Bags, Pills, Rx Pad: Virginia Man Busted In Wild Leesburg Outlet Spree, Police Say Bags, Pills, Rx Pad: Virginia Man Busted In Wild Leesburg Outlet Spree, Police Say Bags, Pills, Rx Pad: Virginia Man Busted In Wild Leesburg Outlet Spree, Police Say
Bags, Pills, Rx Pad: Virginia Man Busted In Wild Leesburg Outlet Spree, Police Say He didn’t just steal merchandise — police say he had an entire street pharmacy in his car. A Loudoun County man is behind bars after Leesburg Police say he was caught shoplifting from multiple stores — and was later found with more than 150 prescription pills and a blank stolen prescription pad. Michael T. Paul, 36, of Ashburn, was arrested Thursday afternoon, April 17, after officers at the Leesburg Premium Outlets were alerted that a man had taken items from several shops, according to the Leesburg Police Department. It happened around 3:15 p.m. at the outlets on Fort Evans Road NE. An …
Leesburg Hit-Run Driver Arrested, Released Months After Deadly Crash: Police Leesburg Hit-Run Driver Arrested, Released Months After Deadly Crash: Police Leesburg Hit-Run Driver Arrested, Released Months After Deadly Crash: Police
Leesburg Hit-Run Driver Arrested, Released Months After Deadly Crash: Police A Leesburg man accused of fleeing the scene after plowing a semi-truck into a car and killing a 93-year-old woman has been indicted and already released, police announced. Angad S. Sivia, 33, of Leesburg, was indicted by a Loudoun County grand jury in connection with the October 2024 crash that claimed the life of Lovetsville woman Monica Lee, authorities said. The hit-and-run happened on the afternoon of Oct. 23, 2024.  Investigators say Sivia was driving a tractor-trailer with an attached trailer when he ran a red light at Fort Evans Road NE and the Leesburg Bypass, slamming into a …
New Spanky’s Pizza & Subs Opens In Leesburg Across From Spanky’s Shenanigans New Spanky’s Pizza & Subs Opens In Leesburg Across From Spanky’s Shenanigans New Spanky’s Pizza & Subs Opens In Leesburg Across From Spanky’s Shenanigans
New Spanky’s Pizza & Subs Opens In Leesburg Across From Spanky’s Shenanigans There’s a new pizza shop in town — but the name behind it is a familiar one. Spanky’s Pizza & Subs has officially opened in Leesburg, as store owner Azmi Zarou continues to expand the family brand in the community. The new eatery is located across the street from Spanky's Shenanigans in the Leesburg Plaza shopping center, which is also owned by Zarou. According to the owner, he was approached about taking over the space — formerly known as Rocco’s NY Pizza & Subs — where he was one of the owners before having to sell during the pandemic. Town of Leesburg His father, Ramzi Z…
Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing In Spotsylvania Field After Engine Issue: VSP (UPDATED) Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing In Spotsylvania Field After Engine Issue: VSP (UPDATED) Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing In Spotsylvania Field After Engine Issue: VSP (UPDATED)
Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing In Spotsylvania Field After Engine Issue: VSP (Updated) First responders were called to a reported small plane crash in Virginia late on Wednesday afternoon. Emergency crews responded to a plane crash in the area of Chancellor Road and Scarlet Oak Road shortly after 3 p.m. on April 9 to investigate the crash, the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office confirmed. The initial call came in at approximately 3:08 p.m. after the plane took off from Leesburg en route to Hampton Roads, officials said. Virginia State Police investigators have been called in to probe the incident and motorists have been advised to avoid the area. According to state police…
'Disturbing' Videos Involving Children Found In Leesburg Man's Possession, Judge Says 'Disturbing' Videos Involving Children Found In Leesburg Man's Possession, Judge Says 'Disturbing' Videos Involving Children Found In Leesburg Man's Possession, Judge Says
'Disturbing' Videos Involving Children Found In Leesburg Man's Possession, Judge Says A Leesburg man convicted of possessing child pornography has been sentenced to five years behind bars — with a lifetime requirement to register as a sex offender, Loudoun County prosecutors announced. Henri Bladimir Benitez Ramirez, 28, was sentenced in Loudoun County Circuit Court on February 20 to five years in the Virginia Department of Corrections after being found guilty of multiple possession of child pornography offenses. The Leesburg Police Department began investigating Benitez Ramirez in the summer of 2023 after receiving a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploi…
Masked Robbers Pull Gun, Steal Cigarettes From Leesburg Store Before Speeding Off: Sheriff Masked Robbers Pull Gun, Steal Cigarettes From Leesburg Store Before Speeding Off: Sheriff Masked Robbers Pull Gun, Steal Cigarettes From Leesburg Store Before Speeding Off: Sheriff
Masked Robbers Pull Gun, Steal Cigarettes From Leesburg Store Before Speeding Off: Sheriff A pair of masked robbers pulled a gun on employees at a Virginia convenience store and made off with stolen cigarettes before fleeing in an SUV, officials said. Deputies from the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office responded to the 12000 block of James Monroe Highway in Leesburg around 4:30 a.m. on Friday, March 14, after reports of an armed robbery. Employees told investigators that two masked men entered the store, flashed a firearm, and stole multiple packs of cigarettes before running off, according to the sheriff’s office. One suspect was wearing a black ski mask and a white-and-black hoo…
Teen Pulled Fake Gun, Made Public Threats In Leesburg: Police Teen Pulled Fake Gun, Made Public Threats In Leesburg: Police Teen Pulled Fake Gun, Made Public Threats In Leesburg: Police
Teen Pulled Fake Gun, Made Public Threats In Leesburg: Police A late-night disturbance in Leesburg led to the arrest of a 19-year-old man who allegedly threatened someone while wielding a pellet rifle that looked like a real firearm, authorities said. Officers responded to the unit block of Royal Street SE around 11 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, and determined that Aidan S. Coffman, of Leesburg, had brandished the weapon and made threats over a public communication channel, according to the Leesburg Police Department. The victim, who knew Coffman, told police that he had made multiple threats before pulling out what appeared to be a real gun. Coffman wa…
Baltimore Hospital Ranked In Top 5 Worldwide, Six Recognized Nationally: See The Full List Baltimore Hospital Ranked In Top 5 Worldwide, Six Recognized Nationally: See The Full List Baltimore Hospital Ranked In Top 5 Worldwide, Six Recognized Nationally: See The Full List
Baltimore Hospital Ranked In Top 5 Worldwide, Six Recognized Nationally: See The Full List When it comes to medical care, not all hospitals are created equally, and patients want the best treatment available, whether it's for a routine procedure or a life-saving intervention. Newsweek has released its World's Best Hospitals 2025 list. The rankings, created in collaboration with global data firm Statista, scored hospitals based on expert surveys, patient experience, and hospital performance metrics. Eleven hospitals in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic earned spots among the top 250 worldwide. The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore was ranked No. 4 glob…
Reptile Tank Fire Displaces Family Of Nine In Leesburg Reptile Tank Fire Displaces Family Of Nine In Leesburg Reptile Tank Fire Displaces Family Of Nine In Leesburg
Reptile Tank Fire Displaces Family Of Nine In Leesburg A Leesburg family of nine is without a home after a devastating electrical fire ripped through their house on Valentine’s Day, destroying nearly everything inside. Firefighters rushed to the 800 block of Wage Drive just after 6:15 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14, where they were met with flames and heavy smoke pouring from the first floor of the split-level home, according to Loudoun County fire officials. The residents made it out unharmed, but their pets weren’t as lucky as Loudoun County Animal Services responded to assist the family after a cat and a reptile perished in the blaze. Crews from L…
FAILED HEIST: Would-Be Thief Rams Stolen Car Into Loudoun Guns In Leesburg: Police FAILED HEIST: Would-Be Thief Rams Stolen Car Into Loudoun Guns In Leesburg: Police FAILED HEIST: Would-Be Thief Rams Stolen Car Into Loudoun Guns In Leesburg: Police
Failed Heist: Would-Be Thief Rams Stolen Car Into Loudoun Guns In Leesburg: Police A would-be burglar with big plans and bad execution crashed a stolen car into the front doors of a Loudoun County gun store, only to walk away empty-handed, according to police. Leesburg officers responded to Loudoun Guns, in the 300 block of Industrial Court SE, around 3 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 10, after reports of a burglary attempt, authorities said. When they arrived, they found a vehicle had been smashed into the front doors in an attempt to break in, but the suspect (or suspects) never made it inside, and nothing was stolen. The car, found abandoned at the scene, had been reported stole…
Teacher’s Assistant Shows Up Drunk To Park View High School: Sheriff Teacher’s Assistant Shows Up Drunk To Park View High School: Sheriff Teacher’s Assistant Shows Up Drunk To Park View High School: Sheriff
Teacher’s Assistant Shows Up Drunk To Park View High School: Sheriff A teacher’s assistant at a Loudoun County high school is facing charges after allegedly showing up intoxicated on campus in the middle of the school day, authorities said. Travis Jones, a staff member at Park View High School in Sterling, was arrested for public intoxication on Friday, Feb. 7, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office. The school resource officer (SRO) assigned to the building was alerted around 11:55 a.m. that Jones appeared to be under the influence while at work, officials said. After an investigation, authorities determined his condition warranted an arrest, and …
Virginia Figure Skating Prodigy, Mother Killed In DC Plane Crash Virginia Figure Skating Prodigy, Mother Killed In DC Plane Crash Virginia Figure Skating Prodigy, Mother Killed In DC Plane Crash
Virginia Figure Skating Prodigy, Mother Killed In DC Plane Crash The world lost a rising star in the Maryland figure skating community and a devoted mother far too soon, as 12-year-old Olivia Eve Ter and her mother, Olesya, were among those tragically killed in the DC, plane crash. Ter, who trained out of the Tucker Road Ice Rink in Prince George's County, was a young skater with big dreams, a joyful spirit, and an infectious energy that touched everyone she met, her loved ones said. A proud Loudoun County, VA native, she had already made a name for herself in the figure skating world, earning a spot at the prestigious developmental camp after placing fo…