Purcellville Police Department

08/31/2026

Prepared. Informed. Empowered.

This past Friday and Saturday, we were honored to host three sessions of the Critical Response and Casualty Care (CRCC) course, led by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS).

Thanks to the DCJS Critical Incident Preparedness and Response Section (CIPR), these important classes were offered free of charge to our community. A huge thank-you to the outstanding DCJS instructors for sharing their knowledge, experience, and guidance.

Our participants included local residents, Town of Purcellville employees, community leaders, and neighbors who took time out of their busy schedules to learn what they can do during an active attack situation.

Throughout the course, participants learned practical strategies for recognizing, responding to, and surviving an active attack event, including:
• Avoid, Deny, Defend
• Stop the Bleed
• How to properly apply tourniquets to themselves and others
• Practical guidance and strategies for responding in an emergency

Most importantly, participants walked away with greater knowledge and confidence about how they can respond, when every second matters.

Much like learning CPR, we hope you never have to use these skills. But being prepared with the knowledge and confidence to potentially save a life is far better than facing an emergency and feeling helpless.

Thank you to everyone who participated and made the commitment to become better prepared. Your willingness to learn these potentially life-saving skills helps make our entire community stronger.

For more information about this critical training, please visit the DCJS website at https://www.dcjs.virginia.gov/.../community-focused-training.

If you attended the course, we’d love to hear from you! Share your thoughts or takeaways in the comments below.

08/28/2026

Interested to see what happened in Purcellville over the past week? See the link here for the latest Purcellville Police Incidents Report:
https://www.purcellvilleva.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/3560

If you would like to sign up for the Town of Purcellville News Alerts, please visit https://purcellvilleva.gov/List.aspx and upon registration, you will receive these notices automatically.

08/28/2026

Tomorrow, the Purcellville Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies across Virginia and the nation for Saturation Saturday, an initiative led by MADD Virginia to prevent impaired driving.

On Saturday, August 29, Purcellville PD will increase impaired-driving enforcement throughout Purcellville as part of this coordinated effort to prevent crashes, injuries, and deaths.

If your weekend plans include alcohol or any substance that can impair your ability to drive, make your plan to get home safe before the celebration begins.

08/28/2026

Thank you to FBI-LEEDA for recognizing our Department's Trilogy Award!

Congratulations to the Purcellville Police Department on receiving the prestigious FBI-LEEDA Agency Trilogy Award! This recognition honors law enforcement professionals who successfully complete three advanced leadership courses through the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association: the Supervisor Leadership Institute, Command Leadership Institute, and Executive Leadership Institute. The program focuses on leadership development, communication, organizational effectiveness, and professional growth within public safety.

Led by Chief Sara Lombraña, this accomplishment reflects the department's commitment to continued learning, leadership excellence, and serving the community with professionalism and integrity. We are proud to have dedicated leaders who continually invest in improving themselves and the service they provide to their community.

Congratulations, Purcellville PD, on this outstanding achievement.

08/28/2026

UPDATE - AUGUST 28, 2026:

There will be a continued large law enforcement presence in the area of Lincoln Road in Purcellville as the search continues for Carolyn Taylor.

If you locate Carolyn or have information that may assist investigators, please call the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office immediately at 703-777-1021.

08/27/2026

👮‍♀️ONE MORE WEEK TO GO!🚨

Join the Purcellville Police Department next Thursday for Kickball with Cops—a fun, family-friendly afternoon of kickball, food, conversation, and community connection!

📅 Thursday, Sept. 3
⏰ 3:30–5:30 p.m.
📍 Loudoun Valley Community Center
320 W. School Street, Purcellville

🌭 Free hot dogs, chips & drinks from Betteralife, while supplies last!

Bring the family, lace up your sneakers, and come get to know your local officers! Can't wait to see you then!🤝👮‍♂️

08/27/2026

Thank you to Purcellville News for highlighting our Homework Club with Betteralife!

Purcellville Police Department and BetterALife team up again for weekly homework help, and a new youth choir will debut this fall.

08/26/2026

SEARCH CONTINUES FOR CAROLYN TAYLOR

There remains a large law enforcement presence in the area of Lincoln Road in Purcellville as the search continues for Carolyn Taylor.

If you locate Carolyn or have information that may assist investigators, please call the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office immediately at 703-777-1021.

SEARCH CONTINUES FOR CAROLYN TAYLOR

There remains a large law enforcement presence in the area of Lincoln Road in Purcellville as the search continues for Carolyn Taylor.

Taylor was last seen at approximately 10:40 a.m. on August 23, 2026, in the 18000 block of Foundry Road in Purcellville. She is believed to be wearing a blue sweatshirt and blue jeans.

Carolyn is known to nap outdoors, particularly in grassy or wooded areas. LCSO is asking residents in and around the area where she was last seen to take the following steps on their own property only:

Check your backyard, shed, garden, and any brushy or wooded areas of your property to ensure Carolyn has not stopped to rest there.

Review security and doorbell camera footage from 10:00 a.m. on August 23 through the present for any indication of Carolyn.

We are not asking for volunteer searchers at this time.

Please do not travel to the search area to look for Carolyn. Trained law enforcement personnel are actively conducting the search, and additional people in the area could interfere with search efforts. Checking your own property and reviewing your camera footage is the most helpful thing residents can do at this time.

If you locate Carolyn or have information that may assist investigators, please call the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office immediately at 703-777-1021.

08/25/2026

AUGUST 25, 2026 - UPDATE — SEARCH CONTINUES FOR CAROLYN TAYLOR

The LCSO is not asking for volunteer searchers at this time.
Please do not travel to the area to look for Carolyn. Trained personnel are conducting the search, and additional people in the area can interfere with those efforts. Checking your own property and cameras is the most helpful thing residents can do.

If you find anything, call LCSO immediately at 703-777-1021.

AUGUST 25, 2026 - UPDATE — SEARCH CONTINUES FOR CAROLYN TAYLOR

There is a large law enforcement presence around Lincoln Road in Purcellville as the search for Carolyn Taylor continues.

Taylor was last seen on the 18000 block of Foundry Road in Purcellville at approximately 10:40 am on 08/23/26. She is believed to be wearing a blue sweatshirt and blue jeans.

Carolyn is known to nap outdoors, particularly in grassy or wooded areas. LCSO is asking residents in and around the area where she was last seen to do two things on their own property only:

-Walk your backyard, shed, garden, and any brushy or wooded edges of your lot to make sure Carolyn hasn't stopped to rest there.

-Review any security or doorbell camera footage from 10:00 am on 08/23 to the present for any sign of her.
We are not asking for volunteer searchers at this time.

Please do not travel to the area to look for Carolyn. Trained personnel are conducting the search, and additional people in the area can interfere with those efforts. Checking your own property and cameras is the most helpful thing residents can do.

If you find anything, call LCSO immediately at 703-777-102l

08/25/2026

📚✨ ONE WEEK TO GO!✨📚

Homework Club is back! 🎉 The Purcellville Police Department is once again teaming up with Betteralife free homework help, meals & snacks for local students. 👮‍♀️📝🍎

📅 Every Tuesday, starting Sept. 1 (that LCPS is in session)
⏰ 4:30–5:30 p.m.
📍 BetterALife Food Pantry, 201 N. Maple Ave., Unit E, Purcellville

Students can get homework help from Purcellville Police officers and National Honor Society high school volunteers in a fun, supportive environment. ❤️

🎒 Primarily for elementary & middle school students, but high school students are welcome too!

We’ll see you next Tuesday! 🙌