Loudoun County Supervisor Resigns Following Assault Charge

Loudoun County district supervisor Shawn M. Williams has resigned his position on the Board of Supervisors effective immediately.

Williams, 44, was charged with simple assault and unlawful entry early Sunday morning. Loudoun County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to Wingfoot Court in Ashburn around 1 a.m. for the report of a male who forced his way into a neighbor’s home and allegedly pushed the victim during a dispute.

Williams submitted his resignation to Chairman Scott York this afternoon.

York issued a statement Sunday morning calling for Williams’ resignation.

“At this time, I believe that he should focus full time on getting the help that he needs,” York wrote, noting the arrest. “While the Board does not have the authority to remove him from office, I am asking Supervisor Williams to resign his position on the Board of Supervisors effectively immediately.”

The board will appointment a replacement for the remainder of Williams’ 2015 term. That person will serve until the person elected as the Broad Run District Supervisor in the general election takes office on Jan. 1, 2016.

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