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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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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.

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National Health & Nutrition Examination Survey

Bedford County, Virginia has been selected to participate in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), a major study of the health of persons living in the United States.

The National Center for Health Statistics, part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is conducting the study. The study has been successfully conducted for over 55 years and has provided us with current and vital data on health conditions and concerns in this country. Data are collected through household interviews and standardized medical examinations in our mobile examination center.

Personnel will be conducting the survey in Bedford County starting February 19, 2020 through April 23, 2020. A sample of about 686 people from Bedford County will be asked to participate in the survey. Interviewers will be knocking on the doors of randomly selected households throughout the county. They will conduct a brief questionnaire at the doorstep in order to obtain demographic information used to identify sample participants for the survey.

This is a legitimate survey is a federally funded national effort with significant influence on health policy across the nation. The interviewers who approach county residents will carry official CDC identification and active duty officers of the US Public Health Service (USPHS) may accompany NHANES field interviewers.

As always, please contact the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office at (540)586-7827 if you are unsure if this survey is legitimate or have questions.

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Most Wanted

  • Galen Brown
    Wanted- FTA, Probation Violation, Felony Hit & Run, Drug Possession
  • Deven Elkins
    Wanted-FTA, 2x Felony Larceny, Capias, Felony Drugs
If anyone has information that will lead to the arrest of these wanted
subjects, please contact Bedford County Sheriff’s Office 540 586 7827
www.bedfordcountysheriff.org or Crime Stoppers 1 888 798 5900
www.cvcrimestoppers.org .

Jan-2020-Most-Wanted-BedfordDownload
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Citizens Police Academy 30th Session

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a Citizens Police Academy starting March 10, 2020 @ 6:30 pm.  The course a 10 week class that meets once a week to give a brief overview of the different units, duties, programs and services the Sheriff’s Office provides. The class is free to all Bedford County residents but will require a clear back ground check in order to attend.  If you are interested in taking this course please contact the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office Community Services Division at (540)586-7718 By  February 28, 2020.Online Applications are available at here.