Loudoun County News
Alarm goes out for alarm salespeople
They may show up at your front door trying to sell you an alarm system. If you aren't careful, your bank account could suffer.
Woman attacked on Loudoun County trail
A nice Sunday ride on a popular biking trail got a little scary for two local women and now police are warning people using the trail to travel in pairs.
Remembering the 'Loudoun Rangers'
It's a Civil War story that you may never have heard of before about a cavalry unit from Virginia.
Avoiding high fines for home security false alarms
There's a chance of rain every day this week. Lightning strikes and power outages can cause home security system false alarms, but they don't have to.
Driver sought after hitting pedestrian in Ashburn
The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office is searching for a driver who left the scene of a pedestrian accident in Ashburn Thursday.
Va. police search for registered sex offender
The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office and Virginia State Police are asking for the public's help in finding a man who has failed to re-register as a violent sex offender.
Daycare worker arrested for child cruelty, neglect
A woman who worked at a Leesburg daycare has been arrested for child cruelty and neglect after an incident involving a six-week old child, Leesburg police said Wednesday.
Boy killed trying to cross road in Loudoun County
Authorities in Loudoun County say a boy is dead and his mother is seriously injured after they were hit by a car while trying to cross a road in Ashburn.
Tolls could be coming to Dulles Access Road
As part of the plan to finance the Dulles Rail Project, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is being advised to consider putting a toll on the access road, which drivers can currently use free of charge.
Airports Authority to stick with underground Metro at Dulles
"Time is money. If we were to move backwards, it would cost us quite a lot," says Mame Reiley, a board member and chairwoman of the board's Dulles Corridor Committee, about the decision to build the Metro station under ground.
Van with 18 children involved in Loudoun Co. crash
The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office is investigating an accident involving a car and a van carrying 18 children.
Local Muslims hope bin Laden's death can help them reclaim faith
WTOP's Neal Augenstein reports from the ADAMS Center in Sterling, Va.
East Coast Rapist tipster to receive reward
A Prince George's County resident will receive a reward from Crime Solvers for helping to catch the man suspected of being the East Coast Rapist.
Not cutting your grass could cost you some cash
Homeowners who tend to be lazy when it comes to mowing your lawn: If you don't start cutting your grass soon, it could cost you.
Report: Serial stabbing suspect sane, can stand trial
A court-ordered Michigan psychiatrist has determined serial stabbing suspect Elias Abuelazam -- who is currently facing three murder charges and six charges of assault with intent to commit murder -- is not legally insane and is competent to stand trial, WTOP has learned.
Proposal for north-south highway in Va. may see new life
A proposal to build a new highway from Interstate 95 in Prince William County to Dulles International Airport in Loudoun County is resurfacing once again.
Rep. Wolf not happy with Dulles Rail construction plan
Rep. Frank Wolf, R-Va., calls the Washington Metropolitan Airports Authority "out of touch" and "out of control" regarding its decision to build the Dulles rail station underground.
State, local officials protest Dulles Metro plan
State and local officials are asking the board that oversees Washington Dulles International Airport to reverse course and build a Metrorail station aboveground at the airport to save money.
Sources: Authorities think missing Ashburn woman may be hiding
Investigators are taking seriously the possibility that a missing pregnant woman from Ashburn is alive and hiding, sources tell WTOP
Airports Authority backs underground station at Dulles
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority has voted 9-4 to build an underground Metro station at Dulles International Airport.
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