A Leesburg man, 47-year-old Eric Phillip Johnston, was sentenced this week in Loudoun County Circuit Court to 10 years in prison for possessing child pornography, including a second offense charge. Judge James P. Fisher handed down the maximum sentence allowed, departing significantly from state sentencing guidelines, which recommended between two and a half to four […]
The complainant reported she received a call from an unknown person. She conversed with the person and eventually was convinced to invest in Bitcoin. The complainant sent money and realized it was a scam when she could not withdraw funds. 12/31/2024 12:00 a.m.
The complainant reported that items were taken from her mailbox. 01/29/2025 12:05 p.m.
Leesburg, VA — A Pennsylvania man has been arrested in connection with the November 2024 burglary of the Aeropostale store at Leesburg’s Fort Evans Plaza. Police report that $6,500 worth of merchandise was stolen, along with damage to a mall bench valued at $2,276. The incident occurred early in the morning on November 23, when […]
The complainant reported that someone entered his home and took several items. 01/24/2025 8:34 p.m.
Leesburg, VA – A swift response from Leesburg Police led to the arrest of three individuals involved in an organized retail theft spree targeting local stores. The suspects, all from Suffolk, Virginia, were apprehended on January 15, 2025, after stealing merchandise from two Leesburg businesses. Officers were first called to the Polo Ralph Lauren store […]
Leesburg, VA – A man wanted for a string of crimes in Leesburg, including grand larceny and assault on a police officer, is now in custody after being extradited from Connecticut this week. Shawn C. Adito Adams, 34, of Brooklyn, New York, was brought back to Loudoun County on January 14, 2025, after serving time […]
Leesburg, VA (January 15, 2025) –The Leesburg Police Department has announced that a former resident of Leesburg has been charged with four counts of possessing child pornography. This follows an investigation prompted by a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Following an investigation, the Leesburg Police Department obtained warrants for […]
Deputies responded to a report of a black Dodge Ram hitting several other vehicles before fleeing. 01/12/2025 10:05 a.m.
The complainant reported that she was assaulted by someone unknown to her. Charles E. Fuller, 47, of Washington D.C., was arrested and charged with Assault. He was transported to the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center, where he was released on unsecured bond. 12/30/2024 7:20 a.m.
