Bedford Police Blotter 5/10/2021 – 6/07/2021

Bedford Police Records
CADLOG 22
From 5/10/2021 through 5/16/2021

05/10/2021
10:48:08 Criminal damage
W. Grace Street (Hutchinson Field)
The complainant advised that sometime between 5/7/21 and 5/10/21, person(s) unknown drove over the grass on the soccer field at Hutchinson. The vehicle entered the field by the baseball diamond and drove eastbound over the grass to the other parking lot.  Tire tracks are present, but the damage appears to be minor.

05/10/2021
12:26:51 Family trouble – squad
Harriman Avenue
The caller is reporting that her ex-husband is playing loud music downstairs.  She says she is afraid for her life. The female had a couple of shots of bourbon. Officers are on the scene and a squad is needed for a mental evaluation.

05/10/2021
15:53:15 Hit skip
Northfield Road
The caller’s car was just hit by a blue older sports car. They have the accident on camera at Family Dollar. The suspected car went down Lincoln Boulevard and turned onto Ivanhoe Road.  The accident happened on Columbus Road. The caller has a 6-month-old in the car and is declining a squad. No injuries were reported. An officer spotted a dark green Honda with heavy front-end damage driven by a male. The officer is now following the vehicle to Bear Creek Drive. A tire may be falling off the car. The officer is transporting two juveniles and one female to Bear Creek.

05/10/2021
16:18:53 Fraud
Turney Road
Caller states that someone called him stating that he would be arrested, and he is upset. The complainant stated that he has received three calls from a particular number, and today he answered the call. The caller advised him that there was a warrant for his arrest and attempted to get his Social Security Number. The complainant stated that he did not give the caller his information. The officer advised the male that it was a scam to get his personal information, and possibly to try to get him to give them money to avoid jail. The male was advised that the Bedford Police Department would not call asking for any of his personal information. The male was also advised that if he continues to get these scam calls, to report them to the Ohio’s Attorney General’s office.

05/11/2021
16:17:49 Domestic
Avalon Drive
A female caller and her boyfriend were having a verbal argument over the caretaking of the boyfriend’s father who also lives at the residence. The boyfriend, who owns the house, was advised on the eviction process since the girlfriend has been staying there and has belongings there. The girlfriend was leaving for work all night to keep the peace.

05/13/2021
13:23:15 Harassing communication
Union Street
The caller alleges that another female is sending her harassing texts. The texts come from different phone numbers, and she has received about one per month since February. The caller believes that the other female is harassing her because the caller responded to a direct message from the female’s fiance. An officer spoke with the suspect on the phone who denied any involvement in the texts. All three parties came to the station to talk. At this point it does not appear that the suspect is responsible for the texts. The caller was told that if the texts continue after this day, to contact the department.  

05/13/2021
18:27:07 Damage to vehicle
Northfield Road (Giant Eagle)
An officer spoke to the caller who stated she was sitting in her vehicle in the parking lot. She states an employee of the business was pushing shopping carts when one of them hit the front of the vehicle causing minor damage. The caller states that she spoke to the manager of the business who asked her to make a police report, and they will cover it. No further police action needed at this time.

05/14/2021
13:52:37 Theft-free text
Northfield Road (Outliners Barber Shop)
A male caller went into the barbershop to get a haircut. While going inside, the caller remembered an older looking male in a black coat hanging outside of the building. When the caller came outside to get his bike after 20 minutes, the bike was gone along with the older male. The bike is described as a gray mountain bike, large tires, and has a phone pouch. The male did not know the brand or have a serial number. The bike was valued at an estimated $350-$400.

05/14/2021
15:27:26 Theft
Broadway Avenue (North Coast Auto Mall)
An officer spoke with the complainant who stated that while he was buying a car, an unknown employee(s) went into his trade-in car and stole marijuana and a liquor bottle. The complainant was advised to contact upper management regarding his complainant. The complainant then left the property. A short time later, North Coast Auto employees stated that the complainant went back to the business and was causing a disturbance. He was leaving as an officer was arriving.

05/14/2021
19:47:05 Assault
Woodrow Avenue (Tavern Off Broadway)
A female complainant is reporting that she was assaulted by a former co-worker while the two were with separate friends at the tavern. The complainant alleges that the other female came up from behind her, they argued for a few seconds, then the female started attacking the complainant. The complainant had bruises to her arms, a swollen lip, a laceration and swelling to her left eye area. The complainant’s glasses were also broken in the altercation. The complainant’s friend was contacted and had a statement similar to hers. The friend added that while she was trying to break up the fight, she and the suspected aggressor began fighting. The friend provided photographs of herself that showed she had several bruises and scrapes from the altercation. An officer was able to make contact with the suspect and spoke to her about the incident. The female stated that while she was outside on the patio, the complainant started calling her names. She stated that the complainant’s friend came up to her and got in a fighting stance. She stated the friend threw a punch at her and the two started physically fighting. After a short period, people came out of the bar to break up the fight. The suspect had a swollen lip, three broken finger nails and several bruises from the altercation. An officer attempted to obtain video from the bar as there is a camera on the patio, but the camera system was not recording on the day of the incident. The complainant does wish to pursue charges. The suspect stated she wants to put the incident behind her but will press charges if necessary. This incident call and all available information will be sent to the prosecutor’s office for a review of charges. The specific charges to be reviewed are assault and disorderly conduct. 

05/15/2021
11:36:05 domestic in progress
Woodrow Avenue
A female’s mother is reportedly fighting her and choking her. The mother is chasing the caller down the street. The female isn’t answering upon call back. Officers were dispatched to the area and located a juvenile female walking on the sidewalk. The juvenile was upset and crying and stated that her mother choked her. Officers spoke to both parties, and the juvenile was given permission to go with her stepmother in order to keep the peace. The juvenile was turned over to the stepmother who was advised of the incident. Information will be forwarded to the prosecutor for a ruling. Children and Family Services was notified of the incident. 

05/16/2021
14:22:14 Burglary
Center Road
A previous tenant just attempted to gain access into his old apartment. The caller is just a neighbor. The male went through the window on the side of the porch. There is a gun clip with live bullets still on the property, and this is what the male used to pry the window open. The male did not make an entry. A loaded handgun magazine was photographed and removed from the window. The person reporting stated the property owner is out of town. The magazine was placed into property. The male was gone upon the arrival of officers.

Bedford Police Records
CADLOG 08
From 5/10/2021 through 5/16/2021

05/10/2021
17:59:17 Suspicion
Broadway Avenue (Citizens Bank)
The caller advised that the female driver of another car looked at the caller, and the driver looked like she was scared. The caller is not sure if the male was having her do something that she was afraid to do, but she looked scared. The caller is no longer at the bank. The vehicle was around the back of the bank, and the caller was a customer. The bank lot was empty upon officers’ arrival. 

05/11/2021
12:19:37 Suspicion
Terrace Drive
The caller is reporting a chair is in his backyard between two hedges, and it seems odd to him. It is not his chair. It first appeared yesterday. He is concerned someone is hanging out there. The chair appears to have been thrown, and discarded as trash, into the wooded area from the Walmart parking lot area. 

05/11/2021
15:45:22 Unwanted guest
Rockside Road (BMV)
A male customer is refusing to leave the lobby. The BMV is unable to assist him. The male was advised of his warrant with Garfield Heights and advised of criminal trespass. The male was sent on his way without further issue.

05/12/2021
08:38:22 Unwanted guest
Corkhill Road
The caller states her daughter showed up at 0400 hours today and is refusing to leave. The daughter can be heard yelling/arguing in the background. The daughter was advised to find a different place to stay. She willingly left her mother’s house with no issues.

05/12/2021
09:15:18 Suspicion
Paul Street
A female caller heard someone say, “Hey what’s up?” from her bedroom window while she was getting dressed. The caller is scared that someone was looking in her bedroom window. The caller was advised to call if she sees anything again. Everything checked OK.

05/12/2021
14:41:04 suspicion
Egbert Road & Union Street
A male who was walking on Union had a shopping cart full of metal. The caller thinks they are street sign posts. An officer spoke with the male in question at Bedford Recycling, who stated he found some scrap metal in the woods of the Metroparks. A few small steel pipes and other debris were located in the shopping cart he was pushing.

05/15/2021
01:00:47 Unwanted guest
Avalon Drive
A female is reporting her ex-boyfriend is outside waiting in a truck. The caller advised the male has been stalking her. The male got out and came to the door, but the caller did not let him in. The male is now waiting inside his vehicle again. Officers spoke to the male who stated he was there to get his property. The female stated he had no property at the house, and he keeps coming to the house to stalk her. He was advised to go through the courts for the property and was advised of trespassing. 

05/15/2021
02:52:49 Suspicion
Mortimer Drive (Willard House Apartments)
The caller advised there is a vehicle parked in the corner in the back lot with its lights on.  The vehicle is a white SUV.  The vehicle was occupied and the people were advised to move along.

05/15/2021
20:08:18 Suspicion
Talbot Drive
A caller advised there is a truck that has been parked there for the past 30 minutes in the area. The windows are blacked out. The caller advised the vehicle is occupied. An officer found a male was just sitting and texting. It checks OK. 

05/16/2021
20:03:32 Noise complaint
McKinley Avenue
A caller is reporting that someone is in a nearby driveway revving up their motorcycle. This happens all the time when the weather is good. An officer found the area to be quiet and could not locate anyone working on motorcycles. 

Bedford Police Records
CADLOG 08
From 5/17/2021 through 5/26/2021

05/17/2021
10:02:33 Damage to vehicle
Broadway Avenue (Downtown Bedford Auto)
The complainant called to report that three vehicles were damaged between 1800 hours on 05/16/2021 and 1000 hours on 05/17/2021. An unknown subject(s) came into the dealership and scratched three vehicles. The complainant said he has no issues with any past customers. He is trying to find the video to see if the incident is on his camera system. 

05/17/2021
10:16:10 Fraud
Rockside Road (Mercedes-Benz of Bedford)
The business needs to report that a dealer tag has been fraudulently obtained using the business’ credentials. According to an employee, a female from North Carolina purchased a vehicle and they were going to allow her to use a dealer tag. However, the employee states that they were having an issue with getting the dealer tag to the female. A male came to the dealership stating he was acting on behalf of the female and was there to get the dealer tag. The dealer tag was given to him. The female contacted the dealership and wanted to know why they gave the tag to the male as she is having an issue with the male stalking her in North Carolina. The employee stated that the female is in possession of the dealer tag, and she will send it back when she is done using it. The dealership wanted the information on file as they state the male signed the paperwork for the tag in the female’s name.

05/17/2021
13:19:56 Threats
Lee Road South
A female is requesting to speak to an officer in reference to threats she is receiving from another female. She advised that this female has kicked in her door in the past in Bedford Heights and now is threatening to do the same to her new residence in Bedford. The female stated that the other female does not know where she lives now. She was advised not to answer the calls from the other female and to contact the police if the other person were to show up at her apartment.

05/17/2021
19:29:38 Assault
Gould Avenue
A female is in the lobby to report her child’s father’s new girlfriend put her hands on the complainant’s child. She wants to report she is abusing her child. She states that this problem has happened before and is now happening again.

05/17/2021
22:09:34 Shots fired
Northfield Road & Solon Road
Near the apartments caddy-corner from Giant Eagle, several shots were reportedly fired. The caller was a passerby and can give no further information. Another call came in from the same location that stated about 15 shots were fired. The car sped off. Units checked the area. Officers also spoke to a male on McKinley Street who stated he heard the shots. He states that it sounded like it was coming from a house three houses to the east of Northfield on Solon. He states that this occurs frequently and was advised by officers to call the police whenever he hears gunshots. Officers thoroughly checked the rest of the area. 

05/18/2021
09:17:13 Damage to property
Northfield Road (Bill’s Auto Services)
Damage to a window is being reported at the business. The damage to the window was from a shooting incident that took place Monday 05/17/2021 at 2209 hours. Two vehicles were driving north on the Northfield Road Bridge. Unknown subject(s) from one of the vehicles shot at the other vehicle. A fragment from a bullet was found in Bill’s Auto.

05/18/2021
12:20:49 Family trouble
Eldred Avenue
The complainant wants officers to be aware she does not want to speak with her estranged step-mother, and that she has no business on her property. She was advised to contact the police if she happens to show up. 

05/19/2021
12:04:57 Damage to vehicle
Old Egbert Road East
The complainant stated that when he woke up, an unknown clear substance was found on two of his cars. He stated it is the second time this has happened in the past three days. There are tiny clear spots all over two of his vehicles. The complainant is a painter and stated it appeared to be like a clear coating of paint in mist form. The officer checked with the asphalt business behind his property and the owner stated no one has worked outdoors in the area since COVID hit. There is a paint stripping business southwest of the asphalt company, but it is implausible that the substance could have travelled that far in mist form. The complainant stated he does not have any problems with anyone, and neither does his wife or family. He will not be making an insurance claim and was advised a report would be on file.

05/19/2021
13:45:20 Theft
Northfield Road (Lounge 2.28 Bar & Grille)
A gun was reported stolen. It was in the caller’s car Saturday and now it’s not. She thinks someone stole it from the bar that night  

05/19/2021
20:13:17 Harassment
Center Road
An officer responded to the residence for a report of harassment. The female complainant stated her ex-husband has been driving around in front of her residence. They have children together but no exchange is scheduled today. The female did state that they were involved in a verbal altercation approximately two months ago in Maple Heights. The female also stated due to their custody agreement with their children, the male does at times come to the residence for a custody exchange, or they meet at a public setting. Due to the incidents, the female advised she wanted her ex-husband trespassed from her residence. The female was also advised of using City Hall as an exchange place and of how to obtain a protection order. The officer made contact with the male via phone and he stated he was never at the female’s residence. The male also advised that they do not have a custody agreement. The male was advised he was trespassed from the residence. No further police action is required at this time.

05/19/2021
21:08:34 Domestic
John Street
A mother brought her 19-year-old son into the Bedford Medical Center for a mental evaluation. He is not being committed and will be released in the next 25 minutes. The mother advised doctors at the ER that her son threatened her earlier today with a knife at the house in Bedford and punched her in the head in Parma. The mother was not injured, but she is scared of her son. She also advised the hospital that he has access to an assault rifle. The mother went home to John Street and was reluctant to contact police out of fear. An officer spoke to the caller. She stated she wanted to pursue charges. The caller also stated the male told her mother that he would chop her head off. They were asked to come to the station to fill out statements. Officers spoke to the male at the ER, who denied making any threats. The emergency room doctor stated that he was scared for his mother’s life and did not think the male should be at home because he may harm her.  They asked if it was possible if the male could be taken to Marymount Hospital  for a 72-hour mental evaluation hold. In addition, the family wanted the police department to hold a KA-BAR knife, magazines, rifle ammo, and an ASP baton to keep them away from the male.

05/20/2021
17:28:05 Stolen vehicle
Warrensville Center Road (Marathon – Maple Heights – Warrensville)
A black Kia was stolen out of the lot within the last few minutes. Bedford checked their area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.

05/20/2021
19:47:29 Vandalism
Northfield Road
An officer responded to a business parking lot for a report of vandalism. The complainant advised he was parked on the back row of the parking lot near the rear of a nearby house on Forbes Road. While parked there, an unknown person(s) threw mud on his vehicle. The complainant advised he did not observe any damage currently, but wanted the officer to make contact with the residents of home due to a mud pile being in their backyard along the fence line. The officer made contact with the female resident of the home who was advised of the incident. She spoke with her two children and determined they threw the mud onto the vehicle. The complainant and female were able to speak to each other and come up with a solution on their own. Both parties were advised the incident was documented, and no further police action required.

05/20/2021
23:44:04 Weapons offense – squad
Northfield Road
A male contacted the female caller and stated that he was cut on his arm by his mother and is bleeding very badly. The caller is not on scene. The male told the caller not to call the police and wants the caller to pick him up. An officer is requesting a squad for the male and another squad for the mother, a 64-year-old female with chest pains. The squad for the female will also be for an evaluation due to the female making comments of harming herself. The police were unable to get a statement from the male due to him being uncooperative with officers and the hospital staff. The hospital will call back if he becomes cooperative, or before he gets released. 

05/21/2021
00:25:58 Harassing-communication
Broadway Avenue (Glen Valley Apartments)
Officers talked to the female who stated she went over to her baby’s father’s house in Bedford Heights and they got into an argument. She stated he then spit on her car, grabbed her by the hair and then punched her in the face. The female then grabbed her child and left. Officers talked to Bedford Heights Police who stated they got different stories from the parties on scene there. Officers advised the female to go to Bedford Heights to state her side of the story and to clear up the accusations against her. 

05/21/2021
09:01:59 Threats
Rockside Road (IHOP)
A male would like to report being threatened while he was in the parking lot of the restaurant. The complainant stated on 5/10/21 he ran into his ex-girlfriend. The complainant stated he recently moved out of her residence and asked her when he could gather his belongings. During the course of their conversation, the complainant alleged the female threatened him by stating her son, “is going to see you.” On 5/15/21, the complainant was escorted by Maple Heights Police to the female’s residence for him to collect his personal items. The complainant stated the female and her son have been calling him and threatening him since the incident at IHOP. The complainant stated he is unable to block their phone numbers from calling him because they call from different numbers each time. The complainant requested an officer contact them to advise them not to contact him. 

05/22/2021
14:01:58 Theft
Ennis Avenue
A caller reports a gun was stolen out of his house sometime this weekend.

05/23/2021
00:03:05 Weapons offense
Lee Road South
The caller said a family from a nearby residence is outside of the apartment building fighting, and there is a female with a knife. The caller says they are all right in front of the porch. The female that has the knife now has a gun. Another call came from a male. He hears people yelling outside of the building. The people are talking about getting a gun. He can’t see anything, and says he’s lying on the ground not looking but knows there are about five males and females. A boyfriend and girlfriend were involved in a verbal argument while the male was gathering his belongings. The male had a couple of friends arrive on scene, one of which was open carrying according to the female’s family members. The female then grabbed her gun saying they felt threatened. Both handguns were secured when officers were on the scene and the male finished grabbing his property without incident. All parties involved were advised to keep the firearms out of play in the future.  

05/23/2021
03:21:55 Domestic
Center Road
Officers spoke with the complainant. He wanted it documented that his live-in ex and he were in an argument and she smacked him several times. No visual marks could be seen. The female was no longer on the scene. He was advised to contact the police if further issues occur.

05/23/2021
07:12:22 Shoplifting
Center Road (Circle K )
An officer responded to Circle K and spoke with an employee for a report of a theft. The employee stated a male entered the store, grabbed two water bottles, three bottles of orange juice and a pack of crackers, then brought said items to the front counter. The employee then told the male to put a mask on, after which he became upset and briskly walked out of the store with the items without paying and entered a tan Chrysler van. According to the employee, the male is a regular customer and comes into the store everyday between 0700 and 1100 hours. The employee stated the amount of the theft was around $15. The employee was then advised to contact the police once the man returns to the store to be trespassed. 

05/23/2021
12:40:09 Fight with weapons
Broadway Avenue (Coffee Cup Family Restaurant)
The employee was advised to call. People are in the parking lot fighting with bats. It is unknown how many people are involved. Officers are on the scene. All parties left prior to officers’ arrival. Officers spoke with a female bystander who stated a verbal argument ensued over a set of car keys.

05/23/2021
12:45:47 Disorderly
Broadway Avenue
A caller was just here with his wife/business owner. A male wearing a black baseball hat, beard, black tank top, black shorts and black shoes keeps going to the entryway/alcove and drinking beer and urinating on the wall. He’s going back and forth between there and the bar, and the caller says this is an ongoing problem.

05/23/2021
16:14:15 Damage to vehicle
Broadway Avenue
An officer spoke with a female in the police lobby who stated two females damaged her vehicle. Officers were out at the address earlier for the complaint. The female is advising that the females were involved in a fight, vandalized her car and stole her car key. She is advising that they also dumped something white on her car.

05/23/2021
20:37:17 Threats in progress
Santin Circle
A father and son were involved in a verbal altercation. The son appeared to be intoxicated and was belligerent. The father advised his son is having a mental decline and needed to be admitted for an evaluation and medication, but the son is refusing. The son was transported to his grandmother’s residence to keep the peace and the father was advised to contact a mobile crisis hotline or transport his son himself to get some help.

05/26/2021
15:24:24 Fraud
Flora Drive
A female advised as she was applying for unemployment she received a notification stating that a claim for unemployment was already accepted. The female stated she has never applied for unemployment before, and she was advised to contact the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. 

05/26/2021
17:32:48 Disorderly
W. Glendale Street
The caller says his girlfriend is intoxicated and is belligerent and argumentative. He says she calls the police often and makes up stories about him, and he wants the police to know that he’s just trying to keep her calm in order to get through the night. The couple were advised to keep the peace and be mindful of each other’s privacy.

05/26/2021
20:21:56 Theft
Washington Street
A caller’s package was stolen from her porch. The caller lives in the rear, and it may have been delivered to the front. It was a Roku TV delivered by Walmart.

Bedford Police Records
CADLOG 45
From 5/17/2021 through 5/26/2021

05/17/2021
22:47:33 Suspicion
Willis Street
The caller states there is a semi parked on the street running. The caller states the semi has been there for over an hour. He states the truck is loud and it is bothering the caller.  He is asking for the truck to be moved to the other end of the street.  

05/18/2021
15:54:07 Unwanted guest
Rockside Road (BMV – Bedford)
A customer is upset and refusing to leave. They have already refunded his money. Dispatch can hear yelling in the background. He is wearing a bright pink/orange button down short-sleeve shirt. He is currently standing in front of the camera preventing other customers from having their pictures taken. The male was gone upon the arrival of law enforcement.

05/20/2021
00:16:10 Suspicion
Regina Drive
The caller advised seeing a male in a short-sleeve button up walking with a limp. The caller called it a “zombie walk.” The male was gone upon the arrival of the officer(s).

05/20/2021
19:11:57 Suspicion
Broadway Avenue (Bedford Business Center)
Officers responded to the business for a report of suspicion. The complainant advised they saw on surveillance footage a male removing property from the business dumpster. Officers made contact with the male who advised he thought he had permission. The complainant advised that the male could take what he already loaded but was then to be advised he had to leave the business. The male was advised of theft and trespassed from the business. No further police action was required. 

05/22/2021
10:31:10 Suspicion
John Street
Per anonymous caller, the renter at this address is running a lawn care business out of their home. The caller states that it is against city ordinance. There is no indication of a lawn care business being operated from the home. One lawn mower and a fertilizer spreader was present in the backyard. 

05/22/2021
13:46:25 Suspicion
Turney Road
There is a male playing with a drone. The caller believes he is peeking in people’s windows. Officers observed no drones in the area.

05/22/2021
17:45:40 Unwanted guest
Northfield Road (Cee Ray Motel)
The caller says a male and female have been at the hotel for over an hour after being told to leave the property. The female is wearing all black and the male a white T-shirt and blue jeans. They’ve been told there’s no occupancy but are not leaving the area. Officer(s) found the male and female are waiting for a ride. They have agreed to wait elsewhere.

05/23/2021
00:37:04 Noise complaint
Logan Street
The caller states neighbors have had a party going most of the day, and the music and noise needs to calm down. The party was being cleaned up as officer(s) arrived. Vehicles were leaving. Everything checked OK.

05/23/2021
04:25:05 Noise complaint
Woodrow Avenue (Tavern Off Broadway)
The caller states there is a car behind the tavern blasting music. The caller states he was awakened out of a sound sleep. Officers spoke to the parties on scene. They were advised to leave for the night to which they complied. 

05/24/2021
19:24:54 Suspicion
Taft Avenue
A caller states there have been two dirt bikes riding in the park on the grass for the last 10 minutes. The caller is no longer at the park and does not want to see officers. The two dirt bikes are traveling up and down the street doing wheelies on the street and in the park. Officers checked the area again but the bikers were gone on their arrival.

05/25/2021
00:25:06 Noise complaint
Broadway Avenue (Glen Valley Apartments)
The caller said the female in the identified apartment has loud music playing. The caller also smells marijuana. The caller said it usually gets louder after police have responded. Officers checked the area, and there was no odor of marijuana, and it was all quiet.

05/25/2021
13:36:49 Noise complaint
Center Road
The caller reports loud music coming from inside the house. The music was not excessively loud for the time of day. An officer made contact with the male who was playing the music. He was advised to lower the decibels and to be mindful of his neighbor. 

05/25/2021
16:42:30 Suspicion
William Street
A female explained that a male with curly hair in a blue sedan, possibly in his 30s, began following her home to her residence. The female stated the male stopped his car next to her and placed the car in reverse to attempt to follow her. The female was advised to look into setting up cameras and advised to call back to the police if she observed the male again or other suspicious activity.

Bedford Police Records
CADLOG 25
From 5/27/2021 through 6/07/2021

05/27/2021
00:47:34 Assault
W. Glendale Street
A male is on the scene threatening the caller’s life. The caller said he assaulted and tried to bite her face. The male is currently in the basement using power tools, trying to cut up the plumbing. She was woken up from her sleep when the male was using power tools in the basement. She then claims that he came up and punched her in the face and bit her nose. The complainant had no visible injuries or redness on her face. She wants the male evicted from the home. The homeowner showed paperwork stating the male has until 6/4/21 to vacate the home, but the paperwork does not appear to be filed with the court. The complainant wanted to file assault charges against the male. She was advised to sober up and complete a statement in the morning.

05/27/2021
15:45:26 Theft
Belle Avenue
The complainant called to report that unknown subject(s) went into his garage through an open man door. The subject(s) took his son’s mountain bike. The bike is a black and blue bike valued at $160.

05/28/2021
02:54:29 Assault
Ennis Avenue
The caller says she was just assaulted by a family friend. The female left five minutes ago in a dark colored vehicle. An officer transported the complainant to the station for a report.

05/28/2021
19:17:21 Shoplifting in progress
Turney Road (Sunoco)
An employee advised that a male came into the store wearing a grey hoodie with a shirt over it and a blue mask. He stole hats from the store. It took place about five minutes ago and the man left on foot. Officers responded to the business for a report of shoplifting in progress. While in the store the unknown male stole four white “RAW” hats valued at approximately $100 and fled out of the store. The officer asked the complainant if they wanted to pursue charges but she declined. She stated she wanted the male trespassed from the store if identified. There is surveillance footage of the theft which was obtained but did not show any identifiable characteristics.

05/29/2021
01:14:21 Harassment
Woodrow Avenue
A caller would like to speak with an officer in reference to a female who has been harassing him and his family members. The male started talking to someone through a dating app and now believes he is being scammed. The party the complainant is talking to is unknown and used a fake ID in a picture sent to the caller. The unknown party is trying to get the complainant to send money via a cash app. The caller has not lost any money but would like the messages to stop. The caller was advised to block the person’s phone numbers and report any further issues. The male was also advised to no longer use that cash app, as he stated he was scammed through it before. Officers called the two provided phone numbers but no contact could be made.

05/30/2021
14:17:06 Theft
Center Road
The caller states that unknown person(s) took money, cards, and chargers from her vehicle. The female stated her vehicle was unlocked and parked in her driveway. Items taken were $30 in cash, a credit card, a phone charger, and some loose change. This occurred from sometime between midnight last night until the time of call today (1417 hours).

05/30/2021
21:10:16 Weapons offense
Northfield Road (Northfield Park Apartments)
The caller states that two males broke into the apartment and tore everything up. They climbed through a window. The caller knows who the males are. They are brothers and they went to their grandmother’s house in Bedford. They left in a Toyota. Officers are in the apartment.

05/30/2021
23:01:45 Threats
Archer Road
The caller said she was threatened by her ex-husband. He told the caller that “nothing can save her.” The caller doesn’t know where he is right now, but he said he was on his way to the apartment. The caller now says she is not on the scene on Archer, but is in fact in Cleveland. She was advised to contact the Cleveland police about the threats, but she was not satisfied with that answer. She is requesting to speak with an officer on the phone. An officer called the female, and she was highly upset on the phone and disconnected. 

05/30/2021
23:17:18 Domestic
W. Interstate Street
The caller advised she was assaulted by her boyfriend. He twisted her neck, and he took a knife and said he was going to cut the baby out of her stomach. The caller got out of the house and is at another residence. The female advised she has a protection order against him, but invited him over. The caller has refused an ambulance. The male does not have a car. He was dropped off at the house. The male made an accusation against the caller having another man in the house. The male was last seen heading towards the back of the house when the caller ran out the front door. The caller believes that he would try to fight police if approached. The male is intoxicated per the caller. An officer contacted the Oakwood Village officers — they will be responding for mutual aid. The male is in custody. 

05/31/2021
10:06:57 Damage to property
Archer Road
The caller states that last night her ex-husband threw her lamp into her TV and damaged the property. The complainant stated her ex-husband came to the house when she was not home and damaged a lamp and TV. The complainant stated the two share a business together but she no longer wants him at the residence. The complainant requested a protection order and was advised on how to obtain a civil protection order through the county.  An officer spoke with the male who stated they divorced in 2014 and separated for seven months before he moved back in. Since moving back in, he has not left the residence and still resides there. In addition, the male stated all of his personal belongings and mail are at the house.

05/31/2021
13:31:54 Protection order violation
W. Interstate Street
A male keeps contacting the caller from the Bedford Jail. The caller says the call is coming in as private. He keeps asking her to drop the charges. The female advised officers that the male was not served his copy of the protection order by Cleveland Police. There are no charges at this time. 

05/31/2021
17:22:50 Assault in progress
Columbus Road & Archer Road
A caller states a man was beating a woman and fled on Columbus toward Broadway Avenue. There were no plates on the car and the windows were tinted windows. The female was screaming. The caller is a witness and was on foot in the area. The pastor from the nearby church is also a witness and took off in his car to try and follow the suspect vehicle. Officers were unable to locate the car.

06/01/2021
13:35:13 Stolen vehicle
Rockside Road (Motorcars Acura)
The complainant called to report that one of their cars is missing from the lot. He found one set of keys missing, and he is not sure if the vehicle was taken to another dealership. Acura requires the dealership to make a police report before they will track the vehicle for them. The complainant will call back if the vehicle is found to be stolen and not misplaced at another dealership. 

06/01/2021
14:21:20 Theft
Northfield Road (Lutheran Church of the Master)
Sometime overnight, person(s) unknown took a white trailer from the parking lot. There are no cameras or witnesses to the theft. The trailer was entered into leads as stolen. 

06/01/2021
17:52:03 Protection order violation
Marion Drive
An anonymous neighbor called to advise that a certain male is on the property and isn’t supposed to be. However, the male is not actually banned from the address. He lives there

06/01/2021
18:28:50 Threats
Broadway Avenue
Officers spoke to the caller who stated that three weeks ago, a female threatened to shoot her husband’s head off because there were accusations of the daycare physically discipling children. The caller wishes that the female be told she is not allowed back there. Officers spoke to the female who stated she never made such threats. The female also stated that her children were physically disciplined at the daycare on three separate occasions starting three weeks ago. The children have no marks on them and no documentation was taken at the times of the alleged assaults. The female advised she will be pulling her kids out of that daycare but would like the police to follow up to make sure there’s no foul play going on at the facility. The female says she has cameras inside the daycare and will contact police when they are able to access those specific dates with allegations.

06/02/2021
09:11:36 Damage to property
Broadway Avenue
There was broken glass on a door reported in the parking lot in the back of The Broadway Cyclery. The caller would just like someone to walk through with him, and also he states this happened yesterday. Officers checked the room and they saw that nothing of value appeared to be taken. They also did not see any item used to break the glass door. All other rooms on the floor checked OK. The owner of the building came on station later saying the only thing missing was $2.

06/02/2021
10:05:12 Criminal damage
Columbus Road
Someone hit a guardrail last night and it’s now in the caller’s yard, along with pieces of a headlight. It is unknown when this occurred. Nightshift handled this call last night, and service was advised to collect the debris

06/02/2021
11:10:04 Vandalism
Corkhill Road
The male stated sometime overnight an unknown individual(s) gained entry into his unlocked Ford. The male stated his glove box was broken and items were scattered throughout the vehicle but nothing is missing. 

06/03/2021
02:04:13 Damage to property
Turney Road
A male came to the caller’s house and slashed his tire. The parties had gotten into a verbal altercation earlier. An officer states both males have been trespassed from each other’s property, and statements and pictures were taken. Neither wanted to sign paperwork. 

06/03/2021
15:25:01 Theft
Turney Road
A caller is reporting the license plate was taken off his trailer.  

06/03/2021
16:13:34 Fraud
Henry Street
A female is in the lobby of the police department for an identity theft report. The female said a couple of months ago she noticed charges on her credit that she did not make. These charges included rent from Arizona and Georgia. She also had charges for two vehicles. The female did file a report with the credit bureau but did need a police report number.

06/04/2021
13:35:44 Identity theft
The complainant reports he was sent fake checks in the mail to deposit into his bank account from unknown persons. The complainant provided the person with his banking information via text. The complainant did not cash the checks and closed his account before anything was taken. He just wanted the incident documented.

06/04/2021
13:48:09 Theft
Grand Park Circle
Sometime overnight, person(s) unknown entered the victim’s vehicle and stole his handgun from the center console. The gun was valued at approximately $550 and was entered into leads as stolen. The victim is unsure if his vehicle was locked or unlocked. There are no cameras in the area and no witnesses to the theft.

06/05/2021
15:30:53 Disorderly
W. Glendale Street
A male caller says a certain female is very intoxicated and just stormed out of the house. The male was talking to a friend about cars and old things they’ve done together, and the female became upset that she had nothing to add to the conversation. She began yelling and eventually stormed out of the house. In the past, she’s called and accused him of throwing beer bottles at her and other acts of violence that haven’t been true, so an officer suggested he call police before those situations arise again. The male doesn’t need anyone to respond now, he was just following the officer’s advice and letting police know that the female is disorderly and intoxicated again.

06/05/2021
15:49:17 Stolen vehicle
Broadway Avenue (Fraternal Order of Eagles #2122)
A black Chevy Trailblazer was stolen and drove south on Broadway. The vehicle was taken with keys, and no weapons were used. Family members took off to chase them. 

06/06/2021
12:07:03 Domestic in progress
Belle Avenue
The caller states she is being physically assaulted by her husband. The caller now advises that the male is leaving and she no longer needs police. She refused a squad and disconnected when asked for her name. It sounded like someone was screaming as she disconnected. On callback, the female provided her first name and said she told the police that everything was OK, and disconnected again. The male could be heard yelling in the background. Nothing physical transpired. It was a verbal argument only. The male agreed to leave to keep the peace. 

06/06/2021
15:25:20 Damage to vehicle
Interstate 271
The caller is in the Sam’s Club parking lot. A bumper somehow separated from a vehicle or blew out of a truck bed and struck the front of the caller’s Audi SUV. She got off the highway and is waiting for an officer to make a report. She’s shaken up from the incident, and the bumper is still on the freeway before Forbes Road somewhere. 

06/07/2021
19:00:55 Domestic
Archer Road
The family and a neighbor were concerned about an elderly resident at the listed address who is showing signs of dementia. The elderly male was spoken too briefly and appeared of a sound mind but did ask several of the same questions repeatedly. The family was advised on the probate process and will be attempting to obtain that or power of attorney. 

06/07/2021
21:31:17 Family trouble
Button Road
The caller advised that her husband has been following her around the house. She does not believe he has been drinking. The caller stated that the male went into the caller’s room. He said he wanted her to talk to him. The caller stated she feels threatened when he was following her around the house. Officers spoke with both parties involved. They were advised to stay away from each other for the night. Nothing physical occurred. 

Bedford Police Records
CADLOG 57
From 5/27/2021 through 6/07/2021 

05/27/2021
04:22:16 Dispute
W. Glendale Street
A female caller is reporting that a male is currently destroying all of the electric things in the house and is harassing her. She was advised over the phone to stay away from him for the night since this is a civil issue.

05/27/2021
13:22:02 Suspicion
Broadway Avenue
A caller is reporting that persons robbed someone by the railroad tracks. The assailants pushed the victim to the ground and then got into a car and took off.  Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the parties involved.

05/28/2021
00:29:23 Suspicion
Broadway Avenue (Auto World USA)
Officers observed a vehicle with its light on at the above stated address. The vehicle was running with the keys inside the ignition. The vehicle was locked and secured, and the keys were placed into the drop box.

05/28/2021
06:23:27 Suspicion
Washington Street
A male just arrived home to find a vehicle in his driveway. He does not know to whom this car belongs. It is unknown how long the vehicle has been there. The male has not been home since yesterday morning.

05/28/2021
11:44:18 Suspicion
Broadway Avenue (Center Animal Clinic)
The caller states that he is out of town, and he was advised by the next-door business that the back door was kicked in. He is requesting the business to be checked, and that an attempt be made to secure the door. The caller advised that he can come to the station for a report when he returns to town, if needed.

05/28/2021
16:53:22 Disturbance – squad
Southgate Park (Signature Health – Maple Heights)
A female is highly upset that the pharmacy is closed. She is throwing chairs around. asquad was called for a mental evaluation for the female.

05/28/2021
16:54:40 Unwanted guest
Broadway Avenue (ABC MotorCredit)
An employee is refusing to leave and is causing a scene.

05/28/2021
18:47:06 Dispute
Broadway Avenue (Stewart Auto Group)
The complainant was angry about a car she purchased. She claimed that the car had multiple mechanical issues. Stewart Auto Group claimed that the complainant owed them money for the car and made $600 in repairs. They refused to give her the key back to the car until she paid whatever monies were owed per their contract. The car was still titled in Stewart’s name. The complainant was advised that she needed to file in civil court

05/29/2021
02:19:17 Suspicion
Broadway Avenue (Downtown Bedford Auto)
An officer made contact with an occupied vehicle parked in the parking lot of the business. The male driver advised he was just car shopping. The male was advised of business hours and sent on his way. It checks OK.

05/29/2021
03:14:34 Unwanted guest
Center Road
The caller advised he invited a 43-year-old female to his residence. The female appears to be intoxicated and is refusing to leave. The female is in the caller’s bedroom at this time. The caller is in the kitchen.  It is unknown if she has any weapons. The female is in the driveway now attempting to leave. The caller just looked in his bedroom, the female trashed a few of his personal items. The female left prior to officers arrival. The male just wanted her to leave as she was becoming angered. The male will call if she returns.

05/29/2021
03:36:08 Noise complaint
Avalon Drive
Three cars on the street are playing loud music. The driver of one of the vehicles is parked in front of the caller’s house. The driver got out of his car and walked towards the other cars playing loud music. This was a valid complaint of music. The parties turned down the music for the night.

05/29/2021
13:21:35 Disturbance
Grand Boulevard
The caller is in Sandusky and states his son’s girlfriend is on the property and is attempting to key up cars. The caller can see all of this on camera. The son doesn’t want to call the police because he told the female he is not home. The female just left heading towards Warrensville Center Road. The caller is unable to confirm if the son wants to file a report. Officers spoke with the male that resides there, and there is no damage to the vehicles that officers can see. 

05/29/2021
19:20:14 Disturbance
W. Glendale Street
A female caller advised a male has stolen the caller’s phone and is hiding in his room. The male is making threats to kill her and her cat. The caller is at the neighbor’s house right now using their phone. It is unknown if the male has any weapons. This is a continuing dispute between roommates. The male allowed officers a visual check of his room for the missing cell phone of the caller, but it was not observed. The caller was intoxicated and insisted the male took her phone. The female was adamant the male was served an eviction notice. Upon a check of the courts website, no eviction could be located. The male will be going to work, and both were advised to stay away from one another until then. 

05/30/2021
22:11:39 Suspicion
W. Glendale Street
An older model vehicle appears to be disabled in front of the caller’s home. The driver hit the curb and busted the tire. The driver kept going back and forth down the street and now they are stopped. The driver is possibly intoxicated. It checks OK. It is a disabled vehicle. The tire popped.

05/30/2021
22:58:00 Disturbance
Harriman Avenue
The caller is reporting a male and female are arguing in front of the house two doors down from this address. The male was highly intoxicated and yelling in the front yard. The male’s wife left for the night to keep the peace.

05/31/2021
07:47:16 Suspicion
Justin Street
Officers responded to a report of a male rummaging through a vehicle. Officers located the juvenile male who admitted to entering a vehicle and taking $3. The owner of the vehicle declined to pursue charges and the juvenile returned the money to the owner. The juvenile was then transported back home to his mother who was advised of the theft.

05/31/2021
20:19:31 Suspicion
Nordham Drive
Officers responded to the area for a report of suspicion. The person reporting advised she saw a male wearing a black hoodie and blue jeans taking pictures of vacant houses. She stated the male was also seen walking through backyards of houses and was asking questions about the homes being vacant. Officers made contact with the male who stated he was using an “investor” app to locate the homes and was never in the backyard of the homes. The male also consented to a search of his person, and no contraband was located. The male was advised of trespassing and sent on his way. The person reporting was advised to contact the police if the male returns to the homes. 

06/01/2021
17:30:30 Dispute
Rockside Road (BMV)
The caller advises that a clerk was rude, cursed and yelled at her and refused to give her a second license plate. The caller is in the parking lot. She wants to speak to an officer because she paid for a second plate, and they would not give it to her. The caller checked and advised that the BMV was now closed, so she will not be able to get the plate.

06/02/2021
00:09:59 Dispute
Northfield Road
Officers were patrolling the area and observed a male and female arguing. Officers asked if they were OK, and both parties said yes and went inside the house.

06/02/2021
01:24:05 Disturbance – Squad
Marion Drive
The caller advised that his brother came after him with a bat, and that he’s not supposed to be there. The male has a foot and back injury from the assault. The officers spoke with both parties involved. They both had conflicting stories. The injured male did not know how he was injured and did not wish to pursue it further. They were advised to separate for the evening to which they complied.

06/02/2021
13:24:35 Disturbance
Rockside Road
The male caller wanted to report that his child’s mother showed up at his business starting a disturbance. The child’s mother started arguing with the male caller over the child’s upbringing and began throwing items around in the business. The caller stated nothing got physical, and he just wanted the incident documented. 

06/02/2021
22:13:23 Suspicion
Officers responded to the area for a report of suspicion. The person reporting advised there was a vehicle running in the street with the lights off for a lengthy period of time. Officers made contact with the female vehicle owner who advised a female had punctured her tire causing damage to it due to her being involved in a relationship with her boyfriend. The male on the scene stated the female that caused the damage was his sister’s friend, and that he witnessed the incident. The female suspect was also identified by the vehicle owner. Officers did observe the tire being flat but could not locate a hole.  Officers assisted with changing the vehicle’s tire, and asked the vehicle owner if she wanted to pursue charges. The female advised she would contact the police department on 06/03 if she wishes to pursue charges for criminal damaging. An officer provided the male witness with a witness statement to complete and photographed the damage.

06/03/2021
04:23:19 Suspicion
Northfield Road (Cee Ray Motel)
Officers responded to the motel for a report of a suspicion. The person reporting, the owner, stated a male wearing a black jacket was in his laundry room that was supposed to be locked. The owner also advised that one of his patron’s cell phone and money are missing. The patron advised he is missing $132 in cash and a Motorola cell phone valued at $149. Officers located the male matching the description in the laundry room walking down Solon Road and made contact with him. The male stated he was dropped off at the motel at approximately 0400 hours by a Lyft and was attempting to meet a female but was unsuccessful. The male did show proof that his Lyft arrival time was around 0400 hours. The male consented to officers searching his person, and neither the phone nor money was located. The officer then returned to the patron’s room who had reported the theft to look around the motel room. The officer observed numerous empty bottles of alcohol and the patron stated he went to sleep around 0230 hours. The patron appeared to be slightly intoxicated and unsure of what time he returned to the motel room for the evening. The officer then made contact with the motel manager and reviewed surveillance footage of the room from 0000-0400 hours. No person(s) were located entering/exiting or loitering around the room. The only individual located entering or exiting the room was the patron. The owner also advised he was watching the surveillance footage a majority of night and did not see anyone else enter the patron’s room. The patron stated he believes his room was locked before going to sleep and the surveillance footage shows the room door being closed at all times. The patron was given a witness statement and a stolen/lost article addendum to complete if he wishes. At this time, there is no footage or suspect(s) of the alleged theft.

06/03/2021
14:13:00 Unwanted guest
W. Glendale Street (Glendale Primary School)
A female is on the scene and is not supposed to be there. They are locking down the school. The female, who has dementia, is sitting at the main entrance on the couch. Officers are transporting the female to her residence.

06/03/2021
14:58:17 Disturbance – squad
Columbus Road (Phil’s Convenience Stores)
Approximately 15-20 juveniles are forming a group. Two males have their shirts off and are about to fight. This was called in by the bus garage. An officer is following seven juveniles toward Northfield. There was a mutual physical altercation between a Bedford High School student and a cousin of a Bedford High School student. As of now, neither the parents nor the combatants want to pursue the matter. No further police action is needed at this time.

06/04/2021
08:06:39 Disturbance
Mortimer Drive (Willard House Apartments)
Officers responded and spoke to a male and female who got into a verbal argument that resulted in the male taking the female’s phone and preventing her from leaving. Officers stood by while the female gathered her belongings to leave for a while. 

06/05/2021
01:49:18 Noise complaint
W. Glendale Street
There was a valid complaint of loud music. The homeowner turned the music down for the night. 

06/05/2021
04:38:20 Noise complaint
The caller states there is a group of teenagers hanging out across the street from her address, being loud, yelling and playing. Some people were going into a house on the arrival of the officers. There was no one being loud.

06/05/2021
11:42:25 Noise complaint
Solon Road
The caller says the downstairs tenants are making noise and banging on their ceiling to provoke her to take action against them. This is an ongoing problem that she feels is not being addressed. Again, she insists that an officer does not need to come to her apartment, and that if they do she will not answer the door. Officers found no noise, and there was no answer at the apartment from where the noise was supposed to be coming. 

06/05/2021
15:42:58 Suspicion
Rockside Road (Motorcars Acura Volvo)
Officers responded for a suspicious persons call at Acura. The unknown persons took off on foot towards the Eagles Club when confronted by employees. Officers were flagged down by a male at the Eagles Club while en route to Acura, and he stated that the same males stole his Trailblazer from the parking lot. Officers were unable to locate the males or the vehicle. The vehicle was entered into leads as stolen. 

06/06/2021
02:13:55 Suspicion
Northfield Road
Officers observed two females having an argument at the listed address. They advised that they were going to head home and would leave each other alone.

06/07/2021
15:42:22 Suspicion
W. Glendale Street
The caller states a male just pulled up to this vacant home in a Chevy. The driver stated he was there to get a trailer that has been here for two years. The caller is concerned that they had never seen this male before, and they are not sure if the trailer belongs to him. Everything checks OK — the female seller of the trailer is selling it to this male.