Bedford Police Blotter – 10/2/18 through 11/12/18

 

Editor’s Note: This current assortment of police records contains all of the records available as of today (November 18). New records come out on Mondays. From this point forward, the Bedford Tribune will attempt to run the reports weekly to keep everyone up to date, and so there is not such a huge amount of information to read. 

Bedford Police Blotter — Oct. 2, 2018, through Nov. 12, 2018

Tuesday, Oct. 2 reports

Time: 8:51 a.m.
Code: Criminal Damage
Location:  Northfield Road (Bedford High School)
Officer at the high school advised of a fight near Berwyn Drive and Darlington Drive. Two ninth-grade female students had a fist fight. Both females to be charged with disorderly conduct in Juvenile Court.

Time: 12:57 p.m.
Code: Suspicion
Location:  Grand Boulevard
Garage door was broken gained entry into the house. Officers checked the residence due to an interior door inside the attached garage being open. The house is vacant and was broken into prior to today. House checked OK and the management representative did a walk through of the house and does not believe anything else was taken. Management company will have someone come out to secure the broken door.

Time: 3:33 p.m.
Code: Damage to Vehicle
Location:  Ellenwood
A white Chevy was damaged by a limb that fell. Also pulled down a wire. Officer advised phone line that is down. AT&T notified. Officers spoke to the vehicle owner and advised her of the process to get the tree removed. Fire Department checked the wire and stated it is not live but they do not have any equipment to remove the tree. Photos were taken and the report number was given to the female complainant.

 

Wednesday, Oct. 3 reports

Time: 11:01 a.m.
Code: Unauthorized Use
Location: Rockside Road
Officer responded to the location and spoke with the complainant who stated that a vehicle was rented out to a customer on 8-18-18 and was due back at the rental company on 8-22-18. The rental company has not seen or heard from the male customer and sent out demand letters to three different addresses on 9-13-18. The repo company utilized went out to the three addresses but could not locate the vehicle. There has been no contact with the male customer since the contract ended. The credit card used to rent the vehicle was declined recently. An attempt was made to contact the male, but the voicemail was full.

Time: 12:42 p.m.
Code: Fraud
Location: E. Grace Street
Complainant received a statement from her credit union. Person(s) unknown took money out of her account. Complainant states that as of 09/18/2018 person(s) unknown have used her credit union debit card  without permission on multiple occasions. Complainant did state she still has her card and does not know how it is being used. Complainant’s bank statement shows her balance went from $10.50 on the 17th, when she used it last, to -$644.23 as of 9/27/18. The majority of those transactions are overdraft fees and the unauthorized transactions appear to be squareup.com receipts to mainly two known Bedford residents. Complainant advised that she does not know the males listed on the unauthorized transactions and did not give anyone permission to use her debit card number. There are two unauthorized transactions on the statement from Circle K in Bedford. A follow-up at Circle K will be made to view video surveillance from the time of those two transactions. Complainant stated that her account has been cancelled and the credit union is investigating the unauthorized use. On 10/04/18 Circle K advised that without a credit card number they are unable to pinpoint a time of transaction so they would be unable to identify who made the unauthorized transaction. Complainant was advised to obtain her credit card number that was used, however, she stated she already destroyed the card but would call the bank and attempt to obtain it. She was advised to email the credit card number so the investigation could begin.

Time: 1:13 p.m.
Code: Theft
Location: Thames Avenue
Caller reported three males attempting to steal a bike chained to a tree in the backyard. The boys left and ran towards Cresswell Avenue. One male had on a gray hoodie and red pants, one male had on black T-shirt and blue jeans and the third one has on a blue puffy coat. One of the males had a bike.  Officer checked on the bike the boys attempted to take. Area searched for any males matching the description.

Thursday, Oct. 4 reports

Time: 12:31 p.m.
Code: Stolen Vehicle
Location: Solon Road
Caller made complaint sister took car without permission yesterday but want to report stolen today. Male filed a report with the Police Department on 09-28-18 and wanted to be updated on the status. Officers spoke with caller’s sister and she stated she and her other brother have medical power of attorney due to his deteriorating mental facilities. The male is in the beginning stages of Alzheimer’s and had his license suspended by a doctor due to his mental state. The sister and brother have also been given the man’s medical power of attorney. The sister said she will either fax or email a copy of the power of attorney to the Police Department. Due to his mental state, the man’s sister said she is not giving his car back to him. The male was contacted and updated about his car.

Time: 5:47 p.m.
Code: Civil Matter
Location: Broadway Avenue
Female is being harassed by her landlord and landlord’s family. They are making contact with her for the purpose of making threats and are saying they are going to come over unannounced and force entry to the premises. Officers spoke with female who stated that she did not feel comfortable with her landlord allowing workers into her residence tomorrow to fix a fridge when she is not home. Female is in the process of moving out and preferred the landlord have workers come to fix the fridge after she moves out completely. After speaking with the landlord, she stated that she would have workers go into the residence to fix the fridge after her tenant vacates the residence.

Time: 10:07 p.m.
Code: Overdose
Location: Northfield Road
Thirty-year-old male overdose. He is awake now. Gave him Narcan. No transport. Male and female are hiding in the attic of this residence. Caller states that he just picked up his nephew. Caller also stated that the male should not be at this residence because he just got out of prison for beating up his mother. Male in custody. Male was also given a summons for possession of drug paraphernalia.

Friday, Oct. 5 reports

Time: 8:58 a.m.
Code: Stolen Vehicle
Location: Broadway Avenue
Auto is suppose to be in lot but is not there. No plates on vehicle that caller knows about. Officers spoke to the complainant who is the service manager. The vehicle is a Chevy cruze. It is an inventory vehicle that he believes was taken by an employee without permission. The key box on site showed the detail manager was the person who logged out the key on 9/24/18, but he denies having taken the vehicle. The complainant has a GPS location on the vehicle in East Cleveland, but he has elected to send a tow truck to retrieve the vehicle. He completed a stolen vehicle addendum just in case, but will update officers later in the day when they recover the vehicle. He stated he would not like to pursue criminal charges against any employees, They will handle internally. He just wanted to have the information on file. Officers spoke with the complainant who was out with the vehicle and stated it appeared to have a bullet hole in the bumper and the back window was shattered. A neighbor came outside and stated they believe the vehicle was involved in a shoot-out. Officers called the East Cleveland and Cleveland detective bureaus to inform them. Neither city had any shootings involving a vehicle with that description. East Cleveland sent a unit to check the vehicle. The complainant was advised to stand by unit until they arrive and file any damage reports with East Cleveland.

Time: 10:29 a.m.
Code: Unauthorized Use
Location: Rockside Road
Dodge vehicle has not been returned, they would like to file a report. The vehicle was due to be returned on 9/20/18. The vehicle was not returned and a letter of demand was sent to the male that rented the vehicle, but it was still not returned. Officers spoke to the renter and he agreed to return the vehicle over the weekend. If the vehicle is not returned by 10/7/18, the vehicle will be entered into leads along with a warrant for unauthorized use. The vehicle was returned.

Time: 3:54 p.m.
Code: Identity Theft
Location: Columbus Road
Complainant came on station to report that someone used her name to lease a house. The complainant stated that she learned of this matter through an attorney. The complainant stated that she has never leased the house and that person(s) unknown forged her name on the lease. The complainant provided copies of the documents she obtained from her attorney’s office. The complainant was advised to obtain her credit history and to make notification to the Attorney General’s office for identity theft information.

Time: 5:01 p.m.
Code: Theft
Location: Solon Road (Wolf’s Cove Apartment)
Caller states that money is missing from her apartment and it happened sometime during the day. Officer assigned.

Time: 5:07 p.m.
Code: Harassing-Communication
Location: Wandle Avenue
The complainant is having ongoing issues with a former friend of his. The friend contacted his place of employment spreading rumors about him. He also claims people associated with the former friend are plotting to kill him. He had a voicemail from a female over a month ago that she wanted to take care of him. The complainant did not have the female’s last name or phone number. He was advised of his options regarding protection orders.

Time: 5:15 p.m.
Code: Harassing-Communication
Location: Center Road and Rockside Road
Caller states that she was hit and the vehicle left  toward Broadway Avenue. Small child is crying in the back of the car. Unknown if injured. Officers spoke to the complainant and victim of the hit-skip. She was able to obtain the plate for the suspect vehicle, which continued west down Rockside Road. The plate returns to a car out of Cleveland. Officers will be attempting to locate the vehicle and the driver. Later, the suspect had been identified and cited.

Time: 7:48 p.m.
Code: Damage to Property
Location: Center Road (Bedford Police Department)
Upon completing a check of the vehicle at the start of shift, fresh scratches were located on the rear passenger side. Photos taken and attached.

Time: 8:30 p.m.
Code: Domestic
Location: Carlyle Road
Caller advised her daughter is threatening her with violence. Daughter stated she is going to “jump on” her mother. Daughter is in the driveway in a brown sedan. Caller is waiting in a black car near the home with her hazards on. Caller is unsure if her daughter has any weapons, Unsure if she is intoxicated. Daughter is in her late 20s. Caller will pull up to the house when she sees officers. Officers spoke to the daughter who stated that her 7-year-old son and 11-year-old brother got into a fist fight when she was not home. She states that when she got there and questioned her brother, he punched her in the face and tried fighting her. Also, she states that after the fight was broken, up a verbal argument started with the family. The daughter gathered her property and will leave for the night to let things calm down and she will be back in the morning to get the rest of her property to move out.

Time: 10:08 p.m.
Code: Family Trouble
Location: Carlyle Road
Caller was trying to change the locks and her daughter came back and they are arguing and yelling. No weapons. Daughter came back as she had nowhere else to go. Parties were advised to stay separated for rest of night.

Time: 11:15 p.m.
Code: Disorderly
Location: Carlyle Road
Males and females in front yard of property arguing. Unknown if weapons are involved. There are approximately three to four people involved. Female states she was attacked by a male. He hit her in the face with a basketball. He is back in the house.

Saturday, Oct. 6 reports

Time: 1:51 a.m.
Code: Domestic
Location: Regina Drive
Brothers fighting in the home. One of them is intoxicated. No weapons involved. One of the males is attacking the other. Subjects are in the driveway. Officers spoke to one of the brothers who stated that he was just in a “normal altercation” with his brother. He stated that there was nothing physical that happen and he would not specify on what started the altercation or what it was about. Both males then stated that we showed up too late and stated no further police action was needed.

Time: 12:16 p.m.
Code: Custody Dispute
Location: Flora Drive
Caller is in the Bedford lobby and was supposed to pick up his 11-year-old daughter from his mother and she did not show. Needs the incident document. The complainant states that his child’s mother did not drop their daughter off this morning at City Hall per the custody agreement. The complainant wanted the incident on file for court. The complainant also wanted an escort to his child’s mother’s home in Maple Heights. He was advised to contact Maple Heights for the escort.

Time: 2:14 p.m.
Code: Stolen Vehicle
Location: Broadway Avenue (North Coast Auto)
Complainant reported a vehicle missing from the lot. The last time the vehicle was seen was 10/02/18. The keys were removed from the key box. The complainant believes someone had a employee’s code to remove the keys. The dealership is reviewing video footage to see if the theft is on video. The vehicle is valued at $23,000.

Time: 2:38 p.m.
Code: Criminal Damage
Location: Best Street
Caller reporting that it looks like someone tried to get into her back door. She doesn’t think that anyone got in, but the lock on her back door is broken. The complainant had some damage to a storm door in the rear of the house. The bottom portion of the door was slightly pulled back as if someone tried to open it. She believes it happened sometime overnight. They wanted the incident documented in case anything else happens.

Time: 7:20 p.m.
Code: Stolen Vehicle
Location: Center Road (Bedford Police Department)
Officers spoke to the male in the lobby who stated that his nephew’s wife has his car and she has not given it back. The male states that he does not want to press chargers, he just wants his vehicle returned to him. Officers called and spoke with the female who stated that she does have the car. However, she states that she has the car because it is her husband’s vehicle and they share it. However, the vehicle is registered to the complainant in leads and the female states that she is willing to give the vehicle back to him. Officers spoke with the male again who states that he will call and make arrangements with the female to meet and obtain his vehicle. No further police action needed at this time.

Time: 8:54 p.m.
Code: Criminal Damage
Location: Columbus Road
Someone just shot BB’s at the callers house. She did not see the type of vehicle. Unknown direction of travel.  Officers spoke to the caller who stated while she was watching TV, she heard three or four shots from a BB gun. The female states that all of the shots hit her house and one broke her window. The female did not see any vehicle or any persons when the incident happened and she does not know who could have done it. Pictures were taken and the female was given a report number for insurance purposes.

Time: 9:15 p.m.
Code: Criminal Damage
Location: Columbus Road
Windshield on a vehicle was broken out by a subject with a BB gun.  Officers spoke to the male who also had damage from the shooting of an unknown person(s) with a BB  gun. The male’s vehicle windshield was broken and also two separate windows from his house. However, the male did not see any vehicle and he did not hear the shots from the BB gun. Pictures were taken and the male was given a copy of the report number for his personal/insurance purposes.

Sunday, Oct. 7 reports

Time: 12:20 a.m.
Code: Hit Skip
Location: E. Monroe Avenue and Broadway Avenue
Caller advises that a vehicle struck his vehicle on Grand Avenue just west of Center Road and left headed toward Center Road. Caller advises he attempted to chase the car but his vehicle became “put putty” and he thought it might be a set up so he went home. The complainant reported a head-on collision between his vehicle and another “dark-colored SUV.” Inconsistencies in his story began to mount and officers located debris matching his vehicle at the intersection of Broadway Avenue and E. Monroe Avenue, where a large hole in the pavement is marked with road work signs. Johnson provided a written statement and is to be charged with falsification, hit-skip, and related traffic offenses.

Time: 10:06 a.m.
Code: Damage to Property
Location: Wellmon Street
Caller wanted to reported the passenger rear tire flat on her car The car was parked on the street overnight. Officers checked the vehicle and did notice a small puncture in the sidewall of the right rear tire. The complainant used fix-a-flat which was indicating the location of the damage. The female who was arrested last night was the driver of this vehicle. She was not on scene for this call. Her mother was reporting for her. Her mother stated she believes this was done intentionally by the female she got in an altercation with last night. Officers will follow up on 10/10/18.

Time: 8:52 p.m.
Code: Domestic
Location: Leonard Street
Callers step-father is making a threat of violence at the home. Caller stated the male threated to “drop him and slit his throat.” Male threw a chair at the caller approximately two minutes ago. Male is intoxicated and does not have a knife at this time. Male is currently in the kitchen with the family and is yelling at the family members in the home. Caller’s sister will be waiting for officers nearby.


Monday, Oct. 8 reports

Time: 3:57 a.m.
Code: Domestic
Location: Blaine Avenue (Bedford Medical Center)
Officers spoke to the female who stated at she got into a physical altercation with her boyfriend for $200.00. The female stated that they were in the kitchen when they started to argue about the money and in the middle of the argument she tried to walk away. The female stated when she started to walk away her boyfriend grabbed her and slammed her on the ground two separate times. Also, the female states while she was on the ground the boyfriend repeatedly punched and kicked her until her parents broke up the fight. Pictures of the female’s injuries were taken and added to the report and she was given statement forms to complete and turn in when discharged from the hospital. Officers will complete report and follow up.

Tuesday, Oct. 9 reports

Time: 10:59 a.m.
Code: Theft
Location: Northfield Road
Theft of bicycle reported. Beige bicycle with basket on front and white-wall tires. Might have sticker under seat.

Time: 2:56 p.m.
Code: Family Trouble
Location: Helper Drive
Female in the lobby to report that her son’s father is making false accusations against her. Complainant stated that she was involved in an argument with her 13-year-old son this afternoon. Complainant stated that she told her son to go take a walk and cool down and as he was leaving, her husband showed up, began to yell and argue, and left the area with her son. Complainant stated that she is concerned because she is in the process of getting a divorce with her husband and she believes that her husband is not fit to care for their son. Complainant stated that she believes her husband is doing drugs and won’t bring their son to school on time.  Complainant stated that the two have been separated for a few months and her husband could not keep a place to stay without being evicted already. She stated that she is fine with her son being with the father at this time but does wish to gain full custody. Complainant was advised that Ohio is a mother’s state and she has rights to her son. She was also advised to contact her lawyer and to proceed with court appearances. She was told to contact the police department if her son does not make it to school in the morning. While complainant was on station, the husband showed up with their son to file a second report. His side was documented and both parties were advised of their options. This report is for documentation purposes only.

Time: 3:41 p.m.
Code: Family Trouble
Location: Helper Drive
Complainant came on station, with his son, to file a report of concern for the welfare of his son while he is at home with the mother. He stated he and his wife are going through a divorce and he has witnessed several incidents which leads him to believe that his wife in not mentally stable. Complainant stated that she Is schizophrenic and off of her medications. Complainant stated that he moved out several months ago, has custody of two other children and was attempting to get custody of the son as well.  Complainant stated that a couple of months ago he went to pick up his son and his wife was yelling at them that she believed people were spying on her with cameras. He stated that his wife pulled a gun on him and the children while stating that she was going to shoot him for spying, so he left without further incident. Complainant advised that he did not report the incident at the time because he did not want her arrested and that she needs help. Complainant also stated that a few days ago he was dropping his son off at the residence, with a female friend. He stated that his wife came rushing out of the house with a knife and began banging on the car window with the handle telling him that she was going to cut him. He stated he was able to exit the vehicle and get the knife from her without anyone getting injured. The son picked her up and brought her into the house. Again, complainant stated he did not report the incident because he did not want her arrested. Complainant stated his wife continually makes statements that she believes she is being spied on and that there is “wifi radiation” where they both work. Complainant stated that he is concerned for the safety of his son and does not know what to do. He also stated Family Services has been out in the past but nothing was ever concluded. Complainant was advised to seek a lawyer and bring his concerns to civil court. He was advised that all matters of custody and visitation would be handled during the divorce process and any concerns of mental capacity should be brought up during the process. He was also advised that the mother has a right to her son and he stated he would bring him home upon request. The son was advised to notify his school if he has any concerns with his home life.

Time: 6:34 p.m.
Code: Theft
Location: Center Road
Female stated that someone has been stealing her mail. Officers spoke with female who stated that her package is missing. Female said that she accidentally had the package delivered to the wrong address. The female spoke with the owner of that residence, who told her that she put the package in her mailbox to return to sender. Upon contacting the mail company, the complainant was told that there is no record that the package was picked up from the address. Officers made contact with the female at the address. She stated she put the package back in the mailbox when she learned it didn’t belong to anyone in the house. It is unknown where the package went from there.

Time: 6:56 p.m.
Code: Stolen Vehicle
Location: Henry Street
Male would like to report his vehicle stolen by his ex girlfriend yesterday morning. An officer spoke with the complainant, and he stated that he let his friend use his car on Monday, and she has not returned it. He was told to tell his friend that it needs to be returned 48 hours after she borrowed it. The complainant was advised to not lend his vehicle out in the future and to call the Police Department if he did not want the friend at his home.

Wednesday, Oct. 10 reports

Time: 4:59 a.m.
Code: Disorderly
Location: Northfield (Northdale Club Apartments)
Male reporting there is male asleep at the bottom of the stairs near the cars in the back lot. There is also a wallet and keys near the door. Caller left the area, he is on his way to work. Officer has the male suspect in custody and transporting to the jail.  Officers responded to the area and observed the suspected male noticeably intoxicated and unable to care for himself. His property was collected from the entrance way of the apartment and he was taken into custody for disorderly conduct. Officers reported the male running from end of the cell to the door hitting his head on the window repeatedly. Officers tried to talk to him.

Time: 9:28 a.m.
Code: Shoplifting in Progress
Location: Broadway Avenue (Dollar General)
Male has candy bars in his pants, and female stuffed items in her purse. Walking towards Columbus Road. Manager would like to file a report and does not want them to return. Caller can no longer can see them. Officer arrives at Dollar General. Officers stated the manager did speak with the couple involved. The merchandise was recovered. The couple was advised not to return. Police reported the couple gone on arrival.

Time: 3:07 p.m.
Code: Fraud
Location: Turney Road
Officers spoke to the caller who stated she responded to an email that was looking for people to put a Miller Lite decal on their car and they would pay for it. After several emails, the caller thought it could possibly be fake and emailed them back to state she was not interested. She then received a check in the mail from the Association of Old Crows which had no association with miller lite. She is going to return the check to the sender but wanted a police report on file due to believing it is a scam.

Time: 4:01 p.m.
Code: Complaints – General
Location: Center Road (Circle K)
Female would like to make a report. The side of her neck was struck and she suffered a small laceration. She declined an ambulance. Female stated Circle K will not provide the license plate of the male who had injured the female. Unknown direction of travel for the male. The complainant walked into rebar that was sticking out of a truck this morning while the truck was parked in a parking spot. She was advised it is not a criminal matter.

Thursday, Oct. 11 reports

Time: 5:09 p.m.
Code: Dangerous/Vicious Dog
Location: William Street
Pitbull got loose and chased two people causing injuries to both. Owner was cited for dangerous/vicious dog.

Time: 6:32 p.m.
Code: Assault
Location: Talbot Drive
Caller in the lobby of the police department reporting that her son was just assaulted 10 minutes ago in front of their house. Four or more males on foot, most wearing black jackets and one had a grey jacket on. They went to towards the baseball field. Son knows one of them from school. No weapons involved. Son has a knot on his forehead that’s lightly bleeding but declined a squad. Checked the fields around Talbot Drive but no one was found. The complainant was given a statement form to fill out and a stolen phone addendum to complete and return. Both he and his mother were advised there would be no further police action until this was completed.

 

Friday, Oct. 12 reports

Time: 2:07 p.m.
Code: Identity Theft
Location: Natalie Road
Male on station for an identity theft report. An officer spoke with the complainant who stated that on 10-8-18, he received an email stating that there was fraudulent activity on his credit report.  When he investigated the matter further, the three credit bureaus that are on his account were flagged for an auto loan with an address from Cleveland. The employment used was an employer that has never been connected to the complainant. The complainant stated that he successfully froze every account he had on file and disputed all of the fraudulent information that was used in the attempt to receive the auto loan. The complainant was advised to note any suspicious activity with his account.

Time: 4:02 p.m.
Code: Harassing Communication
Location: Broadway Avenue
Female in lobby asking to file report of harassing communications being done by her mother towards her and her boyfriend concerning a previous case of possible child endangerment and abuse that has been resolved by child services. The mother has called the complainant’s parole officer on several occasions reporting that the male is abusing her grandson. All the accusations were found to be false and no charges were ever filed.  The complainant is 8 ½ months pregnant and does not want her mother contacting her by phone. Message was left on the complainants mother’s voicemail not to have any further contact.

 

Saturday, Oct. 13 reports

Time: 4:57 p.m.
Code: Unauthorized Use
Location: Cresswell Avenue
Complainant stated that in November of 2017 she loaned her Toyota Corolla to a friend who told her at the time he would return it the next day.  Complainant stated that this friend has been in and out of jail and she did not report it stolen earlier because the plates are expired. Complainant stated that she is too scared to go and retrieve it.  Complainant was advised that because she has waited almost a year to report the vehicle stolen, she needs to make every effort to get it back before further police action can be made. She stated that she was going to take a friend over to the address to see if the vehicle is still there. She will also make attempts to locate the friend she loaned the vehicle to.

Sunday, Oct. 14 reports

Time: 1:55 a.m.
Code: Possession of Marijuana
Location: Solon Road
While traveling north on Northfield Road at Solon Road an officer observed a Chevy with no working license plate light. A traffic stop was initiated on the vehicle. During the approach of the vehicle, an odor of raw marijuana was smelled coming from within the vehicle. A probable cause search of the vehicle was conducted. During the search of the individuals within the vehicle, the passenger stated that he had a bag of marijuana in his underwear. The marijuana was then confiscated and booked into evidence. The operator was cited for light on license plate and for possession of marijuana.

Time: 10:44 a.m.
Code: Family Trouble
Location: Center Road
Male and female fighting the caller is a third party (male’s mother). No weapons involved. Two children, 6-years-old and 9-years-old in the home also. Mother is on her way over. Mother got text messages from son telling her they are fighting and to come right over. Male is leaving voluntarily with his mother for the night. Officer will update his disposition.

Time: 11:32 a.m.
Code: Burglary
Location: Solon Road (Wolf’s Cove Apartments)
Caller stated he just arrived home and his apartment was broken into. Advised his TV is missing. He will be waiting outside the apartment for police to arrive.

 

Monday, Oct. 15 reports

Time: 4:36 p.m.
Code: Theft
Location: Bonnieview Drive
Complainant reports that she believes her neighbor stole a $400 ring that was on her kitchen table when she came to visit. The complainant did not see the theft and does not want police to contact the suspected person. She just wants the report on file for information purposes.

Time: 5:09 p.m.
Code: Protection Order Violation
Location: Leonard Street
Female on station to report violation of a protection order. The complainant wanted to report that her husband who has an active protection order has been contacting her through friend’s and family’s cell phones. He has done it about three or four times. He is not threatening her, but she wanted to make a report of it. The complainant did not want police to contact him at this time. They will all be in court soon for a domestic violence case.

Time: 5:46 p.m.
Code: Threats
Location: Natalie Road
Female states that there is a male outside her house and he is threatening to kill her husband. She states that he is telling them that he has a gun. She advises that she has no idea who he is and that they have children in the house. Male pulled into the city hall lot. This stems from a road rage incident that occured on Rockside Road. Male at the station was given a statement form. Parties at Natalie Road were also advised to fill out their statements and turn them into the station.

Time: 6:37 p.m.
Code: Theft
Location: Dalepark Drive
Officers spoke to the complainant who stated he suspects his neighbors across the street stole his all black $200.00 leather chair that he leaves outside in front of his house. Make and model of the chair Is unknown. Officers spoke to the complainant across the street who stated that they did not take the chair and gave officers permission to check inside their residence to make sure it wasn’t there. Officers checked the entire residence for the chair but it was not there.

Tuesday, Oct. 16 reports

Time: 10:07 a.m.
Code: Open Container
Location: Broadway Avenue
Female on the square with open container. Advised her that the city will be sending her a letter in reference to trespassing on the square. She was issued a summons for open container.

 

Wednesday, Oct. 17 reports

Time: 9:35 a.m.
Code: Fraud
Location: Corkhill Road
Officers spoke with female in the lobby who stated that she attempted to pull out a loan with a lending corporation, and sent them $823 in Google play money. The female stated that she realized it was fraudulent this morning when she called the company and was told that they did not have her name on record regarding the request for any money and that a third party may be falsely using the company’s information. The female requested this incident to be on record.

Time: 10:34 a.m.
Code: Stolen Vehicle
Location: Rockside Road (Mercedes Benz)
A customer’s car has gone missing, and the service department still has the key. Officer responded to the location and spoke with the complainant who stated that sometime last week, a vehicle had been removed from the lot after being towed in at the beginning of September for service. The registered owner came into the dealership a few weeks later, after the vehicle was repaired, with a check made out to a third party repair shop and herself, but the check was denied by the dealership as faulty payment. Several forms of contact had been made with the registered owner in an attempt to locate the vehicle. There was no video footage available as the dealership is unsure on what day and time the vehicle was removed from the lot. An attempt was made via phone and email to contact the registered owner on 10-17-2018 but that attempt was unsuccessful. At this moment, the complainant and police are waiting to see whether the registered owner returns any of the emails or phone calls before considering the option of pressing charges. Later, an officer spoke with the subject who stated that the vehicle was located at an auto body shop in Cleveland. The subject was going to reach out to Mercedes later on in the afternoon about discussing the options of repayment for the service done to the vehicle.

Time: 12:45 p.m.
Code: Disorderly
Location: Northfield Road
Ninth-grade male student became upset in the cafeteria of the high school and began to physically and verbally assault the security guard. Juvenile to be charged with disorderly conduct and menacing.

Time: 1:02 p.m.
Code: Harassing Communication
Location: Turney Road
Male keeps getting harassing texts from his cousin. He tells him that he “is coming for him.” The male has his door barricaded because he is scared, but he doesn’t think this cousin knows where he lives. Officers arrived at the location and advised the complainant to block the number of the individual who is harassing him and to contact police if anything suspicious occurs.

Time: 6:49 p.m.
Code: Threats
Location: W. Glendale Street
The caller stated her neighbor has been threatening to harm her. She stated he came on her property earlier in the day and woke her up using a loudspeaker. Officers went to the neighbor’s house to speak with the male but he wasn’t home. Officers spoke with the male’s girlfriend and advised her to have him contact the Police Department. The complainant was advised not to speak to the neighbor and call the Police Department if he tries to make contact with her.

Thursday, Oct. 18 reports

Time: 11:45 a.m.
Code: Damage to Property
Location: Palmetto Avenue
Caller states a gray Hyundai car ran over lawn. This occured around 7 a.m. She would like to make a damage-to-property report. Her grass has ruts in it.

Time: 2:07 p.m.
Code: Disorderly Conduct
Location: Center Road (Circle K)
Employee was assaulted by a customer. Caller states that someone threw a hot coffee on her. Denies the need for an ambulance. Employee had denied a sale due to not having a license. Officers responded and spoke to female clerk who stated that a customer entered the store and was denied sale for tobacco due to a second hand purchase. The female then threw a cup of coffee on the clerk.

Time: 2:49 p.m.
Code: Disorderly Conduct
Location: Center Road (Support Care Inc.)
Male is naked and has locked workers out of the home. 
Two staff members and one resident outside the home
. The make is upset over something today but caller does not know what. Officers responded and spoke with the caller who stated that one of the male residents at the group home was yelling and wearing no pants. Upon speaking with the male, he stated that he was upset about not being taken to get his cell phone and locked himself out of the bedroom. Shortly after talking with the male, he calmed down. The female caller was also advised to call maintenance to unlock the resident’s door.

Time: 7:09 p.m.
Code: Civil Matter
Location: Turney Road

The female complainant stated she purchased a phone from a male through Facebook. When she attempted to use the phone she discovered it was locked and could not be used. The male that sold her the phone has since deleted his facebook account. An officer went to the male’s house but was unable to make contact with him. A notice was left for him to contact the Police Department. The female was advised of her civil options. Officers will follow up.

 

Friday, Oct. 19 reports

Time: 10:10 a.m.
Code: Fraud
Location: Northfield Road
Female in the lobby to speak to an officer in regards to check fraud. Officers spoke to the female who is the owner of the account that the back checks were passed. She has been in contact with a local establishment directly and claims that the owners have been harassing her about payment. She also believes they are giving her information to third party individuals but officers do not believe that to be the case. A male and female both provided “services” for the complainant and she was paying them via these checks. The male came into the station on the original call and claims he was given $10 to cash this check and give it to the account owner, which the complainant denies. She is inquiring about what she should do next and was advised to handle the overdue amount or take the business to civil court over the situation. The establishment has not filed a report, despite numerous threats via letter to the complainant and the parties who cashed the checks.


Saturday, Oct. 20 reports

Time: 2:06 a.m.
Code: Domestic – Squad Called
Location: Marion Drive
Caller advised a neighbor came to her house to advise there is a domestic on Marion Drive. No weapons involved. Female would like a squad.  Male is intoxicated 
and is alone. Police Department disregarding squad for the time being. Female still requesting squad, no apparent injuries. Officers spoke to the female who was highly intoxicated who stated that she was in a physical altercation with the male living with her and now she has bumps on her head. The female could not say exactly what happen, and what happened to her to obtain the bumps. Officers and medics checked the female and there were no injuries on her head or on her person. Officers spoke to the male who stated that the female became very belligerent with him for no apparent reason and threatened him with a baseball bat. The male states that when he pushed her away she fell due to her being intoxicated. The female was transported to the hospital due to her high intoxication level and two parties were separated for the night.

Time: 10:05 a.m.
Code: Assault
Location: Industry Drive (Ioppolo Concrete Corp)
Male called from University Hospital in Ravenna. He wanted to report being assaulted at Ioppolo Concrete on 10-19-2018. He sustained a broken hip and was going into surgery today. Alan wanted to make a report. The complainant was advised to have his surgery and to come to the station when released from the hospital.

Time: 13:13 p.m.
Code: Child Abuse Reported
Location: Eldred Avenue
Male states he is watching a female beat two kids with a strap outside. Female 
caller is a neighbor from across the street. Caller advising she went back inside with the children. Male neighbor confronted her and she advised him that she can do whatever she wants. Caller will talk to police about what he witnessed. 
Also received a second call stating the same thing. Officers spoke to the female who stated she spanked her two children with a belt after they left the house without permission. Officers observed both children and determined that the punishment was not excessive. The complainant was advised of the findings.

Time: 7:20 p.m.
Code: Damage to Vehicle
Location: Marion Drive
Caller advised he just came home and discovered the exhaust was ripped out of his mother’s vehicle. He believes there may be other damage to it as well
. They believe they know who did it. Officer out at Woodrow Avenue. The damage to the vehicle appears to be due to poor maintenance. Missing property was recovered from inside the home.

Sunday, Oct. 21 reports

Time: 12:22 a.m.
Code: Disorderly
Location: Taft Avenue
Officers out checking a suspicious male walking north on Northfield Road. Male was taken into custody for disorderly conduct.

Time: 9:13 a.m.
Code: Damage to Vehicle
Location: Grand Avenue
The complainant wanted to report sometime last night unknown subject(s) went into her unlocked vehicle and trashed it. There was nothing taken or damaged. The complainant had nothing of value inside the vehicle.

Time: 10:48 p.m.
Code: Domestic in Progress
Location: Santin Circle
Mother and father are physically fighting. Caller is an 11-year-old female. 
No weapons
 involved and no intoxication. Female is throwing glass at the male
. Caller is not sure why they are fighting. Father may have went out to his vehicle.
 Caller is unsure of what his father may have gone to get. Verbal dispute only. No primary aggressor. Both parties were advised to keep the peace and separate for the night.

Monday, Oct. 22 reports

Time: 1:11 p.m.
Code: Domestic
Location: High Street
Complainant called about being assaulted yesterday. The female did not want to talk to officers on scene. She stated she will come into the Police Department. As of 7 p.m., she did not come to station.

Time: 3:13 p.m.
Code: Fraud
Location: Rockside (Audi of Bedford)
Officer responded to the location and spoke with the complainant that stated a vehicle was brought in for service numerous times over the past four months and different credit cards had been used to pay for the service. The first payment was approved for $1,962.31. The second payment, for $1,546.50, was also approved. The third payment, for  $6,237.17, was paid with an credit card that was denied as being fraudulent. There is a fourth bill for the current service being done to the vehicle that has not been attempted to be paid for yet at this moment. The complainant was advised to pursue civil matters on getting payment for the vehicle from whomever brought the vehicle in for service and to exhaust all options first before getting the police involved as there is no evidence of fraud at the present moment.

Time: 4:24 p.m.
Code: Damage to Property
Location: Zingales Road
Party on station to file a report. His wife cut up all of his clothes. Complainant stated he is currently having a domestic dispute with his wife. He stated that officers escorted him to his residence yesterday so he could pick up some belongings and he voluntarily left the residence for the night to let things cool down. Today, complainant stated, he returned home to find the locks changed (his son was home and let him in) and he found all of his clothes cut up and laying on the garage floor in oil. Complainant was advised of his options and to contact the Police Department for another escort if he feel it necessary when he picks up more items.

Time: 4:30 p.m.
Code: Weapons Offense
Location: Columbus Road
Complainant  said a young male wearing blue jeans and a blue sweatshirt hoodie pulled a knife on him. The boy pulled a gold dagger-type knife out of his left pocket. An officer spoke to the complainant. He stated that the male was just offering to sell the knife to him and no threats were made. Officers checked the area but could not locate the male.

Time: 7:25 p.m.
Code: Disorderly
Location: Northfield Road (Mr. Hero)
Caller reports an ex-employee is inside the store causing a disturbance due to paperwork.
 Subject is a female wearing black jacket and blue jeans. The complainant reported a ex-employee was at the business and was refusing to leave. Officers spoke to both parties and the ex-employee believed she was owed more money for hours worked. The employer agreed to and paid her an amount he said was owed to her. The ex-employee accepted the money and was advised of her civil options if she believes she is owed more money. In addition, she was told she was not allowed to return to the business or she could be charged with trespassing.

Time: 8:04 p.m.
Code: Harassment
Location: Leonard Street
An officer spoke with the complainant. She stated that her father has been sending her harassing text messages all day. While speaking with the complainant, her mother also stated that the male has been attempting to contact her as well and she has a protection order filed against him. The complainants were advised to block the subject and email the evidence of his attempted contact to officers. The complainant sent screen images of the messages and attempted contact. None of the images were in violation of the protection order. An officer contacted the subject and advised him that his daughter did not want him to message her any further, to which he complied.

Time: 8:31 p.m.
Code: Assault
Location: Corkhill Road
Caller states her child’s father just choked her and left. A squad was refused. male is on foot and not known to carry weapons. There is a firearm history on this male according to a warrant. Female in pd lobby to file report about her child’s father choking her.

Tuesday, Oct. 23 reports

Time: 8:34 a.m.
Code: MVA Hit-skip
Location: Natalie Road
Two vehicles one is a Nissan and the other vehicle is unknown. Caller does not want an ambulance. Second caller reporting car pieces and fluid on corner of Center Road and Natalie Road. Service Department will send someone to clean up the debris in the roadway. Officer said this was a hit-skip accident. A silver vehicle, possibly a Hyundai left with heavy front-end damage.

Time: 1:39 p.m.
Code: Fraud
Location: Bedford Glenns Road
Caller would like to file a report of fraudulent charges from Home Depot. Complainant states that between 9/27/2018 and about 10/01/2018. Person(s) unknown made several unauthorized purchases with his business’ Home Depot credit card number in the amount of $24,746.00 without permission. Complainant states that all cards are accounted for and most (if not all) unauthorized purchases were made out of Arizona. The card has been cancelled and there are no known suspects at the time of report.

Time: 3:33 p.m.
Code: Assault – Squad Called
Location: Gould Avenue
Caller says that a male he knows was just fighting him. Caller says he has a broken ankle from the fight. Suspect drives a red Toyota and left the area toward Applebee’s. Caller knows the male carries a knife, but he didn’t use it. Fight happened about 10 minutes ago. Caller said he’s been spitting up blood and suspects other injuries. The juvenile male is being transported by the Fire Department. He stated he was involved in a mutual fight with another male. He was advised to have his parent contact the department if he wished to provide any other info regarding the incident.

Time: 8:05 p.m.
Code: Threats
Location: Greencroft Road
Caller stated there is a male on Facebook sending death threats to him and his father, and he would like to make a report. Officer will complete report at the station. An officer responded to the area and spoke with the complainant. He stated that his brother owed an unknown amount of money. The male suspect made what appeared to be a fake Facebook account and messaged the complainant. In the message the suspect told the complainant he was coming after his father and him if his brother did not pay. What is known of the suspect’s information was collected. An officer attempted to make contact with the brother of the complainant and the suspect, but was unable to do so. A message was left to call the Police Department.

Time: 10:20 p.m.
Code: Fraud
Location: Berwyn Drive
The complainant reported being scammed out of $50.00. The complainant stated she was trying to activate new cell phones for her family and wanted to reset the passwords. She called a number believing it was for at&t, but later proved to be fraudulent. The scammer advised the complainant to purchase two gift cards in order to reset the passwords on the two phones. The complainant purchased the gift cards and provided the scammers with the card numbers. The complainant realized she was being scammed and contacted the police. The complainant contacted Apple and had the cards cancelled. She is attempting to recover the $50.00 lost and requested the information be on file.

Time: 11:30 p.m.
Code: Family Trouble
Location: Wandle Avenue
Caller states her child’s father is throwing things at her. No injuries. No weapons. No intoxication. Caller’s 8-year-old daughter is home with them. Caller and her daughter are in her bedroom and the male is standing in the doorway of the bedroom. Officers responded to the listed address. The complainant advised that her boyfriend threw food at her. She was okay with him staying at the residence. He was advised to stay downstairs for the evening to which he complied.

Wednesday, Oct. 24 reports

Time: 9:31 a.m.
Code: Harassing-Communication
Location: Ledgewood Drive
Caller received a suspicious text from someone she doesn’t know and wanted an officer to see it. Female in the lobby stated that an unknown number texted her this morning at 8 a.m. The text stated that she messed with the wrong person. The female texted the number back stating they had the wrong number and then received a text saying sorry. Caller wanted to report for documentation purposes.

Time: 11:20 a.m.
Code: Damage to PD Vehicle
Location: Center Road
Police Department vehicle was driving in on Washington Street. While trying to pull into a driveway, the car struck a garbage can that was sitting on the apron of the driveway and cracked the right headlight cover.

Time: 5:01 p.m.
Code: Theft
Location: Turney Road
Caller reports theft of money from her bank account. Between April 2018 and the time of call, someone has been using the victim’s debit card information to make payments to themselves using a square card reader. The bank statements show the name of the person who owns the card, the reader and the person receiving the payments. The suspect is a home nurse for the victim. A warrant was completed for the nurse for theft. Total amount of the theft was $1096.



Thursday, Oct. 25 reports

Time: 7:59 a.m.
Code: Breaking And Entering
Location: Center Road
Party thinks someone is inside the house, and they hear footsteps in the hallway. The caller is 11-years-old. Caller is upstairs in a bedroom. He heard the bedroom door next to his open and close. Made contact with juvenile. It was a sister walking around and checks OK.

Time: 8:44 a.m.
Code: Theft
Location: Taylor Road (Bedford Cemetery)
Plow was stolen within last week. Officers spoke with male who stated that an unknown person had taken his snow plow from the back of the Bedford Cemetery building sometime last night. There is nothing further at this time.

Time: 10:05 a.m.
Code: Harassing-Communication
Location: Archer Road
The complainant came in to the station to report that he was being harassed by someone using computer generated phone calls. He provided a log to AT&Tand they will investigate the origin of the calls if the complainant filed a police report. The complainant was advised the information would be on file.

Time: 2:01 p.m.
Code: Theft
Location: Dewhurst Avenue
Complainant states that a contractor stole materials from his property at the listed address.

Friday, Oct. 26 reports

Time: 6:49 a.m.
Code: Family Trouble
Location: Jackson Boulevard
Female reporting her son is out of control. Male in the background is yelling the boy has has a knife. He has a kitchen knife in his pocket. Male is now holding the boy down in the bedroom. Son left the house last night and when he was disciplined this morning he started arguing with his step-father. The juvenile stated that he had the knife in his pocket because he left the home last night and wanted it for protection. No threats were made in reference to the knife. The parents stated that their son has run away a couple of times and it is getting worse. The juvenile wrote a letter to the parents stating he would not be missed if he ran away for good but did not specify if he was going to or not. The parents were given options and officers talked with the juvenile who appeared fine to go to school.

Saturday, Oct. 27 reports

Time: 12:45 a.m.
Code: Damage to PD Vehicle
Location: Center Road
After clearing a call, an officer was pulling out of an establishment and struck the pole in the parking lot on the front driver’s side.

Time: 10:57 a.m.
Code: Breaking and Entering
Location: Thames Avenue
Male stated that house in his name was broken into sometime in the last five weeks and all the copper was stolen.

Sunday, Oct. 28 reports

Time: 8:52 a.m.
Code: Fraud
Location: Hubbell Circle
Caller states her bank card was misused and she needs to file a report. She states that person(s) unknown made two unauthorized purchases using her credit card number. One purchase was for the amount of $93.99 and the other for for the amount of $91.89. The caller states that she still has her card on her and she doesn’t know who would have her card number. Both purchases appear to be online transactions. The card has been cancelled and her bank is investigating.

Time: 3:47 p.m.
Code: Burglary
Location: Wandle Avenue
Caller reporting her daughter’s house broken into. She stated that her daughter is at the house now. Incident report created.

Time: 4:20 p.m.
Code: Suicide/Suicidal Squad
Location: Deborah Lane
Caller says her son told her he is going to overdose on heroin. Someone just dropped something off to him at the house and now he’s in the bathroom. The back door is open. The caller is in the basement because she doesn’t want him to know police were called and doesn’t want to  hear him commit the act. Squad requested for an evaluation of son. No heroin was on scene. Enroute to Bedford Medical Center. The son stated to officers he did not want to live anymore because it would be easier. No narcotics were found on his person. He stated that he did not get any yet.

Monday, Oct. 29 reports

Time: 10:37 a.m.
Code: Dispute
Location: Broadway Avenue
Caller was assaulted by his neighbor. Refusing ambulance. He said he pushed into a brick wall. Suspect is at his business. The complainant claimed that a new employee just assaulted him behind the businesses. A civil disagreement about parking spaces lead to arguing and the complainant claimed he was pushed into a brick wall and the male who assaulted him then tried to pull open the door to his shop. The suspect acknowledged in a statement that he pushed the complainant but stated the complainant came at him in a threatening manner and was blocking his path into his workplace. The complainant did wish to pursue charges and claimed to have been on his property during the incident. Both completed statements and officers will forward to the prosecutor for a ruling.

Time: 5:04 p.m.
Code: Weapons Offense
Location: Rockside Road (IHOP)
Tall  male wearing all black threatened caller with a gun. It happened 10 minutes ago. Male was in a black Infinity. Caller is no longer at IHOP. Officers responded and checked the area. Unable to locate suspect

Time: 5:22 p.m.
Code: Child Endangerment
Location: Rockside Road
Report of a child being abused inside a Dodge in the parking lot. Vehicle is in the parking lot right by the service entrance. The male drug the 6 or 7-year-old child through the dealership by the arm and then out to to parking lot and he can now see the male hitting the child inside the car. Caller isn’t able to see what’s going on inside the car now due to the glare from the windows. Child did not appear to be injured. The grandpa took the child outside by his arm because he was not behaving. The grandpa denied striking the child in the car. Officers did not see any visible injuries to the child. An employee from the dealership witnessed the incident and stated that it did not appear to be anything other than minor discipline of the child.

 

Tuesday, Oct. 30 reports

Time: 8:30 p.m.
Code: Domestic Squad Call
Location: John Street
A 24-year-old female who is 8-months pregnant requesting paramedics to respond for unknown reason. This is her first pregnancy. Female stating she is not requesting an ambulance, but she needs a male to be removed from her home. Female is waiting inside a white Toyota. Male left about 30 minutes ago.

Time: 8:31 p.m.
Code: Theft
Location: Westview Road
Caller advised that someone is trying to sell her pit bull puppies. Caller is requesting an officer meet her by the residence. Female was called and a voicemail was left for her to come to the Bedford Police Department. Caller iis in the lobby for dogs. She was again advised of her civil options. She was advised we would not be responding to that residence. No one has any proof of whom these dogs belong to. The resident says they are hers and the caller says they are hers. The were advised of trespassing on the previous call should they go to the residence. Bedford officers were dispatched to Westview Road four times on 10/30/18. Case forwarded for criminal nuisance letter/billing.


Wednesday, Oct. 31 reports

Time: 12:31 a.m.
Code: Burglary in Progress
Location: Columbus Road
Caller states that he can hear someone trying to break in. They are trying to get into the door. The exterior of the building was secure. No signs of a break-in. The complainant only heard noises; nothing suspicious was seen.

Time: 11:12 a.m.
Code: Harassing Communication
Location: Willard Avenue
Caller states she needs to file a harassment report and would like officer to stop by her home. Suspect is the child’s father’s girlfriend and she is harassing the caller. Caller was advised it will be a little while before we can come out. The subject is not on scene at this time. Officer arrived at the residence and spoke with the complainant who stated that over the past three years, the ex-girlfriend of her child’s father has been harassing her through the courts and various police reports in Bedford and in Bedford Heights. The complainant was given statements to fill out and will be added to the report and was advised to refrain from any associations with the female and to notify police if something suspicious occurs. She was given options on how to handle the situation in civil court.

Time: 2:54 p.m.
Code: Fight – Disturbance
Location: Columbus Road
Caller reports seven-to-eight kids jumping on another kid. Caller does not see any weapons. Looks like kids came from school wearing backpacks. Officer arrived and found no one fighting. The children in the area were walking. Police located the males in front of home on Columbus Road. One in custody and transported.

Time: 3:08 p.m.
Code: Threats
Location: Broadway Avenue
Employee states that a male had one of their vehicles and he wrecked the car. He is enroute to the business to speak to them about the $3000 worth of damage that he did to one of their vehicles. He is being very hostile and making threats to staff. His eta to the business is 5 minutes. Officer spoke with both parties and advised them to keep the matter civil and work out the differences.

Time: 3:24 p.m.
Code: Burglary in Progress
Location: Columbus Road
Caller just arrived home and can hear someone in the basement. Caller refuses to leave the house. Caller heard a few footsteps and called right away. He says he’s in a bedroom and there are no weapons in the house. Caller says there’s only one way in or out of the house through a side door. Caller just moved here and doesn’t know if this could be other tenants. He’s only met one other person there. Caller is wearing a white T-shirt and is walking outside to meet with officers. The caller admits to being paranoid due to being shot twice in the past. The residence was checked and everything appeared OK. He was advised it is a multi-unit residence and he going to hear noises from time to time. He is going to contact his landlord for advice.

Time: 7:25 p.m.
Code: Robbery
Location: Logan Street
Male was getting something out of his car when he heard a noise behind his neighbor’s house. A male in a gray hoodie walked up to him holding a gun. The male ran for the back door of the residence and the male followed. Male held the door closed as the male tried to pull it open. Eventually the male gave up and left in an unknown direction.

Thursday, Nov. 1 reports

Time: 1:49 p.m.
Code: Robbery
Location: Broadway Avenue
Male stated he was just robbed outside The Coffee Cup. He walked in and asked the clerk to call. Suspect stole his cellphone. No weapon used. Male says he can track phone but is not giving description. Police Department unit advising other cars to disregard. Male was advised to come to the station fill out a report when he is sober. The complainant stated he left his cell phone on the bar at the Tavern Off Broadway and he found the phone on “Find My iPhone” moving all around on the east side of Cleveland. He was very upset when officer advised him we would not drive him around looking for his phone. He was also advised to come to the station to file a report when sober. Officer checked the Tavern Off Broadway and no one there recognized the description of the complainant or him being in the bar recently.

Time: 5:17 p.m.
Code: Harassing-Communication
Location: Eldred Avenue
Caller would like to speak with officer in reference to phone spoofing. Caller was given options on how to stop the issue.

Time: 6:40 p.m.
Code: Assault
Location: Westview Road
The complainant stated she was attacked by her friend’s ex-girlfriend. The complainant reported she was with her friend sitting in her car in her friend’s driveway. The suspect drove up in a red car, opened the complainant’s car door, and began hitting her. The complainant got out of the car and the two began fighting. They were separated by parties on scene. The complainant got in her car after the fight, and drove south on Center Road. She stated the suspect drove up next to her and side swiped her causing extensive damage to her vehicle. When the suspect attempted to side swipe her again, she slammed on her brakes causing the suspect to drive off the roadway. The complainant then drove home. The complainant completed a written statement and pictures were taken of her injuries. Officers spoke with a witness who was present at the time of the incident. She stated she will respond to the police station to complete a witness statement.

Time: 7:44 p.m.
Code: Criminal Damage
Location: Turney Road
Caller reports somebody attempted to gain entry to his ground -evel apartment. His screen had been cut and the window showed signs of attempted forced entry. Caller was unsure what time this happened. No fingerprints to process and entry was not gained. Complainant has contacted the landlord to fix the screen.

Time: 8:34 p.m.
Code: Domestic in Progress
Location: Rockside Road (Valleyfield East Apartments)
Caller states that her child’s father just choked her. She is declining EMS. It is unknown if there are any weapons. Caller states that the male is stating that he is not going to comply with police and that they will have to kill him. Caller states that the male does a lot of drugs. Caller states that her mother and her 3-year-old child are also in the home The male stated he was struck multiple times by the female, and the female stated the male pushed and put his hands on her neck. No primary aggressor was determined at this time. The male left for the evening and the female stated she may come in sometime in the next few days to write a statement.


Friday, Nov. 2 reports

Time: 12:13 a.m.
Code: Assault
Location: Grand Park Circle
Caller states his mother’s boyfriend just hit her. Squad refused. No weapons involved. Caller is not sure if male is intoxicated. Male is downstairs of the house. The caller and his mother are upstairs. The female was in the background telling the caller not to call police because she is fine. Officers spoke with the caller and his mother. The female stated she was OK and did not want to pursue charges. She did not have any apparent injuries. She was advised of her options.

Time: 11:19 a.m.
Code: Theft
Location: Talbot Drive
Female in the lobby to report her medication was stolen. The complainant said that she noticed that her medication was missing from the bottle. She asked four friends that have visited the home in the last two weeks about the missing medications. All parties denied taking the meds. She wanted a report to take to the doctor’s office to see if she can get a refill because this is the first time this has ever happened.

Time: 12:26 p.m.
Code: Fraud
Location: Archer Road
Caller on station to file report of fraudulent charges on her disability card. The complainant was working to get the $79.99 refunded. She was told by the disability department that she should file a police report. They were not able to explain what company the money was sent to. She has already been issued a new account.

Time: 8:28 p.m.
Code: Theft
Location: Broadway Avenue (Gasway Bedford)
Male at the gas station states that someone stole his car keys. The vehicle is still there. Car is a a Buick. They have video of the male. Officer spoke to the caller who stated a male took his car key off the counter and then left. The male was driving a Pontiac with bondo patches on the rear right fender. Officers looked at the video and were unable to identify the male or read the license plate from the vehicle. Gas station clerks advised they never saw the male in the store before. Officers checked the surrounding area and a few apartment complexes in Oakwood Village but were unable to find the car. The caller had his vehicle towed from the gas station to his home to work on getting a new key for it.

Saturday, Nov. 3 reports

Time: 10:38 a.m.
Code: Theft
Location: Rockside Road (NTB)
The suspect male got a $40 tire put on his vehicle and left without paying. The vehicle plate comes back to a female. A master name search of the female showed several calls for service regarding her boyfriend. The boyfriend was positively identified by employees from his BMV photo as the suspect. The owner of the vehicle was contacted and she paid for the tire.

Sunday, Nov. 4 reports

Time: 3:23 a.m.
Code: Disorderly
Location: Broadway Road
Two women are fighting over a male is what it sounds like. No weapons seen. They are by the car wash screaming and yelling. Transporting female to the jail.

Time: 5:16 p.m.
Code: Burglary
Location: Glendale Street
Garage was broken into within the past few days and numerous tools are missing. sometime in the past couple days, person(s) unknown gained access to the complainant’s detached garage by prying the door open and stole numerous hand tools valued at approximately $1000. There are no cameras or witnesses.

Time: 6:14 p.m.
Code: Theft
Location: Glendale Street
The complainant reported a chainsaw and a blower stolen out of his unlocked van in his driveway sometime in the last two weeks. No suspect information. The complainant stated several of his neighbors have been stolen from over the last six months. This is the second time he has suffered a theft.



Tuesday, Nov. 6 reports

Time: 4:33 p.m.
Code: Theft
Location: Northfield Road
Male stated sometime within the last two weeks person(s) unknown stole items from the residence. Hot water tank was in the basement valued at $350 and the furnace was in the garage valued at $350. Total value of the theft is $700 complainant will attempt to get the serial numbers from the items and complainant will just be on file until then. House is not secure and there are no signs of forced entry. The complainant came on station later wanting to amend the report. He claims both the furnace and the hot water tank were stolen out of the basement (not the garage) while he was in jail in Macedonia between for a week.


Wednesday, Nov. 7 reports

Time: 2:24 a.m.
Code: Having Weapon Under Disabilty
Location: Northfield Road and Solon Road
An officer conducted a traffic stop on the listed vehicle for a speed violation. A probable cause search of the vehicle was conducted for the odor of marijuana. During the search, a small amount of suspected marijuana and roaches were located. Also located between the driver’s seat and center console was a loaded pistol. The driver has a prior felony conviction for robbery. He was charged with having weapons under disability, possession of marijuana, and traffic offenses. The pistol was successfully test fired. A felony in custody affidavit was completed and sent to the court. The male was previously arrested for aggravated robbery and sentenced to 18 months in prison. Checked with parole and probation department and it appears that he is not under any sort of supervision.

Time: 9:33 a.m.
Code: Disorderly Conduct
Location: Turney Road
While on patrol observed a male urinating in public in front of the church on Turney Road  The male was issued a summons for disorderly conduct.

Time: 10:41 a.m.
Code: Theft
Location: Turney Road
Complainant came into the lobby and wanted to report the theft of his wallet. His checkbook was also taken out of his auto. Officers spoke with male who stated that while at Colony Club Apartments, someone stole his wallet and checkbook from his unlocked vehicle. Male did not realize that his checkbook was taken as well until a check was cashed for $12.00.

Time: 12:57 p.m.
Code: Shoplifting
Location: Broadway Avenue
Officers spoke with the suspects from the shoplifting who stayed on scene while officers were enroute. The surveillance footage did not clearly show the male taking the batteries. Both parties were advised of trespassing and sent on their way.

Time: 1:41 p.m.
Code: Threats
Location: Rockside Road (Valleyfield East Apartments)
Female is sending threatening text messages and is on her way over to address. Female reports that her friend sent her a message on Facebook and requested money from her. The friend then got upset when the female told her no and said that she was going to “pull up on her.” The female wanted information on her to protect herself. She was shown how to block the female on Facebook and was advised not to answer the door for anyone she does not know. She will contact the Police Department if there are any further issues.

Time: 6:05 p.m.
Code: Weapons Offense
Location: Lamson Avenue
Caller said his brother has been cut by the upstairs neighbor with scissors. Officers spoke with both parties involved who were both highly intoxicated. A verbal argument turned physical with each party having extremely different accounts of what happened. Statement forms were left for parties involved to complete when sober. Neither party wished to pursue charges at time of call. Male patient was loaded into squad.

Time: 11:40 p.m.
Code: Family Trouble
Location: Eldred Avenue
Female states that she and husband were arguing earlier tonight, nothing physical. She would like him to stay somewhere else for the night
. No drinking or drugs involved. No weapons in the home. Female has a cut on her right thumb that is bleeding badly, but she doesn’t know where it is coming from. She states the cut happened sometime in the middle of the arguing
. There are kids in the home. Officers responded and stood by while the male got dressed and left for the evening. Both parties were provided with options going forward.

 

Thursday, Nov. 8 reports

Time: 1:28 a.m.
Code: Having Weapon Under Disability
Location: Center Road
A traffic stop was conducted on the listed vehicle for no rear plate illumination. An odor of marijuana was detected coming from the passenger compartment of the vehicle. When advised of the pending probable cause search, both the driver and the passenger stated they had weapons concealed on their persons. Both were arrested and returned to the Bedford Jail and charged with weapons under disability. Both subjects were also issued a summons for possession of marijuana one of them was issued a summons for open container in a motor vehicle The vehicle was towed.


Time: 8:52 a.m.
Code: Civil Matter
Location: Grace Street
Female in the lobby is a landlord who needs to report theft from her property. She reports that the tenant was evicted and took numerous items from the home when he left. She states that the tenant took cabinets, doors, flooring, and toilets from the home when he was moving out. The complainant was advised that this is a civil matter and was given advice on how to handle the situation through the court.

Time: 9:09 a.m.
Code: Theft
Location: Magnolia Avenue
Caller states that sometime overnight her unlocked vehicle was entered and her firearm was stolen.

Time: 10:55 a.m.
Code: Threats
Location: Broadway Avenue
Comp advised one of their subcontractors made threats to bring a gun to work. States he was going to shoot another employee. They were notified of his comments this morning. They did kick him off the site and would like to file a report Officers spoke with the male who was allegedly threatened on the job site. An altercation regarding working conditions lead to a subcontractor making vague threats to “bring my gun to work and shoot people in the head.” The suspect involved claimed he was only making a joke. The company the suspect works for has removed the suspect from the jobsite and he has been advised not to return. He was also advised of menacing should he contact any of the parties involved in the confrontation.

Time: 11:00 p.m.
Code: Harassing Communication
Location: High Street
Caller state she is receiving threatening texts on her cell phone she has them all on her phone
callers states she does not recognize the number they are coming from. Officers spoke to the caller who stated she started receiving text messages from a number that she did not know. The person did not say who they were but told her she had to do everything they said or they would post pictures of her on adult dating sites. The caller’s parents tried calling the number but nobody answered. She was given options and was told to keep the messages and document the phone numbers from the texts.

Friday, Nov. 9 reports

Time: 11:15 a.m.
Code: Domestic
Location: Thames Avenue
Domestic dispute in upstairs apartment. Female screaming. This is verbal. Caller stated it happens every day
 with the female screaming at the male. Caller says the female is the issue. Other party left prior to officers arrival. The upstairs female stated she was arguing with her boyfriend who had left prior to officers arrival. She was advised to keep the arguing down with respect for her neighbors.

Time: 1:09 p.m.
Code: Vandalism
Location: Broadway Avenue (Family Dollar)
Male using a pry bar to open the Goodwill box. 
Caller wishes to remain anonymous. No damage to the box. Male was advised to stay out of the dumpster and not to return to Family Dollar. There was no damage to the dumpster.

Time: 4:24 p.m.
Code: Theft
Location: Greencroft Road
Female got home to notice some things missing from the house. She has not been through the whole house. She will wait for the officers in the driveway. She did not look to see if there was any damage to any doors or windows.

Time: 11:14 p.m.
Code: Disturbance Weapon Involved
Location: Center Road (St. Eugene Church)
Officers responded to a shots fired call. Upon arrival there were hundreds of people scattered through the lot getting in cars and fleeing the area. Several shell casings, bullet fragments and bullets were located throughout the lot. No one, including the security guards, knew who was shooting or had a description of the people involved. There appeared to be four different guns shot due to four different caliber casings found on scene. It does not appear anyone was hit by the gunfire. Later in the night, Maple Heights police reported a potential juvenile victim at Metro Hospital who may have been grazed by a bullet. The juvenile was released from the hospital. Neither the victim nor his mother have responded to repeated contacts and both refuse to cooperate.

Saturday, Nov. 10 reports

Time: 10:18 a.m.
Code: Hit-Skip
Location: Center Road (St. Eugene Church)
Male in lobby states he is the victim of a hit-skip which occurred last night at approximately 11:17 p.m. in the parking lot of St Eugene Church. Unit #1 was stopped westbound in the parking lot waiting to exit the parking lot. Unit #2 was directly in front of Unit #1. When police officers arrived on scene and blocked the exit, the driver of Unit #2 placed the car reverse and struck the front bumper of Unit #1 with the rear bumper of Unit #2. Unit #2 was later abandoned in the parking lot and was towed by officers on scene. Prior to this call, officers received a phone call from a woman claiming to be the mother of the owner of Unit #2. Mom wanted to know what her daughter needed to do to get her car out of impound. Officer advised mom to have her daughter come to the police station because officers needed to speak with her about the incident at St. Eugene. Mom said her daughter does not have a cell phone and she will let her know.

Time: 10:37 p.m.
Code: Theft
Location: Greencroft Road
Male reporting someone pried open the front door to his vacant property and stole all the copper. He does not know if anything else is missing because the lights will not turn on. He has not been to the property in a couple months.

Sunday, Nov. 11 reports

Time: 10:17 a.m.
Code: Family Trouble
Location: Turney Road (Bedford Green Apartments)
Male reporting his girlfriend is hitting him. They are in the parking lot near a tan Nissan. Male states the female left the scene. She left in a Hyundai. Officers arrived and spoke with the complainant who stated that his ex-girlfriend, who is the mother of his child, came to the listed address and began to assault him. The female proceeded to attempt to break the back window of his vehicle and kicked the mirror off the side of the vehicle. The female left the area prior to police arrival. The complainant was given his options and decided to not pursue charges at this time. While on scene, the female called the complainant and officers spoke to the female and advised her that she was no longer permitted to return to the listed address or the address the at which the complainant resides. The female was advised to handle any personal matters in a mature way between her and the complainant.

Time: 3:02 p.m.
Code: Theft
Location: Broadway Avenue
Caller advised that two tires taken off of a white Accord and two tires off a black Accord
 caller wants to make a report.

Monday, Nov. 12 reports

Time: 8:56 a.m.
Code: Theft
Location: Rockside Road
Several trucks broken into and cars up on blocks without tires, windows smashed out
caller will meet officers in the rear lot he does not believe they made entry to the building

Time: 11:52 a.m.
Code: Property Damage
Location: Belle Avenue
Officers spoke with the homeowner who states that sometime last night, person(s) unknown cut the lock of their shed. This is the third time in two years that someone has entered the shed and cut the lock. After checking, the complainant does not believe anything of value was taken. There is only miscellaneous junk, some hand tools, and yard equipment. The yard equipment is all chained together and unable to be removed with ease. He was advised of several precautionary measures to better protect his property, and to update officers if he determines something was taken.

Time: 4:14 p.m.
Code: Fraud
Location: Willard Avenue
Officers spoke to the female in the lobby who has been receiving correspondence from a bank about fraudulent activity. She is not a member of the bank and has no knowledge of anyone who lives in that area. She believes a possible acquaintance may have gotten her SSN from her son, but also cannot be sure how her information was leaked. The bank has a line of checks with fraudulent activity in the amounts of $5,000, $1,998.20, and $1,998.20. The bank is not holding the complainant responsible and is sending her a fraud kit to complete. Officers advised her to visit identitytheft.gov and attempt to get a new social security number. Officers will also check with the detective bureau during business hours to see how they want to handle this situation. She was given the call information and advised to keep tracking any further fraud or bad checks.