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Charges For Shooter, Not Driver After Dog Struck By Vehicle In Sterling, Sheriff Says Charges For Shooter, Not Driver After Dog Struck By Vehicle In Sterling, Sheriff Says
Charges For Shooter, Not Driver After Dog Struck By Vehicle In Sterling, Sheriff Says The hit-and-run driver who struck a dog and was shot at in Loudoun County will not face charges after a man did his best John Wick impression late last week, officials say. Steven Drew, 43, was arrested last week after members of the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office were called to investigate a shooting in the 1000 block of Albemarle Road in Sterling when gunshots rang out after his dog was hit by a car that kept going. According to a spokesperson from the sheriff's office, at around 7:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 10, a white vehicle struck a dog that entered the road and continued south down …

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Reston Man Lied About Stabbing, Stole From Employer At Dulles Town Center Mall: Sheriff Reston Man Lied About Stabbing, Stole From Employer At Dulles Town Center Mall: Sheriff
Reston Man Lied About Stabbing, Stole From Employer At Dulles Town Center Mall: Sheriff A Reston man out on bail for making a false stabbing report and embezzling from his employer in Loudoun County is back behind bars after returning to the scene of the crime, the sheriff's office says. Fawad Fafa, 44, couldn't stay out of trouble after a series of incidents at the Dulles Town Center Mall in Sterling, where he worked at the Sports Nation store, which he targeted at least twice during his crime spree. On Wednesday, Nov. 8, an employee of the Sports Nation store where reported that the business had been entered overnight and that an undisclosed amount of money was taken. It wa…

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by Zak Failla
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Corrections Officer Sexually Touched Inmate At Loudoun County Detention Center: Sheriff Corrections Officer Sexually Touched Inmate At Loudoun County Detention Center: Sheriff
Corrections Officer Sexually Touched Inmate At Loudoun County Detention Center: Sheriff A corrections officer in the Loudoun County Detention Center has been arrested on accusations she sexually assaulted an inmate and delivered a vaping device to the same inmate over the summer. Yesenia Jusino Ramos, 43, of Mount Wolf (York County), PA, touched the inmate inappropriately during a search and delivered the same inmate a vaping device, both between Aug. 8 and 13, the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office said. Jusino Ramos' arrest follows a comprehensive investigation conducted by the LCSO in consultation with the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney. The victim, whose ide…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Loudoun County Sheriff's Deputy Charged In Domestic Incident: Police Loudoun County Sheriff's Deputy Charged In Domestic Incident: Police
Loudoun County Sheriff's Deputy Charged In Domestic Incident: Police A Loudoun County Sheriff's Deputy has been charged in a domestic assault, authorities said. Rajesh Kumar was off duty when he assaulted a family member and stopped another from calling law enforcement on Oct. 4 around 5:20 p.m., police in Leesburg said. Kumar was arrested for domestic assault, preventing the summoning of law enforcement, and an emergency protective order was issued.  He was processed at the Loudoun County Detention Center and released on a secured bond.  Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Trigger-Happy Undocumented Teen Accused Of Recklessly Firing Gun In VA: Police Trigger-Happy Undocumented Teen Accused Of Recklessly Firing Gun In VA: Police
Trigger-Happy Undocumented Teen Accused Of Recklessly Firing Gun In VA: Police An undocumented teen is facing charges for destructively firing a gun in a Leesburg parking lot and causing damage last month. Jairo Amaya-Sorto, 18, was arrested this week by members of the Leesburg Police Department in the unit block of Plaza Street NE following a near monthlong investigation into a reported shooting. In late May, there were reports of shots fired in the 100 block of Meadows Lane NE and then in an adjoining parking lot in the 800 block of Edwards Ferry Road NE. No injuries were reported, but two vehicles were damaged by stray bullets. Following the investigation, Amay…

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Accused Attempted Killer Leads Police Through Multiple State Car Chase Accused Attempted Killer Leads Police Through Multiple State Car Chase
Accused Attempted Killer Leads Police Through Multiple State Car Chase A Derwood man is in custody after a police chase through three counties. Johnny Franklin Dove, Jr., 22, led Montgomery County police officers through an extensive chase beginning in Loudoun County, Virginia on Tuesday, April 11.  Dove was wanted for first-degree attempted murder in connection with a violent domestic assault that occurred on Sunday, April 9. A warrant was filed for Dove on Monday, April 10. On Tuesday, April 11, police located Dove in Clarksburg and attempted a traffic stop. Dove fled the scene and led police into Frederick County. Dove was able to get away from offic…

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Shoplifter Assaults Deputies, Attempts To Grab Firearm In Struggle: Police Shoplifter Assaults Deputies, Attempts To Grab Firearm In Struggle: Police
Shoplifter Assaults Deputies, Attempts To Grab Firearm In Struggle: Police An Ashburn man was arrested after he assaulted two officers when they confronted him about shoplifting, police said. On July 26 at around 1 p.m., Sady Ashkar, 32, was approached by officers at the Sterling Costco in the 21300 block of Pride Cascades Plaza, as he was in the process of shoplifting, according to Loudoun County Police. When deputies attempted to detain Ashkar, he resisted the arrest and assaulted two officers, officials said. Police said an officer tased Ashkar, which seemed to have no affect on him, before Ashkar tackled the officer to the ground and threw the taser. After A…

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by AJ Goldbloom