Heading into the unknown

My wife and I, and our two young sons, rose from our sleep in a hotel room in downtown Louisville on Aug. 21, 2017. I was excited, and somewhat uncertain that morning. Our goal was to see a total solar eclipse, but we still needed to travel some two hours into rural Western Kentucky to find a spot to witness it. I had never been to this part of Kentucky before, and was not exactly sure where we were headed. 

Fortunately, it was a bright sunny day — just perfect for a solar eclipse. We had traveled to this area in Kentucky because it was one of the closest places to Bedford where we would have the opportunity to see a solar eclipse in its “totality.” That is, we would be able to see the moon completely cover the sun. Many places in the United States that day could see a partial eclipse, (if the observers wore their special eclipse sunglasses) — including where we came from in Bedford. The partial eclipse is when the moon moves over the sun, but only covers a portion of it. (In some cases the sun ends up kind of looking like a Pac Man.)

A partial solar eclipse casts a slight shadow — to varying degrees — over a large part of the earth. The sun still shines, but since some of it is covered up by the moon, the sky may dim slightly. This faint shadow is called the penumbra. 

What’s the Big Deal?

What makes the eclipse we traveled to see in 2017, and the one coming this year to the Cleveland area, so special is that there won’t be a dim shadow over the area; the sun as we know it basically goes out. As the moon completely covers the sun, it will cast a pinpoint shadow, called the umbra, that will move across parts of Ohio like a black laser beam.  The track of the shadow is called the “Path of Total Solar Eclipse” and those of us in Northeast Ohio won’t need to travel to get into this path. The path will be traveling right over Cleveland. According to www.eclipseovercleveland.com, part of the 124-mile-wide umbra will pass right over Public Square, and the totality there will last close to three minutes and 20 seconds . Since we are in the middle of the action, we can expect other travelers from different parts of the county to flock here from other places to see “our” eclipse.

Flocking to a special place in Kentucky

On that morning in 2017,  there were many options where we could have stopped to look at the totality since the umbra shadow was miles across. If anyone was in that range they could see a total eclipse for at least a few seconds to up to two-and-a-half minutes. In looking at the map, we decided on an area near the cities of Russelville and Hopkinsville. The drive that morning seemed normal, not crowded at all on the highway. The exact spot where we saw the eclipse that day eludes me, but it was a beautiful park with rolling hills and a few trees. We arrived some time before noon, and the temperature was close to 90 degrees. 

At the park, more and more people continued to arrive. In the meantime, we used our solar glasses every few minutes to view the progress of the moon as it “ate away” at the sun’s golden disc in the sky. First, the moon covered just a little piece of the sun. Soon, the sun looked more and more like Pac Man as the moon went over more of it. When we weren’t checking on the progress of the moon over the sun, we just waited and played games or read books. We took some pictures of the surroundings, including the shapes the sun made as it shone through the trees onto the ground. You could actually see little partial eclipses on the ground as the sun shone through the leaves. (See photos.) 

Interestingly enough, the time it takes the moon to pass over the sun during an eclipse can be about 2-and-a-half hours from beginning to end. It is the time right in the middle, though — the totality — that is really the exciting part. 

During most of the eclipse there was really no indication the sun was being covered up as far as the amount of light being given off. It wasn’t until a few minutes before the 1:26 p.m. totality time that the sky began to become strangely dimmer. It felt as if the time had gone from afternoon to dusk in the span of only a few minutes. All hands were at the eclipse glasses now, as we witnessed the moon coming closer and closer to covering the sun. The nighttime lights began to come on around the area, the birds began their before-bed chatter and it felt like it was time to turn in for the night. 

And then there it was. We were in totality. 

The Total Eclipse

And for roughly two minutes we were able to take our glasses off and witness an amazing, otherworldly sight. We could see the pitch-black disk of the moon covering all of the sun except for slivers of light shining out from the edges. But it wasn’t brilliant sunlight (or else we wouldn’t have been able to look); it was a beautiful milky whitish trail of light glowing around the shape of the moon. 

I tried to soak in as much of the sight as I could, knowing that in a few short minutes we would have to put our glasses back on. I actually waited a little too long and saw the small blinding disk of the sun peaking over the edge of the moon. It was a brilliant , blinding white, like a sparkling diamond, but I think it may ultimately may have hurt my eyes. (Be very careful not to look at the sun directly!)

As the sunlight began to emerge once again, the people present began to start packing up. While there was still a partial eclipse going on the that would last a while until the moon passed the sun completely, everybody had seen what they had come to see. While there were a number of people with us at the park, it was not at all crowded. We waited for most of the them to leave, and just spent time enjoying the day before we left. I thought there might be some traffic, so to let everyone clear out of the area, we decided to stop at Subway to get something to eat. We had fun taking bites out of our cookies and making them look like they were being “eclipsed.”

Our goal for returning home was to make the trip back to Bedford the same day. When we left Subway and headed northeast, there was still a slow line of cars going the same way. Since it was taking us a long time to get out of that part of Kentucky, we decided to stop at Mammoth Cave to explore a little and wait for the traffic flow to lighten. I was very naive. When we finally got back on the highway, the traffic was almost at a standstill. We tried a backroad and it was lined up as well and moving slowly. I had never seen traffic like this before. Later, I read news articles that said those traveling to see the eclipse may have caused the largest migration in the United States for a natural event. See story here.

We did not make it back home that night. Instead, we stayed in a hotel in Indiana. One of the reasons for writing this article is to encourage everyone to try to see the eclipse coming to the Cleveland area on April 8. The second reason is to warn people of the possible traffic gridlock visitors could bring from outside the area as they are visiting to see the best view of the totality.

For even more information, there will also be an in-person presentation at the Bedford Public Library called Eclipse Over Cleveland for adults, on Saturday, February 24, at 11:00 a.m.

The following article is a great one to read in preparing for the 2024 Eclipse. Click here.

According to the site, the total eclipse is set to pass through Northeast Ohio after 3:00 p.m. This means the eclipse is set to occur around the time most schools will be letting out. Here is the current list of Northeast Ohio Schools that will be closed on April 8.

Many of the scientific facts used for this article are taken from the publication “The Great American Eclipse Summer 2017” Magazine

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01/04/2024 
16:43:27 Assault
Rockside Road (BMV)
The caller stated a male was walking in the parking lot and was struck by a vehicle. After he was struck, the driver of the vehicle got out and started punching the male. The male is conscious and alert. He is not bleeding. There are bruises on his face, however. The person in the vehicle left and went out of the parking lot. The male that was assaulted is sitting in the BMV and doesn’t need EMS. The male advised that this all started as a road rage. An officer spoke with the complainant. He advised that while stopped eastbound on Rockside Road at Meadowbrook, the vehicle behind him honked their horn at him, due to him not moving at the light changing green. He stated that he slowed his vehicle down and the vehicle followed him very closely into the lot of the listed address. The complainant stated that a male exited the listed vehicle and started yelling obscenities at him. The complainant attempted to film the male, and he smacked his phone out of his hands. The complainant then kicked toward the male, and the male struck him in the face. The complainant fell to the ground and then was struck several more times in the head. A worker at the BMV recorded a video of the incident and was able to capture the vehicle’s license plate as it drove off. The officer ran the plate and was able to find the other listed male as having operated the vehicle within the past year. The officer contacted the male via phone and he denied any incident occurring. 

01/06/2024
21:21:51 Domestic
Corkhill Road
The caller’s 14-year-old daughter is hitting the male caller’s mother. She picked up a Christmas ornament from the neighbor’s yard and hit the caller with it. He is not injured. The caller told dispatch to get officers there before he hurts her. They are both outside. The female was kicking his car. He pushed her off the car on the ground. The daughter is not injured. She is now kicking someone else’s car. The female has something in her hand. The caller’s mother started screaming and is now not answering, The dispatch is still on an open line. The juvenile is now in custody. She damaged one of the vehicles. Police spoke with the vehicle owner, and the female does wish to pursue charges for damage to her vehicle.

01/08/2024 
19:24:37 Theft
Rockside Road (Zak Supercenter)
The female advised her purse was stolen from her cart while shopping. She has been reviewing cameras with staff. The time lapse is at least 30 minutes. The store manager located the female’s purse in the pop aisle. The female checked her purse and all her belongings and personal items were still there. There was no theft; the purse fell off of a motorized scooter.  

01/08/2024 
20:08:09 Theft
Broadway Avenue
An employee states he was getting his car serviced around 1600-1700 hours. He said his firearm was in his car, and someone stole it. He states he will be waiting outside.

01/09/2024
00:22:12 Family Trouble
Turney Road
The caller states her 16-year-old daughter is on the scene causing a disturbance, and the daughter assaulted her. The daughter is now in her room. The mother advised officers that her juvenile daughter was attempting to fight her due to not wanting to do the dishes. The mother advised her daughter did grab her hair, but no injuries were caused. Officers spoke to the juvenile who advised she was upset with her mother due to her mother always making her do chores. The juvenile was advised of her mother’s complaints, and the juvenile was taken to her father’s residence by her sister to keep the peace. The mother was pleased with the outcome and was advised on how to file her juvenile unruly. The mother did not wish to pursue any criminal charges against her daughter at this time.

01/09/2024 
12:38:20 theft
Rockside Road
The caller advised someone has been making temporary tags using their account. The BMV is requesting a police report be made. An officer responded to the listed address and spoke with the complainant. He stated that on two separate dates, an unknown person created fictitious plates using the business’ information.

01/09/2024 
13:14:18 Disorderly conduct
Rockside Road (Kia of Bedford)
Officers responded to a report of a disagreement between the dealership and a customer. The female was upset because her car was brought to the dealership to be repaired in September, and now the dealership is unable to locate her vehicle and will not allow her to drive the loaner vehicle she was given due to her insurance company not paying on it. Officers explained to the complainant numerous times that she could report her vehicle as stolen, but she would not be allowed to continue to drive the loaner vehicle, and that the business did not want her on the property any more. The female would not exit the loaner vehicle or leave the property for approximately an hour after being asked and told by officers to do so. The dealership was ultimately able to locate her vehicle at one of the other lots. At this point the female exited the loaner vehicle, but attempted to steal the keys for it. She was ultimately detained by officers and will be charged with disorderly conduct and trespassing.

01/09/2024
The caller states that her granddaughter is arguing with the father of her daughter’s child. The caller does not know the male’s name. He is known to carry a weapon. The caller states that she can hear them physically fighting. The male has a protection order against him, and the female is the protected party. 

01/10/2024 
07:52:30 MVA Hit Skip
Northfield Road (Bedford High School)
The complainant stated that she was in the drop off line at the high school and was partially in the driveway when a dark colored pickup ran into the back of her vehicle.  The complainant stated that she looked in her mirror and the driver was a male with glasses. She pulled further into the driveway so they could make a report, when the other vehicle continued north on Northfield Road and turned off on a side street. The complainant advised that she was able to get the plate number from the vehicle. An officer obtained the plate and owner information and printed a BMV photo of the owner. The complainant stated that she believed the BMV photo was the male driver of the pickup. The officer responded to the listed address on the vehicle registration and spoke to the owner who stated that his son has the vehicle and is a student at the high school. The officer obtained insurance information for the report, and responded to the high school and located the vehicle parked in the north lot. The vehicle had minor damage to the front bumper and red paint transfer from the accident. The officer will issue a citation to the driver. The officer responded to the school and spoke to the driver of the truck. The driver stated that he was northbound on Northfield Road in the curb lane when the vehicle in front of him just stopped, and he was unable to stop before making contact. When asked why he didn’t stop, he stated that the other driver pulled into the driveway and he did not think that they wanted to do anything, so he went to the north parking lot to go to school. The driver was advised of the duty to stop and share information. He was issued a citation.


Bedford Police Records
CADLOG 18
From 01/01/2024 through 01/10/2024
01/01/2024 

00:01:39 Suspicion
Willard Avenue
The male is not at home. He saw on his Ring camera someone trying to get in his front and back doors. Officers advised they can’t get into the backyard. There is a large dog in the window. Everything checks OK. The male was located on Talbot Drive.

01/01/2024 
00:13:02 Suspicion person
Willard Avenue
Male in backyard tan backpack 

01/01/2024
00:18:44 Suspicious person
Talbot Drive
A young male came onto the female complainant’s back porch and asked to hide because of the gun shots. She told him to leave, and that she would not feel comfortable with him coming in. The caller is back on the line and states the male is still on her back deck.

01/03/2024
20:57:39 Unwanted guest
Northfield Road
Officers responded to the business for a report of an unwanted guest. The male complainant, the employee, advised the male was refusing to leave the property. The male was found to be EWW with multiple agencies, but all stated he should be advised and released. The male was given a courtesy ride home to his listed address. It checks OK.

01/08/2024 
18:30:50 Suspicion
Northfield Road
The caller states his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend keeps hanging around their house and flicking them off from outside. Officers were out there earlier in the day and told him to leave, and he is back. He is sitting at the stop sign at Justin Street and Northfield Road.

01/08/2024 
21:54:50 Suspicion
Caryl Drive (Carylwood Intermediate School)
A dark-colored sedan with tinted windows is parked in the visitor’s lot next to the garbage. It is unknown if anyone is in it due to the time. The janitorial staff is nervous about dumping the garbage and wants the vehicle checked. The vehicle checks OK. The listed vehicle was found to be unoccupied, and the school staff was notified of the findings. The staff was advised to contact the police if the issue continues.

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12/18/2023
16:22:55 MVA hit skip
Blaine Avenue
The caller advised she came out to her vehicle and noticed damage to the rear bumper and light. The complainant advised that she parked her Jeep Cherokee in the hospital parking lot near the old emergency room at approximately 1512 hours. When she returned to her vehicle she noticed that the driver side rear light was hanging out of the bumper and that there was paint on her bumper and on the left door. The complainant states that she spoke to an employee at the facility about the security cameras and they provided her with a phone number to call. The suspect vehicle is red in color. The officer contacted the facility security manager and advised him of the reported incident. The security manager for the facility called back and advised that he did have the incident on the security system. He advised that he further checked and possibly located the driver’s name from the medical staff at the building. The officer checked the residence in Maple Heights and located the vehicle parked in the driveway with damage on the driver side rear bumper. The officer located the driver at the residence and asked why she did not attempt to locate the owner of the vehicle she struck? The female did not have a response at the moment. The officer advised that he would issue a citation for private property hit skip and obtained insurance information. A citation was issued with a court date set.

12/18/2023 
17:12:45 Family trouble
Corkhill Road
A mother and daughter got into an argument today over the mother taking the car keys from her daughter. The mother claims the daughter punched her, and the daughter is claiming the mother pushed her. Neither party had any visible injuries. Due to conflicting statements, officers were unable to determine the primary physical aggressor. The mother wanted the daughter to leave for the night. The officers gave the daughter a courtesy ride to the lobby to wait for her father to pick her up.

12/18/2023 
20:38:38 Shots fired
Lee Road
The caller states someone shot one bullet through her wall. Nobody was injured and nothing else was seen or heard. The male in the adjoining apartment was cited for discharging a firearm

12/22/2023 
11:19:35 Assault
Broadway Avenue (Sirna’s)
A report is needed for an assault . An officer will complete on station

12/22/2023
15:03:28 Property damage
Rockside Road (Kia of Bedford) 
The officers spoke with a male in the lobby. He advised that he took his van to Kia of Bedford for an oil change. When he picked up the van, it had a large dent and scratches/paint transfer on the driver side rear wheel well and gas cover. Photos were taken. He is following up with a manager at Kia and will speak with his insurance. 

12/23/2023
12:05:24 Domestic violence
Bexley Drive
The husband just choked the caller and pushed her into a washing machine. The male is still outside and smells intoxicated. No weapons were involved and the female declined EMS. Upon arrival, the complainant came outside and spoke to officers. She advised that her husband was out all night and came home at 1200 hours. She stated that he was going to go downstairs and she confronted him about being out. She stated that he was not going to sleep. The complainant stated that her husband placed his hand around her neck and pushed her against the wall and then into the washing machine. The complainant stated that she did not need medical attention but showed officers her left arm/elbow area. The officer did not see any visible physical injuries. The complainant stated that she did not want to have her husband arrested but requested that officers speak to him to scare him.  The officer spoke to the male who stated that he and his wife are presently living as single people in the same house. He stated that he wants to leave the relationship, but she keeps stopping him from leaving. He stated that he did stay out all night and came home about noon. He stated that he wanted to go downstairs, but she wouldn’t let him get by. He stated that she began hitting him when he attempted to pass her. He denied any physical interaction with her and stated that he did not choke her. Due to conflicting stories, both parties agreed to stay separate for the rest of the day. The male was provided with his options about staying in the residence. 

12/23/2023 
13:26:24 Property damage
Columbus Road
The caller states his yard is torn up with tire tracks that lead to the next house. The officers spoke with the complainant who advised his neighbors are driving in his yard leaving marks. The officers spoke with the neighbor who was advised to stay on their own property.

12/24/2023 
12:46:29 Disorderly Conduct
Broadway Avenue (Foxy Fur Dog Grooming Salon)
The officers spoke with both parties involved in the incident. One male admitted to walking up to the other male and getting in his face at the grooming salon. The other male admitted to saying “wanna go?” but stated it was in a sarcastic manner as he was dressed in a Santa Claus outfit. The parties were advised to stay away from one another and to not return to the other’s business. The parties were also advised to walk away from the situation rather than aggravate it. Later, the party dressed like Santa from the grooming salon came in to the station and requested assault charges against the other party. The male was advised there was no assault, however, it could be reviewed for disorderly conduct. Statements were taken of the incident. There is no video footage of the incident. The other man stated he went to walk away from the guy dressed as Santa, but that the man yelled profanity at him. He admitted he turned around and went to get in his face, but the man dressed like Santa had a stick, and he stated he believed it would be used as a weapon. The non-Santa man stated he believed he had to defend his manhood and couldn’t walk away from the situation.

12/24/2023
16:09:29 Theft
Broadway Avenue
An officer spoke with the complainant who advised he invited his ex-girlfriend over to his apartment. While at the above address, he had to leave shortly after her arrival due to a family emergency. As he was leaving, he could no longer locate his phone and believes she stole it. They then got into a verbal argument. He claims she ran into him with her vehicle, causing him to fall on top of the vehicle’s hood, but not causing any physical damage to him or the vehicle. The officer attempted to make contact with the female, but she did not answer the door and did not have a working phone number. Later the complainant returned to the station to advise that the female had returned his phone but now possibly slashed his tires. The incident occurred around 1630 and 1700 hours on 12/24/2023. The officer will see if the Willard Apartments have video of both incidents that occurred. The male called back to advise there are now more scratch marks on the vehicle and an additional flat tire on his vehicle. Pictures of the new scratch marks were taken, however, at this time, no evidence to show the ex-girlfriend committed the crime. An officer spoke with the female who advised she will bring a timestamp showing she was at work at the time of the incident and will fill out a statement. The officer spoke to the property manager about the incident. The manager attempted to access the security video but was unable to obtain the requested date. The officer obtained a number for the corporate office that has access to the security system. The officer requested the security footage and was advised that they could possibly forward it by email. The female party came on station wanting to file a report for threats. The female was provided with statement forms to complete and return. She will follow up with the officer.

12/25/2023 
00:01:05 Domestic violence
Broadway Avenue (Glen Valley)
The caller states she is intoxicated and her boyfriend is intoxicated and they got physical. The caller states they were not physically fighting, just “pushing each other.” At the beginning of the call, the female said the male jumped on her and choked her and she has marks on her neck. The caller then said the male left 20 minutes ago and the caller did not want EMS. She was so intoxicated she did not know the address, only the name of the apartment and the apartment number. An officer spoke with the female, she stated nothing physical happened and she’s OK. The male’s son picked him up and took him home to keep the peace for the night.

12/29/2023
10:12:12 Theft
Broadway Avenue
The officers spoke with a complainant in the lobby who advised that a recently fired employee admitted to making unauthorized purchases on a company credit card issued temporarily to him totaling approximately $2,000. The complainant advised he spoke with an officer on 8/2/23. The officers advised the complainant on civil and criminal options and the complainant stated he would like to call the suspect and give him a final chance to return the funds before further action.

Bedford Police Records
CADLOG 18
From 12/16/2023 through 12/31/2023

12/17/2023 
16:59:56 Unwanted guest
Best Street
A mother reported her 40-year-old son came over to the home, and she does not want him there. He is not reported to live there. The male is currently asleep upstairs. The mother thinks he’s homeless. He has been there since 1400 hours. The complainant went to the neighbor’s home to call the police, so this info is from when she was last in the house. She was told she needs to go outside and wait. Officers located the son upstairs in the closet, sleeping in the corner. He reluctantly left and was not happy with his mother’s decision. He was advised for trespass.

12/17/2023 
17:45:17 Unwanted guest
Broadway Avenue (Circle K)
A homeless male is sleeping in front of the beer cooler. The clerk couldn’t see him, it was reported by a customer. The man was asked to find another place to sleep. 

12/20/2023 
19:02:34 Unwanted guest
Archer Road
The caller’s ex-husband came over to the house when she was not home. He knocked on the door but the children did not answer and went downstairs. He was gone prior to police arrival. The female said he does not live there, and they have been divorced for a while. She was advised to get a protection order through Cuyahoga County if she wants to help keep him from contacting her or going to her home. 

12/22/2023
14:27:14 Suspicion
Broadway Avenue (Vincentian Sisters)
The complainant stated on 12/21/23 at approximately 1830 hours, two males were in the parking lot of the apartment. The complainant stated he was sitting in his vehicle, when one of the males walked around his vehicle and looked through the windows. The complainant found the activity suspicious and requested officers check the lot at night.

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Kids Café -18 & younger 
Monday-Friday, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Kids ages 18 and under can get a FREE lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Student Success Center – K-8 grades
Monday – Thursday (school days) 4-6:30 p.m.
Since 2002, our FREE Student Success Center’s program has helped thousands of students in grades K–8 improve their grades and subject comprehension. Student Success Centers are available at 10 branches. Students who participate in the program receive homework assistance from trained tutors in the following subjects: Language Arts, Math, Reading, Science, and Social Studies. MUST REGISTER

African Dance Fusion  
Saturday, December 2, 2:00 p.m.
African Dance Fusion is an amalgamation of traditional West African Dance with one or more dance styles (ballet, jazz, contemporary, Latin dance, salsa, etc). Join us for an interactive program, where instructor, Andrea Belser McCormick will lead participants through the foundations of this dance style. The instructor will work within participants’ physical abilities. Dress ready to move and bring water. No experience necessary. MUST REGISTER

Teen Tuesday – Grades 6-12 
Tuesday, December 5, 3:30 p.m. 
Join us after school for fun activities for teens!

VolunTEENS -Grades 6-12 
Thursday, December 7, 6:00 p.m.
Have fun, make friends, and earn volunteer hours while helping others in your community.

Computer Basics – Adults 
Friday, December 8, 10:00 a.m.
Learn the basics about computing devices, including identifying hardware, using a mouse and keyboard and navigating the desktop environment. Computer settings, file management and mobile devices will also be discussed. Prerequisite: none. Classes start promptly! We cannot hold seats for attendees who arrive after an in-person class has started. Anyone not on the registration list will be given an available seat on a first-come, first-served basis. MUST REGISTER

Homeschool Hangout – Grades 2-5 
Friday, December 8, 2:00 p.m.
Join us for fun, engaging, STEM-based activities. Perfect for homeschoolers looking to connect with other students. MUST REGISTER

Teen Writing Group 
Saturday, December 9, 11:00 a.m.
Explore new writing prompts, share with your peers, and make new friends! MUST REGISTER

Ellenwood Book Discussion – Adults 
Wednesday, December 13, 2:00 p.m.
Copies of the book, The Lions of Fifth Avenue, will be available at the Bedford Branch and at the Ellenwood Center one month before the date of the discussion. “In 1913, when Laura Lyons applies to the Columbia Journalism School, she finds herself involved with the Greenwich Village Heterodoxy Club, a radical feminist group that makes her question her role as wife and mother. When valuable books are stolen from the library, she’s forced to confront her priorities head on. In 1993, Sadie struggles with the legacy of her grandmother, famous essayist Laura Lyons. Her job as a curator at the New York Public Library becomes a nightmare when rare manuscripts begin disappearing. An investigation leads Sadie to some unwelcome truths about her own family heritage.”

Engineering Hour – K-5
Thursday, December 14, 28, 3:30 p.m.
Use your imagination and the materials provided to build, play, create and learn. 

Winter Craft – Grades K-5 
Saturday, December 16, 2:00 p.m.
Join us for a winter craft.  MUST REGISTER

Solstice Art -Grades K – 5 
Thursday, December 21, 6:00 p.m.
Celebrate the Solstice with a fun craft. MUST REGISTER

About Cuyahoga County Public Library
At Cuyahoga County Public Library we are committed to our mission of being at the center of community life by creating an environment where reading, lifelong learning and civic engagement thrive, and our vision is to be the most convenient library system in the country. For more information, visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org.

CONTACT: Christie Sterba, M.L.I.S
Branch Services Assistant II
Cuyahoga County Public Library
Southeast Branch
p 440.439.4997
csterba@cuyahogalibrary.org

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Kids Café -18 & younger 
Monday-Friday, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Kids ages 18 and under can get a FREE lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Student Success Center – K-8 grades
Monday – Thursday (school days) 4-6:30 p.m.
Since 2002, our FREE Student Success Center’s program has helped thousands of students in grades K–8 improve their grades and subject comprehension. Student Success Centers are available at 10 branches. Students who participate in the program receive homework assistance from trained tutors in the following subjects: Language Arts, Math, Reading, Science, and Social Studies. MUST REGISTER

VolunTEENS – Grades 6-12
Thursday, November 2, 6:00 p.m.
Have fun, make friends, and earn volunteer hours while helping others in your community.

Windows 11 Lecture 
Friday, November 3, 10:00 a.m.
Learn how to use the newest operating system for PCs and tablets in this lecture-style class. Explore new features, including the redesigned Start menu, system requirements and updated interface. Classes start promptly! We cannot hold seats for attendees who arrive after an in-person class has started. Anyone not on the registration list will be given an available seat on a first-come, first-served basis. MUST REGISTER

Make Your Own Picture Book – K-5
Saturday, November 4, 10:00 a.m.
Do you have a story you want to tell? Come create your very own picture book! We have the supplies to turn your idea into a bound reality. MUST REGISTER

Libby, Kanopy and Hoopla, Oh My!  – Adults
Saturday, November 4, 2 p.m.
Heard about streaming and downloading books, audiobooks, music and movies from the library? Bring your smartphone, laptop or tablet and find out how to download the apps for Kanopy, Hoopla and Libby. MUST REGISTER

Baby Club – Birth-35 months with parent/caregiver 
Monday, November 6, 13, 10:30 a.m.
Join us for a five-week club for caregivers and children ages birth to 35 months. Connect with your kids and other families and get answers about your growing child. Siblings welcome! MUST REGISTER

Learn to Make Paper Airplanes – Adults, teens, school age with help 
Monday, November 6, 7:00 p.m.
Learn to fold paper airplanes in a variety of styles! From the classic paper airplane to some lesser known builds, we’ll be making all types of paper airplanes.

Deep Fakes, Chat Bots, Voice Clones and Assorted AI Trickery – Adult 
Monday, November 6, 7:00 p.m. – This Event will be virtual
Are we racing toward a future where it’s impossible to tell reality from simulation? Or are we already there? Artificial intelligence-based technology is increasingly used to alter or produce content that is difficult to tell from reality. In this program we will travel the murky waters of AI-generated fakes to learn to think more critically about what we see and hear. MUST REGISTER

Teen Tuesday – Grades 6-12 
Tuesday, November 7, 3:30 p.m. 
Join us after school for fun activities for teens!

Family Storytime – All ages with caregiver
Tuesday, November 7, 14, 21, 28, 6:00 p.m.
Join us in the evening for a relaxing selection of stories, songs and fingerplays. 

Homeschool Hangout – Grades 2 – 5 Friday, November 10, 2:00 p.m.
Join us for fun, engaging, STEM-based activities. Perfect for homeschoolers looking to connect with other students. MUST REGISTER

Board Game Night -Adults 
Monday, November 13, 7:00 p.m.
Did you know November is International Games Month? Come celebrate at the Bedford Branch by playing board games. We’ll have a variety of old favorites and newer options to play, with something for everyone. If you have a favorite board game at home feel free to bring it to play as well. Light refreshments will be provided. MUST REGISTER

Ellenwood Book Discussion: The Therapist -Adults 
Wednesday, November 15, 2:00 p.m.
Attend our November monthly book discussion at Ellenwood Community Center – this month we’re reading and discussing The Therapist by B. A, Paris. Copies of the book will be available at the Bedford Branch and at the Ellenwood Center one month before the date of the discussion. “When Alice and Leo move into a newly renovated house in The Circle, a gated community of exclusive houses, it is everything they’ve dreamed of. But appearances can be deceptive… As Alice is getting to know her neighbors, she discovers a devastating secret about her new home, and begins to feel a strong connection with Nina, the therapist who lived there before. Alice becomes obsessed with trying to piece together what happened two years before. But no one wants to talk about it. Her neighbors are keeping secrets and things are not as perfect as they seem…”

Chapter Book Champs – K-5
Wednesday, November 15, 6:30 p.m.
Whether you have finished the book or not join us for activities and a book discussion based on the following books: November 15th – Amari and the Night Brothers by B. B. Alston. Registration will closed one week before the program. If you like to attend after registration closes, please call the Bedford Branch at (440) 439 – 4997. MUST REGISTER

Engineering Hour -K-5
Thursday, November 16, 30, 3:30 p.m.
Use your imagination and the materials provided to build, play, create and learn. 

Gratitude Chain – K-5
Wednesday, November 22, 3:30 p.m.
Investigate and express your gratitude with a simple contemplative craft.  

Using the Library’s Digital Resources – K-5
Friday, November 24, 3:30 p.m.
Come learn about and explore the digital resources available to you with your library card.  

Teen Writing Group 
Saturday, November 25, 11:00 a.m.
Explore new writing prompts, share with your peers, and make new friends! MUST REGISTER

African American Authors Book Group -Person or On-ZOOM All are Welcome 
Thursday, November 30, 7:00 p.m.
The African American Authors Book Group meets the last Thursday of the month.
All adults are welcome. November Book: The Light We Carry : Overcoming in Uncertain Times by Michelle Obama. Join us for a lively discussion of this timely book. This title is available in different formats – regular print, large print, book on CD, eBook and eAudio. MUST REGISTER

About Cuyahoga County Public Library
At Cuyahoga County Public Library we are committed to our mission of being at the center of community life by creating an environment where reading, lifelong learning and civic engagement thrive, and our vision is to be the most convenient library system in the country. For more information, visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org.

CONTACT: Christie Sterba, M.L.I.S
Branch Services Assistant II
Cuyahoga County Public Library
Southeast Branch
p 440.439.4997
csterba@cuyahogalibrary.org

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10/01/2023
10:02:38 Stolen vehicle
Broadway Avenue
The caller advised he came outside and his vehicle was missing from the parking lot. It was a white 2019 Dodge Challenger.

10/01/2023 
12:25:43 Family trouble – squad
Greencliff Drive
A mother advised her 19-year-old daughter is having trouble breathing after being punched in her side by her brother. There was a mutual fight between the brother and the sister. The male party left prior to officer arrival. The squad assisted the female who refused transport to the hospital. The female did not want to pursue any charges. Information is on file. 

10/01/2023
19:18:46 Domestic
Northfield Road
The male and female were both under the influence of narcotics. The male was throwing items out of the home because he was upset with his wife. Once again, the wife was advised on marital property. The male was also advised of his full extradition warrant with the county.

10/02/2023 
10:51:08 Threats
Wenso Road
The caller was just in a domestic violence incident in Bainbridge at Dick’s Sporting Goods. The other female is now following the caller’s Uber on Solon Road heading home. She advised the female assaulted her while at work, and she was trying to get away. She advised that Bainbridge Police told her to go home and to call the police if the female followed. The female got out of her car while the caller was still in the Uber. They were yelling and screaming at each other. The caller advised her mother is outside yelling at the female as well. The caller advised the car left in an unknown direction on Solon Road.

10/02/2023
15:05:33 Theft
Broadway Avenue (Automile Inn)
The caller had items stolen out of her car. Officers spoke to the female who stated on 10-1-23 at approximately 0200 hours, person(s) unknown stole multiple items from her unlocked vehicle in the parking lot. She states they stole her work phone, personal phone, work laptop and some clothes. She states she does not know an approximate value of what was taken but will find that out at a later time for officers. The female just wants a report on file for insurance purposes.

10/02/2023 
19:59:18 Threats
Broadway Avenue
The caller reporting the male that threatened to shoot up her house just drove past in a black SUV. There are two males in the vehicle. She saw the weapons. There was no direction of travel reported. The caller was in her driveway. The caller stated she was threatened on FaceTime and believes the male might shoot at her house. She called the male and during their conversation, and he did not make any direct threats. She will leave for the night and call if the harassment continues. 

10/02/2023 
20:08:57 Theft
Northfield Road (Giant Eagle)
A female came to the police station lobby to report her purse went missing from her shopping cart at Giant Eagle. Items in the missing purse include bank debit cards, house keys and wallet. The purse is a brown Louis Vuitton valued at $2,000. The wallet is also a Louis Vuitton valued at $800. She is meeting with the Giant Eagle management in the morning to review the video. She will update the police if there is any follow up needed. She was able to cancel her cards before any unauthorized purchases were made. 

10/03/2023
07:57:05 Family trouble
Lincoln Boulevard
The caller states that her 16-year-old son is being irate and is damaging property. There are guns in the caller’s bedroom, but they are locked up. There has been no drinking or drug use. He has not gotten physical with the caller, but he is known to get physical. The male is currently in his bedroom in the attic. The male is walking out the front door now. He is on Lincoln going towards Columbus Road. An officer is out with the juvenile. The officer advised the juvenile is on his way to school. Officers spoke with the mother who states her juvenile son was irate and she currently just wanted him out. Officers observed the male on his way into school. The mother said everything was good for the time being as she would be speaking with his probation officer today.

10/03/2023 
15:28:22 Domestic
Lincoln Boulevard
The caller reported that CFS is on scene and they are trying to take her son to another location and he is refusing to leave. Her son is making threats to her husband and trying to be physical with her husband.  There are weapons inside the home, but they are locked. An officer advised the husband is leaving for the night. The juvenile is going to stay in his room until his brother comes to pick him up. 

10/03/2023
19:24:37 Threats
Mapleton Avenue
Officers responded to a Mapleton Ave. address for a disturbance. The listed caller advised two males and a female had walked down and threatened to beat her up. She also stated there was a physical fight between the listed male and one of the males that walked down. The two males and the female left prior to officers’ arrival. The caller did not want any charges; she just did not want them to return. She was advised to call back if they come back. The area was checked but the subjects were unable to be located.

10/04/2023
08:29:23 Family trouble
Center Road
The caller had a dispute with her child’s father. He put his hands on her, but she is declining a squad. She said he choked her and smacked her around and busted the window to her house. She is at a neighbor’s house now using her neighbor’s phone as he broke her phone. The male is in the house. Officers called the male and let him know an officer was at the door for him. The police made contact with the male, and he agreed to leave the residence and is going to work.

10/04/2023
13:47:28 Assault
Rockside Road (Audi of Bedford)
The caller needs a report for an assault that occurred yesterday. The victim is an employee and is on site as well. They also advised they have video footage. Upon arrival, an officer met with the Audi customer service rep who advised that on 10-3-23, the used vehicle sales manager from Ganley Dodge and a technician came to their service department in reference to a vehicle from a Ganley customer. The Ganley people advised that they needed to get something out of the vehicle and requested the Audi rep to assist them. While walking to the vehicle, the Ganley employee stated that the Audi rep was making comments and was on his case. The tech stated that he was upset about the behavior and that was when he got into the face of the Audi rep. The officer advised the service tech not to respond to any requests to go to the Audi dealership. The service director was also advised and will comply with Audi’s wishes. No further action is required at this time.

10/04/2023 
16:28:36 Harassment
Turney Road (Bedford Place apartments)
The caller, who is at the station, reported a former acquaintance continues to call her and show up at her apartment building. The female advised that the male claims that she is having people follow him. The complainant stated the male keeps contacting her and showing up at her apartment and she would like his behavior to stop. She was advised to call the police if the male showed up at her residence again. She was also advised to not attempt to contact him or answer any of his calls. She was given info on obtaining civil protection orders. An attempt was made to contact the male, but the number given was non operational. 

10/04/2023
23:08:32 Domestic
Tarbell Avenue
The female called back and stated it is a domestic violence situation. No EMS is needed, but she needs the police. The male put his hands on her and is still at the house. The female is waiting upstairs. The male stated that the female is trying to send him to jail, and she is the aggressor. He said the female tried to grab his private parts and scratch them. The male was placed under arrest for domestic violence. The officer stated the male was kicking at the windows in the cruiser. They advise Solon to have some officers standing by.

10/05/2023 
00:40:34 Damage to property
Center Road (Bedford police department)
During the arrest and transport of a male suspect, the male kicked the cruiser door while inside the rear seat. The male caused damage to the door and door frame of the cruiser. Photos of the damage were placed in the report.

10/05/2023 
08:34:20 Disorderly
Mckinley Avenue
The caller walks her daughter to the bus stop every morning. Every morning, there’s an intoxicated female walking down the center of the road — she has short brown hair, about 5’6″, over 200 pounds and no front teeth. She goes well out of her way to approach children going to the bus stop. The caller says she’s a nuisance and shouldn’t be trusted near kids, so she hopes police can do something about her being out and intoxicated early in the morning. An officer advised a female matching that description is on McKinley Avenue and yelling in the road. The area was checked, but the female was not located.

10/05/2023 
18:02:59 Fraud
Grand Boulevard
The caller is in the lobby to make a fraud report.  The male advised his business landscaping job was paid for by a check of $2,400. The check returned with insufficient funds. The male was advised to have a certified letter sent out and return to police if payment is still not given.

10/06/2023 
14:06:01 Threats
Eldred Avenue
Officers spoke with a male in the lobby who states his 89-year-old father has been harassing him concerning $130,000 stolen from the father approximately 23 years ago. The complainant states he observed his father on Ring camera leaving a note on his vehicle demanding $5,000. The male advised that the father has done this several times over the years, and the male has been mostly ignoring it. The male provided the note from his father but did not want to pursue charges due to no threats on the note, just the constant demand for money. The male’s main concern was that over the past several weeks, he has been getting texts from unknown numbers threatening to harm him for allegedly stealing the money. The male advised that he knows this is obviously not his father due to different slang terminologies in the text, and believes it to be another family member or child of a family member who is currently serving life in prison. The male advised that the texts were from a person claiming to be a member of the Heartless Felons and that the Heartless Felons had received an order to kill him. All three numbers return to “text-now”. Officers made contact with the father who was very agitated, constantly bringing up that his $130,000.00 was stolen and that everyone in the family knows his son has something to do with it. Officers were not able to obtain any other info from the father. The male would like all information documented.

10/07/2023 
12:47:37 Theft
Broadway (Upstairs apartments)
Officers spoke with the complainant in the lobby who states that at an unknown time between 10-5-2023 and 10-7-2023, unknown persons made entry into her vehicle, tossed her items around, and removed a small amount of paper bills. The complainant did not observe any damage to her vehicle and believes her doors to have possibly been left unlocked but is unsure. The apartment building and surrounding buildings have no cameras to observe where she was parked. 

10/07/2023
21:15:37 Threats
Center Road (Burger King)
The caller is an employee stating that another employee is threatening to fight her. The caller stated that the female called her family members up there and the family members just left. The female caller would be waiting in the lobby of the restaurant. The female is a manager in training. Another employee became angered at a customer and then angered at her. The caller stated the female had to be held back as she was trying to fight her. Management stated they will handle issues of working together internally. The female caller wanted the incident documented. There was no other identifying info for the angered employee except her name.

Bedford Police Records
CADLOG 18
From 10/01/2023 through 10/07/2023

10/01/2023 
07:44:38 Suspicion
Rockside Road (Bubba’s Better Muffler and Brakes)
There’s a vehicle with its door open and the door is broken. Everything else checks OK with the vehicle. 

10/02/2023 
16:28:03 Unwanted guest
Talbot Drive
Officers spoke to the female who stated the male was intoxicated and came to the house because it was his daughter’s birthday. She states the male sat inside his car on the street the entire time and did not flash a gun or make specific threats. While on the scene, the male called the female and she was advised to block his number. She states she will call back if the male returns.

10/02/2023 
19:38:07 Suspicion
Palmetto Avenue
The resident states that someone is ordering items and sending packages to her address and then an unknown person is coming to pick up the items from her porch. The caller stated she left a note and advised the person to stop sending packages to her home. The caller would like to speak with an officer. An officer spoke to the female. The caller called Amazon to advise them to stop delivery to her address and a note was placed on her door advising “Return to Sender.” 

10/04/2023 
17:15:44 Suspicion
Marion Drive
Someone claiming to be with CEI came to the caller’s house. The caller showed them his tablet with his info, and he wants to make sure nothing is compromised. The caller stated, a person in a CEI shirt and wearing a CEI employee badge knocked on his door and told him he needed to speak with him regarding a refund. In order to get the refund, the employee said the complainant needed to show him his electric bill and provide the last four numbers of his Social Security Number. At that point, the caller believed he was being scammed and the CEI employee left. When the suspect left, the caller followed the vehicle until it came to a stop and parked in the parking lot of Lounge 2.28. The complainant then took a picture of the license plate in case the incident was a scam. 

10/06/2023 
13:53:37 Unwanted guest
Corkhill Road
The caller states that the neighbor just came to their address and threw iron at their patio door and then repeatedly kicked their patio door. The male was upset due to a disturbance that occurred between this male and his girlfriend about a month ago. The male appeared to be intoxicated. He went back into his apartment. The caller doesn’t know his name.

10/07/2023
13:11:28 Suspicion
Columbus Road (Body Revolution)
The caller advised that there is a U-Haul truck that just put a male inside the back of the U-Haul and closed the door. Bedford Heights police were advised. 

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10:30:53 Suspicion
Center Road
Two males came into the caller’s driveway and asked if her car was for sale. They had mentioned they had the wrong house. She just wants the area checked. Officers spoke to the female, and she gave them a picture of the males’ car.

08/26/2023 
22:20:59 Suspicion
Santin Circle
The caller states she can see a dark figure walking around the front of her house. No one was located outside of the home.  

08/27/2023 
21:15:23 Suspicion
Tudor Avenue
The caller reports hearing banging outside and saw juveniles running towards the dead end. The caller does not know what the noise was. The area was checked.

08/28/2023 
09:38:23 Suspicion
Tudor Avenue
The caller states that she heard a loud thud last night and didn’t think much of it. This morning, she woke up and found that her front door was bent. She believes someone tried to pry open her door. An officer spoke with the complainant who stated she heard two loud thud noises around 2300 hours. When she went outside today, she observed her door was damaged. Pictures of the damage were taken. The complainant does not have video at her residence.

08/28/2023
20:14:29 Unwanted guest
Center Road
There is a female at the house refusing to leave. The caller is not cooperating and is slow to provide information. The subject is currently on the porch. The female left prior to officers’ arrival. Officers also checked the area of the house, which checked OK. 

08/29/2023 
14:10:55 Suspicion
Broadway Avenue (U.S. Bank)
The caller advised there is a male sitting on the bench begging for money from people at the ATM. The caller advised the male got in his face and told the caller he just got out of prison. The party is wearing a blue shirt, jean shorts and gold glasses. This has been going on for about a week. Officers witnessed the male leave the area. While watching him, the officers did not see the male ask anyone for money. 

08/29/2023
15:30:34 Unwanted guest
Broadway Avenue (BP)
Officer spoke with the employee who was inside the business. The employee stated that the issue involved a customer who was previously banned from the store by several employees on several different occasions. Today, when the male entered the store, he was immediately told by employees, and the owner of the business, to leave, but the male began to argue with them and began to make threats. At that time, the complainant came out from behind the register and had a large wooden stick in his hand. This employee never left the store or came close to the male. The male then exited the business, entered his car, and struck a parked vehicle. An officer spoke with the male, who stated that he was never told that he was banned from the store, and that while speaking with the owner via telephone, the owner told him he was allowed on the property. The officer then spoke with the owner of the business, who was able to show video surveillance footage from the interior and exterior of the business.
The recorded video shows the following: 
 – the male enters the business and is immediately told by staff to leave. 
– the male can be seen arguing with the employees 
– when the male begins to exit the business, the employee who was behind the register comes in front of the register holding a wooden bat/club down by his side. The employee does not exit the building, nor does he follow the male out of the property.
The owner did not wish to pursue charges, but wanted the male formally advised of trespassing. When the male was advised, he stated he did not believe what the officer was telling him regarding the video and wanted to pursue charges. The officer advised the male that after viewing the video, the only person who could pursue any charges would be the owner against him for trespassing. The male was not content with the officer’s findings and left the scene.

08/29/2023 
16:25:02 Suspicion 2310193816
Northfield Road
A possibly homeless male with a bike looks like he is going to set up camp. The caller is not on the scene.

08/29/2023
17:34:34 Suspicion
Center Road
The caller is not staying in her apartment right now because of an ongoing court case. The victim in the case seems to be sending people to the caller’s apartment for some reason. The caller keeps seeing younger boys go to her door, examine her camera and then leave. She doesn’t feel safe coming in to fill out a report, and she was providing this information over the phone. Officers spoke to the caller in the lobby who stated on 8-28-23 around 2048 and 2306 hours, two males of a young age walked by her apartment door. She stated her boyfriend was the shooter of an incident that took place in July of this year and she is afraid that there might be a retaliation since this date was the date of the hearing. She showed officers the video, and the video showed at the hours listed above two different males walking by her apartment. She states she is worried because she has never seen them before. In the videos both males just walk by her apartment. Neither of them stopped or did anything suspicious. The female just wants a report on file just in case something happens. She was advised to call the police back if those males are observed on her camera again. 

08/29/2023 
23:08:41 Unwanted guest
Broadway Avenue (Sirna’s Cafe)
The complainant states he is attempting to close the bar and there is a group of five people that won’t leave the property. He states that when he asked them to leave, they all got in his face and argued with him. He said they are all in the parking lot and are highly intoxicated. The group left before police arrived. 

08/30/2023 
09:06:38 Unwanted guest
Rockside Road (Woodside Village)
Officers spoke with the caller and his daughter. The complainant stated that he allowed his daughter, who is a known drug user, to stay a couple of nights with him at his residence. He told her she could not stay any longer. Last night he woke up and observed a needle sticking out of his daughter’s arm. A manager of the business was also aware of the situation and was present in the hallway and advised the female of the policy regarding people living/sleeping at Woodside. Their policy states no one can stay more than two nights and are considered trespassing after that. The management agreed to assist the female and allowed her to use the public phone. She was advised to have all of her belongings out of the property by 1200 hours today, or the police will have to escort her out. 

08/31/2023
17:45:32 Unwanted guest
Northfield Road (Giant Eagle)
Store management stated the juveniles were bothering customers and begging people for money. The manager stated this is an ongoing problem and no matter how many times he tells the kids to leave, they keep coming back. Officers spoke with juveniles who stated they were trying to make money by delivering groceries to customers’ cars. They were advised they were not allowed to return, or they will be charged with trespassing.

09/01/2023
17:26:58 Suspicion
Broadway Avenue
The caller is at work in Solon, and her boyfriend’s brother sent her a picture of himself breaking into her apartment. They have a dispute over $50, and that’s why he broke in.  The caller doesn’t know if he’s still there or not. The door was open and there is a window on the ground floor that was not secure. The officers responded and found the door to the apartment was open. The door did not appear to have been forced open. Officers cleared the interior of the apartment. A bedroom window was observed open. Officers secured the window and closed the door. The complainant was advised to respond to the station if something is missing.

09/01/2023 
23:17:54 Suspicion
Broadway Avenue (Ganley Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram)
Officers observed a vehicle running in the lot with its lights on. The vehicle was unoccupied and a lockout was performed on the vehicle, and the vehicle was shut off and secured.

09/04/2023
15:18:41 Unwanted guest
Turney Road (Slate Run Apartments)
A male was threatening the caller. She wants him to leave, and he’s refusing. This is the caller’s roommate. He’s telling the caller he’s going to send his mom over to beat her up. There are no weapons in the home.

09/04/2023
19:46:56 Suspicion
Turney Road
The caller advised that someone tried to steal a bike from her home earlier today. The caller stated that she has camera footage of a male and wants officers to respond to get on it file. The caller had a video of an adult male walking up her driveway and attempting to take a bike. She yelled at the male, and he dropped the bike and walked off. She was advised to contact the police right away if there are future incidents.

09/05/2023
15:55:33 Unwanted guest
Union Street (Bedford Park Terrace)
A female was told to call the police if a certain male returned. The caller would like to talk to the officers. He is attempting to sell items. The officers located the male walking from the front of the apartment complex. The male was EWW out of Garfield Heights for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. The officers confiscated marijuana and marijuana paraphernalia from the listed male. It was entered into evidence and is to be destroyed.

09/07/2023 
12:23:44 Suspicion
Union Street
The caller reported two separate vehicles, at two different times, pulled all the way up to the house and sat in the drive for 10 minutes and then left. They have Ring camera footage of each event. This did not just happen, but they would like officers to respond to review the footage and advise. The officers made contact with the caller. She was able to provide a photo of one of the vehicles that had backed into her driveway all the way up to the garage. She advised the other vehicle also backed in all the way up to the garage. No one got out of either vehicle but both stayed for approximately 10 minutes prior to leaving. She was advised to contact the police if it happens again while the vehicle is there.

09/07/2023
23:18:57 Suspicion
Carlyle Road and Broadway Avenue
The caller states there is a male in dark clothing walking down the middle of the road and the caller almost hit him. An officer responded but the male was gone upon arrival. 

09/08/2023
12:28:26 Shoplifting
Northfield Road (Family Dollar)
Officers were flagged down by a store employee who states a female, who was shoplifting previously, is now back, and she was observed placing items in a purse. Officers spoke with the juvenile who exited the store past all points of sale. In the juvenile’s purse was located several beauty products. The items were returned to the store, and the grandfather of the juvenile arrived on the scene driving the same vehicle from the last shoplifting incident on 8-31-23. The juvenile was released to the grandfather and trespassed from the property.

09/09/2023
02:03:56 Suspicion
Broadway Avenue (Al’s Train and Hobby Shop)
The caller states she owns the above business and the barber shop next to her has the lights on and the door open and she does not see anyone inside. Officers went to the address and requested the keyholders be called. Officers attempted to call the owner but there was no answer, and there was no voicemail setup to leave a message. Officers attempted to call the keyholder and spoke with the phone owner and was advised that was not her number. The door was not able to be secured. The building checked out OK. A basement to the rear of the building was also checked and left open. It also checked OK. 

Bedford Police Records
CADLOG 24
From 09/01/2023 through 09/13/2023

09/01/2023
12:40:47 Threats
Palmetto Avenue
The complainant was in the station lobby. She stated that her father contacted her on 8-29-23 and told her the next time he sees her he’s going to choke her. She stated that her father is angry over an incident at a family gathering where he claims he was scratched by her ring during a family altercation. She stated that today she went down to Domestic Relations Court to obtain a protection order against him only to learn that he already obtained one against her. She was advised not to contact him or respond to any of his attempts to contact her. She was also advised to call the police if he should show up at her residence. 

09/01/2023
13:48:51 Theft
Solon Road (Wolf’s Cove Apartments)
Prior to calling the police, the complainant called the shop because she had not received an item she purchased several days ago. That is when she learned on 08-29-23 at 1747 hours, Fedex dropped the package off at the complainant’s door inside the hallway. The item has a $188 worth. There are no suspects and no cameras in the interior of the apartment building.

09/01/2023
15:35:14 Assault
Columbus Road
An officer spoke with the complainant who requested advice on the situation involving her son. She stated the two of them were involved in an argument on August 29. Her son chest-bumped her, almost knocking her to the ground. He then stated he was going to kill her in her sleep and cut her arms and legs off. The complainant told the male to leave, and he hasn’t returned since. The complainant was advised on filing charges against her son, evicting him and getting a protection order. The complainant did not elect to pursue charges at this time. Information is on file.

09/02/2023
14:28:14 Theft
Logan Street
Upon arrival, an officer met with the complainant who advised that sometime between 0001 and 0300 hours, an unknown person(s) entered his vehicles that were parked in the driveway and took change equaling $14.50 out of the unlocked vehicles. No cameras were on the residence.  The complainant wanted the police to be aware of the incident. 

09/02/2023
18:38:38 Threats
Broadway Avenue (Tomato Company) 
An officer spoke with the complainant who advised the owner of Tomato Company, his boss, made threats. The complainant advised he wants a protection order and charges for menacing. An officer spoke with the owner who advised there was a verbal altercation, and the complainant quit before he was terminated. The complaint advised he had some recipes and $5 to return to the owner that the officer returned for him. Both parties were given witness statements to return.

09/03/2023
10:57:39 Child endangerment
Flora Drive
The complainant in the police lobby stated she received text messages from an unknown person containing nude images and videos of her 15-year-old daughter. The complainant completed a statement. Further investigation to follow. An officer contacted the complainant to followup. She stated she knows who the pictures and videos were sent from. She will contact the police if she wants to pursue charges.

09/03/2023
13:37:17 Domestic in progress
Archer Road
The caller says his parents are fighting each other, and one pushed the other down the stairs. There are no weapons, drugs or alcohol involved. The caller had removed himself from the house to call. The male is in custody and being transported to Solon jail.

09/03/2023
14:22:03 Assault
Northfield Road (Bedford High School)
The complainant stated that on 8-25-23, her daughter called her at work and told her that she had been in a fight at the school. The complainant stated that she left work and responded to the school to pick her daughter up. The complainant was advised that her daughter would be suspended for 10 days for the incident. Upon leaving the school, the complainant stated that she received multiple videos of the incident sent to her cell phone. The complainant stated that since the suspension, her daughter has been getting harassing messages sent to her cell phone saying that they are coming to their house tonight to fight. The complainant advised that they live in Warrensville Height. An officer advised that they will have to file the harassment report there since they received the texts from there. The complainant was provided with the original incident number for the fight. A statement form was completed. Information was forwarded to their police department.

09/03/2023
20:50:40 Domestic in progress
Harriman Avenue
Officers responded to the residence for a report of a fight in progress between a male and female. Upon arrival, an officer observed three females standing in the front yard of the residence, and they all advised the male on scene was causing a disturbance due to his intoxicated state. The officer made contact with the male subject who was found to be heavily intoxicated. The male advised that his wife and the other two adult females on scene attacked him causing injury to his face. The male declined to be seen by EMS and also advised numerous times that he did not wish to pursue any criminal charges against the females. The male was uneasy on his feet and had to be ordered numerous times to separate from the females and to allow officers to interview the other involved parties. The male also urinated on the side of his house while officers were present. Officers spoke with the females involved, who advised they did not assault the male, and that he must have fallen due to his intoxicated state. The male’s wife did advise that she pushed the male off of her due to him attempting to hug her while apologizing for the altercation. None of the three adult females involved had any physical marks to their hands or any signs of being involved in a physical altercation. An officer also spoke with an independent witness — the daughter/niece of the parties involved — who advised she never witnessed any physical altercation. An officer also attempted to contact the person reporting who advised he did not wish to speak with officers regarding what he observed. The wife was advised of her options and how to obtain a civil protection order, if she wishes. All females involved stated the male did not assault them nor threaten them. The male was unable to provide a clear statement due to his intoxication, and he was given a courtesy ride to his mother’s residence in Bedford Heights to keep the peace. The officer attempted to give the male a witness statement to complete but he refused. All parties involved were advised to contact the police if the issues continue.

09/03/2023
22:53:46 Criminal damage
Broadway Avenue
The caller is in the parking lot waiting by his vehicle. The vehicle is parked in the back up against the building. The caller’s ex-girlfriend came over and keyed his car. She just left through the back parking lot.

09/04/2023
17:39:02 Threats
Bonnieview Drive (South Haven Woods Retirement)
An elderly female is receiving threats from her granddaughter’s boyfriend. He said that Grandma is keeping the girlfriend from him. The caller advised her granddaughter was there but she was told she had to leave because of the situation with the boyfriend. An officer contacted the complainant by phone. She was advised to contact the department if anybody shows up to her apartment or continues to harass her by phone.

09/05/2023
08:11:11 Stolen vehicle
Overlook Place
A car was stolen overnight 

09/05/2023
A few bad checks were cashed at John’s Deli

09/05/2023
16:52:35 Theft
Broadway Avenue (Ganley used cars)
The caller would like to report five missing dealer plates. The caller will complete the plates to be entered into leads as missing/stolen. The plates have not hit on flock.  Two have been missing since 4-8-23 Another has been missing since 6-1-23. After running the fourth plate on Flock, it appears the plate is not missing/stolen. The caller was advised and will recheck for this plate and contact the police back. An employee called to report they located the fourth plate. The fourth plate was cleared from leads. Another employee wanted to add a fifth plate to the missing.

09/05/2023
20:18:41 Domestic
Washington Street
The caller said her mom and her boyfriend are fighting in the other room. The caller is hard to hear, but said the male does own a gun. She is unsure if he pulled it on her mom or not. She heard her mom say, “Put it down.” The male and female had gone out to dinner with the female’s family. The male was intoxicated and began arguing with the female once they arrived home. Nothing physical occurred. The female said she would give the male a ride elsewhere for the evening.

09/06/2023
01:43:01 Stolen vehicle
Corkhill Road
The caller reported her Kia was taken from her address. Her daughter had custody of the vehicle as she was letting her drive it. The Warrensville Heights police called the complainant reporting they have her vehicle with the column peeled. The complainant is going to Warrensville Heights first to get her vehicle and then come to the police station in Bedford to file the report.

09/06/2023
11:32:39 Threats
Center Road (Bedford Police Department)
The complainant is on station for a menacing report. The complainant stated that on 9-2-23, as she exited her vehicle at an apartment, the neighbor that lives in another apartment approached her and threatened her. The complainant stated she just continued to walk away and did not react to the threats. She stated she advised management of the situation. She will call should this happen again. She has never had an issue with this woman before. She doesn’t know her name.

09/06/2023
16:17:45 Theft
Talbot Drive
A young man was inside the female caller’s car, going through everything and looking for cash. He did not take her card. An approximately 15-year-old male wearing a bucket hat and carrying a book bag walked toward the school, and then they lost sight of him. An officer was out with the male. Nothing appears to be missing from the vehicle; it was just ransacked. An officer transported the male to his house.

09/06/2023
16:38:31 Harassing-communication
Ennis Avenue
The complainant is getting harassed via phone call and text messages, and she also thinks that the male drove past her house about 5 minutes ago. She is not certain but the car looks like his. There is a protection order on file in leads. The male is the protected person. The caller is unable to respond to the station due to her children being at home sleeping. He was added to a welfare check call. Officers made contact with male via telephone. He was advised about harassing the female via telecommunications. He was also advised to contact Bedford Heights regarding the violation of a TPO against the female he wanted to file. 

09/06/2023
19:01:24 Theft
Center Road (Our Lady of Hope Church)
The caller is at the church building. A small juvenile (about 14 years old) wearing workout clothes and a bookbag was walking down the street and was trying to get into cars. He did gain entrance into a work van that was parked in front of a Willard House but left the van and left the scene. The owner of the van then got in the van and left also. An officer contacted the foster mother. The juvenile was turned over to his foster mom.

09/06/2023
21:03:15 Squad – Overdose
Turney Road (Slate Run Apartments)
A 30-year-old year old male took 30 sleep aid pills 10 minutes ago. He is conscious, alert and breathing. His mother advised he has been acting weird the last couple of days and then told her he took those pills. The male is being transported. The male was transported by Bedford EMS without incident. There were no signs of drug abuse observed.

09/07/2023
06:43:34 Breaking and entering
Logan Street
The Realtor is on the scene. The lights are on and the back handle of a door is broken off. The house was being worked on. It appears to have been broken into. No vehicles are on the scene. No one had been inside the home yet. A contractor did have tools inside, and they are concerned they may have been stolen. Officers checked the home and nothing was disturbed or missing. It appears a person(s) unknown broke the lock box off of the door handle and never gained entry. The caller was advised to contact the police should anything turn up missing.

09/08/2023
12:59:38 Theft
Rockside Road (U-Haul)
Officers spoke with the female in the lobby. She advised that between 08-16-23 and 09-08-23 an unknown person went into her storage locker  and stole approximately $3,000 worth of clothing. Officers spoke with the manager at U-Haul and gathered information on the time of theft.

09/08/2023
14:05:19 Theft
Rockside Road (U-Haul)
The complainant stated that $8,000 worth of shoes and clothing were stolen from his storage unit. The complainant stated that he was last at his unit on 8-26-23 at approximately 1100 hours. On 9-4-23 the complainant contacted U-Haul and informed them that he had lost the key to his lock on his storage unit and requested that they cut the lock off. The complainant told them to notify him as to when they would be able to do so. The complainant stated that he never received a notification from U-Haul. On 9-7-23, at approximately 1600 hours, the complainant went to his unit and discovered his property missing. A manager of U-Haul stated that she has forwarded the information to her manager to review any security video. U-Haul will contact the station should they locate any information which may help to discover who removed the property.

09/08/2023
20:04:32 Hit skip – Squad call
Monroe Street and Broadway Avenue
A black SUV was flying down the street and hit another vehicle. The caller is hard to understand and is refusing an ambulance. The vehicle went north on Broadway. The caller is in a Highlander. A female advised the vehicle was going south on Broadway. A squad was requested for a female with head pain. 

09/09/2023
09:10:10 Harassing communication
530 Northfield Road
The complainant stated that she received a text message this morning that stated, “I am watching you.” The complainant stated that she exchanged pictures with a male customer of her’s last week, whom she thought was single. Shortly after that, the complainant received a call from the male’s phone number with a female telling her that the male is married and to leave him alone. The complainant stated that she blocked the male’s number and has not had contact with him since. An officers attempted to call the male’s number, but a message said that the subscriber is not available. A message was left with the male’s sister in an attempt to get a good phone number for the male. The complainant was told to block any numbers, and should she get a good phone number for the male, then she should call the department.

09/09/2023
10:29:39 Damage to property
Center Road
A caller is reporting her fence is rolled back. She would like an officer to look and see what they think. She thinks someone came to her yard to get to the business behind her. An officer stated that it appears to be a deer that did the damage. 

09/09/2023
13:10:29 Threats
Northfield Road (Bedford High School)
Officers spoke with the complainant on the scene, who states that after a Bedford High School football game, a security guard walked up to his vehicle and said, “I’ll put a hole in your brain.” Upon police speaking with the security guard, he stated that he and the complainant had issues since a previous football game at the high school. The security guard stated that during today’s game he noticed the complainant staring at him and pointing at him throughout the game. When the game was over, he advised that the complainant drove over to him and asked, “Hey man you got beef with me?” while posturing his hand between his legs on his car seat as if he had a weapon. The complainant denied driving up to the security guard, stating it could all be seen on school cameras and would like the incident documented.

09/09/2023
23:12:26 Assault
Broadway Avenue (Circle K)
The caller advised that a female customer kicked him in the private area and tried to take items from behind the counter. The female was advised of trespass. 

09/10/2023
11:20:45 Family trouble
Taft Avenue
An officer spoke with a mother and an unruly 13-year-old daughter on the scene. The daughter is upset that the mother and father will not allow her to live in Cleveland Heights with her father. The mother advised police assistance was not necessary as she will discuss the issue with the family.

09/11/2023
09:31:21 Theft
Park Avenue
The caller needs to report stolen bricks from the business. The complainant stated sometime between 0745 hours and 0930 hours unknown persons took approximately 100 bricks from a stack in the parking lot. An officer went to view the surveillance cameras pointing at the parking lot. Neither camera was working at this time. Total value of the theft was approximately $100.

09/11/2023
10:52:34 Damage to vehicle
Solon Road (Citadel Apartments)
There is a vehicle reported with no plates, and the door is partially open.

09/11/2023
13:10:30 Damage to vehicle
Mortimer Drive (Willard House Apartments)
The caller needs to report someone taking the catalytic converter off his vehicle.

09/11/2023
17:18:05 Assault
Forbes Road and Broadway Avenue
A male driving in a maroon Toyota was punching a female multiple times. 

09/11/2023
17:18:57 Hit skip
Turney Road (Slate Run Apartments)
The caller said someone hit her car while she was sleeping. The car was completely backed in the carport. The second car struck the front of the first car and left the scene without providing any information. An officer checked the area for possible cameras. A Ring camera was observed. He spoke to a resident in that building who did not observe the incident. No other cameras were observed. The complainant stated that she parked the vehicle at approximately 1030 hours and found the damage at the time of the call. Photos were taken of the damage. There was no damage to the carport.

09/12/2023
12:00:28 Shoplifting
Broadway Avenue (Walgreens)
Officers responded to Walgreens for a report of a shoplifting in progress. The complainant advised the male had been previously trespassed from the location. The police located and identified the listed juvenile walking away from the business. It was determined two items had been stolen, which were recovered and returned. The juvenile was again told not to return to the store. He was taken home and dropped off with a responsible party after notifying his mother.

09/13/2023
09:47:06 Assault
Mckinley Avenue
A caller said a male assaulted her. She is declining EMS. The caller denies drinking, but sounds intoxicated. Officers responded to Broadway Avenue and met with the complainant who was intoxicated. The complainant advised that two days ago she and the listed male got into a physical altercation. The complainant also advised that she had allowed the male to come to the residence to hang out. The listed male was interviewed and advised that nothing physical occurred, and that the complainant was intoxicated. They were advised to stay away from each other. The complainant was advised to come to the station to complete a written statement if she wished to pursue charges. 

09/13/2023
10:28:06 Assault
720 McKinley Avenue
An employee from the Service Department is advising that a female came up to him stating that she was beat up. Per the caller, the female does have bruises all over, but she is declining EMS. The female is now requesting a squad for chest pain.


Bedford Police Records
CADLOG 45
From 09/18/2023 through 09/30/2023

09/18/2023 
13:17:00 Theft
Broadway Avenue
An officer spoke to the above complainant who stated that he had items stolen from his storage unit at on Broadway Ave. The complainant stated that the storage unit cut off his lock, and replaced it with one of theirs and now his belongings are missing. An officer spoke to an associate manager at the storage unit who stated that his lock was cut off due to him leaving his dog in the unit on a hot day. He was advised of the hours of the storage unit, and he was told to have all his belongings back in his unit by 1730 hours when they closed. The manager advised that he still had many belongings sitting outside of his storage unit when he again advised him it was time to close up. The complainant left with some belongings still sitting outside the locked storage unit, and when he arrived the next day, the items that were left out were no longer there. It is the storage units policy that anything left out after closing hours is not their responsibility. 

09/18/2023 
15:00:23 Fraud
Greencroft Road
Officers spoke with the listed female. She reported that she was missing almost $5,000 from her account. The listed female stated that on 08-29-2023 she interviewed over messaging with a “Venn Therapeutics” company. She was led to believe that she was hired and they needed a blank check for her direct deposit. The female then stated the company started taking money out explaining it was for equipment and training. The next day her account was emptied. She made a report with the bank fraud department and needed a police report. The report number was given to her for her records.

09/18/2023 
16:08:52 Threats
Broadway Avenue (Circle K)
Officers spoke with the complainant in the lobby who states that on 9-17-23 at 1730 hours, while at Circle K, his ex-wife’s current husband threatened him. The complainant states that while exchanging custody of his son to his ex-wife, the ex-wife’s current husband got out of the ex-wife’s vehicle and approached him. The complainant advised that the male approached him angrily and threatened to “beat his ass for getting loud” while pounding his fist and forcing his way into the complainant’s personal area. The complainant requests the incident be documented for the time being as he feels the male is trying to intimidate him and does not know what the male is capable of. The complainant was advised on the option of getting a protection order through the county.

09/18/2023 
18:50:37 Harassment
Turney Road
The complainant said her husband is staying in Selma, Alabama, with his daughter and ex. The complainant said she received a text message from his ex saying she had her Social Security Number and sent her a picture of it. The complainant is unsure how she has the information, but believes her husband’s daughter gave it to her. The complainant wanted this documented.

09/20/2023 
08:02:49 Identity theft
Nordham Drive
The caller needs a report for identity theft. Someone filed for unemployment under her husband’s Social Security Number. The complainant’s husband was the victim of the unemployment scam in Ohio. She already has reported the action to the proper agencies and just needed a police report number. 

09/20/2023 
11:05:08 Theft
Turney Road
The complainant came into the police lobby to report a package from Fedex was not delivered to her residence. The complainant stated the package was a pair of boots and a leather jacket worth $279.25. The company took a picture of the delivered package, but the picture was of an unknown front vestibule and not the complainant’s front porch. It was supposed to be delivered on 09-03-2023. The complainant needed a police report in order to be refunded the money through the company. A report number was given for the complainant’s records. 

09/21/2023 
06:42:21 Squad-12- Overdose
Center Road (Marco’s Pizza)
Officers responded to the address for a report of an overdose. Officers pulled into the parking lot behind the squad. The male was lying in the parking lot next to the work truck where CPR was being performed by other listed parties. The squad immediately put the patient on the cot and loaded him into the back of the ambulance. A search of the male’s bookbag and vehicle did not lead to any illegal substances or paraphernalia. It is unknown if male has any medical conditions. The squad transported the male to the hospital.

09/21/2023 
15:05:31 Threats
Broadway Avenue (Vincentian Sisters)
The caller says she was just threatened by another resident in the building lobby. The two have an ongoing feud, and today the other resident threatened to cut the caller’s throat. Nothing physical, but the caller wants to make a report to document the incident. The caller stated, when she was bringing in her groceries in the entrance of the apartment building, the other resident got in her face and began asking her why she was talking behind her back. When the complainant told her she did not know what she was talking about, the other resident became belligerent and verbally abusive. She added the other resident, at some point, threatened to slit her throat and gut her. The complainant only wanted the matter documented, and for the other resident not to have any type of contact with her. 

09/21/2023 
16:41:35 Fraud
Rockside Road
The complainant came to the police lobby to report fraud. The complainant stated he used his EBT card at Family Dollar on August 2nd. The male then attempted to make a purchase on August 3 and the card was declined. The complainant contacted Family Services and learned the balance of his card was used on August 3 by unknown parties. The complainant stated Family Services canceled the card and is sending him paperwork detailing the purchases made using his card. The complainant was advised to contact the police when the paperwork is available. Total theft was approximately $220.

09/21/2023 
19:42:57 Damage to vehicle
Mortimer Drive (Willard House Apartments) 
The caller states she came home around 1800 from work. The caller came out to her car and found the back window shattered. Glass is all over. The caller will be standing by for officers.

09/21/2023 
20:40:21 Squad – Overdose
Northfield Road (Timko’s Tavern) 
Above Timko’s, right at the top of the stairs, a female had fallen and was unconscious. The female was breathing. She had been drinking and appeared to be in her 40s. EMS advised it appeared to be an overdose, and it appeared the female had a history of drug usage. She was taken to Ahuja.

09/22/2023
04:55:13 Stolen vehicle
Pennsylvania Avenue and Rockside Road
A vehicle is stopped and the driver was detained. An officer is en route to Solon with male.

09/22/2023 
07:17:32 Damage to vehicle
W. Glendale Street
The reporting person states at an unknown time overnight, an unknown person slashed his tire. An officer observed a flat driver side rear tire, with a possible small puncture. The reporting person was provided a report number, and will follow up at a later time.

09/22/2023 
12:48:49 Criminal damage
Broadway Avenue (Peggy’s Embroidery)
Officers spoke with the reporting person who believes someone may have attempted to break into the building around 1115-1200 hours today while they were there. The reporting person and wife did not see anyone, so they did not call, however, now they have observed that the glass to the door is broken. Officers on scene observed the damaged front door of the building and broken glass. It is unknown how the damage occurred at this time.

09/22/2023 
14:52:29 Damage to vehicle
W. Glendale Street
Officers returned to the property, and now the front driver side tire is also punctured. The complainant on the scene believes the suspect to be his sister’s boyfriend’s ex girlfriend but cannot recall the name. He advised this has been reported before and he has been through approximately eight tires. There is no video footage or witnesses to the damage.

09/23/2023 
07:47:21 Damage to vehicle
Dalepark Drive
Officers spoke with the complainant who states that sometime between 9-18-23 and 9-22-23, someone appears to have keyed/damaged her vehicle on the passenger side. The complainant did not observe the damage take place but believes it to be a neighbor who is assigned to park next to her. The complainant advised she has had several issues with the neighbor recently and is moving currently due to the neighbor, who’s family also owns her unit and is evicting her. Officers will try to make contact with the HOA president to attempt to obtain footage from nearby cameras at a later time.

09/23/2023
10:51:33 Protection order violation
Ennis Avenue
The caller advised a male had been riding around her house this morning in a silver Chevy with tinted windows. Officers responded and monitored the area for the male. He was unable to be located. CVD advised his license plate had not hit on Flock recently. Officers spoke with the female complainant. She was EWW with the Solon Police. That warrant was confirmed, and she was taken directly to Solon Jail. 

09/23/2023 
22:32:43 Domestic – squad
Archer Road
The caller said her husband just beat her up. The male is still in the bedroom. There is a gun in the house, but she doesn’t know where it is. Her 12- and 15-year-old daughters are there as well. The squad was refused. The female was told to wait outside. The male had been drinking. He just locked her out of the house. The male is outside now as well. The police requested a squad for the female to check her out. An officer checked the house and was unable to locate the male. The female was checked by a squad but declined transport. The residence was checked and the male had left prior to officers arrival. The female states she does not want to pursue charges at this time but was given some statement forms if she changes her mind. She was told to call if he returns to the residence. The area was checked and he was not located. 

09/24/2023
08:24:42 Vandalism fire call-alarm
Blaine Avenue (Bedford Medical Center)
Officers requested an incident number for vandalism. It was called in and advised that someone put plastic in the drains and turned on the water to flood the building. The investigation was turned over to police. Officers started checking the areas around the hospital for Ring cameras or other video.

09/24/2023 
09:01:17 Damage to property
Corkhill Road
The caller reported a male trying to take the screen off of the door. The male got into a gray Nissan. The female was told to contact maintenance about repairs to the screen and was advised that if she wants to make charges against the male, to contact the police.

09/24/2023 
16:26:11 Breaking and entering
Broadway Avenue (Oakwood Enrichment School)
The caller thinks someone attempted to break into the business. A bus was broken into and the suspect defecated in the bus. A male rode away on the black electric bike he stole off the bus. The neighbor business has video time stamps from around 0700 hours today. 

09/24/2023 
20:57:12 Weapons offense – squad
Turney Road (Slate Run apartments)
The boyfriend, a 27 year old male, assaulted his girlfriend and took a knife to her. The male and female are outside. There are no other weapons, no drugs and no intoxication. Officers reported the incident was all verbal. Both parties were advised to keep the peace. The female was going to go back into the residence until she could find another place to go. A second call came in from the male half. The female entered the apartment and became aggressive. The male stated he locked her out so she smashed the front window. She was out front upon the officer’s arrival. She was bleeding from her hand and was checked and released by the squad. Officers stood by until she left the area on foot and was supposed to be picked up by her brother.

09/25/2023 
05:54:57 Fraud
Columbus Road
The caller stated she had two payments of $92.28 that were paid to another AT&T account through her account. She has contacted AT&T about the issue and they need a police report for documentation and will fix the issue. Chase Bank has refunded one payment already and will be refunding the other payment. 

09/25/2023 
13:02:17 Domestic
Turney Road
The caller says she wants to pursue charges against her boyfriend. She says he’s in the apartment with her, and knows she’s making the call. She spoke very softly and answered questions very briefly. When asked if she felt safe, she deflected and started talking about making some calls for assistance but has nowhere to go. The caller declined to press charges or fill out a statement. The male left for the day to keep the peace. 

09/25/2023 
19:48:09 Theft
Northfield Road
The caller advised sometime within the last five months, his firearm was stolen out of the unlocked glove box in his unlocked vehicle in his driveway. The male was advised to obtain his firearm paperwork and return to the police station so the firearm can be entered as stolen.

09/26/2023 
11:29:23 Theft
Center Road
The complainant in the lobby requested a report for a lost/stolen wallet. The complainant stated he was on a flight out of Atlanta on 09-24-23, and during the flight, the complainant misplaced his wallet. He was notified by his bank that an unknown person(s) attempted to use his credit card in Atlanta, but the transaction was declined. He has since notified his bank of the theft. Information is on file.

09/26/2023 
12:59:42 Threats
Darlington Road
The complainant stated that he has a female who was a friend, and that the friendship ended in January of this year. The female came to his residence yesterday and wanted to re-start the friendship again. The male explained that they have a toxic relationship, and that he did not see it continuing. He stated that the female became aggressive towards him with her saying that she will have him killed and have flowers put on his grave. The female also stated that she will do anything in her power to have him put in jail. Today the complainant’s Ring camera alerted him, and he observed the female put flowers on his back porch. The complainant stated that the female parked two houses away from his house. The complainant stated that he reached out to the female’s parents in an attempt to make them aware of her actions. He stated that while he was driving today, she appeared and started yelling at him. The complainant believes that she is stalking him since she does not live in the area. The complainant stated that the female has no property at his house. The complainant also stated that he will get a restraining order from the county. The complainant was advised to keep a log of any continuing contacts made and to save all security videos, texts and mail. An officer contacted the female and advised her of the complaint. She advised that he has called her parents and texted them numerous times today. She advised that he told her to come over today and that’s why she was there. The officer called the complainant back and advised him of the contact with the female and to advise him to stop all contact with the female and her parents.

09/26/2023
19:21:51 Soliciting
Wandle Avenue
Two males were soliciting without permits. Both were wearing blue vests. They are working on both sides of the street, separately. An officer is out with both males. Both parties were issued a summons for soliciting without a permit

09/27/2023 
11:10:12 Assault
Terrace Drive
The caller is reporting that her caretaker tased her yesterday. An officer spoke with the complainant. She advised that the caretaker at the residence assaulted her with a taser on 09-26-23. No injuries of the assault were evident. The manager of the caretaker was made aware of the complainant. 

09/27/2023
14:59:48 Domestic – squad call
Broadway Avenue (Gasway)
A female caller parked at the gas station after the male was hitting her and trying to crash the car on the freeway. The male is now on foot and is carrying a firearm. The male is now back at the scene with the caller. Officers are out with the male and are requesting a squad to check out the male for a head injury. An officer spoke with the listed male. He advised that the incident did not occur in Bedford. The male had a noticeable lump on the left side of his head and did not want to advise how it occurred. The male advised he wanted EMS for the injury. Officers took possession of the male’s legal firearm for safekeeping and advised him to collect it at the police station when he was done at the hospital.

09/27/2023 
16:52:15 Threats
Columbus Road (Bedford Library)
An employee advised a male threatened him. The male is still in the library. The male got very loud and became upset and went outside. Officers located the male down the street. The male was EWW with the Bedford Police Department for contempt/disorderly conduct-intoxication. Personal bond was issued with a new court date. The male was advised not to return and on trespassing from the library.

09/28/2023 
09:57:39 Theft
Columbus Road (Bedford Library)
An officer spoke with the complainant in the lobby. She stated that on 09-27-23, at approximately 1830 hours, she was attempting to rent a book and believes she left her wallet at the checkout desk. The complainant stated that later in the evening a charge for $90 was completed at a Shell gas station in South Euclid. The female was advised to cancel her cards and obtain a copy of her report for her information.

09/28/2023
12:40:23 Damage to vehicle
Broadway Avenue (Gionino’s Pizza)
While traveling northbound on Broadway the caller reports that two females were in the crosswalk but not walking across. When he went by slowly, one of them kicked at the rear passenger door of his Dodge Ram truck. No damage could be seen to photograph. The females went into the bank and were on the phone. The complainant saw the two females exit and get into a vehicle. 

09/29/2023 19:11:16 Assault in progress – squad
W. Glendale Street.
A female was assaulted by the baby’s father. The male is yelling in the background. The female wouldn’t answer questions and hung up. The squad was advised it could come in. The male is in custody.

09/30/2023 
09:28:19 Harassing communication
Natalie Road
A female in the lobby would like to speak to an officer in reference to her 13-year-old son sending someone an inappropriate video. She’s not sure who the person is, but now they are demanding $300 or they will share the video with everyone on her son’s friends list. After officers spoke with the complainant and her son, it was determined the juvenile was the victim of a common scam, and they were told not to give anyone any money and to end any contact with the suspect. 

Bedford Police Records
CADLOG 31
From 09/18/2023 through 09/30/2023

09/18/2023 
06:14:48 Suspicion
Washington Street (Central School)
The caller states that someone is knocking on the door by the playground. The person is also ringing the doorbell. There is a sedan parked in the lot. The caller cannot tell what kind. She cannot see the person. It ended up being the new janitor that was starting early. The caller let him in.

09/18/2023
15:03:10 Suspicion
W. Grace Street
An officer spoke with the complainant in the lobby. He stated that he was in the process of selling his residential home at the listed location to a friend. While at the residence, an unknown party claiming to be with the loan company arrived and stated that the home was to be foreclosed by the loan company. The complainant advised that the home had been paid off, and that he did not believe he owed any taxes or loans on the home. He noted that mail from the previous owner had been delivered there but the male had not owned the property for several years. The complainant contacted the county auditor and they advised that they did not see any issues or back taxes on the home. The complainant was advised to contact the police if the unknown male returns to the property. He was given a report number for his records.

09/18/2023 
17:45:04 Suspicion
William Street
In the alley across from this address there is a car sitting there. Officers made contact with male in the vehicle. He was eating wings. He advised he was having issues at home and just wanted to eat in peace. He left the area after speaking to officers.

09/18/2023 
19:33:15 Suspicion
Center Road (Bedford First United Methodist Church)
The caller is an employee and states a male wearing a green hoodie followed a church member into the building about 30 minutes ago. The female is requesting special attention on the church tonight and tomorrow because the male was talking about coming back tomorrow. 

09/18/2023
20:42:02 Suspicion
Broadway Avenue (Ganley Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram)
The manager is reporting around 2000 hours there were two males who came into the dealership from opposite doors. They did not acknowledge employees when they were spoken to. When the manager went outside to look for the males, he saw them looking at the camera placement on the buildings. When they noticed the manager, they left in their black GMC possibly towards Rockside Road, but this is not confirmed. The manager would like special attention. He did not call when the males were there since he was handling dealership business.  

09/19/2023 
21:29:50 Suspicion
W. Glendale Street
The caller states her daughter’s boyfriend’s ex-girlfriend has been slashing her tires, and now the female drove by in her Kia with her lights off. This has been a recent ongoing issue regarding the female driving by the victim’s address. The caller advised the female drove past their home again multiple times tonight, and it was shown on security camera footage. The caller was advised on obtaining a protection order, and information will be forwarded to the original reporting officer regarding this incident.

09/20/2023
22:53:16 Suspicion
Corkhill Road
The caller states she got a notification on her phone that someone was in her car, and when she went outside, all of her windows were down. The female advised she observed a black Chevy near her vehicle, and then it fled from the apartments. Nothing from the vehicle was taken, and no cameras are available in the area.

09/21/2023 
08:10:10 Suspicion
High Street
The caller has video of a subject attempting to go into the caller’s vehicle. The caller’s vehicle was locked and secured. The male suspect was wearing jeans and a sweatshirt with the hood up over his head tied to where you could only see his eyes. The female is not available now, but she will drop the video off at the station on her way home 

09/22/2023 
00:12:41 Unwanted guest squad
Broadway Avenue (Circle K)
The caller reports a male on the property asking for money. The male was complaining of leg pain and was transported by squad to Ahuja.

09/22/2023 
16:47:37 Suspicion
Turney Road
The caller advised that there is an AirTag (tracking device) on her vehicle. The complainant was advised that her locations were being tracked. She stated that she received the notification today. She stated it could be her baby’s father, but she is not sure. She will have the tag removed and call the police should she notice anything else suspicious.

09/22/2023 
22:45:53 Suspicion
Avalon Drive and Talbot Drive
A man was hiding by the trailers and then started running towards the female caller on Avalon by the dead end. The caller is safe and home at this time. This happened at the old Chanel High School lot. Officers checked around the area as well as open trailers. There were no signs of any person.

09/24/2023 
05:16:25 Suspicion
Wheelock Drive
The caller states there is a sedan that is parked at the end of her driveway, and she is scared to leave for work. It is unknown if the vehicle is occupied. Officers issued a parking citation for overnight parking. 

09/24/2023 
06:54:09 Suspicion
Corkhill Road
Officers spoke with two parties on the scene verbally arguing. The male advised officers that his girlfriend accused him of cheating, and he was upset. Upon speaking with the female, she advised that both parties would be fine if they could return to their apartment.

09/24/2023 
08:03:48 Suspicion
W. Glendale Street
Officers spoke with the reporting persons via phone who wished to advise officers that on 9-23-23, at approximately 2345 hours, he observed on his Ring camera, two males bang on his door and then run away. The reporting person advised that at this time he observed no damage to his property and currently just wants the issue documented. 

09/26/2023
06:45:02 Suspicion
Northfield Road
The caller can hear some type of noise in her attic, and she is not sure what it is. The noises in the attic are close to the back of the house. She advised it sounds like footsteps. The caller is at the house with her 15-year-old daughter. The caller is exiting her house. She and her daughter will wait in her car in the driveway. She advised the area in question is a crawl space that should be completely empty. Officers checked the exterior and the attic and nothing was found.

09/26/2023
21:38:27 Suspicion
Broadway Avenue (Bedford Auto)
One male detained for attempting to steal a Kia. He is a juvenile on house arrest. 

09/28/2023
19:11:34 Suspicion
Broadway Avenue
Two people picked up construction cones and walked up Tarbell Avenue. They took about four cones.  One person was in a green jacket and one was in a brown jacket. The caller could not tell if they were male or female. Officers were unable to find anyone walking with traffic cones.

09/29/2023 
12:42:58 Suspicion
Archer Road 
A caller found a new bike lying on the ground near the woods. It has been there for a few hours. An officer located the mountain bike and it had a bookbag on the handlebars. The officer checked the area and did not locate a rider.  The officer returned the bicycle to the station to be entered into property.

09/29/2023
18:23:21 Suspicion
Lee Road
In the spot for Apartment 1108 there is a motorcycle. That apartment is vacant. The caller states earlier there were men with a flatbed attempting to move the motorcycle. The caller has no information for the flatbed, and it is no longer there. They want the bike checked for being stolen.  

09/30/2023 
12:06:27 Unwanted guest
Broadway Avenue (Uncle Bob’s Storage)
A male named Michael is refusing to leave the property and is making threats to kill the caller. The caller advised there have been ongoing issues with him at the location. He has been living in the storage unit. The male was not located.

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City Manager Mike Mallis said that even though Bedford does not currently have a lot of short-term rentals, this issue has been on the city’s radar recently. Bedford has been looking for ways to help its safety forces deal with any issues that may come up from unruly temporary tenants, so it has reviewed some of the legislation adopted by nearby municipalities.

There was an incident that occurred earlier in April of this year that helped bring the need for more oversight to the forefront. The behavior of renters at an Airbnb on Woodrow Avenue, and the subsequent calls to police, were discussed in the “Hearing of Citizens” portion of the April 17 city council meeting.)

Mallis said the new ordinance will not be as extensive as some of the other cities around, but he said Bedford’s Law Director John Montello was able to put together some requirements that allows the city to track these businesses and to have direct emergency contact with the business owners should any safety issues arise.

At the beginning of the meeting, Mayor Stan Koci and the council welcomed a new officer to the Bedford Police force. Officer Taylor Temple transferred over from the Ashland County Sheriff after more than 6 years of service there. Koci administered the oath with Taylor in the presence of a number of members of the police force present.

“I’m excited to come to Bedford,” Temple said. “(and) I’m excited for this new journey. I’ve done a lot of things in my career so far, and I am excited to do a lot more.” Temple said he is particularly looking forward to interacting with the citizens.

At the meeting, council also agreed to condemn the property at 34 Nordham Drive. Mallis said that multiple notices have been sent to those who own the property over the last few years, but there has been no response. He said the animal warden has been out to the vacant residence multiple times, and that raccoons entered the home last year. Mallis said the ordinance condemning the home is an additional way to try to get a some sort of a response from those involved. If the property ultimately needs to be demolished, Mallis said the council would have to vote again.

Council approved discounts for water and sewer rates for those persons who are disabled or senior citizens. You can find a link here for an application for the water discount program. Finance Direct Jennifer Howland also noted that there are no plans this year to raise the water or sewer rates for the residents of Bedford.

On the topic of water, Mallis said work should begin soon on the water line project on Lincoln Avenue. He said the contractors had a 90-day deadline to get it completed once it is started. The work on that line is another in a list of water projects completed by the city this year. Others included water work on Harriman Avenue, Ennis Avenue and Washington Court.

Mallis said Bedford buys its water from Cleveland and then resells it, and tries to collect the water used back again to save money on costs. Mallis said, “Out water collection numbers remains extremely strong as far as managing a public utility.” He said there is going to be expected loss of water, especially with a system that is more than 100 years old. He said, when collecting water, you always want to get at least 70 percent back. Bedford surpasses that number by a large margin.

“We are in a range of 92 to 94 percent which is unbelievable,” he said, giving credit to the people at the water department who keep track of the condition of the lines.

“We sound the system multiple times a year,” Mallis said. “We identify those breaks and obviously repair them.”

He said that, just to put it into perspective, in the beginning of 2015, the percentage of water collected was about 60 percent.

In other business, the council:

• Approved a resolution accepting a donation of $15,000 that will be put toward a public art project in the city. The project will allow artists to decorate utility panels around town.
• Agreed on a contract with Painters of the Western Reserve to prepare and paint the exterior of the train depot at Bedford Commons.
• Approved the purchase of audio equipment upgrades at Bedford Commons that will be able to be used for special events throughout the city. The cost of the equipment is covered 100% by Community Development Block Grants.

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