Bedford Police Blotter 8/26/2023 – 9/30/2023

Bedford Police Records
CADLOG 31
From 08/26/2023 through 09/10/2023

08/26/2023 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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