Loudoun County grapples with racism and anti-Semitism
In the same week the country observed Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, about 50 white supremacist flyers were dropped on driveways in Loudoun County. Racist and anti-Semitic graffiti was also found in the bathrooms of both Heritage High School and Loudoun County High School in Leesburg.
In the same week the country observed Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, about 50 white supremacist flyers were dropped on driveways in Loudoun County. Racist and anti-Semitic graffiti was also found in the bathrooms of both Heritage High School and Loudoun County High School in Leesburg.
White supremacy propaganda flyers found in Loudoun County driveways
Authorities are investigating after white supremacy propaganda flyers were discovered in the driveways of several Loudoun County homes.
Authorities are investigating after white supremacy propaganda flyers were discovered in the driveways of several Loudoun County homes.
Loudoun County changes prosecution process for some misdemeanor cases
Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Attorney Buta Biberaj says in a memo obtained by FOX 5, that her office will stop prosecuting some misdemeanor cases, claiming the office is "inundated" and prosecutors need to focus on violent and felony crimes.
Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Attorney Buta Biberaj says in a memo obtained by FOX 5, that her office will stop prosecuting some misdemeanor cases, claiming the office is "inundated" and prosecutors need to focus on violent and felony crimes.
Racist writing found in Heritage High School bathrooms
Racist graffiti was found in several bathrooms at a high school in Virginia.
Racist graffiti was found in several bathrooms at a high school in Virginia.
Loudoun County bus contractor strike affects some transit services
A bus contractor strike in Loudoun County is affecting some transit services Wednesday.
A bus contractor strike in Loudoun County is affecting some transit services Wednesday.
LCPS sexual assaults probe: Trial date set for spokesman; Ex-superintendent files motion to dismiss charges
Suspended Loudoun County Public Schools spokesperson Wayde Byard appeared in court Thursday after being indicted following an investigation into the school system's response to two sexual assaults committed by a student in 2021, as the county's former Superintendent Scott Ziegler is filing a motion to dismiss charges against him.
Suspended Loudoun County Public Schools spokesperson Wayde Byard appeared in court Thursday after being indicted following an investigation into the school system's response to two sexual assaults committed by a student in 2021, as the county's former Superintendent Scott Ziegler is filing a motion to dismiss charges against him.
Loudoun County man charged in fatal stabbing of father
A Hamilton man has been charged with murder after allegedly stabbing his father early Monday morning.
A Hamilton man has been charged with murder after allegedly stabbing his father early Monday morning.
Loudoun County tennis instructor charged for sex offenses involving juvenile
A tennis instructor from Loudoun County is facing charges for sex offenses involving a juvenile, according to police.
A tennis instructor from Loudoun County is facing charges for sex offenses involving a juvenile, according to police.
New LCPS School Board member hopeful changes can be made
Tiffany Polifko is a Loudoun County mother herself. That's why she wanted to be on this school board because she understands the frustration of parents, and believes there's a lot that needs to be fixed with the school system.
Tiffany Polifko is a Loudoun County mother herself. That's why she wanted to be on this school board because she understands the frustration of parents, and believes there's a lot that needs to be fixed with the school system.
Loudoun County parents group makes recommendations for school board amid grand jury report
Parents in Loudoun County are making their own recommendations for the school board amid a grand jury report and indictment following two sexual assaults at county schools.
Parents in Loudoun County are making their own recommendations for the school board amid a grand jury report and indictment following two sexual assaults at county schools.
LCPS board meets in the wake of special grand jury report
Parents showed up in numbers at Tuesday night's Loudoun County school board meeting, the first scheduled since the release of a scathing special grand jury report.
Parents showed up in numbers at Tuesday night's Loudoun County school board meeting, the first scheduled since the release of a scathing special grand jury report.
Thousands of Ashburn Farm residents affected by trash collection issue
A reported 3,000 customers in Ashburn Farm are impacted after local trash collection company Haulin' Trash filed for bankruptcy and closed.
A reported 3,000 customers in Ashburn Farm are impacted after local trash collection company Haulin' Trash filed for bankruptcy and closed.
2 indicted LCPS officials appear in court
Former Loudoun County Public Schools Superintendent Scott Ziegler and suspended longtime spokesman Wayde Byard made their first court appearances in Leesburg Tuesday.
Former Loudoun County Public Schools Superintendent Scott Ziegler and suspended longtime spokesman Wayde Byard made their first court appearances in Leesburg Tuesday.
Loudoun County school officials indicted amid student sexual assault investigation
Two Loudoun County Public School officials have been indicted by a special grand jury investigating the mishandling of multiple sexual assaults in Loudoun County high schools as fallout on how the district handled two sexual assaults by the same student continues.
Two Loudoun County Public School officials have been indicted by a special grand jury investigating the mishandling of multiple sexual assaults in Loudoun County high schools as fallout on how the district handled two sexual assaults by the same student continues.
Former priest pleads guilty in decades-old sexual assault with minor
A former priest in northern Virginia pleaded guilty Monday to sexually assaulting a 14-year-old boy more than 35 years ago.
A former priest in northern Virginia pleaded guilty Monday to sexually assaulting a 14-year-old boy more than 35 years ago.
Loudoun County to study the impact of segregation
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved a plan on Tuesday to study the county’s history of segregated schools.
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved a plan on Tuesday to study the county’s history of segregated schools.
LCPS School Board appoints interim superintendent at emergency meeting
Loudoun County school board members are holding a meeting Thursday where they announced the appointment of Dr. Daniel Smith as acting superintendent.
Loudoun County school board members are holding a meeting Thursday where they announced the appointment of Dr. Daniel Smith as acting superintendent.
Virginia Supreme Court reinstates Loudoun prosecutor removed by judge
The Virginia Supreme Court reinstated Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Attorney Buta Biberaj on a criminal burglary case Thursday after a judge removed her when he was dissatisfied with a plea deal her office reached.
The Virginia Supreme Court reinstated Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Attorney Buta Biberaj on a criminal burglary case Thursday after a judge removed her when he was dissatisfied with a plea deal her office reached.
Assailant’s mother reacts to LCPS Special Grand Jury report
FOX 5 spoke exclusively with the mother of the student who was found guilty of raping and sexually assaulting two girls at two different high schools in Loudoun County last year.
FOX 5 spoke exclusively with the mother of the student who was found guilty of raping and sexually assaulting two girls at two different high schools in Loudoun County last year.
Former LCPS Superintendent Scott Ziegler will be paid full salary for next year after fired by board
Former Loudoun County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Scott Ziegler will be paid his full salary for the next year after he was fired following the release of a scathing grand jury report on how the district handled two sexual assaults by the same student.
Former Loudoun County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Scott Ziegler will be paid his full salary for the next year after he was fired following the release of a scathing grand jury report on how the district handled two sexual assaults by the same student.