The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office said they are searching for a suspect following an armed robbery at a residence on Monday evening.

Multiple car thefts in Forest led to a high-speed chase early Saturday morning, Bedford County Sheriff’s Office said.

Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect after a burglary early Sunday morning.

A 33-year-old man who was reported missing was found dead on Friday, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office. C

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for a missing 88-year-old woman named Reba Boiling, we’re told.

The 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.

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance from the public in the Stewartsville area (specifically Mountain Meadows Subdivision) in locating a missing endangered adult.

The Bedford County Sheriff's Office has arrested John Rose in connection with a sexual assault that occurred on a student in Bedford County.

31-year-old Nikolas Augustine has been found and is reported to be safe by the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office today.

A 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.

A man is dead and two others are injured after an electrocution incident at Smith Mountain Lake.

A suspect is dead after a standoff in Bedford County Sunday, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.

Multiple arrests were made in Bedford County as part of a narcotics round-up.

A 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.

A 21-year-old man was arrested Thursday after an investigation by the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.

A 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.

Two people, including a deputy were hurt in a crash Wednesday in Bedford County.

A Montvale man was shot early Friday morning but left the scene before deputies could help him, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.

A Bedford County man is facing charges after accidentally shooting himself on school property, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.

A Bedford County Sheriff’s Deputy rescued a dog from a pool on Wednesday, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.

A 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.

Bedford 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.

The 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.

Virginia Congressman Morgan Griffith announced Tuesday that $11,402 will be awarded to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office has shared information about a recent crimes against children investigation.

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is investigating one of their own after a deputy was arrested.

Bedford 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.

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing man.

Virginia State Police has issued a Missing/Endangered Child Alert on behalf of the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office for an 11-year-old girl.

A man is facing charges after authorities found multiple dogs mistreated at a Bedford County home, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.

One person was taken into custody after authorities were involved in an operation in Bedford County late Saturday, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.

A man wanted in connection with a murder in Minnesota was arrested in Forest, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.

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A 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.

A Vinton man is facing 22 counts of child pornography charges, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man as part of an ongoing Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children investigation.

Four local law enforcement agencies have K9 units competing for the 2022 Aftermath K9 Grant.

A 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.

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office has taken one person into custody in connection with the shooting that left one man hospitalized on Monday.

The 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.

A woman has been arrested after abandoning her children and dogs inside of a Bedford home, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.

Authorities 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.

SROs 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.

A 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.

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the men they believe are responsible for a violent home invasion and robbery.

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the passing of a beloved former sheriff.

Authorities are searching for a 10-year-old boy missing out of Bedford County.

A father was arrested and is facing charges for the death of his 2-month-old baby, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.

A man from the Roanoke Valley is facing multiple drug and weapon charges.

A 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.

The 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.

Multiple 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.

For the fifth consecutive time, the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office has been accredited by the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission.

On 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.

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that happened in the Goodview area Friday afternoon, authorities say.

Members 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.

On Friday afternoon, the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office announced that James has been found and that he is safe.

Two men have been arrested following a robbery and fatal shooting in Moneta, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office needs your help identifying a person of interest who authorities say stole from vehicles early Monday morning.

Bedford County --- The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office charged two male students after a fight at Liberty High School. It happened Tuesday, November 30 around 3:00 pm.

As 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.

A Gretna man is dead after he allegedly tried to attack his wife with a knife.

A Pennsylvania driver was charged after authorities said he tried to elude deputies and then crashed, according to the Bedford County Sheriff's Office.

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is delivering meals to families in need ahead of Thanksgiving.

The 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.

A 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.

Agencies 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.

A student is in custody after bringing a gun on school property, according to the Bedford County Sheriff's Office.

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary at Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest.

A Bedford man has been charged with abduction, felony strangulation and other charges, according to the Bedford County Sheriff's Office.

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a 33-year-old woman it believes has been knowingly using fake money.

A 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.

A Bedford man is behind bars after a task force arrested him on multiple counts of child pornography charges.

Nearly 90 children are building a bond this week at Cop Camp, organized by the Bedford Police Department.

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in locating a missing teenage girl.

Nine people are behind bars and another three are wanted after a narcotic round-up by the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office Thursday.

Authorities 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.

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office has released additional information about Monday’s deadly shooting.

After four months, the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office finally arrested a man who stole a pontoon boat in December.

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man and charged him with two counts of “Animate Object Penetration.”

Bedford County authorities arrest four in connection with thefts from mailboxesBEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – Bedford County authorities have arrested four people who they believe are connected to recent thefts from mailboxes. Uttering is the assertion by word or action that a writing known by the presenter to be forged is actually valid, according to the law office of Shawn Cline. These arrests are the result of an investigation into the recent thefts from mailboxes in the Huddleston and Bodycamp areas, according to the Sheriff’s Office. The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance in identifying the person of interest in the attached... Posted by Bedford County Sheriff's Office VA on Saturday, March 27, 2021As the investigation continues, the Sheriff’s Office said more charges could be filed. Anyone with information on the mailbox thefts is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at 540-586-7827.

BEDFORD, Va. – The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man for capturing graphic images on Friday. Authorities arrested 40-year-old Walter Thomas Smith, of Bedford, on one count of unlawful creation of a video graphic/still image of a minor and one count of unlawful creation of a video graphic/still image of an adult, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation was in connection with the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. The Sheriff’s Office said this is an ongoing investigation and anyone with additional information on the case is asked to call the task force at 434-534-9521 Ext: 226.

Bedford County, Va. – Normally during the holidays, you have to worry about porch pirates. The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to stay vigilant after reports of mail being stolen from mailboxes. People residing in Body Camp and Huddleston are reporting their mail being ripped open and then tossed on the side of the road. The sheriff’s office asks if anyone spots mail on the ground to not touch it, rather give them a call. “When you get home from work get your mail out of your mailboxes, take it inside,” Major Jon Wilks with Bedford County Sheriff’s Office said.

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – UPDATEAuthorities identified the body that was found on Wednesday by multiple agencies. National Park Service along with the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office recovered a body near Rutrough Point on the Roanoke River. The park service says the body was that of missing 26-year-old Brent Gibson, of Bedford County. ORIGINAL STORYA body was found in a lake in Bedford County on Wednesday, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office. AdOther agencies that initially assisted were Bedford County Fire and Rescue, Hardy Volunteer Fire Department and the Smith Mountain Lake Volunteer Fire Department.

GOODVIEW, Va. – A Bedford County man has been charged with ten counts of possession of child pornography, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office. Perry William “Bill” Rose, 70, of Goodview was arrested by investigators on the Southern Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, authorities said. The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office and the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office are a part of the Southern Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Authorities said this is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Southern Internet Crimes Against Children’s Task Force at 434-534-9521.

Two schools in Bedford County are on lockdown due to an ‘incident in the community.’New London Academy and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School are under a perimeter lockdown as of 12:45 p.m.Officials said the lockdowns were put in place in cooperation with the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office. Stay with 10 News as this breaking news story develops.

Jacob Ashman has been reported missing in Bedford County and was last seen around 11:30 p.m. WednesdayUPDATEAuthorities said that 16-year-old Jacob Ashman, of Bedford County, was found safe on Thursday. ORIGINAL STORYAuthorities are searching for a missing 16-year-old out of Bedford County, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office. Jacob Ashman was last seen around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday near Liberty High School, deputies said. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Jacob left his house on foot wearing grey sweat pants with a grey hoodie and pink shoes with neon pink writing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy Clark at 540-586-7827.

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is taking another step in protecting the community and its deputies. It can now apply for a grant to purchase 15 new body cameras, after getting approval from the Bedford County Board of Supervisors on Monday. The Sheriff’s Office currently has about 70 cameras, but this will replace those that are worn out and take months to repair. The technology is used whenever a deputy is out of a patrol car and helps assure transparency. The $10,000 grant also requires a 50% match from the Sheriff’s Office.

Surveillance footage of man authorities said falsely obtained $1,900 in Bedford CountyBEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man they say obtained money under false pretenses. Authorities said that on Dec. 23 and Dec. 24, 2020, this man in the Forest Area took $1,900. Anyone with information that can identify him is asked to call 540-586-4800 or submit a tip to Central Virginia Crime Stoppers via phone at 1-888-798-5900.

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – A 24-year-old Lynchburg man is in jail after a chase early on New Year’s Day that began in Lynchburg and ended in Bedford County, according to authorities. At 1:35 a.m., the Lynchburg Police Department alerted the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office that a vehicle its officers were pursuing on U.S. 460 was heading in Bedford County. The person being pursued was wanted in connection with an assault and battery investigation, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office. Once Bedford County deputies joined the pursuit, the pursued driver, hit a county EMS vehicle twice before he was able to pass it, according to the Sheriff’s Office. In Bedford County, Johnson is charged with felony eluding, felony assault and battery of EMS and driving without a license.

64-year-old Linda Peery was reported missing on Saturday and authorities are asking for the public’s help in finding her. BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – UPDATELinda Peery was located and is safe, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office. ORIGINAL STORYA woman has been reported missing out of Bedford County, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office. 64-year-old Linda Peery was reported missing on Saturday and authorities are asking for the public’s help in finding her. Peery may be driving a black or dark blue Chevrolet Impala with Virginia tags “XXB-9636.”Anyone with information about Perry’s whereabouts is asked to contact Sergeant Arney at 540-586-4800 extension 4063.

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – A woman was arrested Saturday for stealing a motor vehicle among other belongings from a Bedford property back in November. On Nov. 30, the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on the 6000 block of Stewartsville Road for a burglary. Authorities said the victim reported the larceny of “many firearms, tools, cash and a motor vehicle” from the property. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Shannon Elaine Halton was taken into custody by members of the US Marshals Task Force on Dec. 19. Halton, who was previously considered a fugitive by authorities, was wanted for burglary and two counts of grand larceny.

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – Two people who authorities believe are responsible for multiple thefts across Bedford County are now in custody. On Wednesday, the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office received a report that people in a black SUV were connected to a purse theft within the town of Bedford. Later, deputies learned that a credit card from the stolen purse was used at a business in the Forest area. When deputies found the SUV in question, they attempted to stop it; however, the driver drove away and later crashed, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Anyone with information on this incident can call the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office at 540-586-7827 or Central Virginia Crime Stoppers at 1-888-798-5900.

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office was out on patrol ahead of Thanksgiving. They weren’t fighting crime, but delivering meals to families in need. Sheriff Mike Miller said they want to help families facing hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic. “It’s time for us to return thanks. We’ve been very blessed, and now it’s our time to return the thanks to someone else.”The Sheriff’s Office worked with local schools and social services to identify the meal recipients.

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – Ten people remain wanted after members of the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office and U.S. Of those 31, 21 are now in custody, with three others arrested on unrelated charges during some of the operation’s arrests. The roundup is a partnership between the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office, Virginia State Police and U.S. And that goes for all drug dealers and everyone that’s doing illegal stuff in our county,” said Miller. In addition to the 21 arrests, authorities served the following felony warrants during the roundup:

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – A man is facing several charges after a traffic stop turned into a search warrant for a Bedford County home, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say information from the traffic stop on Friday developed into a search of a home in the 2200 block of Five Forks Road. Around three ounces of meth and heroin, a firearm and a cash value of $3,054 were seized during the search, according to the sheriff’s office. Justin Butler was arrested and charged with possession with intent to distribute meth and heroin, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a firearm with schedule 1 or 2 drugs. Butler is being held on no bond at Bedford Detention Center.

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – Law enforcement both in our area and statewide are spending the next few days finalizing their election day plans as fears of voter intimidation remain with politics continuing to heat up. At the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office, Major Jon Wilks said their deputies will be prepared for Nov. 3. “With all the election laws and also polling laws for locations and we’ve distributed that to all the deputies," Wilks said. In Bedford County, deputies are not expected to post up at precincts either, but will be in the area with their eyes and ears open. Whether it be this election or any other election we have that same goal any other time," Wilks said.

Authorities are working to learn the identities of two persons of interest in connection with the incidents. 45-year-old Carlos Rose was reported missing out of the Boonsboro area on Tuesday, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office. The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office could not comment on whether or not this investigation is related to the body found in Appomattox County. The Appomattox County Sheriff’s Office and other surrounding jurisdictions are working closely with the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office to locate Rose. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office at 540-586-7827 or Central Virginia Crime Stoppers at 1-888-798-5900.

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – Bedford County authorities are releasing more information about a deadly shooting on Wednesday evening. Mathew Paul Beach, 30, of Bedford, died after being shot, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Mike Miller said the initial investigation into the shooting leads him to believe the shooting was unintentional. ORIGINAL STORYAuthorities in Bedford County said they responded to an incident involving a firearm on Wednesday night. Bedford County dispatch received a call regarding an incident in the 2800 block of Wheats Valley Road, according to Bedford County Sheriff Mike Miller.

MONETA, Va. – A Bedford man is facing charges after authorities say he stole a trimmer from a local hardware store. On Oct. 2, the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office says it received a call that a Stihl String Trimmer had been stolen from Moneta Farm and Home Center. Deputies say they received tips on the theft throughout the weekend and investigators were able to identify and arrest a suspect. Ronald Allen of Bedford has been charged with one count of petit larceny in connection to the theft, and authorities say other charges may be pending.