection Canine (EDC) School ...

Two Juveniles Charged After Robbery in Lansdowne

Loudoun County, VA (May 16, 2020) – Two teenagers have been charged in connection with a Thursday afternoon robbery involving vape pods in the Lansdowne community.

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office responded to the a...

18-Year-Old Apprehended After Stabbing in Ashburn

Loudoun County, VA (May 9, 2020) – An 18-year-old from Ashburn is charged in connection with a stabbing Friday night in the 21800 block of Blossom Hill Terrace in Ashburn. 

Deputies responded to the area shortly after 9:15 p.m. ...

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...

LCSO Investigating Reported Shooting in Ashburn

Loudoun County, VA (May 4, 2020) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported shooting in the area of Broad Vista Terrace and Bles Park Drive in Ashburn. 

Deputies responded to the scene shortly after 8 p.m...

Manassas Man Charged in Connection with Thefts of Construction Materials

Loudoun County, VA (April 30, 2020) – A Manassas man has been charged in connection with the theft of over $170,000 in materials from construction sites in Loudoun County.

The thefts began in December 2019 in the Dulles South Station are...

Sheriff Chapman Joins Law Enforcement Leaders in Opposing Parole of Man who Killed Richmond Officer

Loudoun County, VA (April 24, 2020) – Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman joined law enforcement leaders around the commonwealth and the country in strongly condemning the parole of a Virginia man who killed a Richmond Police Officer in...

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...

Second LCSO Deputy Tests Positive for COVID-19

Loudoun County, VA (April 15, 2020) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) has confirmed the second case of COVID-19 within the agency.

The deputy, who serves in the Loudoun Adult Detention Center, tested positive for COV...

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...

LCSO Deputy Tests Positive for COVID-19

Loudoun County, VA (March 30, 2020) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office advised the community today of the first case of COVID-19 within the agency. 

The deputy, who serves in the Field Operations Division, tested positive fo...

Hombre de Sterling Acusado de Agresion Sexual de un Menor y Practicando Odontologia sin Licencia

Loudoun County, VA (27 de Marzo, 2020) – Un hombre de Sterling fue arrestado anoche por la agresion sexual de un menor el 25 de Marzo y por practicar odontologia sin licencia.

La agresion sexual fue reportada al la oficina del sheriff del condado...

Sterling Man Charged with Sexual Assault of Juvenile, Practicing Unlicensed Dentistry

Loudoun County, VA (March 27, 2020) –  A Sterling man was arrested last night for the March 25 sexual assault of a juvenile and for practicing dentistry without a license. 

The sexual assault was reported to the Loudoun County S...

South Riding Men Charged in Distribution of Counterfeit Xanax

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South Riding Men Char...

Social Security Scammer Arrested in Nevada After LCSO Investigation

Loudoun County, VA (March 13, 2020)- A Chinese national was arrested in Nevada last month and extradited back to Virginia after he was connected to a phone scam by detectives with the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office Financial Crimes Unit.&nb...

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 ...

Ashburn Student Arrested After Sexual Assault at Briar Woods High School

Loudoun County, VA (March 12, 2020) – An Ashburn student was arrested last night on charges connected to a sexual assault inside Briar Woods High School. 

The victim reported that on the afternoon of February 11, 2020, the two were alone...

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 ...

Updated: Shooting on Rusty Blackhaw Square in Sterling

Loudoun County, VA (March 9, 2020) – A double shooting Sunday night has become a homicide investigation after one of the men succumbed to his gunshot wounds at a local hospital. The second male remains hospitalized with life-threatening...

LCSO Conducts Underage Alcohol Sales Operation

Loudoun County, VA (March 2, 2020) – An underage alcohol sales operation conducted Friday night by the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office saw three clerks fail to adequately screen customers purchasing alcohol.     &...

LCSO Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Route 7

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Loudoun County, VA (March 1, 2020) The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian and two vehicles. One of the drivers involved did not stop and fled the scene.

The crash occurred ar...

Sterling Man Charged with Sexual Assault of a Juvenile

Loudoun County, VA (February 24, 2020): Detectives arrested a 30-year-old Sterling man Friday night after DNA evidence linked him to the sexual assault of a juvenile last September. 

The suspect, Fran S. Rossel Aramayo, offered the victim...

Two Charged in LCSO Narcotics Investigation

Loudoun County, VA (February 24, 2020): After a six month investigation two Leesburg residents have been charged with the distribution of heroin, cocaine, crack cocaine and marijuana in Loudoun County. 

Marcus L. Williams, 39, and Valkyrie Arradon...

Child Care Worker Charged with Assault of a Child

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Loudoun County, VA (February 21, 2020) - A former child care worker has been charged with assaulting a child who was in her care at the Open Arms Child Development Center in Ashburn.

Cinthia J. Escobar Gomez, 25, of ...

Two Loudoun Men Charged in Sterling Burglary Series

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 Loudoun County, VA (February 14, 2020): Two Loudoun County men are in custody after a series of commercial burglaries in the Sterling area this week and were connected to two other thefts from earlier this year.

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LCSO Investigates Reported Armed Robbery in Aldie Area

Loudoun County, VA (February 11, 2020): The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported armed robbery in the Aldie area Tuesday evening. 

The victim reported he was sitting in his vehicle in the area of Everfield Drive an...

LCSO Investigating Robbery of a Sterling Convenience Store

Loudoun County, VA (February 10, 2020) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported armed robbery of the High-Up Food Mart located in the Sterling Park Mall. 

Around 1 p.m. this afternoon deputies responded...

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.&...

LCSO Conducts Underage Vaping Operation

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Loudoun County, VA (February 3, 2020) – An underage vaping operation conducted Friday night by the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office saw six clerks charged with selling Juul pods to customers under...

LCSO Investigates Early Morning Robbery of Sterling Gas Station

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Loudoun County, VA (January 26, 2020): The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an early morning robbery of the Exxon located on Glenn Drive in Sterling.

LCSO Investigates Suspected Hit-and-Run of Pedestrian near Hillsboro

Loudoun County, VA (January 19, 2020) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suspected hit-and-run of a pedestrian near Hillsboro.

Deputies responded to the area of Route 9 and Manor View Lane around 6:00 p.m. on Satur...

LCSO Investigating Robbery in Sterling

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Loudoun County, VA (January 14, 2020) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported strong-arm robbery of a man who was walking on a wooded path between Essex Square and Enterprise Street in Ste...

LCSO Investigating Fatal Crash on Harmony Church Road

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Loudoun County, VA (January 11, 2020) - The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash near Leesburg.

The crash occurred around 5:10 a.m. today in the area of Harmony Church Road near P...

LCSO Develops Composite Sketch in Hit-and-Run of a Deputy Investigation

Loudoun County, VA (January 10, 2020): Detectives with the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office have developed a composite sketch of the driver involved in the hit-and-run of a deputy in Sterling last week.

The driver was described as a Black male wit...

LCSO Investigating Armed Robbery at 7-Eleven in Sterling

Loudoun County, VA (January 7, 2020) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery of a Sterling 7-Eleven that occurred early Tuesday morning in the 700 block of W. Church Road. 

Around 4:10 a...

LCSO Investigating Fatal Crash on Route 50

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Loudoun County, VA (December 25, 2019) - The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a two vehicle crash that took the life of a South Riding woman.

The crash occurred around 8:20 a.m. today in the area of ...

Aldie Couple Charged with Embezzling Funds from Youth Soccer Club

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 Loudoun County, VA (December 18, 2019): An Aldie couple has been charged with embezzling over $50,000 from a Loudoun-based youth soccer club.

Jeffrey J. Kern, 40, was hired by the Old Dominion Football Club (Old Dom...

LCSO Recruits Receive High Marks at 141st NVCJTA Graduation

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Loudoun County, VA (December 16, 2019): The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office welcomed eight new recruits to the agency during the 141st session of the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy’s (NVCJA) g...

Trainer Charged with Aggravated Sexual Battery of Juvenile

Loudoun County, VA (December 14, 2019): Detectives from the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office have arrested a trainer for sexually assaulting a juvenile female during a practice with the Ashburn Elite Track Club.

Arnold D. Thomas, 54, of Leesburg, was charge...

LCSO Investigates Federal Officer-Related Shooting at Lovettsville Post Office

Loudoun County, VA (December 4, 2019) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting this morning that occurred in the parking lot of a United States Post Office in Lovettsville and involved a federal officer.

The shootin...

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 ...

LCSO and Cole’s Closet Kick-Off Annual Toy Drive

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Loudoun County, VA (November 18, 2019) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has once again partnered with Cole’s Closet, a non-profit organization, to help donate toys to fill “closet...

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 Deputy Graduates from Forensic Science Academy Today

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Loudoun County, VA (November 8, 2019) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is honored to announce that Deputy First Class Brian Degear graduated from the 99^th Session of The V...

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 & LCPS to Hold Series of Technology Safety & Vaping Forums

Loudoun County, VA (November 3, 2019) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office and Loudoun County Public Schools’ Student Assistance Services will continue a series of forums for parents on Technology Safety and Vaping Awareness...

LCSO Deputies Join No-Shave November to Raise Cancer Awareness

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 Loudoun County, VA (November 1, 2019) – For the third year in a row, members of the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office will be putting down their razors and growing out their beards for No-Shave No...

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...

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

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October 18, 2019

Loudoun County, VA – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, the Town of Leesburg Police Department, and the Town of Purcellville Police Department have once again partnered with the Drug Enf...

LCSO to Reach out to Residents & Businesses to Warn of Money Card Scams

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October 17, 2019

Loudoun County, VA- As scammers are increasingly fraudulently obtaining money from victims through money cards, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is reaching out to residents and local busin...

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 ...

Grab the Popcorn: LCSO Returns to a Theater Near You

Loudoun County, VA – Grab the popcorn! The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) returned to the movies this month for a multiple week recruitment outreach campaign.

The campaign will run a 30-second ad in theaters in Northern Virginia...

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

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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...

Five Suspects Arrested After Gang-Related Assault in Sterling

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Loudou...

Loudoun Residents Invited to Have Coffee with LCSO

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September 23, 2019

Loudoun County, VA – Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman and the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) will h...

Missing-Endangered Chantilly Woman Found Safe

UPDATE

Loudoun County, VA – The missing-endangered Chantilly woman who was reported missing earlier today has been located in Herndon by the Fairfax County Police Department.

Kristen Catedral, 25, has been returned home and is safe.

The Lo...

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

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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...

Suspect Arrested After Burglary at Park View High School

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September 16, 2019

Loudoun County, VA- A Sterling man is in custody after he forcibly entered Park View High School shortly before 2:30 a.m. Monday.  No one was inside the school at the time of the incident.

Gabriel D...

Suspect Arrested in Sterling Attempted Robbery, Joint LCSO & Leesburg Police Investigation Continues

UPDATE:

Loudoun County, VA- A suspect is in custody and charged in connection with the attempted robbery of a Sterling gas station Friday afternoon. The Town of Leesburg Police Department continues to investigate if the suspect is connected to an attempted...

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

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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...

LCSO Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Waxpool Road

Loudoun County, VA- The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian in the area of Waxpool Road east of Ashburn Village Boulevard.

Waxpool Road remains closed in both directions between Ashburn ...

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 Seeks Additional Victims of a Contracting Fraud

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August 12, 2019

LCSO Seeks Additional Victims of a Contracting Fraud

Loudoun County, VA – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is seeking potential additional victims after conducting a contractor fraud inve...

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...

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 Seeks Whereabouts of Ashburn Teenager

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June 16, 2019

Loudoun County, VA – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance to help locate a missing-endangered Ashburn teenager who was last seen Saturday night at her residence in Ashburn.&a...

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 Seeks Whereabouts of Lovettsville Teenager

Loudoun County, VA – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office continues to seek the whereabouts of a teenage, female who left the area on her own accord. 

Camilla M. Morris, 17, of Lovettsville was last seen on May 2 near Leesburg. She is poss...

LCSO Seeks Whereabouts of Ashburn Teenager

Loudoun County, VA – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office continue to seek the whereabouts of a teenage, male who left the area on his own accord.

Didier J. Rosales-Flores, 17, of Ashburn was last seen on February 18. He is described as ...

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...

Assault on LCSO School Resource Officer at Dominion High School

Loudoun County, VA – A Dominion High School student is in custody after he assaulted a Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer Thursday afternoon. 

The incident occurred shortly after 1 p.m. when a member of the...

LCSO Investigating Potential Skimming Devices at Gas Station in Ashburn

Loudoun County, VA- The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is advising residents who purchased gas at the Exxon on Flagstaff Plaza in Ashburn to monitor their credit cards after two skimming devices were located on two gas pumps.

The two devices were l...

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

LCSO Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Firearms Training Center

Loudoun County, VA – A groundbreaking ceremony was held today for the new Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office Firearms Training Center located off of Shreve Mill Road near Leesburg.    

The new firearms training center will replace the curren...

Traffic Stop Uncovers Four Pounds of Marijuana, Two Men Arrested

Loudoun County, Va.-Two men were arrested early Sunday morning after a traffic stop uncovered a large amount of marijuana, THC oil and cash. 

The traffic stop was initiated shortly after 2 a.m. on January 27, after a Loudoun County Sheriff&rsq...

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...

Update on Shots Fired in Paeonian Springs

Kraig Troxell, Media Relations & Communications Manager, 703-771-5278

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LCSO Seeks Whereabouts of Ashburn Teenager

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information regarding the whereabouts of an Ashburn juvenile who is believed to be with her boyfriend.

Fatima Y. Velez, 17, of Ashburn, was last seen on December 30, 2018, in the area of Columbia Pla...

Driver Charged in Fatal Crash Involving Runner on Morrisonville Road

Loudoun County- A Loudoun woman lost her life this morning after she was struck and killed by a drunk driver on Morrisonville Road near Mountain Road outside of Lovettsville. 

 The victim, whose name has not been released pending notifica...

LCSO Seeks the Public’s Assistance to Help Identify Suspect in an Assault

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December 20, 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....

LCSO Welcomes 14 New Recruits from 139th Session of NVCJTA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 20, 2018

Contact: 

Kraig Troxell, Media Relations and Communications Manager, 703-771-5278

Kraig.Troxell@loudoun.gov

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

Aleksand...

LCSO Thanks Loudoun Community for Helping Raise Over $22,000 for Cancer Research and Prevention

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December 6, 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.g...

Know the Law: Firearms Safety in Loudoun County

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December 5, 2018

Contact: Kraig Troxell, Media Relations and Communications Manager, 703-771-5278

Kraig.Troxell@loudoun.gov

Loudoun County, VA- As Loudoun County officials continue to review local ordinances and state law regar...

LCSO Recognized for Model Government Program by Virginia Association of Counties

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December 4, 2018

Contact:

Kraig Troxell, Media Relations and Communications Manager, 703-771-5278

Kraig.Troxell@loudoun.gov

Loudoun County, VA – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) pr...

Correctional Deputies Take High Honors from Skyline Regional Criminal Justice Academy Session #3

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November 16, 2018

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

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LCSO Graduates Three from Professional Executive Leadership School

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November 16, 2018

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Kraig.Troxell@loudoun.gov

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

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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 Sees 31% Decrease in Thefts from Vehicles, Lauds Residents for Following #9PMRoutine

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September 5, 2018

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Loudoun County, VA- The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) saw a 31% decrease in larcenies from veh...

LCSO School Resource Officer Unit Receives Model Agency of the Year Award

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May 29, 2018

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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

Lo...

Seven from LCSO Recognized at Inaugural Class of VSI Certification Program

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April 27, 2018

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LCSO Crisis Intervention Team Exceeds Goal, 100% of Patrol Deputies Trained

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December 8, 2017

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Kraig Troxell, Media Relations & Communications Manager, 703-771-5278

Kraig.Troxell@loudoun.gov

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

Aleksa...

LCSO Issues Warning After Deadly Synthetic Opioid Found in Loudoun

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December 6, 2017

Contact: 

Kraig Troxell, Media Relations & Communications Manager, 703-771-5278

Kraig.Troxell@loudoun.gov

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

Aleksa...

LCSO First in Commonwealth to Utilize Drone in Project Lifesaver Program

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September 15, 2017

Contact: 

Kraig Troxell, Media Relations and Communications Manager, 703-771-5278

Kraig.Troxell@loudoun.gov

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

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Loudoun Sheriff Mike Chapman Named 2017 DEA/DARE Law Enforcement Executive of the Year

D.A.R.E. America, and the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Washington, DC Division are pleased to announce that Loudoun County Sheriff Michael L. Chapman has been selected as the 2017 DEA/D.A.R.E. Law Enforcement Executive of the Year.

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...

28 Deputies Among Those Recognized at 32nd Valor Awards Ceremony

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April 20, 2017

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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, ...

LCSO Investigating Fatal Crash on Route 15

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March 22, 2017

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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, ...

Captain Chris Hines Graduates from 267th Session of National FBI Academy

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March 19, 2017

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

Aleksandra.Kowalski@loudoun.gov

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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

Kraig.Troxell@loudoun.gov

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

Aleksandra.Kowalski@loudoun.gov

Loudoun County, V...

LCSO Seeks Public Assistance in Identifying Robbery Suspect

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March 3, 2017

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

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

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Missing South Riding Teen was Located Safe & Sound

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February 18, 2017

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Chantilly Teenager Charged with Unlawfully Filming Fellow Classmates

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February 17, 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  &a...

LCSO Seeks Public’s Assistance to Help Identify Suspect in Residential Burglary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

January 20, 2017

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

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Aleksandra.Kowalski@loudoun.gov &am...

LCSO Deputy Charged with Assault in Maryland

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January 19, 2017

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Aleksandra.Kowalski@loudoun.gov  &am...

LCSO Arrests Suspect in Robbery in Ashburn

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January 5, 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 &...

LCSO Awarded Reaccreditation by the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission

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January 5, 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

Newport News, V...

LCSO Welcomes 12 New Recruits at 135th Session of NVCJTA

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December 21, 2016

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

LCSO Welcomes 12 New Recruits at 135th Sess...

Missing Ashburn Teenager Located Safe & Sound

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 15, 2016Contact:Kraig Troxell, Public Information Officer, 703-771-5278Kraig.Troxell@loudoun.govAlex Kowalski, Public Information Officer, 703-777-0625Aleksandra.Kowalski@loudoun.gov

Missing Leesburg Teenager Found Safe

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December 16, 2016

Contact: 

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

Kraig.Troxell@loudoun.gov

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

Aleksandra.Kowalski@loudou...

LCSO Seeks Public’s Assistance to Identify Robbery Suspects

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

November 30, 2016

Contact:

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

Kraig.Troxell@loudoun.gov

 

Alex Kowalski, Public Information Officer, 703-777-0625  Aleksandra.Kowalski@lo...

Third Suspect in Custody in Connection with Ashburn Fatal Stabbing & Assault

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

 November 22, 2016

Contact: 

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

Kraig.Troxell@loudoun.gov

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

 Aleksandra.Kowalski@loud...

LCSO Graduates from Professional Executive Leadership School

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November 18, 2016

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LCSO Makes an Arrest in the Tire Thefts

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November 9, 2016

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Missing Round Hill Man Found Safe

 

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October 31, 2016

 

 

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

 

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LCSO, Purcellville Police, Leesburg Police, and Loudoun Fire & Rescue to Welcome US Military Veteran

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

October 28, 2016

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LCSO #CrimePreventionMonth – Child Safety!

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October 26, 2016

Contact: 

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

Kraig.Troxell@loudoun.gov

    

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

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LCSO & Clerk of the Circuit Court Warn of New Twist in ‘Jury Duty’ Scam

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 21, 2016 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 LCSO & Clerk of the Circuit Court...

LCSO #CrimePreventionMonth – Home Safety!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 19, 2016 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 LCSO #CrimePreventionMonth &ndash...

LCSO Seeks Public’s Assistance to Identify Suspects in Sterling Burglary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 12, 2016 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 LCSO Seeks Public’s Assista...

LCSO #CrimePreventionMonth – You Can Protect Yourself!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 12, 2016 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 LCSO #CrimePreventionMonth &ndash...

LCSO Investigates Pedestrian Involved Fatality Crash in Sterling

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 10, 2016 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 LCSO Investigates Pedestrian Involved...

LCSO Warns Residents of Fake Kidnappers Scam

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 7, 2016 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 LCSO Warns Residents of Fake Kidnapper...

LCSO Launches Business Crime Prevention Handbook

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 5, 2016 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 LCSO Launches Business Crime Preventio...

October is National #CrimePreventionMonth

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 5, 2016 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 October is National #CrimePreventionMo...

Update: Missing Ashburn Juvenile was Located in Ashburn

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 15, 2016 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 Update: Missing Ashburn Juvenile wa...

LCSO Deputy Named Virginia Sheriffs’ Association Deputy Sheriff of the Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 14, 2016 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 LCSO Deputy Named Virginia Sheriffs...

LCSO Investigates Fatal Crash in Lansdowne

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 31, 2016 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 LCSO Investigates Fatal Crash in Lansd...

LCSO Seeks Public’s Assistance to Help Identify Suspects in Robbery at Dulles Town Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 11, 2016 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 LCSO Seeks Public’s Assistan...

Update: The Missing 59 year-old Man is Located in Lorton

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 7, 2016 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 Update: The Missing 59 year-old Man is ...

Update: LCSO and Virginia State Police on Scene of Deputy Related Shooting in Aldie

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 5, 2016 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 Update:LCSO and Virginia State Police o...

Update: Missing 84 year-old Sterling Man Located Safe in Fairfax

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 27, 2016 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 Update: Missing 84 year-old Sterling Man...

LCSO Seeks Public’s Assistance to Help Identify Suspect in Ashburn Armed Robbery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 25, 2016 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 LCSO Seeks Public’s Assistance...

Avoiding the 9-1-1 Hang-up/Open Line/Accidental Call

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 25, 2016 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 Avoiding the 9-1-1 Hang-up/Open Line/Acc...

Two Charged in $85,000 Embezzlement Scheme

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 6, 2016 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 Two Charged in $85,000 Embezzlement Schem...

A West Virginia Man is Indicted in a 1988 Murder

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 17, 2016 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 A West Virginia Man is Indicted in a 198...

LCSO Reminds Residents of County Ordinances Regarding Peddlers and Solicitors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 24, 2016 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 LCSO Reminds Residents of County Ordinanc...

Over 160 LCSO Deputies Now Trained to Provide ‘Rescue Drug’ Naloxone

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2016 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, VA- Over 160 Loudoun Coun...

CVS/pharmacy and The Partnership For Drug-Free Kids Help Loudoun County Combat Drug Abuse

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 9, 2016 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, VA- The Loudoun County She...

LCSO Continues to Investigate Rim and Tire Thefts, Offers Security Tips

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 3, 2016 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 LCSO Continues to Investigate Rim and Tire...

Loudoun Law Enforcement Take-Back over 1,300 Pounds in Unused Prescription Drugs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2016 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 Law Enforcement Take-Back over 1,3...

LCSO CIT Coordinator Receives International Certification

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2016 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, VA- A Loudoun County Sheri...

Captain Marc Caminiti Graduates from 263rd Session of National FBI Academy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 29, 2016 Contact: Kraig Troxell, Public Information Officer, 703-771-5278 Kraig.Troxell@loudoun.gov Captain Marc Caminiti Graduates from 263rd Session of National FBI Academy Loudoun County, VA- Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chap...

LCSO Command Staff Meet with Sikh Community, Discuss Outreach & Cultural Diversity

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 22, 2016 Contact: Kraig Troxell, Public Information Officer, 703-771-5278 Kraig.Troxell@loudoun.gov LCSO Command Staff Meet with Sikh Community, Discuss Outreach & Cultural Diversity Loudoun County, VA- Members of the Lo...

LCSO Deputies Utilize Training, Naloxone to Prevent Possible Fatal Heroin Overdose

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 11, 2016 Contact: Liz Mills, Chief Information Officer, 571-251-5568 (mobile) Liz.mills@loudoun.gov LCSO Deputies Utilize Training, Naloxone to Prevent Possible Fatal Heroin Overdose Loudoun County, VA- Two Loudoun County Sh...

LCSO Begins Pilot Program to Equip Deputies with Nasal NARCAN

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 28, 2015 Contact: Kraig Troxell, Public Information Officer, 703-771-5278 kraig.troxell@loudoun.gov LCSO Begins Pilot Program to Equip Deputies with Nasal NARCAN Program to Help Prevent Opiate Overdose Deaths in Loudoun Coun...

LCSO Recruits Take Top Academic Spots, Awards & Hold Leadership Roles During 133rd Session

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 23, 2015 Contact: Kraig Troxell, Public Information Officer, 703-771-5278 kraig.troxell@loudoun.gov LCSO Recruits Take Top Academic Spots, Awards & Hold Leadership Roles During 133rd Session of NVCJTA Loudoun County, VA-...

LCSO Advises Residents of Current Fundraising Efforts of Local FOP

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 23, 2015 Contact: Kraig Troxell, Public Information Officer, 703-771-5278 kraig.troxell@loudoun.gov LCSO Advises Residents of Current Fundraising Efforts of Local FOP Loudoun County, VA- Recently the Loudoun County Sheriff&a...

LCSO & DEA Investigation Nets Nearly $900,000 in Marijuana

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 22, 2015 Contact: Kraig Troxell, Public Information Officer, 703-771-5278 kraig.troxell@loudoun.gov LCSO & DEA Investigation Nets Nearly $900,000 in Marijuana Loudoun County, VA- A joint investigation between the Loudoun...

Loudoun Leads Crisis Intervention Training at Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 18, 2015 Contact: Liz Mills, Chief Information Officer, 571-251-5568 (mobile) Liz.mills@loudoun.gov Loudoun Leads Crisis Intervention Training at Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy Loudoun County, VA- New law enforce...

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