Suspect Charged After Search of Residence in the Town of Bedford
- Woody Watts
- Aug 11
- 1 min read
On August 4, 2025, the Bedford Police Department received information from the Leesburg Police Department and Roanoke County Police Department, in reference to a male subject who was committing lewd and obscene acts inside stores located throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. The suspect was believed to be currently residing within the Town of Bedford.
On August 11, 2025, the three law enforcement agencies joined together to conduct a search warrant in the 800 block of Woodhaven Drive in the Town of Bedford. Once the location was secure, detectives searched the premises for evidence in relation to the crimes committed in Leesburg, Roanoke County, and the Town of Bedford.
As a result of a joint investigation conducted by these agencies, Tate Edward Dietrich was taken into custody without incident. Dietrich has been charged with three counts of unlawfully creating an image of another, with additional charges expected in the future.
The Bedford Police Department would like to thank the Leesburg Police Department, Roanoke County Police Department, Lowe’s, Hamrick’s, Target, and Wal-Mart for their assistance in this matter. They would also like to give thanks to all of the victims involved in Dietrich’s crimes for their cooperation with law enforcement.
The Bedford Police Department is asking for anyone who may have knowledge of Dietrich’s crimes to contact Detective Corporal Lawhorne at 540-587-6116. You may also contact Detective Finney of the Roanoke County Police Department, or Detective Kadric of the Leesburg Police Department.
No further information will be released at this time.
