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Leesburg Man Faces Serious Charges for Shoplifting Spree

Leesburg Man Faces Serious Charges for Shoplifting Spree

The Leesburg Police Department has apprehended a man linked to a series of shoplifting incidents across the area. Clarence Wiggins, a 34-year-old with no fixed address, is now facing multiple counts of larceny following his alleged involvement in thefts at several local stores, including the Virginia ABC stores, 7-11, New Balance, and Nike. The arrest […]

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Leesburg Police Department Arrests Local Man in Child Pornography Case

Leesburg Police Department Arrests Local Man in Child Pornography Case

Leesburg, VA – In a significant development, the Leesburg Police Department has confirmed the arrest of 42-year-old Luke Mulligan, a resident of Leesburg, on allegations of child pornography. Mulligan faces two counts of possession of child pornography, marking a pivotal moment in an extensive investigation led by local law enforcement. The arrest occurred this morning, […]

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Teen Arrested for Shoplifting at Local Nike Store, Held on Bond

Teen Arrested for Shoplifting at Local Nike Store, Held on Bond

In a recent development that has captured local attention, 18-year-old Yelinav Moles Oscano, who currently does not have a permanent residence, was apprehended by authorities this past Saturday, March 6, 2024. The arrest took place after Oscano was linked to two separate incidents of shoplifting at the Nike store located on Fort Evans Road, NE. […]

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Leesburg Man Charged in Early Morning Stabbing at Residence on Clark Court

Leesburg Man Charged in Early Morning Stabbing at Residence on Clark Court

Shawn Lewis, 56 of Leesburg, has been charged with one count of malicious wounding relating to a stabbing. Early this morning, the Leesburg Police Department received a report of an adult male at an area hospital receiving treatment for a minor stab wound to his upper body. After conducting an investigation, it was determined that […]

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Leesburg Man Pleads Guilty to COVID-19 Relief Fraud, Faces 20 Years

Leesburg Man Pleads Guilty to COVID-19 Relief Fraud, Faces 20 Years

In a striking revelation of fraudulent activity tied to the federal COVID-19 relief efforts, a Leesburg resident has admitted to engaging in wire fraud through deceptive practices aimed at exploiting the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Russell Laraway, 56, an Army Reserve officer, exploited the PPP—a lifeline intended to support businesses, nonprofits, and various entities during […]

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Robbery on W&OD Trail Under Investigation by Leesburg Police

Robbery on W&OD Trail Under Investigation by Leesburg Police

The Leesburg Police Department is currently investigating a robbery that took place on the evening of March 6, 2024, along the Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail near East Market Street (Route 7). According to reports, at approximately 9:35 p.m., a cyclist was approached by five individuals, described as Hispanic males, who forcibly removed him […]

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Leesburg Police Seek Witnesses Following Stabbing Incident

Leesburg Police Seek Witnesses Following Stabbing Incident

In a concerning incident in Leesburg, VA, local law enforcement officials are currently conducting a thorough investigation following a report of a stabbing that left one adult male victim with a non-life-threatening injury. The unsettling event unfolded on the evening just before 7:00 p.m. at a commercial establishment located within the 500 block of East […]

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