Bedford Police Blotter — June 25, 2019, through July 9, 2019
Tuesday, June 25 reports
Time: 12:36 a.m.
Code: Unauthorized Use
Location: Broadway Avenue
Officers responded to Broadway Avenue for a suspicious vehicle on private property occupied by three. Officer made contact and detained the driver on his warrant with Bedford Heights. A probable cause search was conducted on the vehicle due to marijuana in plain sight. A loaded firearm and additional marijuana were located in the vehicle along with nine counterfeit $20 bills and shell casings. Male was placed under arrest for improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle and returned to the Bedford jail. Vehicle was towed.
Time: 6:27 p.m.
Code: Unauthorized Use
Location: Gould Avenue
Caller said a male took her car from the driveway Sunday morning. Owner of the vehicle is en route to the station.
Time: 6:49 p.m.
Code: Soliciting
Location: Gould Avenue
Independent contractor with SSE Energy is walking to people’s houses asking to see their utility bills. Officer was unable to locate the person in question upon arrival.
Wednesday, June 26 reports
Time: 6:08 a.m.
Code: Harassing -Communication
Location: Avalon Drive
Caller requesting to speak with an officer about text messages he has been getting this morning. The messages are saying that if he doesn’t comply with the caller’s demands that the FBI will come to his house and arrest him. He stated that it’s freaking him and the person he lives with out. The complainant stated that he deleted all the messages. He was advised to ignore future ones and block the contact if possible to relieve the stress of dealing with the scammers.
Time: 9:36 a.m.
Code: Threat
Location: Woodrow Avenue
Caller states a contractor threatened to kill him over unpaid bill. The situation checks OK.
Time: 9:41 a.m.
Code: Harassing – Communication
Location: Dalepark Drive
Caller would like to report theft of temporary tags off her vehicle overnight. Caller is attempting to locate paperwork with the tag numbers. Plate to be entered into leads as stolen by dispatch.
Time: 12:54 p.m.
Code: Theft
Location: Broadway Avenue (Dollar General)
Employee states there were shoplifters in the store about five minutes ago. The male and female might have been on foot. The male stole some kind of over-the-counter medication.
Time: 7:44 p.m.
Code: Child Abuse – Reported
Location: Archer Road
Caller reports 7-year-old grandson was choked by her daughter’s boyfriend. Medic refused. She stated it occurred four or five days ago. A hit confirmation report was sent to the Solon Police Department for their warrant on the boyfriend. The warrant is good per the Solon Police Department. Officer will transport to the Solon jail. Advised male has been dropped off at the Solon jail.
Thursday, June 27 reports
Time: 5:55 p.m.
Code: Fraud
Location: Rockside Road
Male came on station to report someone is using his information to open accounts. The male was advised of his options.
Friday, June 28 reports
Time: 6:32 a.m.
Code: Hit Skip
Location: Taylor Street
Caller states that she was rear-ended by a silver SUV. She drives a white Chrysler and is complaining of neck paint, but is refusing a squad.
Time: 10:04 a.m.
Code: Custody Dispute
Location: Turney Road
A grandmother states that her daughter’s child’s father was watching the child, and this morning he stopped at the above address and left the child on the front porch in a car seat. The daughter is not on scene, and the grandmother would like to speak to police about an on-going issue with this male and the child’s custody. The male is no longer on scene
Time: 11:19 a.m.
Code: Fraud
Location: Lincoln Boulevard
Caller states that someone has used her bank card and Social Security number. The complainant said she worked with the bank and that the money that was taken was refunded. Gift cards were bought out of state. She was given some options on how to track her Social Security number and credit card.
Time: 12:02 p.m.
Code: Sex Offense
Location: Broadway Avenue (Glen Valley Apartments)
Female caller is with her children. Family services is on station to file a report of possible gross sexual imposition.
Time: 4:01 p.m.
Code: Breaking and Entering
Location: Flora Drive
Caller stated that he just got home and it looks like someone tried to get into his house. He looked inside, and it appears no entry was made. The table on the back deck was moved in front of a window
Time: 5:03 p.m.
Code: Soliciting
Location: Rockside Road (Valleyfield Apartments)
Female stated there were two male solicitors saying they were from the Illuminating Company and asked to see her bill. Caller did not see any identification and just wanted to see if they were really from the company. The area was checked, and the men were gone upon officer arrival.
Time: 6:36 p.m.
Code: Weapons Offense
Location: Broadway Avenue (Circle K)
Male approached the caller with a knife. Caller does not know the male, he just approached him, and the male started yelling at him while holding the knife. The caller took off to get away. The male reached into the car window with the knife. The caller is not injured. He has to go pick up his son, and then he will come to the police department to make a report. An officer viewed the video and was unable to see the incident. The officer will wait for the caller to come into the station to make a report.
Time: 7:53 p.m.
Code: Assault
Location: Lamson Avenue (Bedford Pool)
Caller in the parking lot states there are four males assaulting another male. No weapons are seen. The fight is all just physical, and caller does not believe an ambulance is needed. A second caller reported the same occurrence. Officer arrived and reported there was no victim. The males advised that they were play fighting.
Time: 10:35 p.m.
Code: Assault
Location: Broadway Avenue (Gas Way)
Male was beating a pregnant female. Witness is still at Gas Way. The male was punching her with his fists. The first plate info the witness gave was out of Cleveland.
Saturday, June 29 reports
Time: 1:56 a.m.
Code: Criminal Damage
Location: Eldred Avenue
Caller believes someone is inside her house. The noise came from upstairs. The caller can see kids on bikes in the street now. It is unknown if this is related. Juveniles are running from the area towards Broadway Avenue. There are about five of them, and some ran from a house across the street. The caller was asleep in the living room and heard the original noise upstairs. An officer is out with kids on Talbot Drive. The house checks OK inside and out. Caller called back to advise she needs an officer right now for her report. She was advised that the officers are handling a situation, and they will respond to her house when finished.
Time: 11:09 a.m.
Code: Custody Dispute
Location: High Street
Caller wants to speak with an officer about picking up his 11-year-old daughter from her mom’s house. The mom is not allowing him to pick her up.
Time: 3:05 p.m.
Code: Domestic
Location: Henry Street
Caller states her husband’s sugar is out of control and he is arguing with her. There are no weapons, and no drugs or alcohol involved per the caller. It is all verbal. She states he does not need an ambulance. The male is standing in the living room at this time, and they have stopped arguing. The disturbance was settled by the police department. The male is going to stay at his sister’s for a few days.
Time: 6:27 p.m.
Code: Unauthorized Use
Location: Rockside Road and Broadway Avenue (Jay Honda Used Cars)
Male left in a Dodge Charger and hasn’t returned since 2:30 p.m. The driver has a dealer tag. They advised him they closed at 5 p.m. The male attempted to trade in a vehicle that he stated was shot up at Kelly’s Towing. The male is showing EWW with Bedford – showing CCW charges. The business called back and wanted to speak with an officer again. The male is supposed to meet the girlfriend in five minutes to return the vehicle. One male in custody
Sunday, June 30 reports
Time: 2:33 a.m.
Code: Fighting
Location: Forbes Road and Northfield Road
Officers responded reporting two females fighting in the street. The listed parties were observed fighting in the middle of the southbound lanes of Northfield Road just north of Forbes Road. Both were intoxicated and issued summonses for disorderly conduct. One female tore up her summons and refused to leave the scene with a sober party when instructed, and she continued swearing loudly. She was returned to the Bedford jail and was charged with disorderly conduct. She was released from the jail when sober.
Time: 9:48 p.m.
Code: Breaking and Entering
Location: Greencroft Road
Female states that there is someone in her house. She ran out of the house and is in her car. She heard a noise and also heard someone walking around. There are suspicious vehicles outside, and she is unsure how they got in. She just heard someone walking around. She will be waiting in a KIA. The female set the alarm off to try to scare the suspect. Officers arrived and are making entry.
Time: 10:01 p.m.
Code: Fireworks
Location: John Street
Officers responded to the listed address for the report of fireworks being discharged. Upon arrival, officers observed debris from the fireworks just behind the aluminum fence on the concrete driveway. The witness to the complaint completed a written statement. The resident was issued a summons for possessing/discharging fireworks.
Time: 10:47 p.m.
Code: Suspicion
Location: Broadway Avenue (Circle K)
About two minutes ago there was a male that was pulling handles on car doors in the parking lot. He did make entry into a female’s vehicle. He took something, but he gave it back because he got caught. He left on foot on Broadway Avenue. Male is cutting through the nearby backyards. A caller on John Street is advising that the male is in the backyard. Male is in custody
Monday, July 1 reports
Time: 5:20 p.m.
Code: Harassment
Location: Broadway Avenue
Male would like to report being harassed and stalked by his ex-girlfriend’s family.
Time: 10:06 p.m.
Code: Domestic
Location: John Street
Caller states his wife and granddaughter were physically fighting. The granddaughter hit the caller’s wife with a pot on the head. EMS was declined. No weapons involved. Caller states the granddaughter has a habit of getting knives from the kitchen. No intoxication involved.
Tuesday, July 2 reports
Time: 12:34 a.m.
Code: Unwanted Guest
Location: McKinley Avenue
Caller’s mother’s ex-boyfriend is sitting outside. He is intoxicated and was trying to get into the residence. He is currently in the backyard and is refusing to leave. There are no weapons involved. The mother is inside the house and is scared. The caller is in a car in the driveway.
Time: 2:56 a.m.
Code: Suspicion
Location: Northfield Road
Caller was awakened by a noise coming from under the house that sounded like banging. The caller has no pets. It’s only she and her grandson at home, and he is asleep in the bedroom. The resident was advised it appears to be an animal issue and to contact animal control in the morning.
Time: 9:31 a.m.
Code: Suspicion
Location: Broadway Avenue (Circle K)
Employee reporting a tan Mercury was parked next to the building. The occupants were asked to leave, and now they are parked by a broken pump. The vehicle is occupied by two males, and the males appear to be in their early 20s. Officer arrived and found the listed male was meeting the previous owner to purchase the vehicle. He was waiting in the parking lot for the other party to arrive. The male was advised of the complaint and sent on his way.
Time: 9:42 a.m.
Code: Unwanted Guest
Location: Columbus Road (Stars of Bedford)
Caller, who is not on the scene, stated that there is a father on the scene who is trying to pick up two children. The mother of the children says the caregiver can’t release the kids to him. There is no information on the male, but he should be the only male currently on the property. No vehicle description. Maple Heights Police confirmed EWW for the suspect. Officer will transport the male to the Maple Heights jail.
Time: 7:49 p.m.
Code: Suspicion
Location: Lear Road South
Caller states that a male showed up on his doorstep identifying himself as the caller’s neighbor and lifted his shirt up to show a small black firearm in his right pocket. At this time the caller shut the door and the male left in an unknown direction or means of travel. The male stated he lived behind the caller. Caller states the male had an aggressive tone at the time of his introduction. Caller advised he is also armed. He advised he will be placing his firearm in the kitchen drawer. The other subject involved in this was located at a nearby apartment.
Time: 7:56 p.m.
Code: Fight
Location: Union Street
Caller states his girlfriend hit him in the face and slashed his tires. Caller is outside in the back parking lot, and the female is inside the apartment. The male is declining an ambulance. The female did use a knife to slash his tires, unknown if she still has it. The male was advised to wait in his car. He stated the female came back outside and is coming at him, unknown if she has the knife. The female is walking in and out of the back door of the apartment building. She was last seen walking back into the building. No drugs or alcohol use involved.
Time: 10:19 p.m.
Code: Threats
Location: Columbus Road
Caller’s child’s father is stalking and harassing her. He is not there at this time
Wednesday, July 3 reports
Time: 9:36 a.m.
Code: Harassment
Location: Northfield Road (Bedford High School)
Caller states that her 12-year-old son attending summer school at the high school is being bullied. Female is currently in the lobby of the police department to make a report.
Time: 10:49 a.m.
Code: Theft
Location: Rockside Road (Woodside Village)
A gentleman wanted to report the theft of typewriter and some other items. Dispatch called Woodside Village. Employee said the male has dementia. She felt he never owned a typewriter. The male called again about the theft. Dispatch spoke to employee who said she will again try and handle the matter internally. The male called again stating the police never came. Officer stated he will send someone or respond himself. The male was advised about the misuse of 9-1-1. Staff also spoke to him about bringing up any concerns with staff first, and then they will determine if police are needed.
Time: 10:53 p.m.
Code: Threats
Location: Northfield Road (Timko’s Tavern)
Anonymous party reporting a male with gray hair was telling people he was going to kill them. No weapons were seen. Caller left the bar. The male was on the back patio in a gray t-shirt and jeans. He announced he was going to kill people. Complainant called back and wanted to speak with officers. He is at Giant Eagle. He was advised to come to the station when he is sober. Complainant called back to say a woman and the gray-haired male that threatened him stole his clothing — three shirts, three shorts and three pairs of undies. He was advised to add it to his complaint when he comes into the station tomorrow to make a report.
Thursday, July 4 reports
Time: 3:42 a.m.
Code: Domestic
Location: Turney Road (Bedford Place Apartments)
Caller hears what she believes is someone physically fighting. She stated it sounds like a male and a female. She cannot make out what they are saying. It sounds like female is being slammed or dragged. Officer arrived and parties said it was nothing physical. The male gathered his things and left for the night.
Time: 8:26 p.m.
Code: Theft
Location: Corkhill Road
Caller states that sometime today somebody broke into the car and stole a wallet. Caller says things were moved around, but does not notice anything else missing. Caller is inside the apt right now. It’s unknown how the suspect got in. There is white powder on the door.
Time: 11:58 p.m.
Code: Suspicion
Location: Willis Street
Resident reporting a car alarm went off about five minutes ago. The car was not opened, but there is damage to the vehicle. Persons were heard jumping the fence and running through the backyard.
Friday, July 5 reports
Time: 1:17 a.m.
Code: Burglary in Process
Location: Carlyle Road
Female calling stating a male is attempting to kick in the front door. Male is still there. Male is the father of the caller’s child. The female hung up. Call back from dispatch went straight to voicemail. She called back and advised that the male in question lives in Garfield Heights. She doesn’t know the address.
Time: 1:23 a.m.
Code: Suspicion
Location: Broadway Avenue (Glen Valley Apartments)
Caller advised there is a group of five or six teenage males climbing on the resident’s second floor balcony. They are on the second building, on the Broadway Avenue side. Subjects have been in the area for about 20 minutes. The males climbed up to the second floor balcony from the exterior of the building. Juveniles were gone upon arrival of officers.
Time: 3:15 a.m.
Code: Assault
Location: Solon Road (Wolfs Cove Apartments)
A female was assaulted by a male. Male is punching caller’s sister in the face. Caller stated the male pulled a knife on her. He does not have the knife at this time. He is a 33-year-old male. Officers now have male in custody.
Time: 6:52 a.m.
Code: Threats
Location: Industry Road
Employee who was fired made threats to the owner yesterday. The threats involved the former employee returning to the property to assault the owner. The male stated he would be showing up today. Owner is at the business.
Time: 10:11 a.m.
Code: Hit Skip
Location: High Street
Sometime yesterday or early this morning, an unknown vehicle collided with a car causing damage to the driver’s side door. An officer spoke with the neighbor directly across the street. The residents stated they did not have anyone over in the driveway on that date. There are no further suspects at this time.
Time: 7:13 p.m.
Code: Dispute
Location: Corkhill Road
Female said her friend’s cousin is near her Honda and hitting the vehicle with her hands and trying to take things out of it. There was some kind of argument that occurred right before the female started doing this.
Time: 8:21 p.m.
Code: Damage to Vehicle
Location: Northfield Road (Giant Eagle)
Caller states a female’s cart went loose and traveled down the hill and crashed into the caller’s front fender. The vehicle has a large dent in the front fender. Both parties are on the scene per the caller.
Saturday, July 6 reports
Time: 1:33 a.m.
Code: Suspicion
Location: Broadway Avenue (Ganley: Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram)
A vehicle is running in the overflow lot. Officers are unable to get to it because it is in the locked fenced area. Information only given at this time. The dayshift will check on the vehicle.
Time: 8:09 a.m.
Code: Stolen Vehicle
Location: High Street
Missing auto was parked on the street. Caller has the keys. Car is not in tow file and has not been not repossessed. Male was advised that his vehicle was towed due to a parking ticket. The male was advised to speak with an officer at the police station.
Time: 8:54 a.m.
Code: Suspicion
Location: Washington Street (Central School)
Caller is a passerby and states he drove by Central School, and there was a male that had duffel bags and a ponytail. He set the duffel bags down and then picked them up and walked to south side of building. Male was gone upon officer arrival.
Time: 1:52 p.m.
Code: Suspicion
Location: Washington Street (Central School)
Caller states she is at the playground and three kids were attempting to get into the safety town building. No further information provided. The males possibly knocked over a garbage can on Washington. The three juveniles were gone upon officer arrival. There does not appear to be any damage. A garbage can was knocked over but did not appear to be broken.
Time: 9:57 p.m.
Code: Suspicion
Location: Talbot Drive
Caller states that someone just let off a firework in their front yard. The person was in a small SUV. Last night there was a young man in a SUV that was sitting out in front of their yard, and when he saw the caller’s husband, the male yelled “f-you.” The SUV from today went towards Warrensville Center Road. The caller states that they couldn’t tell what color the SUV was tonight. Caller would like to speak with officers regarding these incidents. The complainant was concerned about the SUV possibly targeting them for unknown reasons. The SUV was gone on arrival when officers came to the house. The complainants will contact the police should they see it again.
Sunday, July 7 reports
Time: 1:24 a.m.
Code: Suspicion
Location: Northfield Road (Timko’s Tavern)
Employee reporting two teen males walking slowly through the parking lot around vehicles. One is on a bike. One has on a black hoodie with a black bandana. One male has been walking back and forth between the parking lot and the China Dragon restaurant. Males are currently by the restaurant by the telephone pole. Officers out with six juveniles. Area checked OK.
Time: 1:31 a.m.
Code: Suspicion
Location: Turney Road
Caller hears a male and female yelling at each other. They pulled out in a black car. The caller stated she heard them yelling, “You hit me first,” at each other. Area checked OK.
Time: 6:31 p.m.
Code: Suspicion
Location: Berwyn Drive
Nearby porch light is flickering on and off, and caller is unsure if it is a distress sign or a light issue. Caller was a passerby. Officer found it was an Alexa device causing the flicker.
Time: 10:48 p.m.
Code: Family Trouble
Location: Avalon Drive
Caller states that she and her parents were verbally arguing, and now her mother is refusing to the daughter her keys. No alcohol and no weapons are in the home. Caller will be waiting outside for the officers. The female daughter is going to stay in her room for the night.
Monday, July 8 reports
Time: 12:36 a.m.
Code: Suspicion
Location: William Street and Paul Street
Officer is out with two males at this location. Officer observed two juvenile males wearing dark clothing walking in the street. For reasonable suspicion, both males were ID’ed. Both males were valid and lived in the area and were heading to the store for food. Checks OK. They were advised of curfew.
Time: 12:50 a.m.
Code: Unwanted Guest
Location: High Street
Mom’s ex-boyfriend is outside in the front yard. He threatened one of the children in the home. The male is walking towards McKinley Avenue. He has the female’s keys and cell phone. The female thinks he has a vehicle in the area, because she heard a car door slam, but she cannot see the vehicle and does not know what the male drives. Officer will attempt to call the male on station and complete.
Time: 2:27 a.m.
Code: Suspicion
Location: Broadway Avenue
Caller reports a male and female have been walking back and forth for about 30 minutes pointing at houses. They are now near Broadway and Taylor Road. Caller does not wish to speak to officers. An officer is out with the parties across from Bedford Cemetery. It checks OK. The two people were pointing at deer. They are waiting for a tow truck to come for their vehicle.
Time: 8:02 a.m.
Code: Suspicion
Location: John Street
An occupied car has been sitting in the street for 10 minutes. The caller does not know why he is there. The caller would like him checked out since she is leaving her house shortly. Officer assisted driver with directions to a doctor’s office in Oakwood. Driver is on his way.
Time: 8:56 p.m.
Code: Theft
Location: Columbus Road (Southeast Branch of the Cuyahoga County Library)
Female in the police department lobby to report her son’s bike stolen from the library.
Time: 11:05 p.m.
Code: Unwanted Guest
Location: Eldred Avenue
Female wants her mother out of the house. They are having a disagreement over things that happened over the weekend. Officers are out with the two parties. The dispute has been settled at this time.
Time: 11:33 p.m.
Code: Disturbance
Location: Broadway Avenue (Bedford Automile Bar & Grill)
Employee is reporting a fight at the bar. Female is trying to fight people. There are no weapons involved. Officers are out with three people at the bar. One female has been banned from the facility.
Tuesday, July 9 reports
Time: 12:00 a.m.
Code: Suspicion
Location: Columbus Road
Female says someone just looked in her bedroom window a few minutes ago. She said even the cat got scared and ran off. She says this has happened four times in the last two weeks, but she never called. There is no description.
Time: 1:32 a.m.
Code: Unwanted Guest
Location: Tarbell Avenue
Caller advised her 41-year-old boyfriend who lives with her is drunk and belligerent. The male will not leave her alone and keeps calling her profanities. Male is intoxicated, but nothing physical has occurred. The male does own two handguns that are in the basement of the home. Male was identified as someone who has an EWW in Twinsburg for an OVI. The female called her sister for a ride and will leave for the night.
Time: 1:44 a.m.
Code: Suspicion
Location: Santin Circle
House is vacant and has a white van parked in the front by the dead end. A male and female are in the vehicle. The female had a green backpack. The van does not appear to be running. Officer advised it looks like there is a female painting inside of the home. Checks OK.
Time: 1:08 p.m.
Code: Suspicion
Location: Mortimer Drive
On the opposite side of the Meadowbrook lot, there are two semis that have been parked there at least two weeks, and caller said it’s scary. Officers found numerous semis in the lot. Checked OK since it’s private property.
Time: 2:54 p.m.
Code: Disturbance
Location: Nordham Drive
Three people are outside arguing. It is only verbal at this time, and no weapons can be seen. A female is arguing with contractors. The female is inside of the house and away from the contractors now.
Time: 3:31 p.m.
Code: Threats
Location: Forbes Road
Female would like to talk to an officer about a threat she received from an acquaintance of her son.
Time: 4:27 p.m.
Code: Assault
Location: Broadway Avenue (Bedford Collision Center)
Employee is advising that there is an irate customer in the lobby that assaulted him. Employee states that the male shoved him as the employee was walking away. It was a minor mutual altercation between the caller and customer. The customer left and was advised he is no longer welcome on the property.
Time: 6:29 p.m.
Code: Disturbance
Location: Corkhill Road
Complainant stated that her 42-year-old son smoked PCP and is causing a disturbance. There are no weapons involved. The male is “tripping and yelling.” There is a baby in the house. Officer advised that the male is no longer on scene. Everything checks OK.
Time: 7:18 p.m.
Code: Suspicion
Location: Paul Street
Caller advised a strange vehicle had pulled into her driveway and quickly left on the interstate. A male and female were in the vehicle and they were looking into residents’ mailboxes.
Time: 11:23 p.m.
Code: Disturbance
Location: Corkhill Road
Male from the earlier report has returned. He is back outside the building wanting to come in and get his stuff. Caller doesn’t see him, but he keeps calling her to let him in. Officer is in the lot with a female passed out. Checks OK. Officers located the male. The male is EWW with Lyndhurst. Confirmation was sent. A warrant was confirmed. The male will be transported to the Lyndhurst jail.
