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Tuesday, March 26, 2013  A man was tased twice after leading police on a chase through Lee County.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  Updated with video; Leesburg police want you and your little ones to be safe this halloween.

Tuesday, July 03, 2012  Updated with video; Each year, Lee County Elementary School holds a one-day event, Progressive AG Safety Day, that teaches children safety lessons that can keep them and those around them safe at home, or out int the community.

Monday, December 12, 2011  Updated with video; They'll be taking new toys up until the 19th.

Monday, December 12, 2011  Updated with video; The Leesburg Police Department need your help finding a person of interest.

Thursday, December 08, 2011  Leesburg police find a Iraq war veteran after a morning-long search with the help of technology; Lee County schools put on alert during search.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011  Leesburg Police Department scores cash and drugs in an early morning bust.

Monday, July 25, 2011  Updated with video; In a unique fundraiser, four Lee County officials are served and handcuffed within the span of one hour; forced to make bail for "having no class."

Friday, December 17, 2010  The Leesburg Police Department donates toys and bikes to 35 Lee Co. foster kids for Christmas.

Monday, August 23, 2010  Leesburg Police, Leesburg Lions, and the Lee County Explorers hosted the wash to benefit 6-year old Hartwell Faircloth. Hartwell was recently diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and receives weekly chemotherapy treatments in Augusta.

Wednesday, August 04, 2010  This year's motto was 'Take Back Your Community'. Sheriff Reggie Rachals says it’s a way for the community to take a stand against crime.

Friday, May 21, 2010  Leesburg police have arrested 20-year-old Jacob Hanes and 19-year-old Leon Roberson on three counts of burglary. Police say after a citizen bought a camera from one of the men they started to question the transaction.

Wednesday, March 04, 2009  Leesburg police have identified a getaway car used in the robberies of two Flash Foods stores last week.

Friday, February 27, 2009  The Leesburg Police Department needs your help finding a person of interest in the robbery of the Flash Foods store on Highway 19 on Wednesday night.