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Crime and Public Safety

Man charged in New Year’s Eve hotel robbery pleads guilty

Mon., May. 14 | 11:41 AM - An Alexandria man charged in connection with the December 2011 robbery of a hotel in Dulles pleaded guilty on May 11.

ABC busts retailers for selling alcohol, tobacco to minors

Mon., May. 14 | 10:16 AM - RICHMOND – Like other states, Virginia has strict age limits to buy cigarettes and alcohol. But young people often have little trouble purchasing those products: About one of every eight stores inspected by the state sells tobacco and booze to underage buyers.

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Two teens face charges after stolen van found in Arkansas

Wed., May. 16 | 04:04 PM - Authorities on Sunday found a van reported stolen from Purcellville in Arkansas and two 17-year-olds are accused in the theft.

Missing teen returns home

Tue., May. 15 | 06:04 PM - A 14-year-old boy reported missing in April has been located, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.

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Sheriff’s Office applies for JAG grant funding

Tue., May. 15 | 10:27 AM - The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office is seeking public comment as a requirement to request $31,002 in federal funding from the fiscal 2012 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program to purchase tactical rifles for the motor program.

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Crime report for Monday, May 14, 2012

Mon., May. 14 | 02:25 PM - Auto theft May 12-13, 5 p.m. - 8:50 a.m. A 1999 bronze Toyota Camry was stolen from the 20900 block of Chippoaks Forest Circle in Sterling.

Crime report for Friday, May 11, 2012

Fri., May. 11 | 01:15 PM - Larceny May 7, midnight A GPS unit was stolen from a vehicle parked in the South Dogwood Court in Sterling. The incident was reported on May 10.

Crime report for Thursday, May 10, 2012

Thu., May. 10 | 10:26 AM - Auto theft May 9, 8:45 a.m. - 12:40 p.m. A 1998 Acura was stolen from a parking lot in the 21000 block of Lowry Park Terrace in Ashburn.

Eastern station open house

Thu., May. 10 | 10:14 AM - The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office's Eastern Loudoun Station will hold its second annual open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 19 . Residents are encouraged to attend and meet Sheriff Mike Chapman, Station Capt. Allen Gabrielli and members of the Eastern Station staff, along with the chance to take a guided tour of the facility.

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Crime report for Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Wed., May. 9 | 04:31 PM - Auto crash May 8, 9:58 a.m. The driver of a 2004 Chevrolet pick-up truck was injured after his vehicle struck a tree at the intersection of Route 7 and Loudoun County Parkway. Reports say Thomas R. West, 62, was airlifted from the scene to Inova Fairfax Hospital with life-threatening injuries after his truck veered to the left and entered the median before striking the tree.

Teen dies in Evergreen Mill Road crash

Wed., May. 9 | 09:45 AM - Evergreen Mill Road near Watson Road outside of Leesburg was closed for more than four hours May 8 due to a crash that claimed one life.

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Loudoun Sheriff’s Deputy recognized for combating impaired driving

Tue., May. 8 | 11:22 AM - Loudoun County Sheriff’ Deputy Alexander Bracke was recognized at the 21st annual Excellence in Community Service and Public Safety Ceremony for his efforts in combating impaired driving at a ceremony May 5 at the West Park Hotel in Tysons Corner.

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UPDATE: Middleburg Fire Department claims $500,000 embezzled by former treasurer

Tue., May. 8 | 10:15 AM - A Middleburg attorney has confirmed that the late Paul Draisey, a well-known former radio personality in Loudoun County, was allegedly involved in an embezzlement scheme with the Middleburg Volunteer Fire Department that spanned at least three years.

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Leesburg man charged in child cruelty case

Mon., May. 7 | 01:38 PM - A Leesburg man has been charged in a child abuse case that police say spanned nearly a year.

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Crime report for Monday, May 7, 2012

Mon., May. 7 | 11:19 AM - Burglary May 4, 10:10 a.m. Three men were arrested after deputies said they entered a home in the 280 block of South St. Paul Street in Hamilton. Gregory M. Stubin, 20, and Eric R. Jensen, 18, both of Leesburg, and Joshua Bembers, 19, of Hamilton, were taken into custody after deputies established a perimeter around the home, reports said. All are charged with burglary.

Sterling woman to serve six years in murder-for-hire plot

Mon., May. 7 | 09:59 AM - A Sterling woman accused of hiring a hit man to kill her boyfriend's mistress was sentenced to six years in prison on Friday by a U.S. District Court judge.

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Route 50 reopened after serious crash

Fri., May. 4 | 12:37 PM - According to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office, Route 50 is closed in both direction by Lenah Farm Lane due to a serious crash.

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Authorities investigate a crash May 2 on Route 7 east before the Dulles Greenway exit that has left on two people dead.

UPDATE: Two die in Leesburg car crash

Fri., May. 4 | 07:00 AM - The Leesburg Police Department is investigating a multiple vehicle crash that has claimed two lives. The crash shut down Route 7 and the Route 15 Bypass between King Street and the Dulles Greenway in Leesburg May 2 for more than five hours.

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Sheriff’s Office seeking victims in landscape fraud case

Wed., May. 2 | 10:02 AM - The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is seeking potential victims in a landscaper fraud case where services are paid for but never completed.

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Accused Leesburg serial stabber on trial in Michigan

Tue., May. 1 | 03:20 PM - A former Leesburg resident accused of a stabbing spree through three states is before a jury this week in Genesee County, Mich. where he's accused of killing three people.

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Loudoun Sheriff’s Office looking for victims in sexual assault case

Tue., May. 1 | 11:36 AM - The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office is seeking potential victims after a man was arrested for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl.

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Open burning ban in Loudoun County effective May 1

Tue., May. 1 | 10:08 AM - Open burning is prohibited within all areas of Loudoun County effective May 1.

Crime report for Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Tue., May. 1 | 09:56 AM - Suspicious event April 24, 11 p.m. A resident of the 2500 block of Talent Street in Chantilly told deputies he heard his automatic garage door open. There were no signs of forced entry and nothing was reported missing. The incident was reported on April 30.

Ashburn man convicted in $7 million fraudulent mortgage scheme

Mon., Apr. 30 | 09:45 PM - An Ashburn man was convicted by a federal jury April 30 for his role in fraudulent mortgage loans that involved more than 25 homes in Northern Virginia, resulting in the loss of more than $7 million to lenders.

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Loudoun major honored

Mon., Apr. 30 | 12:21 PM - Loudoun County Sheriff's Office acting Major Ed Leonard was honored with the Distinguished Service Community Award April 26 for his contributions to the South Riding community. Leonard was given the award at the South Riding Proprietary's annual meeting.

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Crime report for Monday, April 30, 2012

Mon., Apr. 30 | 11:10 AM - Burglary/assault/destruction of property April 27-28, 11:12 p.m. - 3:19 a.m. Allen K. Shreve III, 41, of Leesburg, was charged with burglary, assault and drunk in public after a victim reported he entered their home in the 20600 block of Beaverdam Bridge Road in Philomont without permission and assaulted them. Shreve, deputies said, was found walking in the area and was taken into custody.

Far fewer children dying from accidents

Mon., Apr. 30 | 09:00 AM - RICHMOND – Fewer children are dying from accidents in Virginia and across the country, according to reports issued by state officials and the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Child care worker sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexually assaulting students

Fri., Apr. 27 | 11:20 AM - A child care worker convicted of sexually molesting two children at a Leesburg daycare will spend 10 years in prison.

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Leesburg man gets three years in prison for child rape case

Thu., Apr. 26 | 12:50 PM - A Leesburg man charged with sexually assaulting a child multiple times was sentenced Thursday to three years in prison.

Sheriff’s Office seeks public help in teenager’s whereabouts

Wed., Apr. 25 | 02:41 PM - The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing teenager who is believed to be in the Leesburg area.

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