Police Arrest Leesburg Man, 21, Amid Suspicious Death Investigation

LEESBURG, VA — A 21-year-old Leesburg man was taken into custody without incident Saturday as authorities continue to investigate what they're calling a suspicious death, according to police.

Schuyler Lake, 21, of Leesburg, was arrested after authorities asked for the public's help locating him, according to Leesburg police. He was apprehended near Russell Branch Parkway Southeast and Battlefield Parkway Southeast, police said.

Police were searching for Schuyler after a 57-year-old man was found dead in a Leesburg home Saturday.

At approximately 7:30 a.m., authorities were called to a home in the 400 block of South King Street where they found Dean Lake of Leesburg dead with injuries to his upper body.

Police did not say if Schuyler was arrested in connection with Dean Lake's death.

Anyone with information about the incident should call Leesburg police at 703-771-4500 or dial 911. Anyone who spots Schuyler should not approach him, police said.

If you wish to remain anonymous, call the Leesburg Crime Line at 703-443-8477.