Crime & Safety
Homeowner Flashes Gun, Break-In Foiled in Ashburn: Police
A juvenile tried multiple times to break into the residence before being confronted with a gun, says the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.

LEESBURG, VA — What's the line? "Not in our house?" Well, a resident in the 18000 block of Kingsmill Street more or less used it in the wee hours of Sunday morning, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.
After hearing and seeing someone repeatedly trying to break into the residence, the victim appeared and confronted the male suspect with a firearm.
The male suspect turned out to be a juvenile who ran away but later was caught with the help of a police helicopter.
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He was released to the custody of his parents and charges are pending.
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