Ashburn Marathon Runners Are In Boston

No word on whether the nine runners from the community were injured in explosions near the finish line.

Six of nine runners from Ashburn finished the Boston Marathon Monday before explosions stopped the race. The 117th Boston Marathon began with 26 seconds of silence to honor Sandy Hook victims and about three hours after the first runners finished up, there two explosions near the finish line. Several television reports indicated that two additional devices were located and disarmed. Sadly, the Patriot-Ledger is reporting two booms were heard from inside the Fairmount Copley Hotel near the finish line on Boylston Street. There are also reports of multiple serious injuries, but no word yet on how many people were injured, or whether those injured were spectators or runners.  Lelisa Desisa Benti was the men's winner of the Boston Marathon …

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Newborn Found Dead in CountrySide Pond; Mother Sought

Loudoun Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating the incident and seek public assistance; the mother could require medical attention.

Investigators are looking for the mother of newborn found lifeless in a pond in Sterling late Sunday morning, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office. A resident reported seeing what appeared to be a deceased infant while walking along a path near Awsley Court in CountrySide around 11:42 a.m. Sunday, and emergency personnel responded to the scene, according to an LCSO press release. Investigators believe the child, a female, was not born in a hospital and that the mother may require medical attention. Investigators are working with Loudoun Child Protective Services, School Resource Officers and checking with the community in an attempt to indentify the mother. Investigators are asking the mother to contact the Sheriff’s Office at …

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LCSO Announces McGruff Safety Camps Dates

Don’t miss the chance to educate your rising kindergarten and first-grade children about public safety.

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office this week released the dates for the 25th Annual McGruff Safety Camps at Evergreen Mill Elementary School in June and July. Applications become available at 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, at http://sheriff.loudoun.gov/mcgruffcamps [Editor's note: this link does not appear to lead to an application just yet; we'll update it as soon as possible. Here's the LCSO's main page on the camps: http://va-loudouncountysheriff.civicplus.com/?nid=275]. Application MUST be mailed to: Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office 37 Catoctin Circle SE Leesburg, VA 20175 Applications dropped off in person or faxed will NOT be accepted. All camps run Monday through Friday with morning (8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.) and afternoon (12:30 p.m. to 3 p…

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Sheriff’s Quarterly Meeting for University Station April 8

Residents are encouraged to attend to learn about traffic, crime and public safety initiatives in the area.

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has scheduled an April 8 public safety meeting for the University Station area (see map). The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the Ashburn Library on Hay Road. The LCSO holds quarterly public safety meetings in each its four service areas in the county. All residents, homeowners associations, community groups, business owners and town representatives are invited to attend. A Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office Captain who represents the service area and Sheriff Mike Chapman or a member of this leadership team will be in attendance. To determine if you live in the University Station area, please visit http://sheriff.loudoun.gov/findmystation.

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Public Safety

Ashburn Crime Report: Jan. 17 – 24

Exposure, DIP, weapons accident all among incidents reported by the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office.

PA Man Get DIP after Attempting to Enter Home Deputies charged Stephen M. Graham, 25, of Pennsylvania, with unlawful entry and drunk in public after he attempted to enter a home on the 20700 block of Rainsboro Drive in Ashburn Village around 1:30 a.m. Jan. 20. When deputies arrived at the home, the man was found inside an exterior utility closet. Indecent Exposure at Dulles Town Center Deputies charged Rajesh Kumar, 37, of Ashburn, with indecent exposure after several juveniles reported seeing a man with his backside exposed at Dulles Town Center between 4:45 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. Jan. 18. Firearm Discharged A 23-year-old Ashburn man sustained non-life-threatening injuries when he accidentally discharged a firearm while cleaning it on the …

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LCSO Seeks Sterling Woman Last Seen Jan. 21

The woman’s family reported that she’s was last known location was her Pryor Square home.

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has issued a request public assistance to locate a Sterling woman who was last seen by family members Jan. 21. Latanger N. Gray, 47, is described as a 5-foot-6, 200-pound black female. Anyone with information about Gray’s location, or other related information, is asked to contact Detective S. Cumberledge at 703-777-0475.

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Ashburn Crime Report: Jan. 7-17

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.

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Sheriff’s Quarterly Meeting for Eastern District Wednesday

Residents are encouraged to attend to learn more about public safety and crime trends in their communities.

Residents are encouraged to attend the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office’s next quarterly public safety meeting for the Eastern Loudoun Station at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16 at the station, 46620 East Frederick Drive, in Sterling (adjacent to Rolling Ridge Elementary School). The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office hosts quarterly public safety meetings in each of the four service areas of the county. All residents, homeowners associations, community groups, and town representatives are invited to learn about recent crime and crime trends in the area, traffic safety concerns and other public safety issues. An Eastern Station captain and Sheriff Mike Chapman will attend, along supervisors from the Criminal Investigations Division, the Special …

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Ashburn Crime Report: Dec. 27 – Jan. 1

Recent incidents reported to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office.

Robbery A black male reportedly approached someone on the 20000 block of Coltsfoot Terrace in Ashburn Village, displayed a gun and took cash at 1:50 p.m. Dec. 27. The suspect was described as about 6-foot-5 with a thin build, wearing a dark-colored hoodie and dark jeans.  Unlawful Entry Unknown people were reported to have entered a vacant home on the 44000 block of Gala Circle in Ashburn Village around 11 p.m. Dec. 31. They fled before law enforcement arrived. Attempted Robbery, Assault Deputies responded to the 19200 block of Promenade Drive in Lansdowne Town Center for reports of an assault and attempted robbery around 1:45 a.m. Jan. 1. When a female attempted to assist a male victim who was reportedly assaulted by another man, the …

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Ashburn Crime Report: Dec. 14-19

The following incidents were reported in the community to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office.

Larceny, Burglary 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.

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