Icy weather shuts down county schools; administrative offices open at noon.
Loudoun County Public Schools will not be open today, Monday, Jan. 28, because of the icy precipitation falling in the area. The school system’s administrative offices open at noon.
What do you think about the shift of priorities in ICE's 287(g) program
In December, U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement announced it would end the 287(g) program in Loudoun and several other jurisdictions to focus on more effective types of enforcement for removing criminal illegal immigrants from the country. The program allowed local law enforcement to question those suspected of crimes about their legal status and detain or arrest those here illegally, potentially leading to their deportation. Loudoun's MOA with ICE for the 287(g) program began in 2009. ICE had 57 Memorandum of Agreements for the program in 21 states, with more than 1,300 officers trained and certified in the program. Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell asked ICE to authorize state troopers under a 287(g) program in 2010, but his request …
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11:01 pm on Monday, January 14, 2013
Correction: a few detainers each MONTH, not each week. Sorry for the misstatement. more ›
Budget cuts have forced changes to program that allows local officers to question, detain suspected criminals based on legal status.
After five years, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office's participation in the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s 287(g) program — which allowed local officers to help with street-level immigration enforcement — has been discontinued. The program allowed local law enforcement to question those suspected of crimes about their legal status and detain or arrest those here illegally, potentially leading to their deportation. Loudoun County is one of 57 municipalities in 21 states who entered into agreements with ICE under the law. ICE worked with local law enforcement to train officers in the programs. ICE also ended agreements with the 16 other jurisdictions who had "task force" agreements under the law — five of them in Virginia, …
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4:54 pm on Sunday, January 13, 2013
A sad decision indeed. Verify address or detain is good in my book. I see the dopes on the patch don't even want to verify the current address of someone stopped by a officer which is just a testament to the stupidity of some people. These people should always use birth control or have their tubes tied. Also they should not be able to vote because they lack the sense to make informed decisions … more ›
Many county facilities will open late because of ice, snow; transportation to Special Olympics canceled.
UPDATED 2:30 p.m. in bold Because of the icy precipitation that has fallen, the following Loudoun County agencies are either canceling activities or delaying openings: 1) Transportation for the Adult Special Olympics event in Fairfax has been canceled. Participants should check with their coach as to whether the event will be held. 2) All Parks, Recreation, and Community Services (PRCS) sports events held at Loudoun County Public Schools and/or PRCS facilities prior to 1 p.m. today are canceled. PRCS facilities will open at noon. 3) Loudoun County Public Library facilities and the Animal Shelter will open at noon. 4) The Loudoun County Parks, Recreation, and Community Services (PRCS) Youth and Adult League basketball games scheduled at …
The LCSO has issued winter weather driving safety tips for motorists.
The National Weather Service has issue a Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 11 p.m. tonight, Jan. 20, through 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, with snow, sleet and freezing rain expected. A Winter Weather Advisory means anticipated precipitation is expected to cause travel difficulties. Some areas of Loudoun County may experience 1- to 2-inches of sleet and snow. Then freezing rain will mix with the sleet and snow, resulting in as much as two-tenths of an inch of ice. Temperatures are expected to be in the mid- to upper-20s tonight, with highs in the mid- to upper-30s Saturday. The precipitation could result in icy conditions on roads, sidewalks and in parking lots. Ice also may accumulate on trees and powerlines, increasing potential …
Why I wouldn't suggest this show to anyone.
Have you ever wanted to attend an event or buy something for a long time and then, once you did you realized it wasn’t worth the money you spent? Well, that’s exactly what happened to me. For years I’ve been interested in taking my children to the National Harbor to see ICE!™. ICE!™ is a holiday attraction located across the street from the Gaylord National hotel in Oxon Hill, MD (now known as “National Harbor, MD”). I've heard people rave about this event but the frugal mom in me wasn’t too thrilled about spending $35 per person for two adult tickets and $30 per person for two children’s tickets* to drive all the way to Maryland to see it. Enter Living Social. I noticed a deal one day on Living Social that I could purchase an adult ticket…
10:37 am on Sunday, January 1, 2012
Thanks for this interesting story. The folks at National Harbor Center just don't realize that people cannot afford the prices they are charging for events. Even the employees that work there can't afford housing in the area and the high end restaurants there are struggling. That's why Disney has decided not to come to National Harbor. I think for that amount of money you could have spent a day … more ›
Loudoun sheriff’s deputies arrested a Salvadoran man after a brief chase; U.S. immigration interested.
Deputies caught a Salvadoran man stealing copper from homes under construction and, after a brief chase, placed him under arrest late Sunday night, according to a Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office press release. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, has listed the man as a “person of interest.” A resident spotted someone entering several homes being built in the 23200 block of Fallen Hills Drive in Ashburn. The suspect was seen placing unknown items into a vehicle. Deputies found Oscar Samuel Ramos-Barrers inside one of the homes and a chase ensued. Ramos-Barrers jumped into a 2006 Toyota Scion and fled the scene. Deputies later stopped the vehicle, found assorted copper wires and pipes, and placed the suspect in custody. Ramos-…
A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for the area until noon Tuesday.
Update 7:22 a.m.: Loudoun County Public Schools will be closed today because of the icy weather. Update Feb. 1: Loudoun County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Tuesday, Feb. 1. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch, which will be in effect from midnight tonight until noon Tuesday, with an addition warning through Wednesday morning. According to an advisory, accumulations of up to a tenth of an inch of ice are possible as freezing rain falls Monday night through Tuesday morning. Freezing rain is again expected from midnight Tuesday through Wednesday morning, with up to a quarter-inch of ice possible before it turns to rain. A Winter Storm Watch mean there is the potential for ice accumulations …
joe brewer
10:58 am on Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Suns out we better pass the sunscreen out and get some shoes for vinegarrette so he doesnot stub his toes. more ›