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PRESS RELEASE

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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WEDNESDAY WANTED

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 – Liberty High School

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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Missing Juvenile

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 – Ongoing Investigation

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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Ongoing Burglary Investigation

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

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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Bedford County to Announce New Aid Initiative

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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Bedford County Declaration of Emergency

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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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT (3/16/2020)

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.