Bedford Police Blotter 1/30/2021 – 2/28/2021

Bedford Police Records
CADLOG 32
From 1/30/2021 through 2/03/2021

01/30/2021
08:40:11 Unwanted guest
Greencroft Road
Caller states that her cousin’s wife showed up at her house yesterday uninvited. The wife walked in and was trying to start a fight. She brought a group of people with her as well. She said she called  the police last night but did not make a report. She would like to make a report now. The caller was advised to contact the police department if any further issues occur.

02/02/2021
00:08:03 Suspicion
William Street
The caller advised she just heard a loud sound coming from her basement. She stated it sounded like a heavy object. She has not gone to look and would like the assistance of an officer.  She has children, and they are in their rooms. An ifficer said everything is clear. Something fell off a shelf. 

02/02/2021
14:10:31 Suspicion
Turney Road and W. Glendale Street
A male is trying to stop cars and ask them for money.

02/03/2021
21:14:41 Suspicion
Nordham Drive
A vehicle was parked across the street. The caller heard a noise outside and then saw the car. The caller has never seen the vehicle before.

Bedford Police Records
CADLOG 46
From 1/30/2021 through 2/03/2021

01/30/2021
08:54:58 Weapons offense – squad
Palmetto Avenue
The caller states his aunt’s boyfriend just pulled a gun out on his aunt. They’re in the living room. The boyfriend has the aunt locked in the house. He has not fired the gun. The male has suicidal tendencies. An officer sees the suspect at the front door. The male briefly showed himself by the front door but just took his dog back in. The female is coming out now. The male is alone inside the house with his dog (dog is friendly). SWAT is on the scene. An officer made contact with male via text. He is requesting some time to get ready and then will come out the front door. Per an officer on the scene, another officer attempted to make contact with the female. She is looking out the window and is in the crossfire. Per SWAT, the male is in custody. The house was turned over to the family.

01/30/2021
09:59:18 Family trouble
Lincoln Boulevard
The caller and her 17-year-old daughter are having an argument about when her daughter is allowed to move out, and whether or not the caller has to turn over her granddaughter’s birth certificate. The phone connection was poor, but there are a number of civil and harassing/threatening issues at play. There has been no violence involved. Both caller and her daughter have questions about their rights to property and the child’s birth certificate. The daughter was told to listen to her mother’s directions.

01/30/2021
15:47:42 Theft
Broadway Avenue (Los Gallos)
The complainant reports unknown customers only paid $30 for a bill that was $41.82 before leaving the restaurant.

01/31/2021
04:57:07 Family trouble
Corkhill Road
The caller advised that he and his mother got into a verbal dispute earlier tonight which resulted in her kicking him out of the apartment even though he is on the lease until 2/1/21. The male stated he has been outside for at least an hour and the conditions for him to stay outside are unsafe because of the snow and cold. The male does not have anywhere to go at this time. The male then advised his phone was on the verge of dying and he disconnected the line. The male continuously repeated he did not want to go to jail, and he just wanted police to call mom to let him in. Officers found no one outside any of the apartments. 

01/31/2021
11:09:34 Assault
W. Glendale Street
The caller is being evicted by the homeowner. He says the homeowner is on the scene and assaulted him with a billy club. The billy club is currently on the couch. Officers responded for a report of an assault. The male stated the homeowner hit him with a billy club due to him not obeying his imaginary rules inside the home. Both parties were advised to stay away from each other as this is an ongoing problem and they cannot get along. The homeowner then stated he will be evicting the male in the morning.

01/31/2021
12:04:54 Harassing-communication
Corkhill Road
A male would like to file a report. He received a FaceTime message yesterday from a guy who showed a gun and said to watch his back. The guy also texted threatening messages to the caller’s girlfriend. He believes that his nephew is behind it all. He did not know the guy on FaceTime. The complainant stated that he has been having family problems with his 19-year-old nephew. The complainant just wanted the information on file should any troubles arise from this.

01/31/2021
12:32:41 Domestic
Northfield Road
A male reportedly stomped a female on the head. She does not want an ambulance. He is upstairs and she is in the basement. An officer is out at the residence.

01/31/2021
17:50:11 Custody dispute
Woodrow Avenue
A female is requesting assistance picking up her 5-year-old daughter from her mother. The caller said she has custody. The mother is yelling at her, but nothing could be understood. The mother and her child were assisted with leaving the residence.

01/31/2021
18:11:00 Civil matter
Avalon Drive
Officers spoke to the caller who stated that her dog has been staying with her cousin for over a year because of problems occurring at her house. The caller states that the cousin had a girlfriend who he hasn’t been getting along with and moved out. She stated that when the girlfriend moved out, her cousin told her she could have the dog and the female moved to South Carolina. Officers attempted to call the female, but there was no answer on the phone. Officers left the female a voicemail to call back and to attempt to help solve the issue. Officers also explained to the caller that this is a civil matter and the caller stated that she understood.

02/01/2021
11:11:36 Theft
Willis Street
A male is in the lobby of the police department to speak with an officer about his flatbed being stolen. The male will come in later today to provide both the VIN number and the plate of the trailer to be entered into leads and to create an incident. 

02/01/2021
16:08:33 Fraud
Maria Avenue
A female is in the police department lobby to report someone filing unemployment benefits in her name.  The complainant stated that person(s) unknown had filed unemployment with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services in the amount of $2,109.

02/02/2021
08:10:05 Damage to property
Union Street
A caller says her neighbor’s plow driver is damaging her lawn. The female complainant stated her neighbor’s plow truck has run into her yard knocking over her property markers. The female was advised of the civil matter and was told that she could put up cameras.

02/02/2021
11:35:48 Assault
Broadway Avenue (Twisted Tomato Pizzeria)
A female employee explained that a customer became irate over an order. The employee stated the customer shoved her on the way out of the pizza shop. The employee just wanted the customer to be advised of trespass. An officer was able to contact the customer by phone and advised her of trespass and to not return to the shop.

02/02/2021
14:25:35 Breaking & entering
Lee Road South
The male complainant stated some tools were taken from his trailer in the parking lot totaling about $450. The male did not have any time frame of the thefts, and the male did not have any serial numbers or identifying information on the tools taken.

02/02/2021
17:18:50 Domestic in progress – squad
Woodrow Avenue
Caller states her husband beat her in the back of the head and then cut himself with the car keys to make it look like she attacked him. The male is drunk. There are no weapons. The male has been known in the past to take knives and hurt himself. The caller separated herself. She is in a bedroom, but is unable to lock the door. The male had a knife when she shut the door. The male is now in the room and does have the knife. The male walked back out into the living room and was laughing in the background. The knife was thrown in a cupboard. The dispatch can hear the male telling the female to hang up. The caller states she can’t walk by because the male won’t let her. She is back in the bedroom and doesn’t have anything to put in front of the door. The male is whispering to the female to not get him arrested. The male is in custody.

02/02/2021
20:48:25 Harassing-communication
Ellenwood Avenue
A male would like for his daughter’s mother to stop sending harassing messages. He is unable to make contact with the female. The male was advised to contact his lawyer for any custody issues.

02/03/2021
09:59:00 Threats
Avery Avenue
The complainant called to report that a girl up the street wants to fight her. The girl thinks the complainant told police about a hit-skip incident. The complainant was contacted by phone and she said that she does not want to make a report at this time. She wants everything to calm down. The complainant was told that if she feels that the situation is getting worse, or if the female shows up at her house, to call the police.

02/03/2021
12:04:26 Disorderly
W. Glendale Street
A male in a black trench coat is in the center of the road trying to stop traffic. The male is reported to be attempting to open car doors as they slow down. He nearly got hit by an RTA bus. Officers checked the area and there was no sign of the male in a long black coat.

02/03/2021
12:12:09 Hit- skip
Northfield Road (Sunoco)
The caller’s daughter’s car was hit in the parking lot and the other car left.

02/03/2021
13:33:36 Domestic
Mortimer Drive (Willard House Apartments)
Officers responded for a report of a domestic disturbance. The officers made contact with the female victim in the parking lot who stated her child’s father pushed her face with his hands over an argument regarding custody of their child. The female did not have any injuries, and did not wish to pursue any charges and just wanted a report documented. Officers then attempted to contact the male and a voicemail was left for him to call the police. The female was advised of her options concerning exchange of custody.

02/03/2021
14:31:52 Identity theft
William Street
An officer responded and spoke with an elderly female for a report of identity theft. The female stated she received an unemployment form in the mail, and $1,861 was fraudulently claimed with her Social Security Number. The female contacted the Federal Trade Commission and the Ohio Department of Job Family Services to report the matter for further investigation.

02/03/2021
15:56:40 Theft
Solon Road
A male in the lobby stated he ordered a pair of Adidas Yeezy 500 worth $300 on the GOAT app. UPS notified the male that his order was delivered to the lobby at the listed address, but he never received the package. UPS advised him to make a police report to be reimbursed for the Yeezy shoes.

02/03/2021
20:22:37 Theft
Broadway Avenue (Dollar General)
A shopper reports three females and one male stole totes of merchandise and left the store out of the back. They left in a Corolla in an unknown direction. The caller is not an employee there. There was no plate on the vehicle. An officer responded to the listed address and spoke with the complainants. They stated the suspects entered the store and picked up two blue totes and filled the bins with unknown items and left the store without paying. The employees stated that their manager would check the cameras in the morning. 

02/03/2021
21:40:58 Family trouble
Southwick Drive
The complainant was upset because his son was throwing a temper tantrum about a doctor’s appointment tomorrow. The son was throwing water around his room and the complainant feared he would be electrocuted. Then the complainant stated he was struck in the head with a bottle of water. There was no visible redness or any marks on the complainant. The complainant then changed the conversation to previous incidents with the department and how officers have told him to move. He then stated officers came into his home one time without wearing any badges or identifying markings. The complainant was advised of his options for his son, and since no criminal acts were committed, officers left the residence.


Bedford Police Records
CADLOG
From 2/08/2021 through 2/15/2021

02/08/2021
14:49:36 Family trouble
Forest Drive
A female caller believes a male came into her home last night to take items. The male used to live with the female for a period of time but no longer does. The caller believes the male still has a key and used it to come into the house from the basement. Officers checked the home and there were no footprints in the snow around the house or any of the doors. The female was advised that it was unlikely anyone was in the home and was advised to change the locks.

02/08/2021
15:15:11 Theft
Flora Drive
The complainant called to report a missing package. She said the mail carrier claims that he delivered a package. She said she has cameras, and that she could see him put an envelope in the mailbox, but did not leave a package on the porch. She was advised to work with the mail carrier’s supervisor and a postal inspector.

02/09/2021
08:01:32 Weapons offense
Center Road
A female states her daughter was at a friend’s house last night and had a gun pointed at her. No shots were fired and there were no injuries. The caller got irritated when dispatch tried to ask further questions, saying she’s just a concerned parent. The incident happened in Bedford Heights. The Bedford Heights police will be contacted.

02/09/2021
09:48:05 Protection order violation
Deborah Lane
The caller says her ex is not to be contacting her or any business that is affiliated with the children or her. He has contacted the children’s daycare by phone twice when he was not to do so. 

02/09/2021
10:46:34 Harassing-communication
Greencliff Drive
A female is harassing the caller and her boyfriend on Instagram. The female is an ex of the caller’s boyfriend. She has been calling the boyfriend hundreds of times a day, making fake accounts with his name to defame him, and she gives his real number. The caller stated the female keeps harassing her because she is dating her ex and wants to fight her for that reason. An officer called the other female who denied those acts and stated she didn’t know the female. The female was advised to refrain from contacting the the caller.

02/09/2021
12:25:51 Sex offense
Ellenwood Avenue
A female is in the police department lobby with her 16-year-old daughter, who she says has been receiving picture messages from a pedophile. The juvenile stated that the 25-year-old male, who is a friend of a family member, reached out to the juvenile on instagram. After a brief exchange of chat, the male sent an unsolicited picture of his genitals. The male later erased the picture and chat from Instagram, however the juvenile took a screenshot of the picture. The juvenile told a cousin about the exchange, and he confronted the male who sent the pictures. The male then threatened the juvenile and her mother. The juvenile and her mother are both fearful that the male will become violent should they come in contact with him. Information was forwarded to the detective bureau for follow up.

02/09/2021
16:53:20 assault
Jefferson Street
The caller reports she got into a physical altercation with her boyfriend. She reports the male struck her in the face and damaged the windshield on her vehicle with a snow shovel. She said the male then left in the caller’s other vehicle that she allows him to drive. The victim wanted officers to speak to the male and have him return the vehicle and her house key. Officers were unable to make contact with the male. If the vehicle is not returned by 2/12/2021, the male will be charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, and the vehicle will be entered into leads as stolen. The next day the complainant came on station wanting to pursue charges for assault and criminal damaging on the vehicles. 

02/09/2021
19:52:26 Theft
Officers spoke to a female who stated that she believes her children’s father stole her firearm. The female states that she does not usually have contact with the male and does not live with him. However, she states when they met up for custody exchange, she let the male borrow a vehicle for two days. The female states that she keeps her firearm unloaded in the glove compartment with the ammunition inside the trunk. She states when the male returned the vehicle she noticed that her firearm and ammunition were missing. The female states that the male sent a couple of texts to her saying, “What happened to your gun?” The female states that she does not have any proof that he has the firearm and does not want the police to contact him in fear of him lashing out on her. The female said the male does have a picture on his Instagram with the handle of a gun sticking out of his pocket and she believes it may be her firearm. Furthermore, the female states that she purchased said firearm a year ago for $250. The female does not know where she purchased it from and does not have any receipts or information stating that it’s her firearm. Also, the female does not know the model, caliber or serial number for the firearm, and all she knows is that it is a black Ruger. The female was advised to find that information so officers are able to enter the gun into leads as stolen.

02/10/2021
10:14:13 Damage to property
A door flew open off a semi truck, knocking over a light pole and a stop sign. Service is on the scene but they need an officer for a report. There are electrical wires on the ground. 

02/10/2021
20:50:39 Harassment
W. Glendale Street
An officer spoke with a female complainant in the police department lobby regarding a male harassing her via Facebook. The female stated she met the male through a mutual friend and the male began to Facebook message her lewd photos and messages regarding their previous relationship. The female also stated she did have sexual contact with the male earlier that was consensual but has since told the male to stop this type of conduct. The female stated she wanted the incident documented and for the officer to contact the male regarding the communications.The officer spoke with the male who did admit to sending the female lewd messages and stated he believed it was mutual. The male was advised to stop all communications with the female which he agreed to do. The female was also advised of the protection order process and was advised to block the male on all social media platforms. No further police action required at this time.

02/10/2021
21:01:22 Family trouble
Flora Drive
An officer spoke with a male juvenile in the lobby regarding family trouble. The juvenile stated he and his mother got into a verbal-only altercation which upset the juvenile. The juvenile then left his residence and walked to the police department to speak with officers. The officer made contact with the mother, who was unaware of the juvenile being away from the residence, and she agreed to come to the department to pick up the juvenile. The mother stated she left the juvenile home alone while picking up her other child, and that the juvenile has been experiencing some behavior issues recently. The juvenile was turned over to his mother without incident.

02/11/2021
09:31:19 Hit-skip
Forbes Road
A female in the lobby is reporting a male tried to run her off the road at the Broadway Avenue/Forbes Road exit of I-480. He hit her car and drove off. The caller has a picture of the license plate. She was advised by dispatch earlier to go to the police department lobby and to stop following the male who hit her.

02/13/2021
09:12:20 Family trouble
Lincoln Boulevard
A male is upset his dad will not take him anywhere. The father states his son is on punishment and that he is upset that he is not allowed to leave. The father states he just woke up and he is going to leave the house for a little bit so he can have a break. He states officers are not needed. 

02/15/2021
18:48:18 Damage to property
Mapledale Avenue
The caller states someone drove into his fence. He has video of the incident on his Ring camera. He called earlier but was told to call back when he is home. A Dodge minivan was traveling westbound on Mapledale and the driver lost control of the vehicle, striking the fence in the front yard. The caller is unable to see any identifiable marks or characteristics on the vehicle from the video footage.

02/15/2021
21:08:56 Assault
High Street
A female is reporting her ex-boyfriend slammed her against the wall and smacked her across the face. The male does not live at the home and was not allowed to come inside. The male left in a vehicle toward Northfield Road. No weapons were involved, and a squad was declined.


Bedford Police Records
CADLOG 29
From 2/16/2021 through 2/28/2021

02/17/2021
11:46:45 Disturbance
Gould Avenue
The caller states across the street from this address there’s a male and female outside yelling at each other and the female is telling the male not to punch. There are also two cars blocking the driveway. The altercation does not appear physical.  The parties are back in the house. They were civil with officers.

02/19/2021
01:33:37 Dispute
High Street
The caller advised her husband is bothering her and won’t be quiet. The caller stated the male is drunk. The female was upset that the male took the credit card away from her. She then started yelling and claiming the male was following her around the house. The male was actually calmly watching basketball. Nothing physical took place. Both parties were advised to stay in separate rooms for the night to keep the peace.

02/19/2021
03:29:02 Disturbance
Cowles Road (Wolfs Cove Apartments)
A male is reporting that a female is being attacked by men, or several men are fighting in the parking lot. The male caller is in an apartment and can only see figures in the distance. The Bedford Medical Center advised that the female from the fight showed up in the ER.

02/20/2021
01:19:01 Disturbance
Helper Drive
A female states that she got into a verbal argument with her boyfriend, and that he is trying to kick her out. She sounds very intox and out of it. History shows prior heroin and psychological issues. The female then kept saying she didn’t want the drama from police coming and would just try to deal with it another way. (Officers still will be responding.) Officers responded to the residence for a report of a disturbance. The female did state she lives at the listed residence. Both parties on scene were highly intoxicated. The male party stated he was willing to go to separate areas of the home to avoid further issues. Both parties were advised to keep the peace for the evening. Later in the evening, officers responded back to the residence regarding a disturbance. The female stated the male is continuing the verbal altercation and would like officers to speak with the male. Both parties stated the altercation was only verbal and appeared to check OK. The male then agreed to walk to his daughter’s home in order to keep the peace. The officer offered the male a ride to his daughter’s residence, but he declined. Both parties were advised to contact the police if the issues continue. No further police action is needed at this time.

02/21/2021
01:23:03 Suspicion
Edgewood Avenue
A caller is reporting that a male is walking around the neighbor’s house across the street. The male is knocking on the door. There are no vehicles in the driveway. The male is wearing a dark coat and is standing on the front porch. He has been there for over an hour. Officers arrived, and everything checked OK.

02/22/2021
08:18:08 Suspicion
Palmetto Avenue
A son at a residence contacted the caller and stated that someone is trying to get into the house. The son is 13-years-old. Officers are on the scene and are talking to the juvenile. The residence checked OK.

02/23/2021
08:42:21 Disturbance
Edgewood Avenue & Forest Drive
Transportation is calling and reporting that a 6-year-old male is on the bus hitting students, the driver and the aide. Officers spoke with the juvenile who agreed to behave on the ride to school. Officers will follow to make sure the bus arrives without further incident. 

02/23/2021
10:35:06 Disturbance
Broadway Avenue (Tucker Landscaping)
The complainant called to report a physical altercation between two employees. The incident was recorded by the cameras on the building. The camera view shows the employees exchanging some words, and then one of the employees jumps from a truck and walks towards the other employee. They grab onto each other’s sweatshirts, pushing and pulling at each other. The supervisors ran up and pulled the two employees away from each other. One employee had a scratch above his left eye. No charges will be filed at this time. The complainant wanted a report of the incident.

02/23/2021
16:37:55 Unwanted guest
Avery Avenue
The caller wants her sister to leave. Her sister has custody of the caller’s child. The sister is there trying to drop off the child, but the caller has things to do and wants her sister to take the child and leave. The sister is currently upstairs in the bathroom. The child is in the car. The caller hung up when asked how old the child was, and then called back saying they don’t need police. Then the caller said the child was 2. She said a friend was with the child in the car but seemed unsure.  Officers arrived and talked to the parties. The child is going with the guardian.

02/25/2021
00:18:31 Dispute
Lee Road
The caller’s mother states that her daughter was just transported to the hospital. She states her daughter’s boyfriend is there and the mother wants him to leave. Neither reside at this apartment. An officer spoke with both parties and advised them that officers can’t make either of them leave. The mother is going to stick around to make it uncomfortable for the male. 

02/25/2021
05:27:35 Suspicion
Washington Court
The caller advised someone has been trying to break into her home for the last few weeks. It is unknown who it is. Last week when there was snow, the caller noticed footprints around the house. The caller’s girlfriend just heard voices and then the side door being messed with. This occurred about 10 minutes ago. The caller never saw anyone outside. Officers checked the area and were unable to locate anyone. Officers spoke to the caller, and there was no damage to the house. They were told to call back if they hear or see someone again.

02/25/2021
15:27:26 Suspicion
Rockside Road (Hyundai of Bedford)
There appears to be some type of potential dumpster fire behind this business. A light haze is blowing across Broadway Avenue. The dispatch is calling the business. Apparently, it is a car that is smoking, but there is no fire. The business is not requiring the fire department at this time.

02/25/2021
19:57:58 Unwanted guest
Union Street
The caller and four other females at the residence were having a verbal argument. The caller was advised, and was unhappy, that officers could not make the roommate’s friends leave. All parties were advised to keep the peace, as the roommate will be moving out tomorrow. 

02/26/2021
13:00:20 Unwanted guest
Broadway Avenue (ABC MotorCredit)
A female is on the scene being unruly and refusing to leave. There was an argument over a warranty. She was advised to contact the warranty company. 

02/26/2021
17:03:32 Suspicion
Southwick Drive
The caller said she can see a male messing with the lock of a house three houses down the street. The caller wouldn’t give her name or number or where she lives but states she doesn’t think this male lives at this house and couldn’t say why. The caller says police have passed the house, and she says the suspects are in the backyard. Officers located the owner on the property. The house appears to be secure.

02/28/2021
03:51:29 Unwanted guest
Corkhill Road
A female states her ex-boyfriend is outside of her unit with tools taking the tires off of her car. The male is not known to carry weapons. The male half was over at the residence earlier tonight. He then came back at the time of call and removed the lug nuts to the caller’s drivers side rear tire. The caller did not want to pursue the matter, but wanted it documented. She was advised to contact the police should the male return. 

02/28/2021
11:50:50 Suspicion
Flora Drive
Officers spoke with a complainant who stated he has lately been very paranoid and believes that his phone had been hacked. Upon checking messages and emails on the phone in question, it was determined that the messages being sent were the result of adult sites and dating sites the complainant was involved with. The complainant was advised on options to change his phone number and deactivate his now unwanted accounts.

02/28/2021
15:54:55 Disturbance
Southwick Drive
A male is going off about buzzing in the house. He says the cops have threatened him before. The male just threw a flashlight at the caller. The male has PTSD. The caller states that he is getting worse because of the police. There are no weapons in the home. The male is currently barricaded in his upstairs bedroom. The caller seems to be against the police, and he keeps mentioning lawsuits. Units are going inside to speak with the male. He was advised to keep the peace.

 
Bedford Police Records
CADLOG 56
From 2/16/2021 through 2/28/2021

02/16/2021
02:13:02 Breaking and entering
Broadway Avenue (Mazda Saab of Bedford)
Broken glass and footprints were found around the building. It looks like the prints come from the back of the building and from the backyard behind the building. The back windows are broken. There are no working cameras at this location. It does not appear anything was taken.

02/16/2021
17:07:02 Theft
Warrensville Center Road – Maple Heights (Marathon)
The caller is reporting that a male wearing a black jacket just threatened him with a knife because he told him that he had to pay for something. The caller stated he has everything on camera. The area was checked, but the suspect was gone upon the arrival of officers.

02/17/2021
08:12:49 Criminal damage
Washington Street
An officer responded and spoke with a female for a report of criminal damage. The female stated sometime earlier, either unknown person(s) or sub-zero temperatures shattered the front passenger side window of her vehicle.

02/17/2021
14:31:59 Overdose – squad
Sector Drive
An approximately 35-year-old female took an unknown type of pills.  The caller is with the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services representative, who was here on a visit, and the mother said she took pills. The female suffers from depression. She is alert and breathing. A squad transported her to the Bedford Medical Center.

02/17/2021
15:12:25 Fraud
Bonnieview Drive (South Haven Woods Apartments)
A deputy from Yuma, Arizona called the police department to advise that a male resident in Bedford was a victim of a scam. The deputy mentioned that the male has been sending money orders through USPS to Yuma for his “online girlfriend.” An officer contacted the male who stated he has never sent any money anywhere. The male also stated he has monitored his bank accounts and did not observe any money withdrawn. Later, officers spoke with the male again who was more forthright about the situation involving money. The male stated he received $2,880 from his online girlfriend in Ghana, who he gave his bank account information. The male then sent the $2,880 to a person in Arizona named “Rogers” via money orders, as directed from his girlfriend. As of yesterday, his girlfriend deposited another $5,000 to the male’s bank account, which he has not touched yet. The male was strongly advised to not share any bank account information with people he does not trust. He was also advised to close the bank account and to transfer it into a new account.  Officers spoke with the deputy in Yuma who stated “Rogers” was a middleman for a large money laundering scheme involving a political party in Ghana. The victim in Bedford was unknowingly laundering money. The case has been taken over by the deputy in Arizona. He will call if he needs assistance.

02/17/2021
16:37:46 Harassing communication
E. Grace Street
The female has been receiving calls from an unknown caller for approximately two months. The person making the calls left a long rambling message on a voicemail and it sounded as if the male was intoxicated. The female has no idea as to who the male could be. The female is unable to block the number on her phone as it is coming up as an unknown caller. The female was told to contact her cell phone provider and see if they can block the number.

02/18/2021
09:59:07 Harassing communication
Columbus Road
The complainant stated her daughter’s boyfriend is harassing her via text and phone calls. The complainant wants the male advised not to contact her. An officer spoke with the male and advised him of the complaint and to not have any further contact with the complainant.

02/18/2021
13:17:38 Counterfeiting
Logan Street
Earlier in February, a male paid $50 (2 twenties and 1 ten) for a parking ticket.One of the twenty dollar bills was found to be counterfeit. The male denied having knowledge that the bill was fake and/or where he got it from. The male came to the police station and gave $20 to pay the parking ticket in full. The counterfeit bill will be entered in property.

02/18/2021
21:48:33 Theft
Southwick Drive
The caller states he has some items missing from his car, including computers, money orders and other expensive items. He believes he may have left his car door open and someone got into the car some time last night 

02/19/2021
00:05:01 Domestic
Westview Road
The caller stated she was involved in an argument with her boyfriend when he grabbed her sweatshirt near the collar and swung her around. She advised he was close to striking her but never did. There were a few visible scratches on her neck which she claims was from when he grabbed her sweatshirt. The caller stated the arguments have never escalated to physical violence before, but she did not wish to pursue the matter any further at the time of report. There was also a vase broken on the floor which occurred during the argument. An attempt was made to call the boyfriend, who left prior to officers arrival, but his voicemail was full. The caller was advised to call the police if he should return and to obtain a protection order if she feels the need.

02/19/2021
10:40:32 Identity theft
Forbes Road
A male in the lobby wanting to make a report of credit card fraud. The male stated he checked his account for the first time and noticed a credit card was opened in his name. The male stated his sister opened a credit card account in his name without his permission. They used to live with each other. The sister explained that she and her brother agreed that she could make payments to him for the credit card when they lived together. She stated her brother is upset due to his credit score dropping. The male did admit he co-signed for a vehicle for his sister. She stated she is currently paying her brother for the charges. The male was advised to cancel the credit card and follow up with the credit company.

02/19/2021
10:45:03 Harassing communication
Center Road
A male received a call from “Josh” who told him to press 1 to speak to a representative. He did and then spoke to a foreign-sounding male who was able to trick the male into giving him his Social Security Number, and possibly his address and phone number. The male’s family put a credit watch on his Social Security Number with the three major credit bureaus and contacted his bank.

02/20/2021
08:50:30 Shoplifting in progress
Broadway Avenue (Walgreens)
A male stole some items and put them in a white vehicle. He is back in the entrance, sleeping. Bedford officers responded. The male was observed by store employees taking sunglasses and some other hygiene products. The total value of theft was $39.97. The store requested to pursue charges for theft. An officer issued a summons to the male for shoplifting and advised the male of trespassing.  

02/21/2021
00:22:10 Theft
Northfield Road (Lounge 228)
The caller is reporting someone broke into her vehicle while she was inside the bar.

02/21/2021
16:37:09 Fight with weapons – squad
South Boulevard (Maple Heights)
A male and female are reportedly yelling at each other, and they both have guns. Children are in the vehicle. The couple are now physically fighting, and the male took the keys from the female.  The male is now running away. He is now detained. The male in transport is bashing his head against the vehicle. A squad is needed down at the jail. 

02/21/2021
Family trouble
Corkhill Road
The caller is having issues with her son. All of the issues have been verbal. The male did get in his mother’s face at one point, and the female is waiting in her vehicle in the back lot. The male suffers from mental health issues. The parties agreed to stay separate for the night.

02/21/2021
23:27:13 Assault
Turney Road
A juvenile got into an argument with his mom and her boyfriend. He claimed that the boyfriend punched him in the face so he left the house. (There was no evidence of assault). The mother and boyfriend said that they have all been going through a hard time, and her son has made threats of harming himself. She said she does not believe the threats to be true and was fine if he found a place to go for the night. The juvenile made an arrangement with a friend and was transported to the station to wait for his ride. 

02/22/2021
20:28:21 Harassment
Center Road
An officer spoke with the complainant in the lobby. She advised that her ex-boyfriend has been sending her threatening messages. She was advised to not contact the male and save any future messages that were sent. She stated that she would contact the police if the issue persists. 

02/23/2021
10:09:12 Domestic
E. Grace Street
The caller’s 26-year-old daughter is at the above location. The caller believes the daughter’s boyfriend jumped on her. The daughter has been telling the caller lately that he has been hitting her. There is also a 4-month-old baby in the house. The daughter told the caller that her face is swollen. Officers spoke with both parties who stated there was a verbal argument only. Neither person had any apparent injuries. Everything appears to check OK at this time. 

02/23/2021
17:50:03 Harassment
Northfield Road
Officers spoke to the caller who stated that she is the step-mother of the female downstairs and regularly looks after her children when she is having episodes. The caller states that while she was looking after the kids, the female started having an episode and she called the case worker to inform her. The case worker stated that she suggested to the caller to keep the kids for the night. Officers advised the female that she could have her kids back. However, they suggested to her that she get mental help before her kids are returned to her. The female was not happy with this suggestion but accepted it and will leave the kids with the caller for the night. 

02/24/2021
10:17:16 Fraud
Paul Street
The complainant received an unsolicited check for $2,450 from an unknown business, accompanied by a letter. The letter was advising her to cash the check and then send a portion of the money back to the business. The complainant was advised this was a common scam and to shred the documents.

02/24/2021
11:25:33 Theft
Corkhill Road
A female states an iPad and wireless headphones were stolen from her apartment. It is unknown who stole items. She believes that it might have been an aide that comes to assist her. She is unsure the last time she had them. The female wanted a report for insurance purposes.

02/25/2021
08:04:13 Assault
Northfield Road (Giant Eagle)
A male and female were in a physical fight. A caller reported a male beating a female outside. An officer spoke with a female on the scene who states that her boyfriend, who she discovered was cheating on her, assaulted her. The female states that after a verbal argument, the male physically assaulted her and took her shoes and socks. The female declined to pursue any charges against the male. The male was gone on arrival of the officers. The female was returned to the station lobby to await transport home.

02/25/2021
09:49:14 Fraud
Caryl Drive
The caller is in the police lobby and needs to speak with an officer about a phone scam. The complainant was contacted by an email claiming to be Amazon. She was instructed to send $3,200 in gift cards to them in order to keep her account in order. She did send the gift cards, but later realized it was a scam. The police department contacted the “customer service center” she sent the cards to. A male answered the phone and refused to say anything about the complainant or where the gift cards were sent. The complainant was advised of her options and warned of scams.

02/25/2021
Harassing communication
Union Street
The caller is receiving harassing text messages from several different numbers. The texts are in reference to a relationship the caller had with a male who she later found to be engaged. The caller ended the relationship, and the texts started several days after. The female wishes for the texts to stop. An officer spoke with the male and his fiancé who stated they are not sending any of the texts. Both were advised that the texts need to stop, or the caller will pursue telecommunications harassment charges if necessary/possible. The current texts make no physical threats. An officer could not locate any name for the provided phone numbers.

02/25/2021
21:42:49 Family trouble
W. Glendale Street
A female states a male has been beating her. They are both intoxicated and the male keeps saying the female is lying.  There are no weapons in the home, and no one is injured. This is an argument over household power and chores. Both parties agreed to stay separated for the night. The female is claiming nothing physical happened and she has no visible marks.

02/26/2021
08:37:08 Assault
Northfield Road (Lounge 228)
A female caller reports that weeks ago, her now ex-boyfriend physically assaulted her while at the bar. She reports the male strangled her, hit her head against the wall and tackled her in the parking lot. The female does not wish to pursue criminal charges at this time, but wanted the incident documented.

02/26/2021
08:57:29 Domestic
Ellenwood Avenue
A husband is being violent. There are no weapons involved. The mom is in the basement. The male is yelling at the caller in the background. The female is screaming for the male to stop. The male is throwing things at the female. The male was detained. 

02/26/2021
10:04:52 Harassing communication
Corkhill Road
The complainant stated over the last month she has received multiple scam phone calls stating she has won money. The complainant has kept a log of the date, time, and phone number of each call. The complainant noted on one day she received 16 phone calls. The complainant stated she is in the process of getting a cell phone and disconnecting her home phone.

02/27/2021
00:07:17 Assault – squad
Corkhill Road
A staff member said a 31-year-old resident assaulted another resident.  All parties are separated.  An officer reported there was a need for a squad for a female with injuries from an assault. 

02/27/2021
21:49:31 Disorderly – squad
Broadway Avenue (Tavern Off Broadway)
Two males in their mid-30s are trying to fight each other. The two know each other. One male had a knife that was taken by the caller. One male is in custody. The male had a seizure in the cruiser at the police department sallyport.

02/28/2021
01:46:09 Assault
Woodrow Avenue (Tavern Off Broadway)
Officers were dispatched to the listed address for an intoxicated male that stated that he was struck in the face at the bar. He was noticeably intoxicated. He advised that he did not know who struck him or why. He was advised to file a report in the morning once he became sober. The bar manager advised that he is no longer to return to the bar.