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Loudoun County sheriff’s deputy arrested on domestic-assault charges

Chris Graham
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Leesburg Police arrested an off-duty deputy with the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office on domestic-assault charges.

According to police, Rajesh Kumar was taken into custody after officers responded to a call in the 100 block of Alpine Drive in Leesburg at 5:20 p.m. on Wednesday.

Per the police report, Kumar is alleged to have assaulted an unidentified family member and prevented another family member from calling law enforcement.

Kumar was arrested on two charges in the incident, and an emergency protective order has been issued against the deputy.

Kumar was processed at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center and released on a secured bond.

Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019, and Team of Destiny: Inside Virginia Basketball’s Run to the 2019 National Championship, and The Worst Wrestling Pay-Per-View Ever, published in 2018. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, or subscribe to his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].