Total Calls for Service: 839
Larceny
800+ Longwood Ave
December 1st, 2024 – 10:00 AM
Officers met with a subject at the police department who wished to report a larceny that occurred at
their residence. The subject stated that they had hosted an open house at their home earlier in the day.
Upon returning later, they discovered several items were missing. The Patrol Division is currently
investigating. (Incident #PD24-04808)
Warrant Service/Narcotics
1128 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke
December 2nd, 2024 – 2:30 PM
While patrolling the area of 1128 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, officers observed a male subject
known to them from previous encounters. Upon noticing the officers, the subject began behaving
suspiciously. Officers ran the subject’s license plate through dispatch and were informed that the
registered owner had an active warrant. The subject’s photo matched the description. Officers made
contact with the subject, later identified as Edward Johnson, 67, of Bedford. During a search, officers
found suspected narcotics on Johnson. He was transported to the magistrate’s office, where he was
served the active warrant and charged with possession of a Schedule 1 or 2 substance. Johnson was
given a secured bond. (Incident #PD24-04809)
Possible Narcotics
862 Burks Hill Rd
December 3rd, 2024 – 12:00 AM
Officers observed a vehicle at the Shell station that had been suspiciously parked at the pump for an
extended period of time. Officers initiated a consensual encounter with the occupants of the vehicle
and, during the interaction, discovered suspected narcotics. The Patrol Division is currently investigating.
(Incident #PD24-04812)
Vehicle Theft
800+ Randolph St
December 3rd, 2024 – 12:00 PM
Officers responded to a report of a stolen vehicle on Randolph Street. The caller stated that they started
their vehicle to let it warm up before leaving for work and then went inside. When they returned
outside, the vehicle was missing. Officers issued a "be on the lookout" for the vehicle. Shortly after, the
caller contacted police again, reporting that the vehicle had been returned and the individual
responsible for taking it was still present. Officers made contact with the suspect, identified as Elton
Smith, 35, of Bedford. Smith was transported to the magistrate’s office, where he was charged with
unauthorized use of a vehicle and public intoxication. (Incident #PD24-04813)
Destruction of Property
1128 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke
December 5th, 2024 – 5:39 PM
Officers were dispatched to Papa John’s in response to a report of property damage. The store manager
informed officers that a customer, upset over an issue, threw a pizza box at a TV, causing damage to the
television. The Patrol Division is currently investigating. (Incident #PD24-04822)
DUI Arrest
Burks Hill Rd/Moneta Rd
December 7th, 2024 – 1:13 AM
Officers were near the intersection of Wells Road and Moneta Road when they observed a vehicle
traveling at a high rate of speed. A traffic stop was initiated, and the driver, Mark Turner, 62, of
Bedford, was arrested. He was transported to the jail, where officers obtained a warrant for driving
under the influence. (Incident #PD24-04830)
Public Intoxication
1200+ Roundtree Dr
December 8th, 2024 – 1:56 PM
Officers responded to a disturbance on Roundtree Drive. After a brief investigation, Chad Breeden, 46,
of Bedford, was arrested and transported to the magistrate’s office. He was charged with public
intoxication and disorderly conduct. (Incident #PD24-04833)
Destruction of Property
900+ Windy Ridge Dr
December 8th, 2024 – 12:00 PM
Officers responded to a report of property damage in the 900 block of Windy Ridge Drive. Upon arrival,
they made contact with the homeowner, who pointed out that the carport window appeared to have
two bullet holes. It was determined that the damage was likely caused by a BB gun. (Incident #PD24-
04834)
Fraud
1602 Longwood Ave
December 9th, 2024 – 6:18 AM
Officers responded to the Shell Station on Longwood Avenue regarding a scam reported by an
employee. The employee stated they received a call from a woman claiming to be from Shell's corporate
office. The caller instructed the employee to deposit personal funds into a bitcoin machine to cover a
bill, assuring them that the store would reimburse the money. Shortly after the call, the employee
realized they had been scammed. (Incident #PD24-04836)
Fraud
862 Burks Hill Rd
December 9th, 2024 – 5:00 AM
Officers were called to the Shell Station on Burks Hill Road for a similar fraud report. An employee
reported receiving a call from a woman who claimed that the store’s manager had authorized the
employee to withdraw money from the register and deposit it into a bitcoin machine to pay for the early
delivery of items. (Incident #PD24-04837)
DUI Arrest
460/Burks Hill Road
December 9th, 2024 – 1:10 PM
While patrolling the 900 block of Blue Ridge Avenue, officers observed a vehicle straddling the center
line. A traffic stop was conducted, and as a result, Bautista Audiel, 41, of Mexico, was arrested. He was
transported to the magistrate’s office, where charges of driving without a license, driving under the
influence, and having an open container were filed against him. (Incident #PD24-04842)
Fraud
1900+ Forest Rd
December 5th, 2024 – 9:13 AM
Officers spoke with a caller who reported being defrauded of nearly $1,500 through Facebook. The
caller explained that one of their Facebook friends had posted an ad selling a golf cart, which indicated a
deposit of half the cost was required to hold the cart until pickup. The caller sent the money via Zelle,
but after the transaction, the Facebook post was deleted. When the caller reached out to their Facebook
friend, they were told the account had been hacked. (Incident #PD24-04845)
Assault
875 Blue Ridge Ave
December 12th, 2024 – 12:55 AM
Officers responded to Royal Farms regarding a report of an assault on an employee. The suspect had left
the scene before officers arrived. The Patrol Division is investigating. (Incident #PD24-04856)
Public Intoxication
800+ Sword Beach Ln
December 13th, 2024 – 4:10 PM
While patrolling the 900 block of Blue Ridge Avenue, officers were stopped by a citizen who reported a
subject acting suspiciously at a nearby business. Officers observed the individual walking across Route
460 and made contact with them. Christopher Johnson, 53, of Bedford, was arrested for public
intoxication. (Incident #PD24-04862)
Trespassing
500+ Jeter St
December 16th, 2024 – 5:11 PM
Officers responded to the 500 block of Jeter Street regarding a report of trespassing. The resident who
called did not want an individual on their property. Officers advised the individual that they needed to
leave. The subject was told to leave the property multiple times but refused. Jonathan Brunk, 45, of
Bedford, was transported to jail, where a warrant for trespassing was obtained against him. He was
granted a secured bond. (Incident #PD24-04880)
DUI Arrest
1100+ E Main St
December 18th, 2024 – 10:42 PM
Officers were patrolling the area of East Main Street when they observed a subject, known to them from
previous encounters, getting into the driver’s seat of a vehicle at Go Mart. The officers were aware that
this subject’s license had been revoked due to a DUI-related offense. After running the tag, they
confirmed that the subject’s license status remained revoked. The officers later initiated a traffic stop on
the vehicle. After a brief investigation, Kody Outhong, 31, of Bedford, was arrested for driving under the
influence. He was taken before the magistrate, where officers obtained warrants for elevated DUI (3rd
offense within 5 years) and driving while revoked. (Incident #PD24-04891)
Larceny (Shoplifting)
1126 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke
December 19th, 2024 – 3:08 PM
Officers responded to Walmart for a report of a suspect shoplifting. The suspect was failing to scan all of
their items at the self-checkout aisle. Jacqueline Brookman, 47, of Monroe, was issued a summons for
petit larceny. (Incident #PD24-04893)
Larceny (Shoplifting)/Warrant Service
1126 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke
December 19th, 2024 – 3:08 PM
Officers responded to Lowe’s for a report of a possible shoplifter in the store. Officers observed the
suspect exit the store, passing all points of sale without going to a register. Officers made contact with
the suspect, who was identified as Mathew Haybeck, 36, of Roanoke. Haybeck was transported to the
jail, where officers obtained warrants for grand larceny and two counts of possession of a Schedule I or
II substance. Haybeck also had a larceny warrant out of Roanoke, which was served. He was set to be
held without bond. (Incident #PD24-04894)
Destruction of Property
600+ Pinecrest Ave
December 24th, 2024 – 4:30 AM
Officers responded to Pinecrest Avenue for a report of property damage. Officers arrived on scene and
observed a bedroom window that appeared to have been shattered by a rock. The Patrol Division is
investigating. (Incident #PD24-04905)
Larceny (Shoplifting)
1126 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke
December 24th, 2024 – 3:46 PM
Officers responded to Walmart for a report of a shoplifter. After a brief investigation, Bonita Bryant, 46
of Bedford was issued a summons for petit larceny. (Incident #PD24-04907)
Fraud
3000+ Forest Rd
December 27th, 2024 – 10:47 AM
Officers responded to Forest Road in reference to a fraud. The victim advised that a fraudulent check
had been cashed from their checking account. The Detective Bureau is investigating. (Incident #PD24-
04913)
Warrant Service
407 N Bridge St
December 28th, 2024 – 12:12 PM
Officers were on routine patrol when they observed a vehicle with an expired registration from January
2023. Officers initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle and identified Jack Huff, 43, of Roanoke, as the
driver. Officers were advised by dispatch that Huff was wanted out of Franklin County for two felony
probation violations. He was transported to the jail, where he was served the warrant. He was held
without bond. (Incident #PD24-04915)
Larceny (Shoplifting)
1126 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke
December 29th, 2024 – 10:40 PM
Officers responded to Walmart for the report of a larceny. An employee advised they observed a female
subject put multiple items in her purse and later fail to scan all items in the self-checkout. The female
suspect was later identified as Nakiah Spinner, 21, of Bedford. Spinner was issued a summons for petit
larceny. (Incident #PD24-04922)
This report is published monthly. The information in each report covers
significant criminal incidents generally from the month before.
Addresses shown indicate blocks or specific locations. This is not a
comprehensive list of every police event in the town of Bedford in the
stated time frame.
Note: Information contained in the MONTHLY BRIEFING is generally
based on initial reports made to the police department. Follow-up
investigations may reveal different or additional information.
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