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$1.4M In Crypto Seized During Historic Virginia Bust, Sheriff Says $1.4M In Crypto Seized During Historic Virginia Bust, Sheriff Says
$1.4M In Crypto Seized During Historic Virginia Bust, Sheriff Says A single text message, sent to the wrong person, led to one of the largest cryptocurrency recoveries in Virginia history. The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) announced Monday, Feb. 24, that it seized $1.4 million in stolen cryptocurrency—recovered from a sophisticated “pig butchering” scam.  Officials believe the bust is among the first and largest of its kind in the state. “This seizure sends a clear signal to bad actors: Loudoun County is coming for you,” Sheriff Mike Chapman said. “We will not allow our citizens to be taken advantage of and will do everything possible to get…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
8 Students OD On Fentanyl Days Apart In Loudoun County: Sheriff 8 Students OD On Fentanyl Days Apart In Loudoun County: Sheriff
8 Students OD On Fentanyl Days Apart In Loudoun County: Sheriff Authorities are investigating a string of overdoses at a Loudoun County high school. New information from the county sheriff's office reveals eight students suffered opioid related overdoses at Park View High School in Sterling, seven of which happened in the last three weeks. Four of the overdoses occurred in the school, three of which required the administration of Narcan, the sheriff's office said. Two of those required CPR by school personnel. All the overdoses appear to involve fentanyl, which is commonly found in the form of a counterfeit 30 mg oxycodone pill that is blue, circular, a…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Loudoun County Deputy Named National Correctional Officer Of The Year Loudoun County Deputy Named National Correctional Officer Of The Year
Loudoun County Deputy Named National Correctional Officer Of The Year A Loudoun County Sheriff's deputy earned a national honor this week for service that went above and beyond the call of duty.  Major County Sheriffs of America named Loudoun County Deputy First Class Gloria Turin as the 2021 Correctional Officer of the Year at a recent ceremony. She's been with the Sheriff's Office for nearly five years.  Turin helped uncover a money-laundering scheme that had far-reaching implications. That investigation turned into a multi-jurisdictional case that stretched across the country, a press release about Turin's award said. She also was key i…

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by Josh Lanier