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Winchester Police Officer, 11 Others, Die on Virginia Roadways Over Holiday Weekend 0
- Public Safety, Transportation
- November 26, 2018
Winchester Police Officer Hunter Edwards was among 12 fatalities on Virginia roads over Thanksgiving weekend. According to Virginia State Police, Edwards, 30, died after his patrol car struck a tree as he was rushing to back up fellow officers responding to a fight Nov. 24. Edwards was married in September. VSP preliminary reports indicate 11
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Overnight Construction Scheduled in Middleburg Nov. 26-29 0
- Public Safety, Transportation
- November 21, 2018
The Virginia Department of Transportation has announced that overnight delays should be expected for drivers traveling on Route 50 through Middleburg from Nov. 26 through 29. Alternating, single-lane traffic will be controlled by flagging from 9 p.m. each night until 5 a.m. the next day. The area affected is Washington Street between The Plains Road
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Fire Marshal: Electrical Malfunction in Vehicle Caused Sterling House Fire 0
- News Briefs, Public Safety
- November 15, 2018
The Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office ruled that the early-morning house fire Nov. 12 on Sterling Boulevard was caused by an electrical malfunction in the engine compartment of a vehicle parked in the home’s carport. Fire and rescue crews from Sterling Park, Cascades, Kincora and Fairfax County responded about 5 a.m. on Nov. 12 to
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Leesburg Man Charged With Felony Malicious Wounding for Assault in One Loudoun 0
- News Briefs, Public Safety
- November 14, 2018
A Leesburg man was arrested today (Nov. 14) and charged with felony malicious wounding in connection with an assault from which the victim remains hospitalized in serious condition. According to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, Dashawn L. Russell, 24, of Leesburg, is accused of the assault that took place about 1:30 a.m. outside a restaurant
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Route 9 Closed Near Sagle Road Due To Fallen Tree, Power Lines 0
- Public Safety, Transportation
- November 10, 2018
Route 9 near Sagle Road is closed in both directions, Loudoun County Officials announced at 11 a.m. today (Nov. 10). According to a bulletin from the county, a tree fell onto Route 9, bringing power lines with it. Route 9 is closed east of Sagle Road in both directions until further notice. Westbound traffic is
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Teacher Faces Charges Involving Sexual Relationship With Park View High School Student 0
- Education, News Briefs, Public Safety
- November 9, 2018
An alleged sexual relationship between a Loudoun County Public Schools teacher and a juvenile student at Park View High School has led to charges being filed against the teacher. According to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, Kimberly L. Winters, 32, of Sterling, was arrested today (Nov. 9) and charged with indecent liberties by a custodian.
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