3 Accused Of Setting Fire At Former Westpark Golf Club Site

LEESBURG, VA — Three people have been arrested in connection with an arson fire that occurred at the former Westpark Golf Club site in Leesburg, Loudoun County Fire and Rescue officials said. The fire occurred in January, but the suspects were arrested on Thursday.

No injuries were reported as a result of the blaze.

Authorities identified the suspects as Marco Alexander Mendoza Monjaras of Leesburg, Elizabeth Caudill of Purcellville, and Adrian Mario Larrazabal of Leesburg. They are each charged with entering a dwelling with intent to commit arson, burning a structure, and conspiracy to commit a felony.

If convicted of all charges, each of the suspects could face up to 35 years in prison, based on Virginia's sentencing guidelines.

The suspects are being held at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center. Their next court date is set for April 20.

The fire occurred on Jan. 23, 2023 at the former clubhouse of the golf course, authorities said. Investigators had already been looking into other fires that occurred at the structure on Jan. 9.

"While under surveillance, suspects were identified and a digital forensics analysis was completed, which supported the issuance of search warrants and arrest warrants by the Loudoun County Magistrate’s Office," the Loudoun County Department of Fire and Rescue said in a news release.