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CHECKPOINT STRIKEFORCE DUI ENFORCEMENT

August 28, 2019, 12:58 pm
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA LAUNCHES 18TH ANNUAL CHECKPOINT STRIKEFORCE DUI ENFORCEMENT

Bedford, VA – Throughout the state, including Bedford County, increased enforcement is taking place from now through Labor Day.

Checkpoint Strikeforce is a crucial joint effort of high-visibility enforcement that reminds likely offenders to get a safe ride home or face arrest.

Last year, Virginia saw a 12% increase in alcohol-related traffic deaths on Virginia roadways; 278 people lost their lives in alcohol-related traffic crashes and 19,790 people were convicted of a DUI in the Commonwealth.

So if you are waiting to go through a checkpoint, thank the officers for helping to keep our roads safe and free of those who choose to drive drunk.

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DEPUTY USES EVZIO TO REVIVE STUDENT

October 4, 2019, 9:08 am
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On 10/4/2019 a student at Jefferson Forest High School was found unresponsive on the school property and was brought to the school nurse for treatment.  The School Resource Officer was called to assist and upon arrival, the S.R.O. administered a naloxone hydrochloride EVZIO® Injection (sometimes known as NARCAN), which revived the student.  Medical personnel arrived on scene and the student was transported to the hospital for further care.  This incident is under investigation and no further information will be released at this time due to the age of the student and the ongoing investigation.

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BCSO Obtains Warrants for Bedford Man

October 22, 2019, 12:40 pm
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PRESS RELEASE

October 22, 2019

UPDATE:

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office has obtained arrest warrants for Jeffrey Todd Lynch, Bedford, for the burglary of Red Rock Store on October 21, 2019.

Anyone with information on this individual is asked to contact 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.

October 21, 2019

This morning at 1:25 a.m. Bedford County 911 received a call a business alarm from Red Rock Store located near Halesford Bridge in Moneta. The suspect arrived in a small dark blue SUV.  The suspect appears to be a white male forced entry into the store and stole merchandise.

Release prepared by Major Ricky Gardner

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Malicious Wounding Investigation

December 30, 2019, 9:14 am
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On December 30, 2019, the Bedford County 911 Communications Center received a 911 call to an address on Cinnamon Ridge Rd. in Moneta, VA in reference to a disturbance involving a knife.  Upon arrival, deputies learned that this was a domestic disturbance involving parties at the residence.  Two subjects involved were transported and treated for lacerations and non-life threatening injuries at local hospitals.  This is an ongoing investigation, and charges related to this incident are pending the completion of the investigation.

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Citizens Police Academy 30th Session

January 22, 2020, 5:28 am
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The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a Citizens Police Academy starting March 10, 2020 @ 6:30 pm.  The course a 10 week class that meets once a week to give a brief overview of the different units, duties, programs and services the Sheriff’s Office provides. The class is free to all Bedford County residents but will require a clear back ground check in order to attend.  If you are interested in taking this course please contact the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office Community Services Division at (540)586-7718 By  February 28, 2020.Online Applications are available at here.

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Most Wanted

January 27, 2020, 9:36 am
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  • Galen Brown
    Wanted- FTA, Probation Violation, Felony Hit & Run, Drug Possession
  • Deven Elkins
    Wanted-FTA, 2x Felony Larceny, Capias, Felony Drugs
If anyone has information that will lead to the arrest of these wanted
subjects, please contact Bedford County Sheriff’s Office 540 586 7827
www.bedfordcountysheriff.org or Crime Stoppers 1 888 798 5900
www.cvcrimestoppers.org .

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National Health & Nutrition Examination Survey

January 30, 2020, 6:17 pm
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Bedford County, Virginia has been selected to participate in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), a major study of the health of persons living in the United States.

The National Center for Health Statistics, part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is conducting the study. The study has been successfully conducted for over 55 years and has provided us with current and vital data on health conditions and concerns in this country. Data are collected through household interviews and standardized medical examinations in our mobile examination center.

Personnel will be conducting the survey in Bedford County starting February 19, 2020 through April 23, 2020. A sample of about 686 people from Bedford County will be asked to participate in the survey. Interviewers will be knocking on the doors of randomly selected households throughout the county. They will conduct a brief questionnaire at the doorstep in order to obtain demographic information used to identify sample participants for the survey.

This is a legitimate survey is a federally funded national effort with significant influence on health policy across the nation. The interviewers who approach county residents will carry official CDC identification and active duty officers of the US Public Health Service (USPHS) may accompany NHANES field interviewers.

As always, please contact the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office at (540)586-7827 if you are unsure if this survey is legitimate or have questions.

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WANTED

February 20, 2020, 10:54 am
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT (3/16/2020)

March 16, 2020, 9:39 am
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In accordance with the Virginia Department of Health and the Center for Disease Control’s advice and recommendations concerning COVID-19, the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is temporarily suspending fingerprinting services through the month of March.  We will resume this service on April 1 unless otherwise advised by public health officials.

This is being done to protect our staff from possible exposure and minimize the opportunity for the spread of this illness.

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Bedford County Declaration of Emergency

March 18, 2020, 1:25 pm
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Bedford County Sheriff’s Office

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

In light of the declaration of emergency issued today by Bedford County administration, the Sheriff’s Office would like the public to be aware of the following information:

First, the Sheriff’s Office continues to perform law enforcement activities for the citizens of this community. 

Second, due to the emergency declaration, the Sheriff’s Office administrative building is making the following changes to our daily operations:

  • The administrative building for the Sheriff’s Office will be closed for business activities.  We will continue to work; however, no one will be given access to the building unless it is in conjunction with law enforcement activities. 
  • Temporarily cancelling all ride-along activities, facility tours, and community events until further notice;
  • On March 16th we suspended all fingerprint services.  This will remain in effect until further notice.
  • Deputies will engage in the wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as masks, latex gloves, and protective eye-wear (if necessary);
  • Deputies are cleaning patrol cars after each transport;
  • Deputies request that citizens requiring law enforcement services file a report via the phone if possible or, if not possible, they meet the deputy outdoors to minimize the deputy’s exposure and ensure proper distancing as recommended by the Virginia Department of Health
  • The Sheriff’s Office requests citizens to alert the E-911 Communications Center if they are sick or are exhibiting any signs of illness as well as advising the deputy upon arrival.

If you would like to receive alerts via our public address system, Alert Bedford, you can register your phone number at this link: AlertBedford

Click HERE to see the County’s Emergency Declaration

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Bedford County to Announce New Aid Initiative

March 29, 2020, 10:57 am
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Bedford, Va. (March 27, 2020) – A press conference will be held on Monday, March 30, 2020 at 11:00 am to announce the start of a new COVID-19 aid initiative for Bedford County citizens. The press conference will be held at 1345 Falling Creek Road, Bedford, Virginia in the rear of the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.
Representatives of multiple Bedford County Departments have quickly developed a system geared to meet the evolving needs of the community. This new aid will focus on COVID-19 situations that may impact diverse segments of the community due to social distancing, isolation, unemployment, and any other unforeseen events yet to come due to the pandemic.
This collaboration is representative of the local government and public safety community. County Administrator Robert Hiss, Sheriff Mike Miller, Chief Todd Foreman and Chief Jack Jones will be on hand to announce and detail the intent and capacity of this effort.
This new initiative will be for all Bedford County citizens and will also have a special concentrated effort for citizens age 60 or older.
No additional information will be released in advance of the 11:00 am press conference.

Local Information Resources:
• For the latest updates on how COVID-19 is effecting our area, please visit https://www.bedfordcountyva.gov/about-bedford/covid-19

National and State Resources:
Citizens are also encouraged to visit the links below for the most current information.
• www.cdc.gov/COVID19
• http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/

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PRESS RELEASE

April 13, 2020, 8:36 am
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April 13, 2020

(For Immediate Release)

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 15 year old Dillon Hoelzle. His is a white male with blue eyes and sandy blonde hair. He is 5’06 and 105 pounds. Dillon ran away from his home in Bedford County on April 4th, 2020. He may be staying in the Vinton or Salem areas with a male subject possibly named Antonio, who also goes by the street name of “Sug” (pronounced Shug).  Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Sgt. Scott Arney at 540-586-7827.

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Ongoing Burglary Investigation

April 15, 2021, 12:25 pm
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Crime of the Week – April 13, 2021

Forest, Va. – The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office and Lynchburg Police Department are investigating a series of burglaries that occurred over the weekend at restaurants in both localities. 

On Sunday, April 11, 2021, the Lynchburg Police Department received reports of three separate burglaries that occurred overnight at Trust Chinese Restaurant located at 2221 Florida Avenue, Good Taste Chinese Restaurant located at 7701 Timberlake Road, and King House Chinese Restaurant located at 2509 Memorial Avenue. The front door was broken at all three locations and an undisclosed amount of cash was taken. 

On Sunday, April 11, 2021, the Bedford County Sheriff Office received a report of a burglary of a business at Beijing Chinese Restaurant located at 12130 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike Forest, VA 24551. Two subjects wearing dark color clothing broken into the store around 5 am. Anyone with information related to the case, please contact Bedford County Sheriff Office and Lynchburg Police Department.

These are ongoing investigations. Any additional information will be released as an update to this news release.

Anyone with information on the Lynchburg incidents are asked to contact Det. Bond at (434) 455-6161 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. Anyone with information on the Bedford incidents are asked to contact Investigator Cucci at (540)586-4800 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. Enter an anonymous tip online at http://p3tips.com or use the P3 app on a mobile device. Go here to submit tips through this website.

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PRESS RELEASE – Ongoing Investigation

April 16, 2021, 1:25 pm
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On April 7, 2021 The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office arrested Matthew Perretta on two counts of Animate Object Penetration. The investigation is still ongoing.

We are asking anyone having any information regarding this please contact Inv. Alderson at: 540-586-4800 or use our Contact form.

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Missing Juvenile

May 25, 2021, 1:43 pm
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PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

05/25/2021

On May 25th 2021 @ 12:25pm 13 year old Aubrey Childs was seen getting into a hunter green Jeep Cherokee with wood grained siding bearing VA registration UXW-9612. This occurred around Regency Drive in the Stewartsville area of Bedford County. The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is requesting that anyone with any information on Aubrey’s location or the vehicle contact us immediately at 540-586-7827 or 911. Aubrey was last seen wearing blue jeans, pink shirt, black shoes, and a burgundy zip up hoodie.

UPDATE: The teen was found safe shortly after the original Press Release was posted to this site.

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Press Release – Liberty High School

September 8, 2021, 11:56 am
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

9/8/21

 On 9/8/21 the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office along with Bedford County Schools administration received information that a student was believed to be in possession of a firearm on school property. Deputies along with school staff identified and intercepted the student upon arriving at Liberty High School this morning. Upon search of the vehicle, a firearm was recovered, and the student was taken into custody by law enforcement without incident. At this time there have been no known threats made by this student. This investigation is still ongoing.

~Sheriff Mike Miller

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WEDNESDAY WANTED

September 15, 2021, 6:56 pm
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Give us a call if you have any information on the whereabouts of these individuals.

Remember, you can always submit a tip anonymously to Central Virginia Crime Stoppers via phone at 1-888-798-5900, online at http://p3tips.com, or the PSTIPS3 app on your mobile device. Those who offer tips via Crime Stoppers remain anonymous and could receive a cash reward of up to $1000.

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PRESS RELEASE

September 16, 2021, 4:45 pm
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For Immediate Release

On 09/13/2021 the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office performed a narcotics round-up, with 10 people indicted on a total of 15 charges. Pictured are the persons arrested during the round-up. One is still wanted on outstanding charges. If you have any information as to the whereabouts of Rashard Lee Paige, contact our Office at 540-586-7827 or submit an anonymous tip through CrimeStoppers by phone at 1-888-798-5900, online at http://p3tips.com, or through the P3 app on mobile devices. Tips received through CrimeStoppers could receive a cash award of up to $1000.

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