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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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Assault: 18000 block Fairway Oaks Sq., Leesburg VA

The complainant reported that he was assaulted by a male known to him. Vera Wu, 64, of Leesburg, was arrested and charged with Assault. Wu was transported to the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center, where she was released on unsecured bond. 02/19/2024 11:21 PM

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Alexandria Duo Charged in Shoplifting Spree at Leesburg Premium Outlets

Alexandria Duo Charged in Shoplifting Spree at Leesburg Premium Outlets

In Leesburg, VA, two Alexandria residents, 57-year-old Lucy Lamb and 22-year-old Landon Lamb, face allegations of shoplifting from local retail stores. The incident occurred on the afternoon of Monday, February 12, 2024, when the Leesburg Police Department was alerted to a theft at the Leesburg Premium Outlets. Responding officers located Lucy and Landon Lamb in […]

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