Friday, February 15, 2013
A call from a resident who spotted suspicious activity led to initial arrests; investigation netted weapon, seven arrests.
A quick call by a concerned resident resulted in the recovery of a stolen firearm and six arrests, possibly providing some relief to a rash of thefts from cars in Ashburn and the surrounding area. Those arrested were charged with larceny for their alleged involvement in the incidents, which span the first two months of 2013. Deputies responded to the area of Marsh Creek Drive and Riverstone Court in Broadlands around 1:30 a.m. Feb. 5 and arrested three men after some reported seeing several people attempting to enter vehicles. “This case is a great example of community involvement and good old-fashioned police work,” said Sheriff Mike Chapman. “It is important for residents to be engaged. They are the eyes and ears in the community and can…
Monday, February 4, 2013
A half-dozen water-rescue incidents were reported countywide; larceny remains primary crime in Ashburn.
Ashburn Water Rescue A water rescue in Ashburn Jan. 31 was among a six such incidents throughout Loudoun County as motorists found themselves in deep water on county roads. Deputies responded to Belmont Ridge and Evergreen Mills roads after a 3:52 p.m. report Thursday of a vehicle stalled in standing water on a flooded roadway. Loudoun County Fire, Rescue and Emergency Management personnel used a shallow-water crossing and rope-rescue technique to get the driver to safety. Additional water rescues were performed around the county. While most were in western Loudoun, another incident occurred at Evergreen Mills and Watson roads. Larceny Unlawful Entry/Tampering/Destruction of Property The previous information was supplied by the Loudoun …
Monday, January 21, 2013
The following incidents were reported to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office.
Break In at Jersey Mike’s Deputies responded to the Jersey Mike’s Subs at Ashbrook Commons after an alarm sounded around 2 a.m. Jan. 15. Cash was reported taken and there were no signs of forced entry. Burglary/Larceny Firearm Taken from Middleburg Home A firearm, jewelry and camera equipment were reported taken from a home on the 22600 block of Foxcroft Road in Middleburg between 2:05 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Jan. 17. The previous information was supplied by the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office and, where charges were made, does not indicate a conviction. For questions about this article, email dusty@patch.com.
Monday, December 17, 2012
The following incidents were reported by the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office.
Pedestrian Killed Crossing Route 28 A woman was killed early Sunday morning after attempting to cross Route 28 near the Dulles Toll Road. The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to reports of a female struck while attempting to cross the road around 3:30 a.m. Sunday. Investigators were working to identify the victim, who died at the scene. Burglary Larceny The previous information was supplied by the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office and, where charges were made, does not indicate a conviction. For questions about this article, email dusty@patch.com.
Monday, December 10, 2012
The following incidents were reported by the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office.
Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office deputies charged a woman with assault on law enforcement and disorderly conduct after she struck a deputy during an attempt to take her into custody. Officers responded to a fight in progress on the 19200 block of Promenade Drive at the Lansdowne Town Center shortly after 1 a.m. Dec. 1 and attempted to take a reportedly disorderly Franchesca L. Wiley, 26, of Leesburg, into custody when she struck a deputy several times, according to an LCSO report. In addition to the assault and disorderly charges, Wiley received a summons for public intoxication. Deputies also charged Sassafrass A. Wiley, 22, of Manassas, with obstruction of justice, disorderly conduct and public intoxication. Two additional people at the …
Monday, December 3, 2012
The following incidents were reported to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office.
Possession of Marijuana A deputy patrolling the area near the 20000 block of Coltsfoot Terrace in Ashburn Village saw someone sitting in a vehicle in the parking lot around 12:30 a.m. Nov. 29. The vehicle’s occupant was found to be in possession of marijuana and charged with a misdemeanor. Burglarly, Possession Unlawful entry charges are pending for six teenagers who were discovered in a home on the 44100 block of Mossy Brook Square in Ashburn Village without permission at 4:45 p.m. Nov. 23. Damage to home and missing items were reported. Charges are also pending against one person found in the home for possession of marijuana. Burglary Larceny Tampering A resident reported that someone rummaged through their car on the 42800 block of Park…
Thursday, November 8, 2012
The following incidents were reported to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office.
Burglary Larceny Destruction of Property Auto Recovered A 2012 Toyota Camry that had been reported stolen Nov. 3 from the area near Ivymount Terrace was recovered on Cedarpost Square around 7 a.m. Nov. 5. The previous information was supplied by the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office and, where charges were made, does not indicate a conviction. For questions about this article, email dusty@patch.com.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
The following incidents were reported to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office.
Unauthorized Use of Vehicle An acquaintance of the owner of a 2001 Toyota Avalon took the car, which was parked near Armstrong Terrace and Lost Creek Terrace, without permission between 11:30 p.m. Oct. 22 and 12:30 a.m. Oct. 23. The vehicle was recovered and deputies charged Charles R. Jones, 25, of Ashburn, with unauthorized use of a vehicle. Larceny Miscellaneous The previous information was supplied by the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office and, where charges were made, does not indicate a conviction. For questions about this article, email dusty@patch.com.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
The following community incidents were reported to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office.
False Bomb Threat A business in the Ashburn Village shopping center reported that a bomb threat had been made at 9:45 a.m. Oct. 5. A canine unit searched the building and reported nothing suspicious. The incident remains under investigation. Missing Person Found in DC An 89-year-old man with Alzheimer’s was reported missing after leaving a residence on the 42400 block of Patrick Wayne Square in a vehicle shortly before 3 p.m. Oct. 10. Authorities believed he was traveling to Washington, DC, and authorities there located him and reported he was safe. Burglary/Attempted Burglary Larceny/Destruction of Property The previous information was supplied by the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office and, where charges were made, does not indicate a …
Monday, October 1, 2012
The following incidents in the community were reported to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office.
Graffiti Graffiti, including language and images described as obscene, were reported at the following locations between 10 p.m. and 11:55 p.m. Sept. 15: Tampering with an ATM Someone reportedly attempted to gain entry to an ATM on the 42400 block of Regal Wood Drive between 10 p.m. and 11:46 p.m. Sept. 14. The ATM was damaged. Burglary Power tools were reported moved, but nothing was missing following an apparent burglary on the 19800 block of Belmont Ridge Road around noon Sept. 27. Larceny, Destruction of Property The previous information was supplied by the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office and, where charges were made, does not indicate a conviction. For questions about this article, email dusty@patch.com.
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