Loudoun County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office

08/27/2026

LEESBURG MAN SENTENCED TO OVER 16 YEARS FOR POSSESSING CHILD PO*******HY

LEESBURG, Virginia – August 20, 2026. Antonio Geno Ford, 29, appeared before the Loudoun County Circuit Court for sentencing for his convictions of one count of Using a Communications System to Procure Minor for Obscene Material, and seven counts of Possession of Child Po*******hy. The Honorable Douglas L. Fleming, Jr. sentenced Ford to serve an active period of incarceration of 16 years and 8 months in the Virginia Department of Corrections. Ford is also required to register as a s*x offender for life.

In January 2025, detectives of the Orange County, Florida Sheriff’s Office were conducting an undercover sting operation on Snapchat by posing as a fourteen-year-old boy and communicating with Ford, who went by the social media handle “pervteach.” He sent several inappropriate communications and images of himself to undercover detectives. Once Ford was identified as the owner of the Snapchat account “pervteach,” the case was reported to the Leesburg Police Department. Ford was subsequently arrested at Lovettsville Elementary School where he was employed as a teacher. There are no indications that Ford acted inappropriately towards any of the students at the school.

Law enforcement executed a search warrant at Ford’s Leesburg residence during which they confiscated several electronic devices containing child po*******hy.

“This individual was apprehended thanks to the successful coordination and investigation between the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and Loudoun County law enforcement agencies. Children are among the most vulnerable members of the community, and the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney is hopeful that this sentence of twice the recommended sentencing guidelines might deter other predators from committing similar abuses,” said Commonwealth’s Attorney Bob Anderson.

During the sentencing hearing, Senior Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Amelia Flynn argued for a sentence of significant incarceration stating that “[Ford] is an absolute risk to the community … he placed himself in a position where he would interact with youth … brazen, shown by his username ‘pervteach’ … in Loudoun County we do not tolerate this type of behavior.”

Before he pronounced Ford’s sentence, Judge Fleming said, “it is severely aggravating the amount and type of child po*******hy found in Ford’s possession … the material is disgusting … Mr. Ford uses a social media account entitled ‘pervteach,’ while he is a teacher at an elementary school … makes the Court think what he’d be doing if not caught—makes me shudder.”

Information about Virginia’s S*x Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry and those on it can be found on the Virginia State Police website: https://www.vspsor.com/.

Full release: https://www.loudoun.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/10827

08/21/2026

We were proud to cheer for the participants in the annual America’s 9/11 Memorial Ride as they passed through the Town of Leesburg today.

They travel from Shanksville, Pennsylvania to the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and then finally up to the site of the World Trade Center in New York, New York to honor the first responders who heroically gave their lives to save others on September 11, 2001.

08/06/2026

Thank you to everyone that attended National Night Out!

It was a great day engaging with community members with our public safety partners.

08/05/2026

Thank you to everyone that attended National Night Out!

It was a great day engaging with community members with our public safety partners.

08/01/2026

COMMONWEALTH V. MAX JORDAN KIPFER

It has come to the attention of the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney that questions have been raised regarding the above-mentioned case. Public discussion of this case can only be painful for the victims involved, and it is not something that this office will do.

However, we would like to correct the mischaracterization made by third parties that the victims were not supported by our dedicated victim/witness case managers and that this office did not prosecute the case to the extent legally possible. Neither of those allegations are truthful.

Rules of ethics prohibit anyone involved with a prosecutor’s office to communicate in any way with someone who has retained an attorney and must instead communicate with that attorney. The attorney could also grant permission for the members of the prosecutor’s office to speak to his or her client or allow discussions while the attorney is present. The victims in this case retained counsel to convey their wishes to the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney, and direct communication was not permitted. However, the office worked closely with the family’s retained counsel and fully prosecuted the case to the extent legally and ethically possible. Any assertion to the contrary is ignorant of the facts and the ethical obligations incumbent upon a prosecutor’s office.

If you or a family member is the victim of domestic violence, please visit https://www.loudoun.gov/256/Domestic-Violence-S*xual-Assault-Service for resources and services to assist.

07/31/2026

Thank you Leesburg Police Department for organizing and inviting the Loudoun County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office to participate in the 3rd Annual Retail Theft Forum!

Yesterday, the Leesburg Police Department was proud to host our 3rd Annual Retail Theft Forum, bringing together retailers, loss prevention professionals, prosecutors, and law enforcement partners to strengthen collaboration and share strategies to combat retail theft and organized retail crime.

We welcomed representatives from big box retailers, small retail shops, national chains, banks, and locally owned businesses, showing our shared commitment to protecting the businesses that make our community thrive.

A sincere thank you to everyone who attended and to our outstanding speakers for sharing their expertise:

Town of Leesburg, Virginia
Mayor Kelly Burk

Leesburg Police Department
Chief Thea Pirnat, Sergeant Justin Roberts, ECC Manager Blake Costello, Detective Mirza Kadric, & Detective Gregory Graves

Loudoun County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office
Matthew Lowery, Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney

Mid-Atlantic Organized Retail Crime Alliance (MAORCA)
President Howard Mergler and Regional Director Ruben Talamantes

Virginia Office of the Attorney General
Victoria Jones, Organized Retail Theft Specialist

Thank you to every retailer, loss prevention professional, law enforcement officer, prosecutor, and community partner who participated. Events like this strengthen the partnerships that are essential to preventing retail theft, improving investigations, supporting employee safety, and holding offenders accountable.

We appreciate everyone who helped make this year's Retail Theft Forum a tremendous success, and we look forward to continuing to work together to keep our businesses and community safe.

07/31/2026

TWO LIFE SENTENCES PLUS 20 YEARS IMPOSED ON MIDDLEBURG MAN FOR SEXUALLY ABUSING CHILD

LEESBURG, Virginia – July 30, 2026. Cleyver Grajales Guillen, 35, appeared before the Loudoun County Circuit Court for sentencing after a jury previously convicted him of one count of Forcible So**my (victim less than 13 years of age), one count of Object S*xual Pe*******on (victim less than 13 years of age), and one count of Aggravated S*xual Battery (victim less than 13 years of age). The Honorable Stephen E. Sincavage sentenced Guillen to serve the statutory maximum of two life sentences plus 20 years in the Virginia Department of Corrections.

Guillen was found guilty of the offenses on January 16, 2026, after a five-day jury trial. Senior Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Amelia Flynn and Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Andrew Braman represented the Commonwealth.

The following content contains descriptions of s*xual abuse. If you require support on this topic, please click here for resources and services to assist: https://www.loudoun.gov/256/Domestic-Violence-S*xual-Assault-Service

In March 2025, Virginia State Police received a report of a s*xual assault from the victim’s mother. During the ensuing investigation, it was determined that Guillen had s*xually assaulted the girl who was less than 13 years of age. Guillen and the victim were known to each other.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the victim and her family, and we hope this outcome will aid in their healing. These types of crimes are reprehensible, and those who commit such acts have no place in our community,” said Commonwealth’s Attorney Bob Anderson.

During the sentencing hearing, Senior Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Amelia Flynn argued for the statutory maximum due to the heinous nature of the offenses. Flynn said, “the impact on the victim and her mother cannot be overstated … the life sentences are appropriate in this case … [the victim] will have the freedom she is asking for with a life sentence … she will be able to live a life free of the defendant.”

Before he pronounced Guillen’s sentence, Judge Sincavage noted, “the victim impact statements show the significant negative impacts on [the victim and her mother] … the horrible impacts of these types of crimes. In our society, adults protect children.”

07/02/2026

As our great nation marks 250 years of independence on July 4, 2026, the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney for Loudoun County expresses our gratitude to the men and women who are protecting our community at home and abroad that cannot be with their loved ones.

Loudoun County’s Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s administrative offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of Independence Day.

Have a safe and happy 4th of July!

06/30/2026

STATEMENT REGARDING POLICE INVOLVED INCIDENT ON JANUARY 6, 2026

Bob Anderson, Commonwealth’s Attorney for Loudoun County, issued a letter to Sheriff Michael L. Chapman, with the results of Mr. Anderson’s evaluation of the actions of the deputies involved in the incident with Connor James Peltzer on January 6, 2026. Mr. Anderson and members of the Office recently met with the family of Mr. Peltzer and their attorney to discuss the letter before releasing it to the public.

“Ultimately, this was a tragedy for everyone involved. The deputies were left with no options but to use the force necessary to protect themselves and others from an imminent threat to life or bodily harm,” said Commonwealth’s Attorney Bob Anderson.

06/18/2026

Loudoun County’s Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s administrative offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth.