Maryland woman killed in fatal carjacking in Virginia

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is investigating a fatal carjacking that occurred this afternoon in Sterling. The victim was a woman from Montgomery County, MD.

According to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, “Officers responded to a report of a carjacking in the 21000 block of Towncenter Plaza at approximately 11:39 a.m. The victim and owner, Melody Waldecker, 54, of Silver Spring, Maryland, was struck by the vehicle as the suspect fled the scene and was pronounced dead.

A suspect has been arrested and there are no further threats to the community. The investigation is ongoing and additional criminal charges will be filed.

Any witnesses to the incident who have not yet spoken to law enforcement are asked to contact Detective Rodriquez (703) 777-1021.”