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
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
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
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
PRESS RELEASE
October 15, 2018
UPDATE
At 11:00 p.m. Sunday night Travis Howell called 911 and advised Timothy Howell, his father, had broken into his home. After entering the house, Howell went into the bedroom of Elizabeth Wilson, age 59, and killed her. Wilson is Travis Howell’s mother-in-law. Travis, age 29, said he heard a noise and when he went to check he encountered Timothy, age 51, carrying a hand gun and two long guns. A struggle occurred between the two and Timothy was shot and killed in the struggle.
During the investigation of the crime scene, investigators learned Wilson was stabbed multiple times. Although there were others in the residence at the time, no one else was injured during this incident.
Due to previous incidents between the parties involved, there was an active protective order against Timothy Howell ordering him to have no contact with any of the parties.
The investigation of this incident is ongoing.
PRESS RELEASE
October 15, 2018
At 11:00 p.m. Sunday night, Bedford County 911 received a call from East Lois Court reporting a shooting. Bedford County Sheriff’s deputies arrived on the scene and found a male and female deceased in the home. Deputies are not searching for a suspect. The investigation into this incident continues.
PRESS RELEASE
September 18, 2018
IRS SCAM ALERT
IRS SCAM
Reminder!!!!!!
Over the last couple days, the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office has received a large number of calls from the public reporting they had received a threatening call for a person who claims they are with the IRS. The imposter threatens that if they don’t pay their unpaid taxes or return their call, law enforcement will get involved. This is a Scam!!!!
No creditable business or government agency conducts business this way. This scam has been going on for several years. If you get a telephone call from anyone threatening to arrest you for failing to pay a debt or returning a call, this is a scam!!!!!! Hang up the phone and do not return the call.
This is only one of many scams that are perpetrated by identity thieves either over the telephone or internet usually targeting seniors. The public is warned to never give out any personal information to any unsolicited person over the telephone or internet.
Release prepared by Major Ricky Gardner
PRESS RELEASE
UPDATE #4
September 14, 2018
On Friday morning September 14, 2018, Robert Du’rille Goodman was arrested in Campbell County and charged with the second degree murder of Aaron Brumfield.
ROBERT DU’RILLE GOODMAN
Investigators continue searching for Tevante D. Pannell.
TEVANTE D. PANNELL
Anyone with information on this crime or knows the whereabouts of Pannell are asked to 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.
PRESS RELEASE
UPDATE #3
September 13, 2018
Wednesday evening Bedford County Sheriff’s investigators identified suspect #1 as Tevante Deshawn Pannell, age 23, of Evington.
TEVANTE D. PANNELL
Thursday morning Trevor J. McIntosh, age 23, was arrested in Lynchburg and served with the Bedford County warrant for the second degree murder of Aaron Brumfield.
TREVOR JAMES MCINTOSH
On Thursday, suspect #2 was identified as Robert Du’rille Goodman, age 18, of Altavista.
ROBERT DU’RILLE GOODMAN
Arrest warrants have been obtained for both Tevante D. Pannell and Robert D. Goodman for the second degree murder of Aaron Brumfield.
Additional charges against all four of the individuals arrested in this investigation are possible as the investigation evolves.
Bedford County Sheriff’s Office investigators with the assistance of the United States Marshals Services Fugitive Team, Lynchburg Police Department, Altavista Police Department and Campbell County Sheriff’s Office continue to search for Pannell and Goodman, who remain at large.
Anyone with information on this crime or the whereabouts of these two individuals is asked to 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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PRESS RELEASE
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
(For Immediate Release)
On Monday evening September 10, Bedford County Sheriff’s Office investigators arrested Nadia La-sha McDaniel, age 21. She is presently charged with breaking and entering, while armed with a firearm, with the intent to commit robbery. This charge stems from the homicide of Aaron Brumfield in Bedford County on Friday September 7, 2018. She is being held in the Blue Ridge Regional Jail in Bedford without bond.
Additional charges against McDaniel are possible as the investigation continues.
Bedford County Sheriff’s investigators have also obtained a warrant for Trevor James McIntosh, age 23, charging him with the second degree murder of Aaron Brumfield.
Investigators are asking for the public’s help in identifying suspect #1 in the attached photos wearing a white shirt and dark color pants. Suspect #2, shown in the attached photos wearing a dark color sweat shirt with writing on the front.
We are also seeking any possible information on the whereabouts of Trevor McIntosh, who remains at large.
Anyone with information on this crime or either of the individuals is asked to 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.
SUSPECT #1 PHOTO #1 (RIVER OAK DRIVE)
NADIA MCDANIEL
TREVOR JAMES MCINTOSH
SUSPECT #2 PHOTO #2 (RIVER OAKS DRIVE)
SUSPECT #2 PHOTO #1 (RIVER OAKS DRIVE)
SUSPECT #1 PHOTO #2 (RIVER OAKS DRIVE)
Release prepared by Major Ricky Gardner
PRESS RELEASE
September 9, 2018
UPDATE
(For Immediate Release)
Bedford County Sheriff’s Office investigators with the assistance of investigators from both the Lynchburg Police Department and Campbell County Sheriff’s Office worked through the weekend investigating Bedford County’s first homicide of 2018. The initial phase of the investigation has revealed this crime was not a random act. The suspects, who remain at large; however, should be considered armed and dangerous.
The victim’s body has been transported to the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Roanoke to determine the official cause of death.
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.
PRESS RELEASE
September 8, 2018
(For Immediate Release)
On September 07, 2018, Bedford County 911 received a call from 1034 River Oak Dr. at 11:44 p.m.by a male subject stating that his roommate had been shot.
Bedford County Sheriff’s deputy arrived on scene at 11:50 p.m. and found a male subject in the floor with multiple gunshots to his body. Deputies started CPR until Rescue arrived and took over. Aaron Robert Brumfield, age 22, 1034 River Oak Dr. Forest Va. was pronounced deceased by the rescue squad at 12:06 am. The witness stated that three people came into the house and gunfire was exchanged hitting the male victim. The witness stated that the suspects then ran out the side door.
Anyone with information on this crime can call 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.
Note: Pending a significant development in the investigation, the BCSO will not make any further comments or send out any press releases this weekend.
Release prepared by Major Ricky Gardner
