PRESS RELEASE
August 17, 2016

On Tuesday August 16th, 2016, Investigators from the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office Vice Unit, assisted by the Town of Bedford Police Department, executed a search warrant for 912 Grand Arbre Dr in the Town of Bedford. The search warrant was in reference to the distribution and sale of cocaine from the residence.

The investigation began when members of Bedford County Sheriff’s Office Vice Unit purchased an amount of powder cocaine from Gerry Staples on two different occasions which then led Investigators to obtain a search warrant for the residence.

Inside the residence, Gerry Staples who resides at that address, was located.

GERRY J STAPLES

Investigators recovered $11,670 in cash, approximately 10 grams of powder cocaine packaged in separate bags along with plastic bags and other items commonly associated with the distribution of illegal narcotics, several sets of digital scales that contained white residue and a black tactical stock shotgun.

Cash $11,670.00, Powder Cocaine, Digital Scales, Shotgun.

On January 17, 2013 Gerry Staples was a victim of a drive by shooting and possible home invasion at 1477 Centerville Rd, Bedford Va. This case concluded with four arrests ranging from burglary at night, wearing a mask in public, maliciously shooting into an occupied dwelling, robbery, and the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Through numerous interviews conducted in this case Investigators believe that this incident was also narcotics related.

Gerry Staples is a two time convicted felon. Both felony convictions stemmed from the sale and distribution of controlled substances in Bedford County.
With the arrest of Gerry Staples, the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office Vice Unit has taken another major drug dealer off the streets.

Staples was transported to the Blue Ridge Regional Jail in Bedford. He is charged with, two counts of Distribution of Schedule I or II controlled substance, Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine, Possession of a Firearm while in Possession of a Schedule I or II controlled Substance, and Possession of a Firearm by a convicted felon. He is being held without bond.

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Luncheon with major surprise for group

Thursday, August 11, 2016, at 11:30AM

Bedford County Sheriff’s Office, EOC Room

On Thursday, August 11, 2016, at 11:30AM, a luncheon in honor of Boys with a Dream will be held at the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office, in the EOC room. This luncheon was planned at the event that the group held at the Farmer’s Market on July 21^st and, was intended as a somewhat ‘low key’ event to show the sheriff’s office appreciation for the support and love that was shown law enforcement at the Farmer’s Market event.

What was a low key event has turned into a somewhat ‘high key’ event with letters/official documents of encouragement/support being received from major national law enforcement associations and political leaders. One such letter had this quote; “The best way to predict your future is to create it.” Abraham Lincoln…and, this is what these young men are doing!

The highlight of the luncheon will be a surprise announcement that these young men will be hosted, all expenses paid, by the Virginia Sheriff’s Association at their annual conference the week of September 12, 2016, at the Tyson Corners Sheraton. The group will be treated to a major league baseball game (Nationals vs. Mets…come on Nationals) and will be hosted by Congressman Goodlatte for an official tour and lunch at of our nation’s Capitol.

The Governor (he’s vacationing at Smith Mountain Lake) and Secretary of Public Safety have been invited. Representatives from state and local government, national police organizations will be attending or will have a representative there.

A special award from the General Assembly will be presented to the group by Delegate Terry Austin.

I would hope that you would make a special effort to be here for this event…I suspect the look on these young people’s faces will be ‘priceless!’

REMEMBER…A SURPRISE…PLEASE NO ADVANCE PREVIEWS

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