PRESS RELEASE
AUGUST 27, 2013
At approximately 0940 the Bedford Co. Sheriff’s Office received a report that a student had been assaulted with a weapon by a black male in his 30’s wearing a grey ‘hoodie’ and black pants in the Forest area in the general proximity of Jefferson Forest High School.
At approximately 0945 Jefferson Forest High School, Forest Elem., Forest Middle, and Thomas Jefferson Elem. were placed into a level one lock down due to the suspect was on foot. The lock down was lifted approx. 1202 hrs as the incident could not be substantiated.
At no time were any of the students in immediate danger and deputies remained on the scene until the lock-down was lifted. The investigation is continuing .
