The Town of Lovettsville experienced another successful community partnership event Aug. 3 at our annual celebration of National Night Out Against Crime. I wish to thank the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, the Lovettsville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, Inova Loudoun Hospital for sending the mobile medical unit, the Lovettsville Lions Club for providing food, and the Lovettsville Community Center for the venue.

Once again this year, there was a great presence of our citizens to learn about the nationwide program of crime, drug and violence prevention, and to hear about the importance of community relationships with the police. Games, prizes and activities were enjoyed by the children, and food, ice cream and swimming were appreciated by all.

Deputy Vanessa Mertz-Myers was presented with a certificate of appreciation for her duties as our community police officer during the time she was stationed in Lovettsville, and deputy Baker was introduced as our new CPO. Community policing is an area where pro-activity is important and necessary in order to have an impact on crime.

Congressman Frank Wolf was in attendance at the start of our celebration and discussed his efforts in securing funding for the creation of the Northern Virginia Regional Gang Task Force, which benefited the Sheriff’s Office in its efforts to disrupt gang activities in Loudoun County.
Many thanks to all who attended this event, and again, thanks to those who participated.

Elaine Walker

Mayor of Lovettsville