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Posted on: May 15, 2012

Bike to Work Day is Friday, May 18

Loudoun County is celebrating Bike to Work Day this Friday, May 18, 2012. Both new and experienced cyclists are encouraged to register for this free event at biketoworkmetrodc.org or by calling 800-745-7433.

On Friday... More...

Posted on: May 10, 2012

TV Show Spotlights Lyme Disease Prevention and Fire Safety

The new edition of “Inside Loudoun County” features segments on Lyme disease prevention and fire safety education.

The guest in the first segment of the show is Dr. David Goodfriend, Director of the Loudoun County Health... Read on...

Posted on: May 8, 2012

County Hosting Dulles Rail Information Sessions; Public Input Set for June 4

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has scheduled a series of public information sessions on the Dulles Rail project, to be followed by a public input session on June 4, 2012. The informational meetings will be held in... Details...

Posted on: May 9, 2012

Loudoun's 2012 Spring Farm Tour is May 19 and 20 - Spend a Weekend in the Country!

Get to know Loudoun's rural community by spending a weekend in the country during the Spring Farm Tour! From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 19 and Sunday, May 20, enjoy a free self-guided driving tour down tree-lined... More...

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Posted on: May 4, 2012

Loudoun County Again Receives Top Award for Wellness Initiatives

The Loudoun County Government has been recognized as a “Start! Fit-Friendly” organization by the American Heart Association for the fifth consecutive year. For the second year in a row, Loudoun has received the Platinum... Read on...

Posted on: April 25, 2012

Loudoun Receives Award from National Government Purchasing Organization

Loudoun County has received the Merit Award of Appreciation from the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance. Loudoun is one of just 35 agencies nationwide to receive the award, which recognizes agencies that have... Details...

Posted on: April 27, 2012

Loudoun Youth Shelter Holds Grand Opening

The Loudoun County Youth Shelter held an open house during its grand opening Thursday, April 26, 2012. The facility features many leading-edge, energy-efficient technologies which were installed using federal stimulus funds... View photos...

Posted on: May 1, 2012

Board Declares 2012 Lyme Disease Awareness Year

In recognition of the serious effects of Lyme disease, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has declared 2012 as Lyme Disease Awareness Year.

The Board adopted a resolution and proclamation in which the Board “commits... Read on...

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Posted on: April 17, 2012

Loudoun County Recognized for Energy Efficiency

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized Loudoun County for “superior energy performance” and has awarded the Energy Star Certification to the county government’s Valley Bank Building, which was built in... Details...


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Posted on: May 16, 2012

Loudoun Foster Parents Honored as "Resource Parents" of the Year

A Loudoun County couple has been honored as Resource Parents of the Year by the Loudoun County Department of Family Services.

May is nationally celebrated as Foster Care Awareness month, recognizing the efforts of... Read on...

Posted on: May 15, 2012

Loudoun County Employees Accept Chairman's Challenge; Donate Food to Interfaith Relief

Loudoun County employees have donated more than 4,000 pounds of food to Loudoun Interfaith Relief’s food pantry. The donations came in response to Board of Supervisors Chairman Scott York’s challenge to “pack his office”... More...

Posted on: May 4, 2012

Loudoun County Sponsors School Supplies Drive to Benefit Needy Children

As the current school year winds down, it’s not too early to think about the start of the next school year and the needs of low-income children. Area stores, in cooperation with the Loudoun County Department of Family... Read on...

Posted on: April 27, 2012

Register Now for Bike to Work Day Friday, May 18, 2012

Loudoun County commuters are encouraged to register now to participate in the 2012 Bike to Work Day event set for Friday, May 18, 2012.

Loudoun County will host two Bike to Work Day “pit stops,” where participants enjoy... Read on...

Posted on: May 2, 2012

Board Recognizes Loudoun County’s Outstanding Volunteers

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has recognized the recipients of the 2012 Volunteer Loudoun Outstanding Volunteer Awards. During the Board’s meeting on May 1, 2012, organizations and residents of Loudoun County who... Read on...

Posted on: April 24, 2012

Loudoun Board of Equalization Now Accepting Real Estate Assessment Appeals

Loudoun County property owners who wish to file an appeal of their 2012 real estate assessment can do so online until the deadline of Friday, June 1, 2012.

All residential property owners are encouraged to file their... Read on...


Parks, Recreation & Community Services

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Posted on: April 26, 2012

A Call for Entries

Regional artists and craftspeople are invited to participate in "First You Start with a Big Piece of Paper…", a juried, creative challenge exhibition sponsored by Friends of Franklin Park Arts Center. The challenge... Read on...

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Posted on: April 2, 2012

Seats Available for Senior Trip to Inner Harbor on June 5

Seats still remain for the June 5th trip to Baltimore's Inner Harbor. Participants will travel by motorcoach and have five hours for shopping, sightseeing, and lunch. The Harbor offers boat rides, tours of historic ships... Read on...

Posted on: March 20, 2012

2012 Volunteer Management Training Series Offered in May and September

Volunteer Loudoun’s 2012 Volunteer Management Training Series will be offered in May and September for anyone in the public, private or non-profit sector who supervises or manages volunteers.

Both sessions will take... Read on...


Public Safety - Fire and Rescue

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Posted on: May 15, 2012

Residential Sprinkler Prevents Potentially Devastating Fire

A residential sprinkler system activation in one of the condominiums located at 19375 Cypress Ridge Terrace in Leisure World once again highlights the importance of residential sprinkler systems.

Around 1230 PM, Saturday... Read on...

Posted on: April 9, 2012

Open Burning Ban takes effect May 1, 2012

Leesburg, VA. – Effective May 1, 2012 all open burning is prohibited within all areas of Loudoun County. This regulation is in effect until September 30th, 2012.

The regulation on open burning is based upon air quality... Read on...

Posted on: April 24, 2012

Loudoun Celebrates Emergency Medical Services Week May 20-26, 2012

Fire-Rescue members throughout Loudoun County will join together in celebration of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, May 20-26, 2012, which honors EMS providers nationwide.

The 2012 EMS Week theme, "EMS: More... Read on...

Posted on: April 17, 2012

Put it Out, All the Way Out!

Since February of 2011, Loudoun County Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Management has responded to approximately 14 home fires started by improperly discarded smoking materials resulting in an estimated $3.4... Read on...

Posted on: May 2, 2012

Loudoun County E-911 Center Employees Recognized

On Saturday April 28, 2012, members of the Loudoun County Fire, Rescue and Emergency Management E911 Communications team were honored at the 19th Annual Tri-State Telecommunicators Banquet.

Loudoun County award... Read on...


Public Safety - Sheriff's Office

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Posted on: May 14, 2012

Sheriff Michael L. Chapman Completes 102nd Session of National Sheriffs’ Institute

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May 14, 2012


Contact: Liz Mills, Director of Media Relations and Communications, 571-251-5568 (mobile)
Liz.mills@loudoun.gov
... Read on...

Posted on: May 14, 2012

Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office Makes Submission for FY12 JAG Grant Funding

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May 14, 2012


Contact: Liz Mills, Director of Media Relations and Communications, 571-251-5568 (mobile)
Liz.mills@loudoun.gov
... Read on...

Posted on: May 11, 2012

LCSO Detectives Honored at 2012 Eastern District of VA Public Service Awards

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May 11, 2012


Contact: Liz Mills, Director of Media Relations and Communications, 571-251-5568 (mobile)
Liz.mills@loudoun.gov

... Read on...

Posted on: May 7, 2012

Loudoun Sheriff’s Deputy Recognized for Combating Impaired Driving

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May 7, 2012


Contact: Liz Mills, Director of Media Relations and Communications, 571-251-5568 (mobile)
Liz.mills@loudoun.gov

... Read on...

Posted on: May 4, 2012

Loudoun Sheriff’s Office and Virginia State Police Combat Aggressive Driving on Route 9

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May 4, 2012


Contact: Liz Mills, Director of Media Relations and Communications, 571-251-5568 (mobile)
Liz.mills@loudoun.gov
... Read on...

Posted on: May 1, 2012

LCSO Seeks Potential Victims After Arrest in Sex Assault Case

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May 1, 2012
C2012-005051


Contact: Liz Mills, Director of Media Relations and Communications, 571-251-5568 (mobile)
Liz.mills@loudoun.gov
... Read on...

Posted on: May 1, 2012

Loudoun Law Enforcement Collect Nearly 600 Pounds in Unwanted & Unused Prescription Drugs During Nat

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May 1, 2012

Contact: Liz Mills, Director of Media Relations and Communications, 571-251-5568 (mobile)
Liz.mills@loudoun.gov

Loudoun County, VA – Loudoun County law enforcement agencies... Read on...

Posted on: April 27, 2012

Acting Major Ed Leonard Receives Community Service Award

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April 27, 2012

Contact: Liz Mills, Director of Media Relations and Communications, 571-251-5568 (mobile) Liz.mills@loudoun.gov
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Posted on: April 27, 2012

Retired LCSO Detective Recognized by Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Attorney, Victim Witness Program

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April 27, 2012


Contact: Liz Mills, Director of Media Relations and Communications, 571-251-5568 (mobile) Liz.mills@loudoun.gov
... Read on...

Posted on: April 26, 2012

LCSO Joins Loudoun County Public Schools & WJLA for the “Drive to Stay Alive” Program

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April 26, 2012

Contact: Liz Mills, Director of Media Relations and Communications, 571-251-5568 (mobile) Liz.mills@loudoun.gov

Loudoun County,... Read on...

Posted on: April 26, 2012

Acting Major Ed Leonard to Receive Community Service Award at South Riding Annual Meeting

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April 26, 2012

Contact: Liz Mills, Director of Media Relations and Communications, 571-251-5568 (mobile) Liz.mills@loudoun.gov
... Read on...

Posted on: April 25, 2012

LCSO Seeks Missing 14YO Alex Aguilar-Godwin, brwn eyes, blk hair, 5'4" 120lbs in Leesburg Area

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April 25, 2012
C2012-006102


Contact: Liz Mills, Director of Media Relations and Communications, 571-251-5568 (mobile)
Liz.mills@loudoun.gov
... Read on...

Posted on: April 25, 2012

LCSO Determines Case of Teen Being Grabbed on March 26th on Biscayne Ct. to be False Report

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April 25, 2012
C2012-004863


Contact: Liz Mills, Director of Media Relations and Communications, 571-251-5568 (mobile)
Liz.mills@loudoun.gov
... Read on...

Posted on: April 23, 2012

Loudoun Sheriff’s Deputies Among Those Recognized at 27th Annual Valor Awards

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April 23, 2012


Contact: Liz Mills, Director of Media Relations and Communications, 571-251-5568 (mobile)
Liz.mills@loudoun.gov
... Read on...

Posted on: April 20, 2012

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

Loudoun County, VA – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, Town of Leesburg Police Department and the Town of Purcellville Police Department have once again partnered with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in the... Read on...

Posted on: April 20, 2012

LCSO Investigates Home Invasion Style Robbery at Home on Gladstone Drive in Sterling

Loudoun County, VA – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported home invasion style robbery that occurred late Thursday night in Sterling, Va.

Around 11:55PM four unknown suspects entered a residence... Read on...

Posted on: April 19, 2012

LCSO Locates Child in 2006 Family Abduction Case

Loudoun County, VA – A child in a 2006 family abduction case was located this week living in a Sterling, Virginia residence after a tip about her possible whereabouts was received by law enforcement officials.

The... Read on...

Posted on: April 19, 2012

Dulles South Area Residents Encouraged to Attend Upcoming Quarterly Meeting on April 23, 2012

Loudoun County, VA – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office will hold a public safety meeting for the Dulles South area of Loudoun County Monday, April 23, 2012.

The quarterly public safety meeting is part of the... Read on...

Posted on: April 18, 2012

LCSO Seeks Public’s Assistance to Identify Suspect in Credit Card Fraud Case


The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance to help identify and locate a suspect in a credit card fraud case.

The victim, a Sterling, VA resident, was alerted by several credit card... Read on...

Posted on: April 16, 2012

LCSO Sheriff Michael L. Chapman Announces 100-Days Accomplishment List

Loudoun County, VA – Sheriff Michael L. Chapman released highlights of the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) first 100-days of accomplishments since he took office on January 1st. The following accomplishments were... Read on...

Posted on: April 16, 2012

LCSO Announces Dates for 24th Annual McGruff Safety Camps

Loudoun County, VA – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office announced today that applications for the 24th Annual McGruff Safety Camps will be made available on Tuesday, April 24, 2012. The applications can be downloaded at www... Read on...

Posted on: April 12, 2012

Correctional Deputies Graduate from Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy no. 160

Loudoun County, VA – Six Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office correctional recruits graduated Thursday, April 12, 2012, from the Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy.

The members of the graduating class for Jail... Read on...

Posted on: April 10, 2012

Congressman Wolf & Sheriff Chapman Congratulate County Emergency Communications Professionals

Loudoun County, VA – This week marks the National Public Safety Telecommunications Week as set aside by Congress, and celebrated by the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International and the... Read on...

Posted on: April 10, 2012

National Public Safety Telecommunications Week Celebrated

Loudoun County, VA –The week of April 8 thru Saturday April 14, has been recognized as Virginia Public Safety Telecommunicator’s Week by Governor Robert F. McDonnell. Loudoun County joins public safety agencies across the... Read on...

Posted on: April 9, 2012

LCSO Investigating Domestic Dispute Involving Apparent Suicide

Loudoun County, VA –Around 1PM today Loudoun Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the Ashburn Farm area for a report of a possible domestic dispute and the discharge of a firearm. A male victim was located deceased to the rear... Read on...

Posted on: April 6, 2012

LCSO to Hold Community Meeting in Ashburn to Discuss Youth Substance Abuse in our Communities

Loudoun County, VA – Loudoun County residents are invited to attend a community meeting to discuss substance abuse amongst our youth. The meeting will be held on April 9, 2012, at 7PM. The meeting will be held at Stone... Read on...

Posted on: April 5, 2012

Residents Reminded to Lock their Vehicles and Remove High-Dollar Items After Rash of Recent Thefts

Loudoun County, VA – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office reminds residents to remove high-dollar items and garage door openers from their vehicles when left unattended. In the past several days vehicles in the Lowes Island... Read on...

Posted on: April 5, 2012

LCSO Joins Prince George’s County Police Department in Apprehension of Murder Suspect

Loudoun County, VA – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office assisted members of the Prince George’s County Police Department with the arrest of an Ashburn, Virginia man wanted for first-degree murder in Maryland.

On... Read on...

Posted on: April 4, 2012

Ashburn Man Pleads Guilty to Ponzi Scheme Involving Purchase of Beacon Hill Golf Course

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Brett A. Amendola, 37, of Ashburn, Va., pled guilty today to defrauding more than $3.8 million from investors through a Ponzi scheme involving his purported purchase of a golf course in Loudoun County, Va... Read on...

Posted on: March 23, 2012

Ten Stores Sell to Underage Buyers During Joint LCSO & VAABC Operation

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March 23, 2012

Ten Stores Sell to Underage Buyers During Joint LCSO & VAABC Operation

Loudoun County, VA – A... Read on...

Posted on: March 22, 2012

LCSO Eastern Loudoun Station to Hold Second Annual Open House May 19, 2012 11AM-3PM

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March 22, 2012


LCSO Eastern Loudoun Station to Hold Second Annual Open House

Loudoun County, VA: The Loudoun County Sheriff’s... Read on...

Posted on: March 22, 2012

Eastern Loudoun Residents Encouraged to Attend Upcoming Quarterly Meeting on April 17th

Loudoun County, VA – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office will hold a public safety meeting for the Eastern Loudoun Station area of Loudoun County Tuesday, April 17, 2012.

The quarterly public safety meeting is part... Read on...

Posted on: March 16, 2012

LCSO Plans Sobriety Checkpoint for St. Patrick’s Day

Loudoun County, VA – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a sobriety checkpoint on St. Patrick’s Day, Saturday, March 17th. The sobriety checkpoint will be held from 10PM. to 3AM.

“Be responsible or risk a... Read on...

Posted on: March 14, 2012

Grenade Discovered in Vehicle Deemed Harmless


Route 28 was closed in both directions near Route 606 Wednesday evening after what was believed to be a grenade was located inside a vehicle involved in a property damage accident.

Around 6:25PM March 14th Loudoun... Read on...

Posted on: March 14, 2012

Suspect Arrested in Connection with March 3rd Robbery of Pharmacy in Cedar Lake Plaza

Suspect Arrested in Connection with March 3rd Robbery of Pharmacy in Cedar Lake Plaza

Loudoun County, VA –Loudoun County Sheriff's Investigators have arrested a 57-year-old man in connection with the March... Read on...

Posted on: March 8, 2012

Western Loudoun Residents Invited to Have Coffee with Sheriff Michael L. Chapman

Western Loudoun Residents Invited to Have Coffee with Sheriff Michael L. Chapman

Loudoun County, VA – Loudoun County Sheriff Michael L. Chapman announced the start of a series of informal meetings with members of the... Read on...

Posted on: March 6, 2012

2005 Investigation Leads to Arrest of Sterling Woman for Murder

Loudoun County, VA – A revitalized 7-year investigation into the 2005 death of a 20-month-old has led to the arrest of Vanesa Patricio-Cruz.

Patricio-Cruz, 30, of Sterling has been charged with murder in the death of her... Read on...


Recycling and Waste Disposal

5 Stories
Posted on: May 15, 2012

Electronics Recycling Event Set for Verizon's Ashburn Campus on May 24

The Loudoun County Department of Construction and Waste Management is participating in the Verizon “Recycling Rally” electronics recycling event at the Verizon Ashburn Campus at 22001 Loudoun County Parkway on Thursday, May... Read on...

Posted on: May 11, 2012

Loudoun County Offers Free Do-It-Yourself Home Energy Audit Workshops

The Loudoun County Department of Construction & Waste Management will host four free Do-It-Yourself workshops on how to do your own home energy audits during the month of June. The workshops will provide residents with the... Read on...

Posted on: May 9, 2012

Properly Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste on Saturday, May 19, 2012

Loudoun County's Department of Construction & Waste Management will host a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection event from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 19, 2012, at River Bend Middle School, 46240... Read on...

Posted on: May 11, 2012

Ashburn Girl Scouts Tour Loudoun County Landfill

Members of Girl Scouts Daisy Troop 421 from Ashburn recently visited the Loudoun County Solid Waste Management Facility for a tour of the Loudoun County landfill. Sights on the driving tour included trash disposal... Read on...

Posted on: May 1, 2012

Loudoun Youth Shelter Holds Grand Opening: Showcases Energy-Efficient Technologies

The Loudoun County Youth Shelter held an open house during its grand opening Thursday, April 26, 2012. The facility features many leading-edge, energy-efficient technologies which were installed using federal stimulus funds... View photos...



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