Arrest Warrants Obtained For Second Man In Last Weeks Manhunt

April 30, 2013

PRESS RELEASE

APRIL 29, 2013 (UPDATE)

On Monday April 29, 2013 Bedford County Sheriff’s investigators obtained arrest warrants for DeAngelo Montez Brown, age 28, 6520 Dorchester Rd. Apt. 2800H, North Charleston, South Carolina. Brown has been identified as the second black male in the Altima last Wednesday. Brown faces the same charges as Waring, minus the driving charge.

DeAngelo Montez Brown

DeAngelo Montez Brown

 Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Waring or Brown or with information of these crimes is asked to call the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office 586-7827 or Central Virginia Crime Stoppers at 1-888-798-5900. Crime Stoppers callers remain anonymous and could receive a cash reward up to $1,000.00 for information leading to the arrest of either subject. You can also submit tips on our website by clicking here.

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Update to Yesterdays Manhunt

April 25, 2013

PRESS RELEASE (UPDATE)

April 25, 2013

Wednesday evening Bedford County Sheriff’s investigators arrested Lachelle Lynette Slaughter, age 24, 2115 Early Street Lynchburg, Va. She is charged with cashing a forged note (check) and feloniously conducting a bank action. The charges stem from check she cashed at the Bank of the James Wednesday afternoon. She was released on bond. (Slaughter is the black female that was left in Forest yesterday afternoon by the two black male suspects.)

LACHELLE LYNETTE SLAUGHTER

LACHELLE LYNETTE SLAUGHTER

Investigators have obtained four warrants for Antonio Mariello Waring, B/M, age 27, 5805 Forest Point Drive, Raleigh, N.C. The charges are as follows; conspiring to cash a forged note (check), conspiring to utter a forged note (check), feloniously conspiring to conduct a bank action and felony eluding of a police officer(s). All the charges stem from the incident at the Bank of the James on Forest Road Wednesday afternoon, April 24th.

The investigation of this incident continues and Sheriff’s investigators are continually working to identify the second suspect.

Note: We will send out a photo of Waring as soon as possible.

Please download the PDF Press Release for more information.

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Two Suspects at Large After Yesterdays Manhunt

April 25, 2013

PRESS RELEASE

APRIL 24, 2013

Forest, VA – On Tuesday April 23, 2013, the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office received a report of suspicious activity at the Fink’s Jewelers, 16960 Forest Road. After receiving this information, investigators with the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of the Lynchburg City Police Department, VA State Police and agents with the A.T.F. set up surveillance on the business.

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At 2:20 p.m. today investigators observed a maroon Nissan Altima with North Carolina tags in the area of Fink’s. A black female got out of the car and went onto the Bank of the James, 17000 Forest Road. After dropping off the female, the Altima with two black males parked in a nearby business parking lot. As the female exited the bank she walked in the direction of the Altima. As she approached the car the driver drove away at a very high rate of speed, leaving the female standing in the lot. Officers pursued the vehicle onto Forest Road then onto Enterprise Drive. Due to the heavy traffic in the area at the time, contact was lost of the Altima, however it was located a short time later in the Wyndhurst area. The vehicle engine was still running and the passenger door and trunk were open. Investigators held and identified the black female. Both suspects were last seen running toward Lynchburg City.

Suspect #1: Black male, 6’ tall, wearing a black and red cap, blue jeans, white shirt.

Suspect #2: Black male, blue jeans, black shirt, wearing a Charlotte Hornets cap.

The investigation continues and charges are pending on the female.

Anyone with information on this crime or the whereabouts of the suspect is asked to call 540‐586‐7827 or Central Virginia Crime Stoppers at 1‐888‐798‐5900 or text CVCS 274637. Crime Stopper callers remain anonymous and could receive a reward up to $1,000.00. (www.cvcrimestoppers.org) You can also submit tips on our website by clicking here.

Please download the PDF Press Release for more information.

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Prescription Take Back 4/27/2013

April 24, 2013

 

gotdrugs_bannerOn 4/27/2013 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office will be at the Walmart in Bedford and the Kroger in Forest to receive your unwanted prescriptions.

Address and more information can be found on our Event Calendar or on our website under Citizen Services – Prescription Take Back.

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Sheriff Reacts to No Money for New School SROs

April 24, 2013

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Bedford Co., VA – There will not be a resource officer in every Bedford County elementary school next school year.

The board of supervisors approved a budget last night, leaving out an $800,000 request by the sheriff to pay for 15 additional deputy positions.

Sheriff Mike Brown calls it a foreseeable liability.

“I think there was a lot of lip service paid to the potential problems, the potential dangers, that we as law enforcement executives are seeing by city councils and by board of supervisors members,” said Brown. “Then, all of the sudden once it sort of dies down, that concern goes away and that’s irresponsible.”

The Sheriff’s Office is applying for state grants that would pay for a few additional SRO positions. They expect it to be a very competitive process, as localities all over Virginia are also applying for that same money in the wake of Sandy Hook.

Original Story Link
Author: Angela Hatcher
Date: April 23, 2013

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G.R.E.A.T. / DARE Annual Car Show and Swap Meet

April 23, 2013

2013CarShow

Bedford County Sheriff’s Office
G.R.E.A.T./DARE
Annual Car Show & Swap Meet

Date: May 11, 2013
Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
Location: Liberty High School. Route 122, Bedford, VA.

Rain Date: May 18, 2013

There will be muscle cars, sports cars, motorcycles, tractors and trucks. Food and prizes! Dash plaques to all entries.
Guaranteed music and fun for everyone!

TO PRE-REGISTER PLEASE DOWNLOAD AND PRINT THIS FORM AND MAIL TO THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Pre-Registration by April 30, 2013
Swap Spaces – $8.00
Show Entries – $15.00
Pre-Registration – less $3.00

Please send Pre-Registration to:

Car Show – Bedford County Sheriff’s Office
1345 Falling Creek Road
Bedford, VA 24523

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Fire and Rescue and Sheriff’s Office Respond to Unconscious Female 911 Call

April 5, 2013

PRESS RELEASE – April 5, 2013

On Thursday 04/04/2013 at 8:22 p.m., Bedford County 911 Communications Center received a 911 call for a 17 year-old female unconscious and not breathing. Bedford County Fire and Rescue Units responded and began treatment. Because of the age of the victim, members of the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office responded as well. The victim was transported to Bedford Memorial Hospital and later transferred to Carillion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, where she passed away. 

 

At this time, there is no criminal investigation regarding this incident in Bedford County.

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Eight More Indicted On Prescription Drug Charges

March 29, 2013

 Defendants Are Accused Of Distributing A Variety Of Prescription Drugs

LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA — In January, a Federal grand jury charged 10 individuals with conspiring to possess with the intent to prescription drugs. In an indictment filed under seal last week and unsealed this afternoon, eight additional defendants have been charged with being part of the conspiracy.

Last week the grand jury charged Elizabeth Campbell Reynold, 37, of Thaxton, Va., Ronnie Edward Cupp, 51, of Goodview, Va., Jonathan Chad Overstreet, 39, of Goodview, Va., Jerry Lewis Woolwine, Jr., 30, of Vinton, Va., Eric Scott Nichols, 32, of Huddleston, Va., Joshua John Surprenant, 30, of Moneta, Va., Wendy Dawn Hanner, 34, of Bedford, Va., and Les Christopher Burns, 31, Thaxton, Va.

In January, the grand jury charged Bryant Edward Reynolds, 47, of Thaxton, Va., Danielle Norman Reynolds, 37, of Thaxton, Va., Mark Anthony Campbell, 47, of Bedford, Va., Timothy Lee Goodman, 23, of Thaxton, Va., Matthew Thomas Barlow, 24, of Bedford, Va., Jeffery Earl Reynolds, 39, of Thaxton, Va., Tony Gene Abee, 40, of Thaxton, Va., Dana Michelle Parker, 32, George Franklin Lynch, 38, of Thaxton, Va., and Andy Lee Dooley, 27, of Bedford, Va., of being part of the conspiracy.

If convicted, each defendant faces a maximum  possible penalty of up to 20 years in prison and/or a fine of up to $1,000,000 on each count.

The investigation of the case was conducted by the Bedford County Sheriff’s office, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Virginia State Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration.  Assistant United States Attorney Ashley Neese will prosecute the case for the United States.

A Grand Jury indictment is only a charge and not evidence of guilt.  The defendant is entitled to a fair trial with the burden on the government to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

 

Christopher Burns

Christopher Burns

Wendy Hanner

Wendy Hanner

Ronnie Cupp

Ronnie Cupp

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jonathan Overstreet

Jonathan Overstreet

Joshua Surprenant

Joshua Surprenant

Jerry Woolwine, Jr.

Jerry Woolwine, Jr.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jerry Woolwine, Jr.

Jerry Woolwine, Jr.

Eric Nichols

Eric Nichols

Elizabeth Reynolds

Elizabeth Reynolds

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Announcing the G.R.E.A.T. / DARE Annual Car Show and Swap Meet

March 13, 2013

2013CarShow

Bedford County Sheriff’s Office
G.R.E.A.T./DARE
Annual Car Show & Swap Meet

Date: May 11, 2013
Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
Location: Liberty High School. Route 122, Bedford, VA.

Rain Date: May 18, 2013 (Same Bat Time/Same Bat Place)

There will be muscle cars, sports cars, motorcycles, tractors and trucks. Food and prizes! Dash plaques to all entries.
Guaranteed music and fun for everyone!

TO PRE-REGISTER PLEASE DOWNLOAD AND PRINT THIS FORM AND MAIL TO THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Pre-Registration by April 30, 2013
Swap Spaces – $8.00
Show Entries – $15.00
Pre-Registration – less $3.00

Please send Pre-Registration to:

Car Show – Bedford County Sheriff’s Office
1345 Falling Creek Road
Bedford, VA 24523

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Subjects Arrested for Malicious Wounding and Warrants Issued for Another Subject.

March 8, 2013

On 3/7/2013 Deputies responded to 1164 East Lynchburg-Salem Turnpike for a fight in progress call. Upon arrival Deputies found a man with a laceration to the face. The subject, identified as Carson Elkins, described that an altercation had ensued between him and another subject, identified as Sherwood Blake, over Blake throwing a rock at the Elkins’s vehicle. Elkins proceeded to confront the suspect and a physical altercation ensued. Elkins claimed he was hit by a rock and a bat, as Blake claims he was stuck with a wooden ax handle. Both subjects were treated and released at Bedford Memorial Hospital. Deputies obtained warrants for both subjects who were taken into custody and transported to the Bedford Blue Ridge Jail Authority where they are being held without bond. Warrants are still outstanding for a third subject, Calvin Blake.

Sherwood G. Blake

Sherwood G. Blake
45 years old
1269 Bills Road
Bedford, Virginia

Carson R. Elkins

Carson R. Elkins
45 years old
2974 Rocky Ford Road
Bedford, Virginia

 

Sherwood Blake has been charged with one count of Malicious Wounding, one count of Throwing Missiles at a Vehicle, and one count of Property Damage.
Carson Elkins has been charged with one count of Malicious Wounding.
Warrants for Calvin Blake are outstanding.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Calvin Blake is asked to contact the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office at 540-586-7827 or Crime Stoppers at 1-888-798-5900.

 

 

 

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