Loudoun County Public Schools hires law firm to conduct review of sexual misconduct incidents

Loudoun County Public Schools has hired a law firm to conduct an independent review of student sexual misconduct incidents at Stone Bridge and Broad Run high schools, according to a letter sent to LCPS families and staff.

Loudoun County school counselor accused of having ‘indecent liberties’ with a student

A Loudoun County Public Schools counselor is facing criminal charges for having what the sheriff’s office describes as an "inappropriate relationship" with a student.

Virginia Attorney General-elect says he will investigate Loudoun County over sex assaults

Virginia’s Attorney General-elect on Thursday held a press conference to introduce his team, and also to answer questions about his upcoming tenure as the Commonwealth’s top cop.

Did Loudoun County’s culture war help pave the way for Republican Glenn Youngkin’s victory?

With Governor-Elect Glenn Youngkin now the clear winner of the gubernatorial contest in Virginia, Democrats – long used to winning in the Commonwealth – are left to wonder what happened.

Mike Pence praises activist parents in Loudoun County appearance

During a speech at Patrick Henry College in Loudoun County on Thursday, former Vice President Mike Pence hailed activist parents who are decrying school curriculums as un-American, equating instruction on the effects of institutional racism with "state-sponsored racism" and warning that such efforts might "indoctrinate" children.

Loudoun County students walk out, parents protest against sexual assault

Students at high schools across Loudoun County are planning a protest walkout to demand safety in schools and show solidarity to victims of sexual violence following two recent sex assaults.

Loudoun County school board faces new round of outrage

Loudoun County school leaders are facing a new round of wrath from parents and students over their handling of two sex assault cases.

Loudoun County sheriff’s office takes wanted man armed with firearm into custody

Loudoun County sheriff’s deputies have located a suspect in a wooded area between Bull Run Post Office Road and Braddock Road after he barricaded himself and was armed with a knife.

Loudoun County school’s Parent Teacher Student Org treasurer swiped $21K: cops

The Parent Teacher Student Organization treasurer for Rock Ridge High School in Loudoun County is facing multiple criminal charges for swiping over $21,000, according to the sheriff’s office.

Loudoun County searching for man who allegedly performed sexual act under clothes inside store

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public's help identifying a man who was involved in an incident last month where he was reportedly making obscene gestures and possibly performing a sexual act under his clothing inside a Sterling store.

'My heart aches for you': Loudoun County superintendent apologizes to students in sex assault cases

Loudoun County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Scott Ziegler apologized to two female students and their families who claim they were sexually assaulted by the same student at two different schools.

Questions raised after Loudoun Co. student transferred to new school following sexual assault arrest

A student in Loudoun County is facing accusations in two sex assaults at two different high schools, prompting questions about why he was transferred to another school after the first arrest.

Virginia teen was wearing ankle monitor for prior sexual assault when he groped girl: prosecutors

A Virginia teen was wearing an ankle monitor for a prior sexual assault at his previous high school in Ashburn when he allegedly forced a girl into an empty classroom and groped her at a new school, according to prosecutors.

Leesburg suspect seized teenage jogger on trail; thwarted by passing bicyclist: cops

Leesburg police are looking for a man who tried to seize a teenage girl while she jogged along a trail, only to be thwarted by a bicyclist who crashed into him.

Leesburg Town Council approves COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all town employees

The Leesburg Town Council has approved a vaccine requirement for all town employees, a controversial decision that could cost the town some members of its police force.