October 14, 2025
Time: 00:05:08 SUSPICION VEHICLE
Location: Solon Rd, Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A caller reported that his girlfriend was afraid to leave their apartment because two unknown vehicles were allegedly parked outside. Officers checked the lot and found no suspicious vehicles or activity. All vehicles present were unoccupied.

October 14, 2025
Time: 08:16:57 PROPERTY DAMAGE
Location: Center Rd, Bedford (City Hall)
Disposition: Complete
City staff reported damage to a marble countertop in the reception area, believed to have occurred overnight. The cause is unknown. Video footage will be reviewed to determine when the damage occurred and identify the person responsible.

October 14, 2025
Time: 12:00:18 THREATS
Location: Brune Dr, Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A woman reported ongoing issues with her roommate and stated she felt threatened, noting the presence of firearms in the home. Officers determined no threats were made and advised both parties that the dispute was civil in nature. Later that evening, the woman came to the lobby to document concerns about her treatment by the roommate and completed a statement.

October 14, 2025
Time: 12:14:56 SUSPICION
Location: Avalon Dr, Bedford
Disposition: Report
A caller reported a man attempting to steal a vehicle before walking through nearby yards. Officers located the suspect and took him into custody. He was transported to the Solon jail. A drone was requested during the search, and the incident was documented.

October 14, 2025
Time: 13:07:31 THREATS
Location: Brune Dr, Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A man in the police lobby reported his female roommate was threatening him and noted firearms were in the residence. Officers determined the situation involved a verbal dispute over rent with no threats made. Both parties were advised of the civil eviction process.

October 14, 2025
Time: 23:56:20 SUSPICION VEHICLE
Location: Rockside Rd, Bedford (Hyundai dealership)
Disposition: Checked okay
Officers checked a vehicle in the lot with its lights on. The lights were turned off and the vehicle was secured.

October 15, 2025
Time: 05:13:38 SUSPICION PERSON
Location: Center Rd, Bedford (Circle K)
Disposition: UTL/GOA
A caller reported a man wearing a Spider-Man mask who had been approaching customers and putting his hands in his pockets. Officers checked the surrounding area but were unable to locate him.

October 15, 2025
Time: 09:50:54 THEFT
Location: Broadway Ave, Bedford (Circle K)
Disposition: Complete
An employee reported a known shoplifter took beverages and fled toward Best St. Officers searched the surrounding area but were unable to locate the man. Staff were advised to call police if he returns.

October 15, 2025
Time: 13:09:23 THEFT
Location: Center Rd, Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A woman reported her unlocked vehicle was entered overnight and a fanny pack containing an iPhone was stolen. The phone briefly pinged to an address on Lamson, but officers were unable to recover it. The resident at the address denied knowledge of the item. The phone was later powered off.

October 15, 2025
Time: 16:32:10 THREATS
Location: Turney Rd, Bedford (Slate Run Apartments)
Disposition: Complete
A man stated his child’s mother threatened via text to damage his vehicle and home. Before officers arrived, the woman texted that she was no longer coming. The man declined to meet with police but requested the incident be documented.

October 15, 2025
Time: 17:04:45 CUSTODY DISPUTE
Location: Center Rd, Bedford (City Hall)
Disposition: Complete
A man reported the mother of his child failed to show up for their scheduled custody exchange for the third consecutive time. He requested documentation of the missed exchange and was provided the incident number.

October 15, 2025
Time: 19:32:30 FRAUD
Location: Avalon Dr, Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A woman reported her ex-girlfriend was continuing to use her credit card to pay bills. She was advised to cancel the card to prevent further unauthorized charges.

October 16, 2025
Time: 08:03:37 HARASSMENT
Location: Paul St / Henry St, Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A woman reported her son was followed and harassed by a former neighbor while he was making deliveries. Officers documented the complaint and later spoke with a resident at the prior address, who confirmed involvement. Both parties were advised to avoid contact moving forward.

October 16, 2025
Time: 12:29:54 SUSPICION
Location: Avalon Dr, Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A woman reported that an unfamiliar man came to her door, rang the doorbell, and appeared to talk to himself. She believed it was the same man arrested earlier in the week. Officers confirmed the man was the same individual and advised her to call back if he returned.

October 16, 2025
Time: 12:34:22 AUTO THEFT
Location: First Ave, Bedford (towing lot)
Disposition: Complete
A towing company reported an unknown man removed a gray Dodge Charger from the lot. Staff did not know if he was the owner and said the keys were not in the vehicle. The vehicle had previously been reported stolen to another agency and was last detected by license plate readers in a nearby city.

October 16, 2025
Time: 17:33:21 ID THEFT
Location: Charles St, Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A woman came to the station lobby about a gas bill she received in a former name she has not used in about 20 years. She was hesitant to share personal information with the utility company by phone and is working with a private identity theft service that requested a police report. She was given the report number and told when it would be available.

October 16, 2025
Time: 21:04:48 ASSAULT
Location: Turney Rd, Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A woman reported in the lobby that her ex-boyfriend hit her during an argument at her residence. She declined medical assistance. Officers contacted the man, who admitted to pushing her but denied striking her. He was advised not to return. The woman provided a statement, and no visible injuries were observed. She was advised on pursuing a protection order. On November 10, she reported repeated phone calls from the man and stated he briefly came to her apartment but left without incident.

October 16, 2025
Time: 21:10:15 THREATS
Location: Turney Rd, Bedford (gas station)
Disposition: Complete
An employee reported a man became aggressive after being refused a refund for an open bag of chips. The man allegedly came behind the counter, displayed a gun in his waistband, and threatened to shoot the employee before leaving. Officers reviewed the incident, and the employee requested it be documented and asked that officers respond quickly if the man returns.

October 17, 2025
Time: 08:08:53 SUSPICION
Location: Nordham Dr, Bedford
Disposition: UTL/GOA
A caller reported two men attempting to break into a neighbor’s home. Officers spoke with neighbors, none of whom heard or observed anything suspicious. A search of the area found no suspects.

October 17, 2025
Time: 10:10:35 THREATS
Location: W Glendale Ave, Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A woman reported that her boyfriend’s ex-girlfriend and the ex’s new boyfriend threatened to “shoot up” their house and frequently drove past or parked nearby. She was already subject to a protection order involving the ex and was advised on how to pursue her own order and to call police if they return. Later the same day, the boyfriend came to the lobby reporting harassing messages and prior incidents of the other man displaying guns. Officers reviewed recordings and found no direct threats beyond a message telling him to “vest up.” He was advised to cease contact and gather prior reports for court. The ex-girlfriend later came to the station with her mother, showing messages indicating the complainant was sending harassing texts and videos and appeared to be following them. She was advised to report the behavior to the appropriate police department and address the matter at their next court hearing.

October 17, 2025
Time: 13:47:15 PROPERTY DAMAGE
Location: Rockside Rd, Bedford (auto dealership)
Disposition: Complete
A dealership representative reported that a recently terminated employee allegedly keyed a vehicle as he left, after being told his final paycheck was reduced due to work that had to be redone. At the time of the report, the business did not wish to pursue criminal charges. The former employee was warned that returning to the property could result in trespass charges.

October 17, 2025
Time: 15:16:04 CUSTODY DISPUTE
Location: Caryl Dr, Bedford (school)
Disposition: Complete
A father requested police assistance at a school, stating a court order allowed him to pick up his children every Friday. The school contacted the mother, who claimed updated paperwork restricted his access. The school placed the children on the bus to their mother’s home. Officers advised the father to return with current court documents and address the issue through the court.

October 18, 2025
Time: 00:17:21 B&E
Location: Northfield Rd, Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A woman reported that while she was away for several hours, her ex-boyfriend entered her apartment and caused extensive damage, including breaking items and pouring bleach and condiments on clothing and carpet. She estimated several thousand dollars in damage and showed text messages suggesting he wanted her to return with police. A vehicle linked to him was detected in the area around the time of the incident. A warrant request was prepared, but the caller did not complete the process to sign charges despite multiple follow-up attempts, and no further police action was taken.

October 18, 2025
Time: 11:01:57 SUSPICION PERSON
Location: Grand Blvd, Bedford
Disposition: Checked okay
A caller reported a man going house to house with a clipboard. Officers located him and confirmed he was a postal service inspector performing official duties. He checked okay.

October 18, 2025
Time: 12:01:01 CUSTODY DISPUTE
Location: Center Rd, Bedford (Bedford Police Department)
Disposition: Complete
A man came to the station to report that the mother of his child did not appear for a scheduled custody exchange at noon. This followed a prior missed exchange reported earlier in the week. He requested documentation for court and was provided a report number.

October 18, 2025
Time: 18:20:03 PROPERTY DAMAGE
Location: Wellmon St, Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A woman reported an ongoing issue with a neighboring residence and said she found a heart-shaped smoke stain on her bedroom window screen. She requested the incident be documented. No further action was taken at the time.

October 19, 2025
Time: 02:19:40 WEAPON OFFENSE
Location: Broadway Ave, Bedford (Auto Mile Inn)
Disposition: Complete
A caller reported 20–30 people fighting in a parking lot and said others mentioned seeing guns, though the caller did not see weapons personally. When officers arrived, the situation had calmed and the group dispersed. Security staff said everything was fine inside and agreed to call police if further issues arose.

October 19, 2025
Time: 17:52:27 PROPERTY DAMAGE
Location: Brown Ln, Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A resident reported a downstairs window appeared tampered with and the screen looked damaged. Officers checked the window and determined it likely had been pushed open by the wind. No criminal activity was found.

October 19, 2025
Time: 20:28:27 SUSPICION VEHICLE
Location: Charles St, Bedford
Disposition: Checked okay
A caller reported a white Chrysler with tinted windows parked in front of a residence for about three hours. Officers checked the vehicle and found it legally parked and unoccupied.

October 20, 2025
Time: 09:11:17 HARASSMENT
Location: Turney Rd, Bedford (apartment complex)
Disposition: Complete
A woman in the station lobby reported that an ex-boyfriend had continued to contact her since their breakup in April, including threats over text and social media. Officers spoke with the man, who claimed she was the one initiating contact, and he agreed to stop contacting her. She was advised of the outcome.

October 20, 2025
Time: 09:29:06 THEFT
Location: Turney Rd, Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A woman reported that funds she believed were owed to her after a friend’s death in 2018 were wired out of state. She had no documentation showing she was a victim of a crime. She was advised that the matter appeared civil in nature and to consult a private attorney.

October 20, 2025
Time: 11:12:24 BRKENT
Location: Rockside Rd, Bedford (business)
Disposition: Complete
A business reported that two unknown individuals in a truck backed into a garage door around 5:38 a.m. and stole two water heaters. Detectives responded to the scene, and the case was turned over to the detective bureau for follow-up.

October 20, 2025
Time: 16:06:47 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Location: Solon Rd, Bedford
Disposition: Advised
A woman reported that her adult son and his girlfriend assaulted her during a dispute at home. The son also called 911, stating his mother slapped him while intoxicated. Officers determined there had been mutual pushing and shoving, with no visible injuries and no clear primary aggressor. The son and his girlfriend left to prevent further conflict, and all parties were advised about the eviction process.

October 20, 2025
Time: 20:39:58 SUSPICION
Location: Broadway Ave, Bedford (auto dealership)
Disposition: Complete
Officers checked a vehicle with hazard lights flashing in the lot of a dealership. The vehicle was unoccupied and identified as a dealership car. No further police action was needed.

October 20, 2025
Time: 22:04:47 SUSPICION ACTIVITY
Location: Rockside Rd, Bedford (Valleyfield Apartments – East)
Disposition: Complete
A caller from out of state reported that a man believed to live at the complex was “swatting” another online user, falsely calling police on them through a chat app. The caller stated the suspect had done this to others, including minors, and had video clips of the behavior. Officers attempted contact at the address with no answer and documented the complaint.

October 20, 2025
Time: 22:23:09 SUSPICION VEHICLE
Location: Rockside Rd, Bedford (JB Hudco)
Disposition: Complete
A caller monitoring security cameras reported a dark SUV that had pulled into the parking lot and remained there. Officers located the vehicle and found the registered owner asleep inside. The driver was advised about trespassing and sent on his way.

October 20, 2025
Time: 22:31:33 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Location: Ellenwood Ave, Bedford
Disposition: Advised
An 18-year-old reported that her mother, who had been drinking, slapped her during an argument, causing her to leave the house and go to Ellenwood Park. She declined medical attention and requested to stay with a relative until things calmed down. A younger child left with their father for the night.

October 21, 2025
Time: 06:55:24 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Location: Wenso Rd, Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A woman reported in the lobby that her estranged husband has repeatedly entered her apartment without permission by using a key from her lockbox, including an incident the previous afternoon. She requested documentation, was advised to remove the lockbox, change the locks, and was informed about protection order options.

October 21, 2025
Time: 09:14:52 THEFT
Location: Turney Rd, Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A man reported several work tools missing from his truck. He noticed a side compartment open in the morning and discovered a power drill, saw, two additional drills, and a power cord were gone. There was no surveillance footage immediately available. Property management will review cameras and forward any video to police.

October 21, 2025
Time: 09:36:51 PROPERTY DAMAGE
Location: Corkhill Rd, Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A woman reported that her vehicle, parked overnight, had been entered and clothing items were taken. Items inside were disturbed, but there were no signs of forced entry despite the vehicle being believed locked. She recalled hearing an alarm and voices outside the previous evening and was provided the report information.

October 21, 2025
Time: 10:42:52 SUSPICION VEHICLE
Location: Union St, Bedford (Light of Hearts Villa)
Disposition: Checked okay
Staff reported a vehicle backed up to the building that had not moved for three days. Officers checked the vehicle, which was legally parked and secure, and attempted to contact the registered owner without success. Staff were advised they could have it towed from their private property if needed.

October 22, 2025
Time: 01:22:24 SUSPICION VEHICLE
Location: Broadway Ave, Bedford (Bedford Cemetery)
Disposition: UTL/GOA
A caller reported a blue Tesla and an older silver SUV driving aggressively and then pulling into the cemetery. Officers checked the area, but the vehicles were gone on arrival and could not be located.

October 22, 2025
Time: 04:07:11 SUSPICION VEHICLE
Location: Union St, Bedford
Disposition: Complete
An officer noticed a vehicle parked in front of a building that had been left running and unlocked for several hours. Attempts to contact the owner were unsuccessful. The vehicle was shut off and an attempt was made to secure it, but it would not lock.

October 22, 2025
Time: 08:04:19 THREATS
Location: W Glendale Ave, Bedford (Glendale Primary School)
Disposition: Complete
Security staff reported that a school employee was receiving text messages from an ex stating he would come to the school to cause a disturbance. The staff member chose to stay home for the day to avoid problems. School officials were advised to contact police immediately if the man appears on campus.

October 22, 2025
Time: 09:49:33 FRAUD
Location: Bexley Dr, Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A man reported that a check from his bank account was altered and cashed for more than $1,000 to an unknown person for “rent,” even though he owns his home. He normally only mails checks for utility payments. The bank and an identity protection service are investigating, and officers will follow up as needed.

October 22, 2025
Time: 10:06:45 PROPERTY DAMAGE
Location: Columbus Rd, Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A postal carrier reported that, while stopped with hazard lights activated, a passing SUV struck her postal vehicle’s mirror and continued without stopping. She provided a photo of the other vehicle’s license plate and matching mirror damage. Attempts to contact the registered owner were unsuccessful.

October 22, 2025
Time: Unavailable RECOVERED STOLEN VEHICLE
Location: BMV parking lot, Bedford
Disposition: Complete
An officer located an unoccupied vehicle in a BMV parking lot that was listed as stolen out of Cleveland. The owner was contacted and arrived on scene. It was determined the vehicle had not been removed from the database by the originating agency, and it was confirmed to be okay.

October 22, 2025
Time: 12:05:59 BRKENT
Location: Mapledale Ave, Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A home inspector checking a vacant property for a realty company reported that the furnace had been detached and left on a dolly near the basement stairs and the hot water tank was missing. Locks had recently been changed and there were no signs of forced entry. Photos were taken and the incident documented.

October 22, 2025
Time: 15:10:33 THEFT
Location: Broadway Ave, Bedford (Jay Honda)
Disposition: Complete
Dealership staff reported a dealer plate missing from the lot and believed it was taken by a former employee who had previously used it for test drives. The plate was later entered as stolen. Officers attempted to contact the former employee without success, and the dealership is deciding whether to pursue charges.

October 23, 2025
Time: 01:42:46 SUSPICION VEHICLE
Location: Broadway Ave, Bedford (Simons Motocars)
Disposition: Complete
Officers checked a vehicle in the dealership lot with its lights on. The vehicle was locked and otherwise secure, and no suspicious activity was found.

October 23, 2025
Time: 02:56:15 SUSPICION PERSON
Location: Rockside Rd, Bedford (Enterprise)
Disposition: Complete
An alarm company reported live video of a possibly intoxicated person behind the business, followed by additional alerts and broken glass found on scene. Multiple officers, assisted by neighboring agencies and a keyholder, searched the buildings and nearby lots. No suspects were located and nothing was found missing. The incident was documented.

October 23, 2025
Time: 08:03:45 ASSAULT
Location: Terrace Dr, Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A caller reported that her teenage daughter bit her during an argument. The mother said the altercation began when she attempted to remove false eyelashes, leading the juvenile to bite her arm. EMS transported the child to the hospital for evaluation due to medication concerns. No further issues were reported.

October 23, 2025
Time: 13:33:34 ID THEFT
Location: Terrace Dr, Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A man reported that he believes his ex-wife opened numerous accounts in his name over several years without his permission. He received court paperwork for a credit card debt he says is not his and later found multiple unfamiliar accounts and a large student loan on his credit reports. He has retained an attorney and was advised to dispute the accounts with credit bureaus and have his adult children check their credit as well.

October 23, 2025
Time: 15:09:11 ASSAULT
Location: Northfield Rd, Bedford (Bedford High School / Tri-C Campus)
Disposition: Complete
A man came to the police lobby to report ongoing harassment of his son by another juvenile at school. The incidents reportedly began in late September and escalated, including the son being struck in the chest with a closed fist on October 22. Officers documented the complaint and provided information on obtaining a restraining order.

October 23, 2025
Time: 18:57:08 FAMILY TROUBLE
Location: Lamson Ave, Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A father reported that his 17-year-old son left his mother’s house after being told not to. Officers met with the mother, who was given missing person paperwork and advised to call back once it was completed so the juvenile could be entered as missing if necessary. Follow-up was passed to day shift.

October 23, 2025
Time: 21:35:23 FAMILY TROUBLE
Location: McKinley St, Bedford
Disposition: Cancelled
A man reported that his wife locked him out of the home and said he needed his medication inside due to diabetes. Before officers arrived, he called back and said he would leave for the night and return another time to retrieve his medication. He no longer requested police assistance.

October 24, 2025
Time: 13:13:30 ASSAULT
Location: Washington St, Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A caller reported a disturbance involving a male and female arguing loudly in the street. Officers found the female yelling and the male attempting to calm her. The female was advised to keep the noise down and notified of an active warrant. The male was found to have a county warrant and was transported.

October 24, 2025
Time: 13:43:01 THEFT
Location: Broadway Ave, Bedford (Mitsubishi dealership)
Disposition: Complete
An employee reported a stolen dealer tag and referenced an earlier related incident. The report was taken for documentation, and the dealership will follow up as needed.

October 24, 2025
Time: 15:34:18 THEFT
Location: Turney Rd, Bedford
Disposition: Cancelled
A caller reported a missing city-issued trash can that had been left at the curb after trash day. The call was later cancelled and no report was taken.

October 25, 2025
Time: 18:03:38 THEFT
Location: Center Rd, Bedford (Center Park Apartments)
Disposition: Complete
A woman came to the station to report that a delivered package was stolen from her mail area. The package contained household items valued at under $40. She was given a report number to provide to the retailer and will return with additional information if it becomes available.

October 25, 2025
Time: 18:33:10 THEFT
Location: Broadway Ave, Bedford (Bedford Downtown Beverage)
Disposition: Complete
A store employee reported a man who lingered inside for 30–45 minutes, refused to leave when asked, caused some minor damage, and stole items before walking north on Broadway. The caller stated the same man had been involved in a similar incident the previous week. The report was taken for documentation.

October 25, 2025
Time: 23:01:56 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Location: Center Rd, Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A woman reported that her boyfriend was assaulting and choking her and would not let her leave. Officers checked both units in the building and spoke with neighbors, who reported only hearing knocking. The man was detained and found to have an active warrant. No disturbance was confirmed, and he was advised and released on the warrant.

October 26, 2025
Time: 19:19:32 THEFT
Location: Broadway Ave, Bedford (Walgreens)
Disposition: Complete
Employees reported three males putting items into backpacks while inside the store. Officers located a juvenile matching the description, who initially denied having merchandise. Staff stated they saw him take items, and shampoo bottles were found in his backpack. Walgreens declined charges. The juvenile was trespassed from the store and released to his mother.

October 28, 2025
Time: 06:43:32 THREATS
Location: Northfield Rd, Bedford (motel)
Disposition: Complete
A man staying at a motel reported that other guests were harassing and threatening him through messaging apps and might be in nearby rooms. He had screenshots of the messages. Officers advised him to block the contacts and check out early if he felt unsafe, which he agreed to do.

October 28, 2025
Time: 07:36:54 SUSPICION
Location: Overlook Pl, Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A third-party caller reported someone banging on a downstairs door at a relative’s residence, possibly connected to a prior altercation over the weekend. Officers made contact with the woman at the address, and detectives were already on scene. No further patrol response was needed.

October 28, 2025
Time: 10:24:21 THEFT
Location: Archer Rd, Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A woman reported her purse was stolen from her boyfriend’s unlocked vehicle while it was parked at a restaurant a few days earlier. The purse contained her identification, house keys, vehicle keys, credit cards, and cash. She has since cancelled the cards, changed her house locks, and ordered wheel locks for her vehicles.

October 28, 2025
Time: 16:48:50 THEFT
Location: Broadway Ave, Bedford (Bedford Falls Cafe)
Disposition: Advised
Staff reported that someone associated with a previously trespassed male placed a large food order under a fake name and phone number, then refused to pick it up or pay. Officers documented the complaint and advised both parties about their conduct and not to have further contact with each other.

October 28, 2025
Time: 18:22:49 THEFT
Location: Broadway Ave, Bedford (Walgreens)
Disposition: Complete
Employees reported teenagers stealing items as they left the store. Officers stopped two juveniles nearby who provided receipts and consented to a backpack search, which showed only purchased items. At the store’s request, both juveniles were advised of trespass and told not to return.