Bedford Police Records
CADLOG 04
From 5/8/2020 through 5/17/2020 

05/08/2020
07:24:17 Family trouble
Center Road
Officers spoke to the complainant and her juvenile daughter. The mother is upset that her daughter is not following house rules and wants her to leave. She was advised to contact her juvenile probation officer.

05/08/2020
09:19:25 Theft
Rockside Road (Woodside Village)
A male is stating that someone came into his room and stole money out of his wallet. Approximately $500 was taken. The police department spoke with the manager who advises she is still conducting a follow-up to determine if police are needed to respond. She will contact the police later if a report is needed.

05/08/2020
13:09:03 Threats
Northfield Road
Officers spoke to the male complainant who believes that his current wife (who is not currently staying there) and her friend are planning to have him killed. He stated his friend allegedly overheard a phone conversation where the wife was detailing her plans. This friend was not on the scene and the complainant was unable to contact him. He was given advice about how to get a divorce and how to get a protection order. 

05/09/2020
11:09:14 Damage to property
Woodrow Avenue
A resident reports a street sign is down and an object is lying next to it. Officers located the damaged street sign which appeared to have been struck by a vehicle. Debris from the vehicle was scattered in the tree lawn. Officers located the suspected vehicle parked on the street with heavy front end damage and a flat front right tire. The debris at the accident scene matched the vehicle. Officers were unable to make contact with the owner of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed due to it being disabled and involved in a hit-skip. The service department was contacted to repair the damaged sign. A hold was placed on the vehicle until the driver can be identified and insurance information is given. Later, officers made contact with the owner/driver via Facebook. She provided insurance information and will come to the station to be served her citation. 

05/09/2020
15:28:47 Damage to vehicle
Forbes Road and Interstate 271
Officers spoke to a female complainant in the lobby. She stated that yesterday evening when she was driving south on I-271 near Forbes Road, a large piece of metal was sitting in the center lane and she was unable to avoid it. It got lodged in her front bumper and caused minor damage to the front. She pulled to the shoulder and dislodged the piece of metal. Officers checked back in the recent history, but they were unable to locate any accidents in the area that would have left this metal behind. Officers documented the damage and provided the complainant with the report number. 

05/09/2020
17:30:42 Dispute
Broadway Avenue
Officers spoke to a male at the residence, and to the female down the street. They got into a verbal argument over their recent breakup. The female did not want to leave but gathered her belongings and was advised of trespassing. Officers gave the female a ride to the lobby to wait for a ride. 

05/09/2020
22:02:10 Domestic
Lincoln Avenue
A male and his father are having a verbal argument over a drawing pad. Officers transported the son to the police lobby to calm down a bit. 

05/10/2020
04:05:32 Domestic
Paul Street
A disagreement is taking place between a husband and wife. It is unknown if the male has had any drugs or alcohol, but the caller has not had any. No weapons are involved. It is a verbal argument only at this time. The caller’s 26-year-old son is also in the home. The male is currently upstairs and the caller is downstairs. Officers found that the male was highly intoxicated and disturbing the others inside the house. The male agreed to go to bed for the night. The male is EWW with the department for failure to appear on a disorderly conduct charge from 2018. Officers had left the residence before realizing this. A second attempt to make contact was made with negative results. The home was dark. 

05/11/2020
05:49:47 Unauthorized use
Turney Road
An officer spoke to the male juvenile on the phone who took the car. The male then returned the vehicle to the residence. The female guardian was advised on how to contact juvenile courts and to file an unruly juvenile report. The officer spoke to the male juvenile about his behavior. 

05/11/2020
09:48:18 Fraud
Willard Avenue
The homeowner said a scammer sent a taxi to this address. The homeowner did not order a taxi. Officers spoke with the driver of the cab service. The driver had gotten a ticket to pick up a resident and take them to the post office. The phone number that called to order the taxi was a spoofed phone number from Kingston, Jamaica. He was asked to flag the residence so as not to send out any other taxis. The resident was warned not to speak with unknown callers and not to share information. 

05/11/2020
15:10:31 Harassing-communication
Turney Road
The caller got a letter from a male who has been told to stay away and stop contacting her. An officer spoke to the complainant who advised that for the past nine-and-a-half years she has been receiving calls from a male who has been trying to contact her daughter saying that they are engaged. The complainant stated that her daughter had a brain injury and has lost her short term memory and is currently living in an assisted living facility in Stow. She advised that the male who is attempting to contact her daughter has been to several courts and told to not have any contact with the family. The complainant stated that he has attempted to contact her daughter in the assisted living facility, but due to security procedures in place, he cannot talk to her. The complainant wanted the information on file in the event that she needs to take the male back to court. 

05/12/2020
09:20:01 Fraud
McKinley Avenue
An officer spoke with a male in the lobby for a report of fraud. The male stated he noticed an $800 deduction from his credit union checking account. The male stated he did not use his debit card for such a transaction and his bank advised him to make a report to be reimbursed. 

05/12/2020
09:47:39 Harassing-communication
Gould Avenue
The complainant received a call reporting her grandson was in jail. She then received a call from a bondsman asking her for bond money. The complainant felt this call was suspicious. An officer spoke with the caller and advised her the call was a common scam and to block the phone number(s) of any incoming calls she received. 

05/13/2020
13:14:04 Theft
Ellenwood Avenue
The complainant wanted to report a missing package. He claims he did not receive his order from Fingerhut. Fingerhut’s policy for a missing package is to have the complainant make a police report. The complainant was unable to determine if the package was taken or lost. 

05/13/2020
20:24:23 Threats
Dalepark Drive
The female complainant stated she has been having ongoing disputes with her ex-boyfriend that she lives with. The officer listened to the voicemail where the ex-boyfriend states he wants to take a computer from his girlfriend. No threats of physical harm or harm to property were made to the female. The female was advised to stay somewhere else, since she is not on the lease agreement, and to contact the police if there are direct threats or physical harm. 

05/14/2020
10:42:11 Theft
Broadway Avenue
Complainant reports his business checkbook was stolen sometime last year. The theft was not reported at the time of the incident because the account was closed after the theft was discovered. The Valley View Police Department reported to the victim that one of the stolen checks was used to purchase a vehicle from a dealership. Valley View is investigating the fraudulent check case and is requesting that Bedford has a report of the checks being stolen. 

05/14/2020
13:45:18 Family trouble
Terrace Drive
The caller is saying her 18-year-old son is causing issues. She asked him to leave, and he keeps kicking at the door and refusing to leave. There are no weapons involved and no intoxication. The son called the department stating he just wants his belongings so he can go to work today. There is a black and white pit bull mix outside. Caller states the dog is not aggressive and he will hold him when the officers get there. The party retrieved the items and left.

05/14/2020
13:57:27 Theft
Broadway Avenue
A male is reporting a theft that happened in Bedford at a dealership. He lives in Mentor. An officer spoke with the complainant who stated the salesman told him the price for his car was $10,000, and the complainant put $4,000 down in cash. The male sent the officer the purchase agreement where it was learned the complainant actually paid $12,750 for the car. He was advised it was a civil matter, and he can also contact the Better Business Bureau or the Attorney General’s Office to discuss the dishonest business practices of the dealership.

05/14/2020
17:23:56 Threats
Center Road (Marco’s Pizza)
A caller states she was dropping off her 16-year-old son at work at Marco’s. There was a confrontation in the parking lot between the caller and a male, and the male is now threatening to kill the caller’s son. The suspect is inside the store. The caller’s son is now inside as well to get to work. Officers found that it was a mutual verbal argument over parking in the parking lot. All parties were advised to stay away from each other. 

05/15/2020
11:37:20 Theft
Broadway Avenue (Mazda of Bedford)
Two males walked into the service department from Flora Avenue. Per the employees, one of the males is a regular customer who brings his girlfriend’s car into the shop. The males walked down the back hallway and past the service garage bays and entered the main showroom area. One of the males entered the manager’s open office and took three vending machine change canisters and the keys to an Audi that was in for service, and walked back out of the dealership by the service area. The males walked east down Flora Avenue with one male holding an object by his right side. They have video of the customer entering and leaving the business. 

05/15/2020
16:11:41 Custody dispute
Woodrow Avenue
The complainant is in the lobby stating his child’s mother is not following the court order and he would like to speak to an officer in reference to this issue. The complainant stated that he has attempted to pick up his child on three different occasions, and each time he responds on his designated day, his ex does not answer the door. He stated that he was at the house on 5/1/20, 5/10/20 and 5/15/20. The complainant was advised about his options to contact the juvenile court about the matter and the department provided him with statement forms to complete. 

05/15/2020
17:00:07 Harassment
Wellmon Street
The complainant said she is being harassed by phone, email, social media, and the person has also come to her home and job. She provided the department with copies of a Facebook messenger chain between two females. No threats of bodily harm were made and the female was advised to have no further contact with the suspect and advised of getting a civil protection order. An officer attempted to call the suspect’s old phone number. A message was left on a generic voicemail line. No call back was received. 

05/15/2020
21:20:29 Damage to vehicle
Center Road
Officers spoke to the caller who stated that sometime between 1900 hours and the time of the call, an unknown person(s) keyed his car. The caller stated his neighbor, who he has been dating on and off for about a year, slashed his tires last week in Warrensville Heights and believes she did this damage as well. He was advised to get a camera to prove any future incidents.

05/16/2020
23:21:04 Protection order violation
Broadway Avenue
A female is reporting she is being contacted by a woman whom she has a protection order against. Bedford Police already have a pending warrant in reference to the suspect in question. The complainant has 15 phone calls from an unknown number. She picked up one of the phone calls and a voice she recognized as the suspect said she would “f— her up.” Since there is already a warrant in the system, she wanted the information documented for future court hearings. 

05/17/2020
00:09:38 Threats
Broadway Avenue
The same caller from yesterday advised she has still been receiving threats from the mother of her boyfriend’s children. Threats were made 10-15 times between 2300 hrs and now. The suspect stated she was going to come to the caller’s house to beat her up. Officers responded to the suspect’s house and took her into custody on her warrant.

05/17/2020
12:32:51 Overdose
Deborah Lane
An overdose was reported, possibly on heroin. The 23-year-old male is breathing, but is going into seizures. Upon arrival by officers, the male was conscious and sitting on the couch. The male admitted to fire medics that he used heroin. Three syringes were located in his bedroom near the bed. The syringes were photographed and confiscated for safety of the family. The suspected heroin was seized. The male was transported to the Bedford Medical Center. The staff will call the department when the male is about to be released. 

Bedford Police Records
CADLOG 56
From 5/8/2020 through 5/17/2020

05/08/2020
10:14:10 Unwanted guest
Logan Street
Officers spoke to a 17-year-old female complainant. She and her boyfriend (who has been staying at the residence for a week) got into a verbal argument and she wants him to leave. Her father (who was not on scene) is planning to buy the house from the current owner. The boyfriend wants to leave, he just does not have the means at this time, but will make arrangements to be gone by the afternoon. The female was advised of the eviction process and to contact her father about the living situation.

05/08/2020
15:54:40 Suspicion
W. Grace Street
A caller states that last night a male sexually assaulted his girlfriend and her mother at this address. The caller advises that the male is sitting on the porch at this address right now, and the two female victims are down the street at a friend’s house. The caller stated that he wants police to go to this address and confront the male because if he gets home he will get assault charges. The caller was advised to go to the police department to start the process of filing a police report. The caller called back advising that he was calm now and wouldn’t do anything to get himself in trouble. He advised his girlfriend to come to the station to file a report for the assault, and he was going to stop at the station later for a trespassing complaint for his property.

05/08/2020
17:37:54 Unwanted guest
Cowles Road
Caller states her uncle’s ex-girlfriend is on scene refusing to leave, and that she is highly intoxicated. Officers spoke to the female and escorted her out of the house. She was given a ride and advised not to return to the residence.

05/08/2020
19:11:02 Unwanted guest
Rockside Road (Woodside Village)
Officers responded to Woodside Village nursing home for an unwanted guests report. Officers spoke to the persons who were attempting to enter the home without permission and got into a verbal argument with staff. They explained they were going to pick up a family member’s property who lives there. Woodside Village wanted the family members to call the director of health before visiting the home due to virus precautions.

05/08/2020
20:31:04 Unwanted guest
Cowles Road
Officers responded again for an unwanted guest report. While at the home, the female suspect threatened to punch the homeowner/complainant. The female was transported to the Bedford Jail for menacing.

05/08/2020
22:03:14 Suspicion
Northfield Road & Rockside Road
An Officer was conducting a routine patrol when observing a male run across the street and attempt to open the door of an RTA bus in the middle of the intersection. The male was denied access to the bus and continued on down Northfield. Officers activated emergency equipment and drove up to the male to question him, and the male immediately got onto the ground and put his hands up. The male stated his vehicle broke down and when he noticed officers driving by he panicked and tried to get on the bus so he didn’t get caught. The male was worried because he had three EWWs, a suspended license, marijuana and marijuana paraphernalia on his person. The male was advised and released on his warrants and the owner picked up the vehicle. The contraband was taken and entered into property to be destroyed. 

05/09/2020
18:23:14 Unwanted guest
Forest Drive
The caller’s ex came to the caller’s home today and threw her property from her house onto the front lawn. The male is no longer at the location. The incident happened over an hour ago, and the female advised there is a protection order in place. The female said she would like to speak with an officer in ways to further protect herself. The caller was advised to contact the department if the male returned. She was given directions downtown to obtain a protection order if she feels it necessary. The male was advised of the complaint and stated he would stop all communication. He stated he was dropping off photographs of them and has no further reason to go there. 

05/10/2020
19:35:21 Noise complaint
Forest Drive
The caller states that a white van parks on the street every day or every other day. She said they park for 45 minutes to an hour at a time. They are there now and have their music blasting. It is unknown how many occupants are in the vehicle at this time. The caller is advising the vehicle just left. The caller will call back if she sees them return. She is also requesting additional patrol in the area. 

05/10/2020
19:56:29 Suspicion
Briar Lane
An officer spoke to a male complainant who stated sometime last night an unknown person(s) attempted to break into his locked parked vehicle in his driveway. There was a clothes hanger next to the vehicle and there was damage to the passenger door which looked to be done by the hanger. An officer checked nearby for cameras and did not find any. 

05/11/2020
11:21:12 Disturbance squad call
Rockside Road (Fresh Start Auto)
Officers responded to the above location for a panic alarm. Upon arrival, officers located outside of the business a male with a large laceration which was bleeding on his left hand. The suspect stated that he slipped and fell, causing him to punch through a window. The male was transported to Bedford Medical Center by the squad and officers. Maple Heights Police responded to the medical center for pickup. The suspect is EWW with Maple Heights for felony domestic violence. Damage to the business interior was photographed. The owner on the scene advised he did not want to press charges but would like the incident documented for insurance purposes.

05/11/2020
19:42:15 Disturbance
Corkhill Road
The caller advised his nephews are verbally arguing. The caller is not sure of the exact address. He does not live at this address. The caller advised it is now physical, and he stated he did not see any weapons. One of the nephews gathered some belongings and left for the night. Neither brother wished to pursue the matter any further. They were advised of disorderly conduct. 

05/11/2020
20:13:09 Suspicion
W. Glendale Street
A couple of males are reportedly walking on the tracks. The males live on W. Glendale Street. They were just walking home from getting groceries. They were advised to stay away from tracks.

05/11/2020
23:31:49 Suspicion
Broadway Avenue
The caller believes she saw someone staring in the window of her home. The male is at the back window standing in the grass. The caller does not know who it is. The male did not say anything. The caller is advising the male left the property and is headed toward Burger King. Officers were unable to locate the male upon arrival. 

05/13/2020
00:50:38 Noise complaint
Santin Circle
There was a high school graduation party and bonfire. The resident was advised of the complaint and children scattered as officers arrived. A car leaving the scene backed into another car on the street. An officer stopped the car. The struck car apparently belonged to someone at the party. There was not any visible damage, but they said they would handle it among themselves.

05/13/2020
11:37:47 Unwanted guest
Center Road (The Laundry Basket)
A female customer is chasing customers away. There are no weapons involved, and the caller disconnected before giving further details. All the caller said was that the suspect was cursing at customers. The caller advised the female left and he no longer needs police 

05/13/2020
15:38:49 Unwanted guest
Center Road
The intoxicated female is back at The Laundry Basket. Officers were dispatched for an intoxicated female who had caused a disturbance earlier in the day. She once again evaded officers and made it back into her residence. She would not answer the door for officers, but the complainant would like her trespassed from the property. They were advised to call back should she return. 

05/14/2020
03:02:42 Suspicion
Northfield Road (Sunoco)
An officer is checking on a suspicious vehicle. A male was sitting in his vehicle in the lot of Sunoco. He was unfit to drive. A female will be taking the male home. The Chevy will be parked at Sunoco overnight. 

05/14/2020
03:26:21 Noise complaint
McKinley Avenue
A caller hears power tools being used in the area and cannot figure out where it is coming from. Officers are going to check the area southeast of this location. It checks OK. It was the construction on Interstate 271.

05/14/2020
14:21:31 Unwanted guest
Woodrow Avenue
A male took in a homeless man for the last two days, and now the man is refusing to leave. The homeless man has no weapons and has not been violent. All of the parties were given options for the civil issue. 

05/14/2020
16:27:27 Suspicion
McKinley Avenue
The caller says a short male wearing an orange shirt came to the door saying that he was going to turn the power off, and the resident needed to come to the door and talk to him. The resident is current with his electric bill. The male is now walking toward Avery Road. Officers located the male who said he worked for Vivint.

05/14/2020
22:26:16 Suspicion
Archer Road
An officer spoke to the male and female occupants of a vehicle on Archer Road. The female stated she lived at that address previously and was traveling back from West Virginia with her boyfriend to meet another male friend. The female stated that the male told them to meet him at his house on Archer. The female assumed the male meant this address and not his current address down the street. Officers checked the vacant home for damage and it checked OK. The occupants of the car followed the male to the correct address.

05/15/2020
11:17:38 Noise complaint
Dalepark Drive
Resident reports that a dog is barking again; and that the dog barks constantly. This is a neighbor dispute more than an animal complaint. When the officer arrived, the dog did not bark at the officer knocking or ringing the bell.

05/15/2020
22:13:56 Noise complaint
Solon Road
A female in one apartment states that the parties in a nearby apartment are making a lot of noise. She says that she told them to stop and one of them came up to her apartment and started knocking on the door. She does not know who they are, and now she feels like they are targeting her. Officers spoke to both parties and advised them to stay away from each other and contact management about the ongoing issues. 

05/16/2020
02:11:50 Disturbance
Turney Road (Bedford Green Apartments)
A female is reporting that about seven males are physically fighting in the parking lot. She advised she can hear three males arguing loudly in the parking lot. 

05/16/2020
15:18:47 Dispute
Harriman Avenue
An officer spoke with the complainant regarding live turtles being taken from his pond. The complainant stated that sometime in August of 2019, he noticed five turtles were missing from his small pond on the property. After speaking with several neighbors, he was provided information from a juvenile who said a girl living on the street was involved. Sometime in October of 2019, the complainant visited the house of the juvenile girl and told the male there that his daughter was a suspect in the turtle theft. The male asked his daughter about the incident, and she confessed to only taking one of the turtles. At that point, the complainant told the male he needed $55 as compensation for the theft. As of October 2019, the male had not paid. The officer spoke with the male and advised him, per the complainant, he can either pay him the $55, or purchase another turtle. The male agreed and will take care of the matter. 

05/16/2020
19:47:49 Disturbance
Columbus Road
A caller advised there is a male refusing to leave. The caller advised she was picked up by this male who offered her a ride home for sex. After the ride home, the female refused to sleep with male, and now he is refusing to leave. The caller does not know who the male is. He is in the driveway. The male left towards Center Road, and she no longer wishes to speak with an officer. 

05/16/2020
20:30:26 Disturbance
High Street
Officers were flagged down at Family Dollar. Male stated that he and his father just got into an altercation and he left to keep the peace. He just wanted officers to know what happened. He did not want officers to speak with his dad because he believed it would make him more angry.

05/16/2020
21:57:22 Disturbance
Eldred Avenue
The caller states that she can hear people arguing outside. Officers spoke to the resident, who said she was calming down a relative and everything is OK. They were advised of the complaint. 

05/17/2020
00:48:29 Suspicion
Darlington Drive
There was a complaint of a vehicle parked on the street for two hours with its lights on. The caller said vehicles drive up to it, stop by it, and then continue on. The car checks OK. Friends are visiting for the night. The driver was briefly detained while a firearm was cleared. The driver has a valid CCW. He was advised on properly transporting the firearm concealed. 

05/17/2020
03:03:22 Disturbance
Magnolia Avenue
The caller advised that there is a female ramming her car into the caller’s vehicle. The driver left and is heading onto Broadway Avenue. The female struck the caller’s vehicle four or five times. The caller does not know where she lives. Officers located the suspect’s car on Rockside Road. The female was possibly driving to Maple Heights. Officers are headed over to Magnolia. This is possibly a domestic, so officers are en route to attempt to get the male’s half of the story. The female is under arrest.

05/17/2020
22:02:56 disturbance
Grand Boulevard
Residents are in their vehicle, speeding and doing burnouts. There are about three people in the vehicle and outside. The vehicle was gone upon the arrival of officers.