June 2, 2026
1:01 a.m. — SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE
Location: Jay Buick GMC, Bedford
Disposition: Vehicle secured
Police found an unoccupied black Jaguar with its lights on. The lights were turned off and the vehicle was secured.
June 2, 2026
6:44 a.m. — UNAUTHORIZED USE OF MOTOR VEHICLE
Location: Brune Drive, Bedford
Disposition: Vehicle returned
A woman reported that the 28-year-old daughter of a male friend took her vehicle without permission following an argument at the residence around 4 a.m. The owner did not know where the woman lived or have a phone number for her. She was advised to continue attempting to contact the woman and call police if the vehicle was not returned within 48 hours. The vehicle and keys were later returned to the owner.
June 2, 2026
9:42 a.m. — THEFT
Location: Northfield Road, Bedford
Disposition: Report taken
A Family Dollar manager came to the police station to report an alleged internal employee theft totaling $37.20. The manager reported that an employee completed two transactions on April 4 for $25 and $12.20, then allegedly refunded the merchandise after the customers left and pocketed the money from the register. The manager said the incidents were captured on camera. Police advised the manager to provide the video evidence and additional employee information if the company wished to pursue charges.
June 2, 2026
11:04 a.m. — FRAUD
Location: Marion Drive, Bedford
Disposition: Information forwarded for investigation
An elderly man and his sister reported that two women who had lived with him allegedly took a total of $19,329.72 from him. They said one of the women initially accompanied him to a U.S. Bank ATM in Bedford, where he withdrew money multiple times. They believed the women eventually obtained his bank card information and made withdrawals without him. The bank was notified and was working on the matter. Cuyahoga County Elder Abuse and Discover were also contacted. The information was forwarded to the detective bureau.
June 2, 2026
4:24 p.m. — THEFT
Location: Northfield Road, Bedford
Disposition: Report taken
The treasurer of a VFW reported receiving a call from a man claiming to represent Huntington Bank. The caller asked whether he had made a $700 purchase from a construction company and said the charge would be refunded. The caller later claimed he had accidentally sent $70,000 and instructed the treasurer how to return the money. The treasurer followed the instructions and later discovered that $70,000 had been taken from multiple VFW accounts. He contacted Huntington Bank and arranged to meet with the bank on June 4.
June 2, 2026
9:04 p.m. — DISTURBANCE
Location: Broadway Avenue, Bedford
Disposition: Report taken
An employee reported that two men had been physically fighting inside a business. The fight had stopped by the time of the call, with one man remaining at the store and the other reportedly leaving. EMS evaluated one of the men, who was cleared at the scene. Police also checked a possible outstanding warrant, which the issuing agency reported was no longer valid. A report was completed.
June 3, 2026
12:36 a.m. — THEFT
Location: Northfield Road, Bedford
Disposition: Report taken
A woman reported that someone broke into her 2025 blue Volkswagen, breaking a window and taking her identification and other items. Officers photographed the vehicle and advised her to remove valuables from the vehicle and keep them inside her residence. She was provided a report number for her records and insurance purposes.
June 3, 2026
6:20 p.m. — UNWANTED GUEST
Location: West Glendale Avenue, Bedford
Disposition: Parties separated; referred to Building Department
A resident reported two men on his property who would not leave. Police determined the matter involved a property-line dispute between neighbors. One homeowner was attempting to repair a deteriorated shed and needed to enter the neighboring property to do so. Both parties were advised to contact the Bedford Building Department and obtain a survey to establish the property lines. The neighbors separated.
June 3, 2026
8:49 p.m. — ASSAULT
Location: Broadway Avenue, Bedford
Disposition: Statements requested
A man reported being assaulted inside Circle K. His girlfriend told officers that an unknown man punched him in the face. The man said he had been pushed around and slapped the other man in self-defense before being punched. Police reviewed video footage, which they said showed an interaction very similar to the account provided. Circle K said it would check employee records because staff reportedly knew the other man. The victim was given statement forms for possible charges. On June 4, officers left a voicemail at a possible number for the other man in an effort to obtain a statement.
June 4, 2026
6:28 a.m. — DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Location: Nordham Drive, Bedford
Disposition: No further police action
A woman reported getting into a physical altercation with her mother and sister and sustaining minor injuries to her knees and fingers. Police said she appeared intoxicated and reported that she had not slept. She was given a statement form to complete when sober. Her mother and sister told police the woman started the fight by punching her sister and pulling out a knife. They were also given statement forms. One statement was later returned, but as of June 8, the complainant had not returned hers. Police reported no further action at that time.
June 4, 2026
8:38 a.m. — DISTURBANCE
Location: Turney Road, Bedford
Disposition: Gone on arrival
Police received a report of a man and woman arguing in a driveway for approximately 20 minutes. The dispute was reported as verbal. Officers were unable to locate the parties upon arrival.
June 4, 2026
9:53 a.m. — THEFT
Location: Nordham Drive, Bedford
Disposition: Firearm entered as stolen
A man reported that a 9mm Shield Arms XD firearm was stolen from his vehicle after he left it there overnight. He initially did not have the serial number and was advised how to obtain it. He later called police with the serial number so the firearm could be entered as stolen.
June 4, 2026
11:41 a.m. — THEFT
Location: Center Road, Bedford
Disposition: Addendum completed
A man came to the police station to complete an addendum regarding a previously reported stolen firearm.
June 4, 2026
12:56 p.m. — THEFT
Location: Rockside Road, Bedford
Disposition: Report information provided
A woman who had just returned home from the hospital reported that various clothing items stored in duffel bags had been stolen from her apartment. She said she wanted to file a claim through her renter’s insurance and was provided the police call information.
June 4, 2026
6:07 p.m. — UNWANTED GUEST
Location: Rockside Road, Bedford
Disposition: Advice provided
Police responded to a dealership regarding two women who were refusing to leave after the business had closed. One woman said her daughter had purchased a vehicle that day and had been coerced into signing the agreement. She also said her daughter had an existing Kia lease and wanted the new loan canceled. Officers advised them that the signed agreement could not be canceled by the dealership and that they would need to contact the loan company. They were also advised that the vehicle remained the purchaser’s responsibility unless the loan was canceled.
June 5, 2026
6:08 p.m. — UNWANTED GUEST
Location: Corkhill Road, Bedford
Disposition: Parties separated
A man reported an ongoing dispute with a woman in his apartment and asked that she leave. Officers spoke with the parties and advised them to remain separated. The woman planned to leave for the night.
June 5, 2026
6:18 p.m. — DISTURBANCE
Location: Ellenwood Avenue, Bedford
Disposition: Parties warned and dispersed
Police responded to the Ellenwood Recreation Center for a disturbance involving juveniles. Police reported that the incident began after one juvenile asked to be pepper-sprayed and crashed her minibike. An adult woman attempted to break up the disturbance, and the situation became heated but remained verbal. All parties left the area and were warned.
June 6, 2026
3:04 a.m. — DISTURBANCE
Location: Rockside Road, Bedford
Disposition: Parties separated
A man reported that his girlfriend was throwing objects inside their apartment and attempting to become physical. He also reported that she threw a cleaning substance on him but declined EMS. Officers spoke with the man, who said his girlfriend lived at the residence and he wanted police to tell her to calm down. The man ultimately gathered some belongings and left for the night to keep the peace.
June 6, 2026
3:07 p.m. — DISTURBANCE
Location: Columbus Road/Heather Lane area, Bedford
Disposition: Parties separated
Callers reported hearing a man and woman arguing, with one caller also reporting that people had been exchanging punches and that a woman kicked a window. Police spoke with a man and woman, who acknowledged arguing but said nothing physical had occurred. The woman admitted becoming upset and kicking the window. She planned to leave with her mother.
June 7, 2026
1:42 p.m. — DISTURBANCE
Location: Columbus Road/Broadway Avenue area, Bedford
Disposition: Other party not identified
A woman reported getting into a verbal dispute with another woman at Giant Eagle over moving into a newly opened checkout lane. The dispute continued into the parking lot, where the other woman allegedly threw a bottle containing an unknown liquid at the complainant’s vehicle, splashing some of the liquid onto her granddaughter. The woman left in a newer gray Hyundai Tucson. The complainant attempted to follow the vehicle but stopped after dispatch instructed her to do so. Police were unable to identify the other woman or vehicle.
June 7, 2026
3:27 p.m. — DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Location: Leyton Road, Bedford
Disposition: Parties separated
A man reported that his wife had attacked him three times that day and bitten him on the back. Two children were in the home. Police spoke with both parties, who said a physical altercation had occurred, but conflicting accounts prevented officers from identifying a primary aggressor. EMS was declined. The man left for the night to keep the peace.
June 7, 2026
9:18 p.m. — UNWANTED GUEST
Location: Center Road, Bedford
Disposition: Gone on arrival
An employee reported that a drive-thru customer became upset because the business could not make change for a $20 bill. The man left before officers arrived and could not be located.
June 8, 2026
3:08 a.m. — DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Location: Broadway Avenue, Bedford
Disposition: One person taken into custody
Police received multiple calls regarding a domestic incident in which a woman reported that her husband would not allow her to leave, punched her in the face and choked her. Other callers reported hearing screaming and a woman calling for help. Two young children, ages 6 and 19 months, were in the vehicle with the woman. Police reported that the man was intoxicated and took him into custody. He was transported to the Solon jail.
June 8, 2026
3:03 p.m. — THEFT
Location: Marion Drive, Bedford
Disposition: No police action
A woman reported that $800 in rent money was missing from her home and alleged that her son took it while he was home alone. The son denied taking the money. Officers told the woman there was no evidence to support the allegation and advised her regarding the eviction process.
June 8, 2026
8:34 p.m. — UNWANTED GUEST
Location: John Street, Bedford
Disposition: Male left for the night
A woman reported a verbal argument with her adult grandson and said he refused to leave after being asked. Nothing physical occurred, and no weapons were reported. The man subsequently left for the night.
June 9, 2026
12:44 a.m. — WEAPON OFFENSE
Location: Willis Street area, Bedford
Disposition: Area checked and cleared
A caller reported seeing a group of people fighting near a picnic area approximately 15 to 20 minutes earlier and said two or three guns had been seen in the air. The caller could not provide descriptions. Police received information that approximately 60 to 70 vehicles had been in the Gorge area and that some had traveled toward Northfield and Union. Officers checked the area, and a man who was at the park was advised to leave because of park hours. The area was subsequently cleared.
June 9, 2026
12:54 a.m. — SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE
Location: Willis Street, Bedford
Disposition: Park hours explained
Police encountered a couple sitting in a vehicle and advised them of park hours. The vehicle was not involved in the other incident officers were investigating.
June 9, 2026
1:22 a.m. — NOISE COMPLAINT
Location: Grace Road, Bedford
Disposition: Area checked
An anonymous caller reported at least four vehicles speeding between parking areas near the soccer and ball fields and people being loud. Walton Hills police responded to assist and reported that no one was there when they arrived.
June 9, 2026
1:33 a.m. — DISTURBANCE
Location: Turney Road, Bedford
Disposition: Crowd dispersed
A caller reported numerous vehicles and more than 100 juveniles or other people gathered at a gas station, making it difficult to enter the property. Additional police assistance was requested as the crowd began dispersing, with some traveling west on Rockside Road and others toward Benhoff Park. Police reported that the park was clear and the juveniles eventually dispersed.
June 9, 2026
9:55 a.m. — DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Location: Broadway Avenue, Bedford
Disposition: Statement added to prior report
A man came to the police station regarding a domestic violence incident he said he had witnessed from his living room. He was not involved and did not know the people involved. He was given a statement form, and his statement was subsequently added to the report concerning the June 8 domestic violence incident.
June 9, 2026
10:05 a.m. — THREATS
Location: Rockside Road, Bedford
Disposition: Parties contacted
A service manager reported that a customer had allegedly threatened to shoot someone the previous day after learning his vehicle was not drivable and required additional repairs. No weapon was displayed. Police contacted the customer, who denied threatening anyone but said he had been upset about missing work and not having his vehicle. The dealership told him his vehicle would be ready the following day. Police advised him not to let his emotions get the best of him.
June 9, 2026
12:27 p.m. — ASSAULT
Location: Broadway Avenue/Harriman Avenue area, Bedford
Disposition: Report taken
A person reported that the driver of an orange pickup truck honked at him and then threw a firecracker that struck him in the arm. He did not request EMS. The truck left westbound on Broadway Avenue. Police later stopped an orange pickup truck and responded to speak with the victim. A report was completed.
June 9, 2026
4:13 p.m. — MVA HIT-SKIP
Location: Northfield Road, Bedford
Disposition: Citation issued
A man reported that around 12:50 a.m., a gray Mercedes SUV backed into his 2020 gray Lexus in a parking lot and fled toward Union Street. Video footage captured the Mercedes’ license plate. Police contacted the vehicle owner, who initially said her son may have been driving. After additional attempts to contact those involved, the owner confirmed that her son had been the driver. On June 17, the driver and a passenger came to the police station, and the driver was issued a citation.
June 9, 2026
9:12 p.m. — SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE
Location: Greencroft Road, Bedford
Disposition: Left without incident
A caller reported a black Jeep parked on the wrong side of the street on a dead end. Police determined that the driver was dropping off a friend who lived nearby. The occupants were advised of the complaint and left without incident.
June 9, 2026
11:06 p.m. — WEAPON OFFENSE
Location: Grace Road, Bedford
Disposition: Police responded
A caller reported seeing a group of males with firearms approximately 25 minutes earlier. The caller initially reported seeing four males get out of a small black vehicle and later said there were seven or eight males in the group. He said the firearms were being pulled out but that he did not see anyone fire them. Another caller reported a large gathering but did not see weapons or anything actively occurring. Police received additional information about numerous vehicles at Hutchinson Field and a possible fight involving girls.
June 9, 2026
11:24 p.m. — DISTURBANCE
Location: Charles Street, Bedford
Disposition: Group dispersed
A caller reported that her 12-year-old granddaughter was being chased by a vehicle in the area. Police subsequently encountered additional juveniles gathered nearby and made announcements directing them to leave. The group dispersed.
June 10, 2026
12:24 p.m. — THEFT
Location: Broadway Avenue, Bedford
Disposition: Documented
A man reported that his black-and-white Schwinn bicycle was stolen sometime between 1 and 5 p.m. the previous day. He did not know who may have taken it and had no additional identifying information about the bicycle. He asked that the theft be documented and was advised that police would contact him if the bicycle was found.
June 10, 2026
12:37 p.m. — FAMILY TROUBLE
Location: Corkhill Road, Bedford
Disposition: Parties separated
Police responded to a family dispute involving the care of a 2-year-old child. The child’s aunt said she had come to pick up the child after speaking with her sister, the child’s mother. The mother agreed that the aunt could take the child but did not want the child taken to their mother’s residence. The aunt agreed to take the child to her own home instead. Police reported that the child appeared okay. The parties separated, and the aunt left with the child.
June 10, 2026
12:49 p.m. — THEFT
Location: Broadway Avenue, Bedford
Disposition: Property returned
A caller reported seeing four men loading steel plates and other scrap into a utility trailer near the railroad property. Police located the men, who had scrap metal and said they had permission to clean it up. Police contacted the Bedford Building Department and learned that the department was aware of items left by the railroad and had sent demand letters seeking their removal. Because the items appeared to belong to the railroad, officers escorted the men back to the railroad property, where everything was returned.
June 10, 2026
2:09 p.m. — THEFT
Location: Rockside Road, Bedford
Disposition: Report taken
A man reported losing his wallet at Amplify approximately an hour earlier. He said someone picked up the wallet and subsequently began making purchases using his credit cards. The business reportedly had video of the person picking up the wallet. The man came to the police station, and a report was completed.
June 10, 2026
6:51 p.m. — PROPERTY DAMAGE
Location: Northfield Road, Bedford
Disposition: Report taken
A woman reported that an errant shopping cart struck and damaged her 2021 Chevrolet Malibu at Giant Eagle in Bedford. Photographs of the damage were taken, and she was provided report information for insurance purposes.
June 10, 2026
7:53 p.m. — DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Location: Woodrow Avenue, Bedford
Disposition: Parties agreed to separate for the night
A woman reported that her husband had put his hands on her during an altercation approximately 20 minutes earlier. Officers spoke with both parties, who acknowledged that a physical altercation occurred but provided conflicting accounts. Police observed a small mark near the woman’s elbow, and she said her bracelet had been broken during the incident. No marks were observed on the man. Neither party wished to pursue charges, and they agreed to remain in separate rooms for the night to keep the peace.
June 10, 2026
11:25 p.m. — FAMILY TROUBLE
Location: Solon Road, Bedford
Disposition: Peace maintained
Police responded after a father reported that his girlfriend had locked his teenage daughters out of the residence following an argument between the adults. The girls eventually found an open window and entered the residence. They were advised to keep the peace, stay away from their stepmother and use their phones to document any further incidents rather than instigating a confrontation.
June 11, 2026
12:54 a.m. — SUSPICIOUS PERSON
Location: Dalepark Drive, Bedford
Disposition: Report taken
Police documented a suspicious-person incident. No additional narrative information was included in the provided entry.
June 11, 2026
2:18 a.m. — NOISE COMPLAINT
Location: Southwick Drive, Bedford
Disposition: Unable to locate
A caller reported hearing a man walking outside and talking loudly on the phone, disturbing the caller’s dog and preventing him from sleeping. Officers checked the area and found it quiet. The man could not be located.
June 11, 2026
3:13 a.m. — NOISE COMPLAINT
Location: Turney Road, Bedford
Disposition: Resident advised
A resident reported that an apartment above hers had been playing loud music for approximately an hour. Police contacted the resident believed responsible and advised them regarding the noise.
June 11, 2026
11:09 a.m. — DISORDERLY CONDUCT
Location: Columbus Road, Bedford
Disposition: Statements requested; prosecutor review pending
A woman reported that she and her separated husband were exchanging their son in the library parking lot, as required by a court order, when he allegedly threw yogurt on her. Officers reviewed video footage but could not determine who squeezed the yogurt. The man denied throwing it and provided a different account of what occurred. Because of the conflicting stories, officers could not determine what happened. The parties were advised to conduct future exchanges in the police station parking lot. The woman indicated that she wanted to pursue charges, and police were awaiting additional statements before submitting the matter for prosecutor review.
June 11, 2026
1:42 p.m. — FRAUD
Location: Edgewood Avenue, Bedford
Disposition: Advice provided
A woman reported that while attempting to make a sale through Facebook Marketplace, she clicked a link sent to her by text message and allowed an unknown person access to her phone. Police advised her to contact her bank and change her username, password, account number and debit card information. She was also advised to remove the Cash App account to which she had allowed the unknown person access.
June 11, 2026
4:10 p.m. — UNWANTED GUEST
Location: West Glendale Avenue, Bedford
Disposition: Gone on arrival
A woman reported that her ex-partner was at her residence and was not welcome because of previous domestic issues that had recently been resolved in court. He had reportedly come to retrieve a vehicle, but it had already been towed. The woman spoke with him, and he left before officers arrived.
June 11, 2026
4:38 p.m. — HARASSMENT
Location: Northfield Road, Bedford
Disposition: Advice provided
A man came to the police station regarding an ongoing issue with his adult son. He showed police a series of text messages that officers described as not making sense and containing indirect threats toward him. The man said his son also had a key to his apartment. Police advised him to ask the apartment complex to change his locks and to seek a civil protection order. He declined an offer to have police contact his son at that time but said he would call if additional problems occurred.
June 11, 2026
5:19 p.m. — SUSPICION
Location: Willis Street, Bedford
Disposition: Advice provided
A woman reported that she believed her soon-to-be ex-husband was following her and possibly tracking her phone or vehicle. She said she had traveled from Mantua to Bedford with a friend and saw her husband in the Willis picnic area taking photographs of her. She checked her vehicle but did not find a tracking device. Police spoke with the husband, who denied placing a tracker on her but said he believed she was cheating and had someone following her. The woman was advised to contact her local police department if the situation escalated.
June 11, 2026
7:31 p.m. — ASSAULT
Location: Marion Drive, Bedford
Disposition: Referred to law director for review
Police responded regarding an alleged assault that reportedly occurred two days earlier. The complainant said an argument over money intended for utility expenses resulted in him being struck in the head with a strawberry jar. He alleged that the utility money had instead been used to purchase medication for the other person. Officers documented a visible mark on his forehead. The other person denied that an argument or physical altercation had occurred. Police stood by while the complainant retrieved his belongings and transported him to a friend’s residence. He was given a written statement form, advised about the eviction process and encouraged to seek a temporary protection order if desired. The report was to be forwarded to the law director for review of possible assault charges.
June 11, 2026
10:38 p.m. — SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE
Location: Rockside Road, Bedford
Disposition: Checked okay
Police checked a black Nissan Maxima after its alarm was heard sounding. The vehicle checked okay, and the nearby building was secure.
June 12, 2026
12:48 a.m. — SUSPICIOUS PERSON
Location: Broadway Avenue, Bedford
Disposition: Unable to locate
A caller reported a man walking south on Broadway Avenue, repeatedly stopping to pick things up and pacing back and forth. The caller believed he may have been picking up cigarette butts. Police checked the area but were unable to locate him.
June 12, 2026
8:16 a.m. — DISTURBANCE
Location: Rockside Road, Bedford
Disposition: Peace maintained
Police responded to a verbal argument between a man and the mother of his child at a medical facility. The man said a custody order was in place and that he was attempting to attend his child’s doctor’s appointment. Both parties agreed to keep the peace during the appointment.
June 12, 2026
1:52 p.m. — THEFT
Location: Columbus Road, Bedford
Disposition: Report taken
A juvenile reported that his black-and-green mountain bike was stolen from a bicycle rack at the library. He said he had left the bicycle unlocked and discovered it missing when he returned. Library employees reportedly witnessed a person take the bicycle and provided police with a photograph matching the description of the person identified by the juvenile. Officers attempted to contact two individuals associated with that person but received no answer.
June 12, 2026
7:43 p.m. — DISTURBANCE
Location: Broadway Avenue, Bedford
Disposition: Crowd dispersed
Police received a report of a group possibly fighting behind Gionino’s. Officers responded, and most of the group dispersed.
June 12, 2026
9:02 p.m. — DISTURBANCE
Location: Washington Street/Woodrow Avenue area, Bedford
Disposition: Crowd dispersed
Police received another report of a group of juveniles behind Gionino’s. The group moved onto Broadway Avenue, where juveniles were reportedly hanging from business awnings. Officers dispersed the crowd.
June 12, 2026
9:12 p.m. — DISTURBANCE
Location: Broadway Avenue, Bedford
Disposition: Crowd dispersed
Police received a report of a group of juveniles hanging around and swinging from business awnings. Officers dispersed the crowd.
June 12, 2026
10:51 p.m. — DISTURBANCE
Location: Northfield Road, Bedford
Disposition: Checked okay
A caller reported hearing screaming in an apartment parking lot and seeing two men and a woman who appeared to be arguing or fighting. One man left on foot. Officers spoke with a group remaining in the parking lot, who said everything was fine. Police observed no active disturbance, and the group began leaving in a vehicle.
June 13, 2026
3:52 a.m. — DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Location: Columbus Road, Bedford
Disposition: Male transported to jail
Police responded to a report that a man and his girlfriend were involved in a physical altercation involving screaming, objects being thrown and a broken window. During the response, police confirmed an outstanding warrant for the woman, but the issuing agency advised officers to notify and release her. The man was transported to the Solon jail. EMS was requested for the 25-year-old woman, who was identified in the report as a sex offense victim, and she was transported to hospital.
June 13, 2026
5:02 a.m. — THREATS
Location: Gould Avenue, Bedford
Disposition: Statements taken; additional documentation received
A woman reported that her boyfriend was threatening to assault her and preventing her from leaving the driveway to go to work. She said he was intoxicated. Officers spoke with the man, who said the woman had thrown him out of the residence and that he had been drinking all night. He agreed to move out and was advised to remain in his vehicle until sober and not return to the home. Later that day, the woman reported that she believed he returned around 7:30 a.m. and damaged her Ring camera. She could not provide video footage, and there were no independent witnesses. She was given statement forms and advised to call police if he returned. On Aug. 26, she provided additional documentation and reported that she had obtained a protection order. She said the man had not contacted her since the order was served.
June 13, 2026
8:10 a.m. — THEFT
Location: Northfield Road, Bedford
Disposition: Investigation documented
A general contractor reported a possible overnight theft from a construction site. Surveillance footage showed three unknown individuals at the property around 3 a.m. taking what appeared to be copper wiring. At the time of the report, the contractor could not determine whether anything was actually missing or exactly what had been taken. He was advised to check with other contractors and contact police if missing property was discovered.
June 13, 2026
11:26 a.m. — DISTURBANCE
Location: Center Road, Bedford
Disposition: Male advised not to return
A woman reported that her ex-boyfriend had stayed overnight, became physical with her and was now refusing to leave. She declined EMS and asked to make a report regarding the alleged assault. The man was not inside the residence when officers arrived but was subsequently located in the area. He was advised not to return to the residence and to contact police when he needed to retrieve his belongings.
June 13, 2026
2:13 p.m. — WEAPON OFFENSE
Location: Corkhill Road, Bedford
Disposition: Parties separated
A woman initially reported that a man had threatened her with a gun. When officers spoke with her, she said she and her ex had been involved in a verbal argument and a struggle over a firearm. She told police that no threats were made and the incident did not otherwise become physical, but a window was broken by the man. Police observed no visible injuries on the woman. She said she would leave the residence, which belonged to her sister.
June 13, 2026
5:30 p.m. — THREATS
Location: Ellenwood Avenue, Bedford
Disposition: Juveniles barred from pool for remainder of season
Police were called to the Bedford Municipal Pool regarding threats among patrons, including a reported threat that family members would come to the pool and kill others. Officers spoke with the juveniles involved and determined that three juveniles had been threatening one another as part of an ongoing issue. The pool director requested documentation and planned to deny them entry. On June 18, letters were sent advising the involved juveniles that they were prohibited from entering the Bedford Municipal Pool for the remainder of the summer swim season and could face trespassing charges if they returned.
June 13, 2026
5:49 p.m. — THEFT
Location: Northfield Road, Bedford
Disposition: Suspects not located
A store employee reported that two males entered the business and were being unruly. One left while the other allegedly reached behind the counter, took three packs of rolling papers and left without paying. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate the males.
June 13, 2026
6:08 p.m. — UNWANTED GUEST
Location: Center Road, Bedford
Disposition: Gone on arrival
A restaurant manager reported approximately 30 to 40 juveniles inside the business who were causing a disturbance, occupying seating and refusing to leave. The juveniles left before officers arrived. Police checked the parking lot, and the business was advised to call if they returned.
June 13, 2026
6:58 p.m. — THREATS
Location: Center Road, Bedford
Disposition: Officers alerted to possible group with weapons
A 14-year-old reported that a group of juveniles at the Strawberry Festival was allegedly trying to fight him. He told officers that members of the group were carrying weapons and were under 18. An officer drove with the juvenile through the area, and the juvenile pointed out a large group he said was involved. Other officers at the festival were advised to watch for the group and the possibility that members could be carrying weapons.
June 13, 2026
7:03 p.m. — DISTURBANCE
Location: Center Road, Bedford
Disposition: Area checked
Police received a report of approximately 70 juveniles in the area. Officers checked nearby streets and the Central School area and reported that the area checked okay.
June 13, 2026
8:51 p.m. — DISTURBANCE
Location: Broadway Avenue, Bedford
Disposition: Gathering winding down
Police received a call reporting numerous people screaming and yelling near a tire shop. Approximately 50 juveniles were reportedly present, but no physical fighting or weapons were observed. Police learned that the gathering was connected to a family mourning the loss of a relative and were told that it would be ending shortly.
June 13, 2026
9:23 p.m. — DISTURBANCE
Location: Center Road, Bedford
Disposition: Unable to locate
An employee reported that an intoxicated man refused to leave a business and had threatened employees. No weapons were reported. The man left on foot before officers arrived. Police searched the area but were unable to locate him. Employees were advised to call if he returned.
June 13, 2026
9:29 p.m. — UNWANTED GUEST
Location: Northfield Road, Bedford
Disposition: Crowd dispersed
A manager reported approximately 30 to 40 juveniles inside and outside a store and said the business had experienced ongoing problems with theft when large groups arrived. Police spoke with employees, who said the juveniles were not doing anything out of the ordinary at that time and that the primary issue was the size of the gathering. The group was advised to leave, and most departed southbound on Northfield Road. Officers checked other common gathering locations but found no additional large groups.
June 14, 2026
12:00 a.m. — THREATS
Location: McKinley Street, Bedford
Disposition: Unable to follow up
A woman reported that the boyfriend of a former friend had threatened to shoot up her house. She did not provide a reason for the alleged threat and did not know the man’s name or other identifying information. Police were unable to conduct further follow-up.
June 14, 2026
1:57 a.m. — THREATS
Location: Willard Avenue, Bedford
Disposition: Advice provided
A woman reported that during an argument several days earlier, her husband pointed a fork toward her neck and threatened to shove it into her. She said no physical assault occurred but that she was now afraid of him. Her husband was reportedly out of town at the time of the report, and she said she did not want him to return to the residence. Police advised her to call when he returned and provided information about seeking a protection order and beginning the eviction process.
June 14, 2026
3:22 a.m. — SUSPICIOUS PERSON
Location: Solon Road, Bedford
Disposition: Unable to locate
A caller reported a woman who she believed did not live at an apartment complex repeatedly trying to enter the building, calling out a man’s name and banging on doors. Officers checked the fronts and backs of both buildings and the parking lot but were unable to locate her.
June 14, 2026
11:27 a.m. — TROUBLE WITH CUSTOMER
Location: Northfield Road, Bedford
Disposition: Arrested on outstanding warrant
An employee reported that a man who was believed to have previously been trespassed from the store was inside the business. Police could not locate a record of a prior trespass notice, so the man was verbally advised that he was prohibited from returning. Officers also confirmed outstanding warrants. The man was arrested and turned over to another police agency without incident.
June 14, 2026
4:44 p.m. — PROPERTY DAMAGE
Location: Northfield Road, Bedford
Disposition: Report declined
A woman initially requested police documentation regarding plumbing that had been backing up in her apartment since the previous day. She said she wanted documentation before contacting the health department. She later called back and said she no longer wanted to make a report.
June 14, 2026
8:25 p.m. — SUSPICIOUS PERSON
Location: Willis Street, Bedford
Disposition: Unable to locate
A caller reported seeing a man walk behind a building toward the pond and said the same person had previously vandalized the property. The caller later reported seeing him return from the area of the Glens and walk north on Willis Street. Police checked the property for damage and searched the area but were unable to locate the man.
June 14, 2026
11:39 p.m. — DISTURBANCE
Location: Turney Road, Bedford
Disposition: Unable to locate
A caller reported hearing approximately four people arguing in a parking lot, including a man repeatedly making threats to kill someone. The caller also heard objects being thrown and believed the dispute might have become physical. Officers checked the building, rear parking lot and Turney Road but found no active disturbance and were unable to locate the reported man.
June 15, 2026
7:11 a.m. — THEFT
Location: Northfield Road, Bedford
Disposition: Report taken
A representative of a construction company reported that a building the company was working on had been broken into again and property had been stolen. A report was completed.
June 15, 2026
9:15 a.m. — THEFT
Location: Northfield Road, Bedford
Disposition: Investigation documented
A business reported an attempted theft involving a UTV. Surveillance video showed three juveniles on the property shortly after midnight on June 5. They allegedly entered a vehicle and attempted to steal it before leaving and later returning with another male. The group was able to move the UTV to the exit of the property, where it stalled, and they abandoned it. The complainant said one of the juveniles appeared to be the same person involved in a separate June 13 theft at the business. Police advised the business to call if the juveniles returned.
June 15, 2026
11:51 a.m. — UNWANTED GUEST
Location: Columbus Road, Bedford
Disposition: Trespass notice issued
Library staff requested police assistance removing a man who had reportedly made unsettling statements toward employees several days earlier and returned to the library. Staff planned to ban him for 30 days. The man left without incident and was advised by police that he was trespassed from the property.
June 15, 2026
6:58 p.m. — THEFT
Location: Northfield Road, Bedford
Disposition: No property taken; juveniles gone on arrival
A caller reported that four juveniles wearing black hoodies entered a store and were believed to be stealing merchandise. Officers arrived after the juveniles had left. The caller subsequently told police that nothing had been taken and that he had scared the juveniles away. He was advised to call if they returned.
June 15, 2026
10:50 p.m. — DISTURBANCE
Location: Center Road, Bedford
Disposition: Residents advised
A caller reported a man and woman arguing loudly in a neighboring apartment. Officers spoke with the residents and determined it had been a loud discussion. One resident was reported to be hard of hearing and spoke loudly. They agreed to keep the noise down.
