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Leesburg Police Arrest Sterling Man in Thursday Evening Shooting

Leesburg Police Arrest Sterling Man in Thursday Evening Shooting

Leesburg, VA – The Leesburg Police Department has arrested and charged a Sterling resident in connection with a shooting on Thursday evening that left three individuals injured. At approximately 7:48 p.m. on Thursday, officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 800 block of Edwards Ferry Road NE. Upon arrival, police discovered three young […]

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Leesburg Police Arrest Two Suspects in Plaza Street Robbery

Leesburg Police Arrest Two Suspects in Plaza Street Robbery

Leesburg, VA (May 20, 2024) – The Leesburg Police Department is investigating a robbery and assault that occurred on Friday evening, leading to the arrest of two individuals. At approximately 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2024, a victim reported being assaulted and robbed while walking in the unit block of Plaza Street NE. The […]

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Local Teen Charged with Robbery After Leesburg Assault

Local Teen Charged with Robbery After Leesburg Assault

Leesburg, VA (May 20, 2024) – The Leesburg Police Department is currently investigating a robbery and assault that occurred on Friday evening, leading to the arrest of a local man. On Friday, May 17, at approximately 5:22 p.m., Leesburg Police Officers were dispatched to the Sheetz gas station located at 915 Edwards Ferry Road NE, […]

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Leesburg Police Detain Man on Charges of Child Rape and Sexual Penetration

Leesburg Police Detain Man on Charges of Child Rape and Sexual Penetration

Leesburg, VA – The Leesburg Police Department has confirmed the arrest of Aroldo Santos Velasquez, a 47-year-old resident of Leesburg, on serious charges involving the sexual assault of a child under 13 years of age. Santos Velasquez faces charges of rape and object sexual penetration, as stated by local authorities. The arrest occurred following a […]

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