Assault

Sheriff’s deputies responded to Ned Devines at around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday morning. The stabbing occurred shortly before—apparently initiated when the victim confronted the suspect for allegedly making advances towards his girlfriend and touching her inappropriately on the dance floor. A fight broke out between the two and the victim was stabbed.

The suspect in the assault is described as a black male, 5 feet 7 inches with a thin build.

The unidentified victim was taken to Inova Fairfax Hospital. He is expected to fully recover from his injuries.

Assault

Oct. 25, 4:05 a.m.An unknown subject assaulted someone at a party at the 500 block of N. Sterling Blvd. in Sterling. The victim declined to press charges.

Would you like any more charges, sir?

Aug. 19, 8:08 p.m.

Deputies responded to the 45400 block of Dulles Crossing Plaza in Sterling for a report of two males shoplifting at Wal-Mart. Tuan M. Nguyen, 22, of South Riding, VA, was arrested and charged with assault and battery, petit larceny, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, obstruction of justice, carrying a concealed weapon and resisting arrest.

Assault

July 28-29, 11:15-11:45 p.m.

Assault

Aug. 3, 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

A 20-year old California woman was selling magazines at the 21600 block of N. Sterling Blvd. in Sterling when she was approached by an unknown subject who then assaulted her. The victim received treatment at the scene and was then transported to Inova Loudoun Hospital.

According to a press release from the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, the female told authorities that she was going to a residence in the 25600 block of Gum Spring Road at around 6:30 pm. when two men approached her.

One of the suspects held her down while a second suspect sexually assaulted her. Loudoun deputies became aware of the incident around 9:35 p.m. after the female arrived at the hospital.

If only television plotlines were as riveting as the drama unfolding in Loudoun: “Couple attacked in Lansdowne,” “Lowes Island party turns deadly,” “Sterling woman fights off attacker.”

Still, despite the recent litany of headline-worthy felonies, crime in Loudoun is actually down.

According to new numbers from the Sheriff’s Office, most categories of offenses in Loudoun saw significant drop-offs the first half of this year compared to January through June of 2008.

Armed Robbery

July 8, 9:00 p.m.

Assault on an Officer

June 30, 2:24 a.m.