News: Three Charged in Possible Drug-Related Robbery with Firearm in Sterling

(Jan. 17, 2013) - Three suspects have been charged in connection with a robbery reported on January 16th in the Sterling area.

Loudoun County Sheriff's Deputies responded to the 48000 block of Shaw Road around 2:30 p.m. where an 18-year-old male reported that he was robbed by three suspects who were in a vehicle. One of the suspects reportedly brandished a firearm. The victim reported that his smart phone and wallet were taken.


It was later determined the robbery took place on Saynamkhan Court and was possibly drug-related. A lookout was posted for a suspect vehicle to neighboring jurisdictions.

The suspect vehicle was located by the Town of Herndon Police Department in Herndon, Virginia. Three suspects inside the vehicle were taken into custody.

Jean Bertrand Ehounoud, 20, of Sterling, and Steven D. Fields, 19, of Sterling were charged with robbery. A 17-year-old male from Ashburn was charged with robbery. The name of the 17-year-old cannot be released because he is a juvenile.

Ehounoud and Fields remain held at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center without bond. The 17-year-old is being held at the Loudoun County Juvenile Detention Center.