The investigation focuses on whether there was any criminal misconduct by current or former Martinsville city officials. This follows the dismissal of City Manager Aretha Ferrell-Benavides in August.

The Trenton Frye murder trial has entered into its fifth day, following Frye testifying on day four.

A Bedford County Public Schools teacher has been placed on leave after being charged with sexually assaulting a student in another district.

A man is expected to be charged with arson in connection with a house fire that happened in Forest last Thursday (July 25), according to Bedford County Commonwealth’s Attorney Wes Nance.

A former volunteer coach with Bedford County Parks and Recreation has been sentenced in connection with child sex crimes.

10 News is learning more about a threat that forced Liberty High School to be placed on lockdown Wednesday afternoon.

Josue Coreas - Ventura was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences plus ten years for the murder of Raymond Wood in 2017.

Bedford Commonwealth’s Attorney Wes Nance tells 10 News the victim’s family asked the court to show grace, and the two families will meet as part of the healing process.

Flint, who is diagnosed with autism, is assumed to be competent to withstand trial. But questions remain over his mental capacity.

Sunday marked five years since 17-year-old Raymond Wood was abducted from his Lynchburg home, driven into Bedford County, and killed by a group of alleged MS-13 gang members over marijuana.

An MS-13 gang member will spend the rest of his life in prison for the 2017 murder of a Lynchburg teenager.

The trial for an accused MS-13 gang member charged in connection with the murder of a teenage boy in Bedford County is now finished.

It's been almost five years since the brutal murder of a Lynchburg teenager made national headlines; and now after delays due to the pandemic, the trial for an accused MS-13 gang member and one of the latest remaining suspects is underway.

A review hearing will be held once the evaluation is complete.

Criminal charges will not be filed against the Lynchburg police officer who shot a man earlier this year.

The man charged in connection to the fire at the old Bedford Middle School is set to enter a plea agreement, according to Wes Nance, the Commonwealth's Attorney for Bedford.

BEDFORD, Va – The man accused of setting the old Bedford Middle School on fire appeared in court Monday afternoon. Daniel Flint waived his rights to a preliminary hearing but is now facing a different burglary charge related to his alleged role in the fire along with a felony arson charge. The fire broke out on Jan. 23 of last year causing major damage to the old Bedford Middle School. Bedford’s Commonwealth’s Attorney Wes Nance says the changed burglary charge is consistent with evidence that would have been presented if the preliminary hearing happened. The court expects these charges to be certified by a grand jury in April and will likely set a court date then.

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – The jury trial for one of the men charged in a local capital murder case is being delayed another year. Josue Coreas-Ventura, a suspected MS-13 gang member, was arrested back in 2017 in connection to the brutal stabbing death of Raymond Wood. The 24-year-old was scheduled to appear in a Bedford courtroom on April 29th, but his attorneys asked for more time to prepare due to the pandemic. The prosecutor tells 10 News one reason he objected is that they could lose key witnesses. AdCoreas-Ventura is now scheduled to go before a jury in February 2022.

BEDFORD, Va – Nearly one year after the old Bedford Middle School was set on fire, the suspected arsonist appeared in court Wednesday afternoon. Daniel Flint is facing two felony charges of arson and burglary. Daniel Flint is facing two felony charges of arson and burglary. Bedford County Commonwealth’s Attorney Wes Nance says the coronavirus pandemic has caused a setback in court-related issues. Flint’s new preliminary trial date is set for Jan. 25 in Bedford County General District Court.

BEDFORD, Va. Its nearly been four months since the old Bedford Middle School was set on fire. In January, Bedford firefighters spent hours trying to put out the blaze. Daniel Jared Flint, 21, of Bedford, is facing one burglary charge and one arson charge. Bedford Commonwealths Attorney Wes Nance said he doesnt think there will be a hearing for Flint for several months. Bedford police spent a month searching for a suspect until tips lead them to Flint.