Bedford Police Department Executes Search Warrant in Response to Citizen Complaints
Update: The search warrant that was executed as part of this investigation was executed at 514 Blue Ridge Ave. Suite D, Bedford, VA 24523.
Bedford, VA— On August 13, 2024, the Bedford Police Department conducted a search warrant operation at a local business situated in the 500 block of Blue Ridge Avenue, Bedford. This action followed citizen complaints regarding suspected illicit sexual activity at the location.
As a result of the investigation, two individuals have been charged:
- Jian-Ping You, 64, of Bedford: Charged with two counts of operating a bawdy place, in violation of §18.2-347 (Misdemeanor).
- Li Li, 65, of Bedford: Charged with two counts of prostitution, in violation of §18.2-346 (Misdemeanor).
The Bedford Police Department is actively engaging with local government officials to review the status of the business’s license moving forward.
The Bedford Police Department is committed to addressing criminal activities involving sexually based offenses, recognizing the unique threat they pose to our community and their links to the victimization of vulnerable individuals. We encourage anyone with additional information related to this investigation or other criminal activities in our community to reach out to us. Please contact us at (540) 587-6011 or via email at police@bedfordva.gov.
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