Pedestrian killed on Route 7 in Sterling

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian and two vehicles. One of the drivers involved did not stop and fled the scene.

Former day care worker accused of restraining child with duct tape in Ashburn

A former day care worker from Sterling is behind bars Friday for allegedly assaulting a child in her care at the Open Arms Child Development Center in Ashburn last month. 

Officials investigate possible abuse allegation at Ashburn day care

The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office and Child Protective Services are investigating an allegation of possible abuse or neglect at Open Arms Christian Child Development Center in Ashburn.

Virginia teen dies after flu diagnosis, family says

The Heritage High School community in Leesburg is grieving after a 16-year-old died from the flu, according to her family.

Packaged dead birds seized at Washington Dulles International Airport

Customs officials at Washington Dulles International Airport made a grisly discovery in late January when a package that a passenger described as cat food turned out to be dozens of dead birds.

Northern Virginia farmer says cow killer knew what he was doing

A Northern Virginia farmer believes someone who knew what they were doing slaughtered his cow and left her bloodied with an arrow in her side.

Woman’s death after being dropped off by Redskins’ Nicholson linked to fentanyl overdose

A fentanyl overdose led to the death of a woman who was dropped off at the hospital by Washington Redskins safety Montae Nicholson, according to a medical examiner’s office. They also indicated that the death was accidental.

Ashburn Elite Track Club trainer inappropriately touched underage athlete, cornered her in a bathroom, police say

A physical trainer in Loudoun County is facing a number of charges after he allegedly groped a teenager multiple times during an Ashburn Elite Track Club training session at the Old Glory Gym.

Loudoun County postal worker stole packages before being shot by federal agent, police say

The U.S. postal worker who was shot outside a Loudoun County post office this month was a package thief who tried to ram his car into a federal agent's vehicle, police say.

Loudoun County lawmakers weigh buyout for homeowners in newly-designated flood plain

A little over a year after a Leesburg neighborhood was devastated by flooding for the third time in five years lawmakers are weighing a new solution — possibly purchasing 14 homes at a cost of more than $12 million.