News Release: Leesburg Police Urge Residents to Take Safety Precautions
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From: Ken Reid <reidkd@verizon.net>
Date: Mon, Aug 9, 2010 at 6:40 PM
Subject: Fwd: Fwd: News Release: Leesburg Police Urge Residents to Take Safety Precautions
To: councilmanreid@fdainfo.com
It appears we have a serial stabber in our midst, who has stabbed three black men (all of whom are recovering) within the past week. The crimes appear to be racially motivated, and this person has apparently stabbed people in Flint, MI (some of whom died).
The news release from the police dept. is pasted below, and attached. I would appreciate it if you would post this to your respective email lists, HOA discussion boards, etc. However, please be assured the police are handling this so they can bring this nut to justice.
Thanks! Ken Reid Member Leesburg Town Council
here’s a link to the Channel 7 story:
http://www.tbd.com/articles/2010/08/va-attacks-investigated-for-link-to-mich-killer-996.html
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
Contact:
MPO Chris Jones
Leesburg Police Department
703-771-4514
For Immediate Release
Contact:
MPO Chris Jones
Leesburg Police Department
703-771-4514
Leesburg Police Urge Residents to Take Safety Precautions
Leesburg, VA (August 9, 2010) – In the wake of three assault incidents in the Town of Leesburg during the past week, Leesburg Police are urging residents to be alert to their surroundings and to report any suspicious activity.
The following are a series of personal safety tips offered by the Leesburg Police:
· Be aware of your surroundings at all times.
· Avoid areas that are abandoned, secluded or poorly lighted.
· When walking, jogging or running, go with a partner.
· If you do go alone, tell a family member or friend where you will be and when you expect to be back.
· Carry a cell phone with you.
· Don’t wear earphones that can reduce your ability to hear someone coming up from behind you.
· Report any suspicious activity to law enforcement immediately.
The Leesburg Police Department’s non-emergency phone number is 703-771-4500.
“We want people to go on with their normal lives,” Leesburg Police Chief Joe Price emphasized. “But we also want residents to take reasonable precautions to stay safe.”
TOL PR 2010-08-09 safety tips
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Betsy Fields, CEcD
Research & Communications Manager
Town of Leesburg
25 West Market Street
P.O. Box 88
Leesburg VA 20178
703-771-2734 office
