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Missing Bedford Man

October 16, 2018, 12:40 pm
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PRESS RELEASE
October 16, 2018

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is still seeking the public’s assistance in locating Charles Howard Smith. On Friday October 5, 2018, Charles Howard Smith was reported missing by family members. Mr. Smith, age 58, of Bedford was last seen in the Body Camp area of Bedford County on Tuesday October 2, 2018. Mr. Smith is approximately 5 foot 8 inches tall, 145 pounds. He has brownish grey hair and brown eyes.

Anyone having information on his whereabouts or disappearance is asked to call the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office at 586-7827 or Central Virginia Crime Stoppers at 1-888-798-5900 or go online to http://cvcrimestoppers.org. Enter your tip online at http://p3tips.com or use the P3TIPS app on your mobile device. Crime Stopper callers remain anonymous and could receive a cash reward up to $1,000.00.

charles h smith

Charles H. Smith

Original Press Release:October 7, 2018

On Friday October 5, 2018, Charles Howard Smith was reported missing by family members. Mr. Smith, age 58, of Bedford was last seen in the Body Camp area of Bedford County on Tuesday October 2, 2018. Mr. Smith is approximately 5 foot 8 inches tall, 145 pounds. He has brownish grey hair and brown eyes.

Anyone having information on his whereabouts or disappearance is asked to call Bedford County Sheriff’s Investigator Jon Maddox at 586-7827. Central Virginia Crime Stoppers at 1-888-798-5900 or go online to http://cvcrimestoppers.org. Enter your tip online at http://p3tips.com or use the P3TIPS app on your mobile device. Crime Stopper callers remain anonymous and could receive a cash reward up to $1,000.00.

Release prepared by Major Ricky Gardner

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October 17, 2018, 11:30 am
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We had the privilege to attend last night’s Annual Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil in Bedford.  We honored those who are victims and survivors of domestic violence.  Please seek call if you, or someone you know, needs help.  You can contact us at 911 or the Domestic Violence hotline at 540-587-0970.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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Checkpoint Strikeforce is back

October 24, 2018, 12:59 pm
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As you plan your Halloween festivities, remember—adults don’t drink and drive. #ActLikeItVA

Checkpoint Strikeforce

Checkpoint Strikeforce

 

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Halloween Tips

October 26, 2018, 6:33 am
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Halloween Tips from Bedford County Sheriff’s Office

  • Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers and, if possible, choose light colors.
  • Have kids use glow sticks or flashlights to help them see and be seen by drivers.
  • A responsible adult should accompany young children on the neighborhood rounds and if your older children are going alone, plan and review a route acceptable to you.
  • Instruct children to travel only in familiar, well-lit areas and stick with their friends and agree on a specific time children should return home.
  • Popular trick-or-treating hours are 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. so be especially alert for kids during those hours.
  • Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks and always look both ways before crossing.
  • Put electronic devices down and keep heads up and walk, don’t run, across the street.
  • Always walk on sidewalks or paths. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible.
  • Watch for cars that are turning or backing up. Teach children to never dart out into the street or cross between parked cars.
  • Teach your children never to enter a stranger’s home or car.

EXTRA TIP:  Tell your children not to eat any treats until they return home – parents must always “sample” first!

trick or treaters imageHalloween Tips Flyer

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Deputy Placed on Administrative Leave Pending Investigation

November 5, 2018, 10:51 am
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PRESS RELEASE
November 5, 2018
(For Immediate Release)

On Thursday October 11, 2018, this office received a complaint containing accusations against Cpl. Daniel Clark and his behavior with a juvenile. Within an hour of receiving the complaint Cpl. Daniel Clark was placed on administrative leave with pay and the Virginia State Police was contacted with our request to investigate these accusations.

The Virginia State Police is currently conducting an investigation.
No other information will be released until the investigation is completed by the VSP.

Release prepared by Sheriff Mike Brown

Bedford County Sheriff

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Two Men Arrested on Felony Property Damage and Trespassing Charges

November 8, 2018, 10:20 am
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PRESS RELEASE
November 7, 2018

On Friday November 2, 2018, Bedford County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Chance E. Taylor, age 18, and Austin J. Andrews, age 18. Both men were charged with felony {+$1,000} property damage and trespassing at Liberty Middle School on Thursday evening November 1, 2018.

On Wednesday November 7, 2018, a juvenile male was charged with trespassing on school property relating to the same incident.

Release prepared by Major Ricky Gardner

Bedford County Sheriff's Office

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Holiday Hours

November 21, 2018, 8:23 am
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The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office will close at 11:30AM on Wednesday, November 21st in observance of the holiday and re-open at 8:00AM on Monday, November 26th.

For all non-emergency matters, please call dispatch at 540-586-7827.

Dial 9-1-1 for emergencies.

Bedford County Sheriff's Office

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Man Charged With Counterfeiting

November 26, 2018, 1:30 pm
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PRESS RELEASE
November 26, 2018

On Saturday November 23, 2018, Bedford County 911 received a call from a business in Forest reporting they had received a counterfeit $100.00 bill from a black male described as being skinny and having two gold teeth. While the deputy was at the business taking the complaint, 911dispatchers began receiving multiple calls from Forest businesses reporting that they had received a counterfeit $100.00 bill from a black male.

With the assistance of the Virginia State Police, Bedford County Sheriff’s Deputies located the suspect exiting a business in the Forest area. The suspect was identified as Ronzay Buckner, age 19, of Indianapolis, Indiana. He was arrested and transported to the Blue Ridge Regional Jail in Bedford. He was charged with ten counts of counterfeiting. He was also charged with being a fugitive from justice in Indiana for several counterfeiting charges.

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office contacted the Secret Service and made them aware of the arrest.

Release prepared by Major Ricky Gardner

RONZAY BUCKNER

RONZAY BUCKNER

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Huddleston Man Arrested and Charged with Aggravated Sexual Battery

December 5, 2018, 12:05 pm
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PRESS RELEASE
December 5, 2018

On October 22, 2018, the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint of possible sex offenses. The investigation into the complaint revealed the alleged offenses occurred between 1994 and 2010.

On December 4, 2018, Carl U. Wheeler, age 86, of Huddleston was arrested and charged with three aggravated sexual battery charges. He is being held in the Blue Ridge Regional Jail in Bedford without bond.

CARL U. WHEELER

CARL U. WHEELER

 

Release prepared by Major Ricky Gardner

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Seeking Help Identifying Quick Mart Shoplifting Suspect

December 12, 2018, 9:03 am
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PRESS RELEASE
December 11, 2018

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a shoplifting suspect.

On Friday November 23, 2018, a black male wearing a red hoodie and believed to be in his 40’s shoplifted several items from the Quick Mart located on Moneta Road. The suspect is believed to be traveling in a black Dodge Nitro.

Anyone with information on this crime can call the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office at 540-586-7827 or Central Virginia Crime Stoppers at 1-888-798-5900 or go online to http://cvcrimestoppers.org. Enter your tip online at http://p3tips.com or use the P3TIPS app on your mobile device. Crime Stopper callers remain anonymous and could receive a cash reward up to $1,000.00.

Release prepared by Major Ricky Gardner

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PA Man Arrested in Connection with Ongoing Investigation Related to Crimes Against Children

December 19, 2018, 8:58 am
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The following subject was arrested on December 14th, 2018 in connection with an ongoing Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children (SOVA-ICAC) investigation.

Lawrence W Henry Jr, 46 years of age, of Normalville, PA was arrested by Investigators assigned to the SOVA-ICAC when he traveled to Bedford County in furtherance of the crime. Member agencies that participated in the operation were the Town of Bedford Police Department and the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office. Additional support was provided by the Bedford County Vice Unit.

Henry is being held without bond at the Blue Ridge Regional Jail Authority in Bedford on the following charges:

(7) counts of 18.2-374.3 -Use of a communication device to facilitate certain offenses involving children.

Lawrence W. Henry, Jr.
Lawrence W. Henry, Jr.
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Scam Alert!

December 19, 2018, 11:56 am
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PRESS RELEASE
December 19, 2018

SCAM ALERT

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office has received numerous calls from citizens who report they had received a message on their voice mail from a person identifying himself as Deputy Mike Denton with the Bedford County Sheriff Office. He tells them to call 540-707-4070, Ext. 4. When the person calls that number the caller receives an automated voice message stating the caller had reached the Sheriff’s Office. The caller enters ext. 4 and a man answers the phone and identifies himself as Deputy Mike Denton. The man instructs the caller to go and purchase a gift card and give him the number on the card over the phone.

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office does not employ a Mike Denton. This is a scam!!!!!!

Scam Alert

Release prepared by Major Ricky Gardner

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Christmas Holiday Office Hours

December 20, 2018, 11:44 am
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The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is closed Monday, December 24th and Tuesday, December 25th in observance of the Christmas holiday and re-open at 8:00AM on Wednesday, December 26th. Fingerprinting services will resume on Thursday (8:30 – 10:30AM).

For all non-emergency matters, please call dispatch at 540-586-7827.

Dial 9-1-1 for emergencies.

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Telephone Scammers Impersonating Police Officers

December 21, 2018, 8:10 am
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New Year Holiday Hours

December 27, 2018, 12:14 pm
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The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is closed Monday, December 31st and Tuesday, January 1st in observance of the New Year holiday and re-opens at 8:00AM on Wednesday, January 2nd. Fingerprinting services will resume on Thursday (8:30 – 10:30AM).

For all non-emergency matters, please call dispatch at 540-586-7827.

Dial 9-1-1 for emergencies.

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Ongoing Investigation Into Shooting

January 9, 2019, 9:55 am
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PRESS RELEASE
January 9, 2019

At 12:43 a.m. Tuesday morning Bedford County 911 received a call from Wycliffe Street reporting a shooting. Bedford Police and Bedford County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene. On arrival witnesses advised an 18 year old male had shot himself in the head. The victim was transported to Roanoke Memorial Hospital by helicopter, where he later died. The victim is identified as Nicholas Bernard, age 18.

The body will be transported to the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Roanoke. The investigation of the shooting is ongoing.

Release prepared by Major Ricky Gardner

Bedford County Sheriff's Office
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Vinton Man Arrested In Connection to Ongoing Investigation

January 14, 2019, 11:07 am
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The following subject was arrested on January 11th, 2019 in connection with an ongoing Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children investigation.

Theodore Moberg, 40 years of age, of Vinton VA, was arrested by Bedford County Sheriff’s Office investigators assigned to the Southern Internet Crimes Against Children’s Task Force with the assistance of the Town of Bedford Police Department on the following charges:

(1) count of 18.2-374.3 – Use of a communication device to facilitate certain offenses involving children.
(1) count of 18.2-370 – Indecent liberties with a minor.

This is an ongoing investigation and anyone with any information about this case is asked to call The Southern Internet Crimes Against Children’s Task Force at 434-534-9521. There will be no further media releases at this time.

Theodore Moberg, 40, of Vinton, VA
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Missing Juvenile

January 23, 2019, 7:25 am
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Update 10:40a.m.…………………..Bedford County Sheriff’s deputies have located Trevor with the help of calls from citizens

PRESS RELEASE

January 23, 2019 

(For Immediate Release)

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Trevor Ian Chatlos, age 14, who left his home on Ty Bluff Road, Forest this morning. He is 5’8”, 110 lb., blue eyes and brown hair. He was last seen wearing an orange shirt, black coat, jeans and carrying an old Army backpack containing survival gear. Due to a medical condition he needs to take his medication daily, which he left at his residence.

Anyone with information on Trevor’s whereabouts should call 911 immediately.

Trevor Ian Chatlos

  

Release prepared by Major Ricky Gardner

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BCSO Conducts Safety & Security Operation at Jefferson Forest HS

January 25, 2019, 1:27 pm
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PRESS RELEASE
January 25, 2019
(For Immediate Release)

This morning the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office in collaboration with Bedford County School officials conducted a Safety and Security Operation at Jefferson Forest High School. Two Bedford County Sheriff’s K-9 deputies and their partners with the assistance of four other K-9 officers and their partners from surrounding law enforcement agencies were involved in the operation.

These operations serve two purposes. One is to identify contraband on school premises. Secondly, they enhance the working relationship between the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office and Bedford County School officials in the event of an emergency in the schools. The results of the operation were negative.

Release prepared by Major Ricky Gardner

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Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving

January 29, 2019, 6:22 am
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The Super Bowl is America’s most watched national sporting event. On Super Bowl Sunday, February 3, there will be lots of game day socializing that may include drinking.  That’s why NHTSA is urging football fans to plan ahead a safe ride home.

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