Bedford County Sheriff’s office investigating after man shot Monday, suspect arrested
Read full article: Bedford County Sheriff’s office investigating after man shot Monday, suspect arrestedThe Bedford County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday that it was investigating after a man was shot in the 3000 block of Dickerson Mill Road.
Internet crimes task force leads to arrest of suspect in internet crimes against children case
Read full article: Internet crimes task force leads to arrest of suspect in internet crimes against children caseChristopher Andrew Withey was arrested in North Carolina on Oct. 15 following an undercover operation led by investigators with the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office. The operation was part of the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
Bedford County Sheriff’s Office sends open letter condemning Jay Jones
Read full article: Bedford County Sheriff’s Office sends open letter condemning Jay JonesThe Bedford County Sheriff’s Office sent an open letter on Friday, posted to their Facebook account, condemning Jay Jones, the Democratic nominee for attorney general, following controversial texts that were revealed last week.
Man arrested and charged with possession of child sexual abuse material in Bedford County
Read full article: Man arrested and charged with possession of child sexual abuse material in Bedford CountyA Forest man has been arrested and charged after an investigation conducted by the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.
Bedford County Sheriff’s Office seeking public assistance in locating wanted man
Read full article: Bedford County Sheriff’s Office seeking public assistance in locating wanted manThe Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a wanted man, who is wanted on multiple charges.
Bedford County deputies arrest fugitive after pursuit in Vinton
Read full article: Bedford County deputies arrest fugitive after pursuit in VintonOn July 5, deputies with the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office received information that Roger Stephen Tolley, 44, of Salem, Virginia, was in the Vinton area and wanted on a fugitive warrant from West Virginia.
Law enforcement searching for suspect following multiple Bedford County vehicle break-ins
Read full article: Law enforcement searching for suspect following multiple Bedford County vehicle break-insLaw enforcement is searching for a suspect following multiple vehicle break-ins in Forest, Bedford County Sheriff’s Office said on Friday.
Suspect arrested after vehicle pursuit in Bedford County, Bedford Police Officer injured
Read full article: Suspect arrested after vehicle pursuit in Bedford County, Bedford Police Officer injuredThe Bedford County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that they had made arrests following a vehicle pursuit on Friday.
Breaking barriers: Bedford County Sheriff’s Office promotes first female command staff captain
Read full article: Breaking barriers: Bedford County Sheriff’s Office promotes first female command staff captainFor the first time in its history, the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office has appointed a woman to its command staff.
Bedford County Sheriff’s Office investigating store burglary, in search of suspect
Read full article: Bedford County Sheriff’s Office investigating store burglary, in search of suspectThe Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in a general store burglary Saturday.
82-year-old man facing child pornography charge
Read full article: 82-year-old man facing child pornography chargeAn 82-year-old man has been arrested and charged as part of a Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigation, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.

Bedford County Sheriff's Office Delivers Thanksgiving Meals to Families in Need
Read full article: Bedford County Sheriff's Office Delivers Thanksgiving Meals to Families in NeedThe 5th Annual Turkey Box Delivery, launched this morning by the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office, aims to ensure that all local families have a meal to celebrate Thanksgiving.
Bedford County Sheriff’s Office searching for suspect following armed robbery
Read full article: Bedford County Sheriff’s Office searching for suspect following armed robberyThe Bedford County Sheriff’s Office said they are searching for a suspect following an armed robbery at a residence on Monday evening.
Bedford County Fair promises free admission and fun
Read full article: Bedford County Fair promises free admission and funThe Bedford County Fair, featuring free admission, rides, live music, and unique food, will be held from Friday to Sunday, aiming to celebrate local traditions and boost the county's economy.
Bedford County School teacher arrested in connection with sexual assault of a student
Read full article: Bedford County School teacher arrested in connection with sexual assault of a studentThe Bedford County Sheriff's Office has arrested John Rose in connection with a sexual assault that occurred on a student in Bedford County.
18-year-old Colorado high school grad dies at Smith Mountain Lake
Read full article: 18-year-old Colorado high school grad dies at Smith Mountain LakeA family vacation took a tragic turn on Thursday when an 18-year-old died after swimming in the lake. Investigators say he may have suffered from electric shock drowning.
Goodview man arrested on child pornography charges
Read full article: Goodview man arrested on child pornography chargesA Goodview man was arrested on Monday after an investigation by Bedford County Sheriff’s Office investigators assigned to the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
Bedford County drug ‘pop up’ bust leads to seizure of more than $3 million in illegal drugs
Read full article: Bedford County drug ‘pop up’ bust leads to seizure of more than $3 million in illegal drugsA Bedford County bust at two drug pop-ups yielded more than $3 million in illegal drugs and 13 guns, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.
Arrest made in connection with Montvale shooting, victim’s whereabouts unknown
Read full article: Arrest made in connection with Montvale shooting, victim’s whereabouts unknownA Montvale man was shot early Friday morning but left the scene before deputies could help him, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.
Bedford Co. man charged for accidentally shooting himself on school property, deputies say
Read full article: Bedford Co. man charged for accidentally shooting himself on school property, deputies sayA Bedford County man is facing charges after accidentally shooting himself on school property, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.
Ohio girl found in Bedford County after being kidnapped, man arrested
Read full article: Ohio girl found in Bedford County after being kidnapped, man arrestedA 15-year-old girl was found in Bedford County on Monday after being kidnapped by a man in February, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.
Lynchburg man arrested on child pornography charges
Read full article: Lynchburg man arrested on child pornography chargesBedford County Sheriff’s Office investigators assigned to the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested a Lynchburg man Wednesday on child pornography charges.
Bedford authorities searching for two suspects, stolen vehicle after armed robbery in Moneta
Read full article: Bedford authorities searching for two suspects, stolen vehicle after armed robbery in MonetaThe Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is searching for two people after they stole two vehicles and multiple valuable items from a home in Moneta on Wednesday.
Congressman Morgan Griffith announces $11,402 for the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office
Read full article: Congressman Morgan Griffith announces $11,402 for the Bedford County Sheriff’s OfficeVirginia Congressman Morgan Griffith announced Tuesday that $11,402 will be awarded to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.
Back to school safety and security: Bedford County Public Schools
Read full article: Back to school safety and security: Bedford County Public SchoolsBedford County Public Schools serves more than 9,000 students across 13 elementary schools, three middle schools and Staunton River, Liberty and Jefferson Forest high schools.
Man facing animal cruelty charges after multiple dogs seized from Bedford County home, authorities say
Read full article: Man facing animal cruelty charges after multiple dogs seized from Bedford County home, authorities sayA man is facing charges after authorities found multiple dogs mistreated at a Bedford County home, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.
North Carolina man arrested in death of Bedford County woman now charged with first degree murder
Read full article: North Carolina man arrested in death of Bedford County woman now charged with first degree murderA North Carolina man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection to the death of a 28-year-old Bedford County woman, according to court records.
North Carolina man arrested for murder of Bedford County woman, Sheriff says
Read full article: North Carolina man arrested for murder of Bedford County woman, Sheriff saysA man from North Carolina has been arrested and charged with the murder of a 28-year-old Bedford County woman, the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office said.
Woman arrested, charged in connection with Bedford County shooting, authorities say
Read full article: Woman arrested, charged in connection with Bedford County shooting, authorities sayThe Bedford County Sheriff’s Office has taken one person into custody in connection with the shooting that left one man hospitalized on Monday.
Man arrested after stabbing multiple people in Bedford County Friday, authorities say
Read full article: Man arrested after stabbing multiple people in Bedford County Friday, authorities sayThe Bedford County Sheriff’s Office said that Karnes has been charged with three counts of malicious wounding and is currently being held in the Blue Ridge Regional Jail without bond.
Bedford authorities searching for missing 14-year-old boy with autism
Read full article: Bedford authorities searching for missing 14-year-old boy with autismAuthorities said that 14-year-old Ethan Keys was last seen near the intersection of Gumtree Drive and Spring Lake Drive in Forest wearing a black long-sleeve shirt, black cotton pants, and black tennis shoes.
Bedford County Sheriff’s Office receives grant to hire 14 more school resource officers
Read full article: Bedford County Sheriff’s Office receives grant to hire 14 more school resource officersSROs are currently assigned to the county’s six secondary schools, but regularly patrol the other 14 sites -- which allows law enforcement to be present in every school every day. The grant ensures an SRO is assigned to a particular school.
53-year-old man facing several charges after pursuit in Bedford County
Read full article: 53-year-old man facing several charges after pursuit in Bedford CountyA 53-year-old man is now in custody after leading authorities on a high-speed chase Monday night, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.
Bedford authorities searching for men responsible for violent home invasion, robbery
Read full article: Bedford authorities searching for men responsible for violent home invasion, robberyThe Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the men they believe are responsible for a violent home invasion and robbery.
Father charged with second degree-murder in connection to baby’s death in Bedford County
Read full article: Father charged with second degree-murder in connection to baby’s death in Bedford CountyA father was arrested and is facing charges for the death of his 2-month-old baby, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.
Bedford County Sheriff’s Office captain attends FBI National Academy in Quantico
Read full article: Bedford County Sheriff’s Office captain attends FBI National Academy in QuanticoA ten-week FBI training course in Quantico is something few local law enforcement get to experience, but Captain Shannon Zimmerman is able to say he has.
Charges pending after two separate cases of vehicle larcenies in Forest
Read full article: Charges pending after two separate cases of vehicle larcenies in ForestThe Bedford County Sheriff’s Office has identified two separate groups of juveniles as suspects in connection to two separate cases of vehicle thefts in the Forest area.
Juveniles identified as suspects in multiple vehicle thefts in Bedford County, Lynchburg
Read full article: Juveniles identified as suspects in multiple vehicle thefts in Bedford County, LynchburgMultiple juveniles have been marked as suspects in connection to a string of vehicle thefts in Bedford County and Lynchburg, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.
Suspects arrested after $10K in tools stolen from construction site in Bedford County
Read full article: Suspects arrested after $10K in tools stolen from construction site in Bedford CountyOn Wednesday a man and woman were arrested after $10,000 in power tools were stolen from a plumbing van at a construction site earlier this month.
Two men arrested, charged with second-degree murder after shooting in Bedford County
Read full article: Two men arrested, charged with second-degree murder after shooting in Bedford CountyThe Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that happened in the Goodview area Friday afternoon, authorities say.
Bedford County authorities seize 26 dogs, 71-year-old man faces animal cruelty charges
Read full article: Bedford County authorities seize 26 dogs, 71-year-old man faces animal cruelty chargesMembers of the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office are currently serving a search warrant related to animal cruelty and hoarding in the Goodview area of the county.
Authorities ask public’s help to find person stealing items from vehicles in Bedford County
Read full article: Authorities ask public’s help to find person stealing items from vehicles in Bedford CountyThe Bedford County Sheriff’s Office needs your help identifying a person of interest who authorities say stole from vehicles early Monday morning.
Bedford County Sheriff’s Office increasing enforcement of seatbelt laws
Read full article: Bedford County Sheriff’s Office increasing enforcement of seatbelt lawsAs travel rates across the u-s continue to return to pre-pandemic levels, the Bedford County sheriff’s office is working to keep drivers safe on the roads.
Five hospitalized after 90+ mph chase in Bedford County ends in crash, authorities say
Read full article: Five hospitalized after 90+ mph chase in Bedford County ends in crash, authorities sayA Pennsylvania driver was charged after authorities said he tried to elude deputies and then crashed, according to the Bedford County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies searching for suspect in connection to multiple car break-ins in Bedford County
Read full article: Deputies searching for suspect in connection to multiple car break-ins in Bedford CountyThe Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in finding a suspect in connection to multiple car break-ins in the area.
Man arrested, charged after eluding deputies in Bedford County
Read full article: Man arrested, charged after eluding deputies in Bedford CountyA 26-year-old man now faces several charges after leading officers on a chase throughout the north end of Bedford County on Saturday, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.
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Lynchburg’s River Ridge Mall hosts Heroes Serving the Community event
Read full article: Lynchburg’s River Ridge Mall hosts Heroes Serving the Community eventAgencies including Virginia State Police, the Lynchburg police and fire departments, and the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office were on hand, to interact with families, pass out free giveaways, and allow children to climb into their emergency vehicles.
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Student charged, in custody after bringing gun to Liberty High School, authorities say
Read full article: Student charged, in custody after bringing gun to Liberty High School, authorities sayA student is in custody after bringing a gun on school property, according to the Bedford County Sheriff's Office.
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Suspects steal large number of tools, other from Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, deputies say
Read full article: Suspects steal large number of tools, other from Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, deputies sayThe Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary at Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest.
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Authorities searching for Roanoke woman they say used counterfeit money in Bedford County
Read full article: Authorities searching for Roanoke woman they say used counterfeit money in Bedford CountyThe Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a 33-year-old woman it believes has been knowingly using fake money.
21-year-old Bedford man arrested for abusing 4-year-old child, authorities say
Read full article: 21-year-old Bedford man arrested for abusing 4-year-old child, authorities sayA man is behind bars after deputies found a 4-year-old child who had been physically harmed, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.
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Nine arrested, three wanted in connection to narcotic round-up in Bedford County
Read full article: Nine arrested, three wanted in connection to narcotic round-up in Bedford CountyNine people are behind bars and another three are wanted after a narcotic round-up by the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office Thursday.
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Scythe, picnic table stolen from Bedford County antique store
Read full article: Scythe, picnic table stolen from Bedford County antique storeAuthorities need your help finding a man who they believe stole a picnic table from an antique store on Friday night, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.

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