Total Calls for Service: 640
Warrant Service
1000+ Coolbrook Rd
December 1, 2023 – 4:16AM
Officers responded to the 1000+ of Coolbrook Road to assist another law enforcement agency with an
attempt to locate. The attempt to locate was for a female subject and also for a vehicle that was
reported as stolen from their jurisdiction. Upon arrival, contact was made with the individual and the
vehicle was located. Barbara Bingham, 49, of Bedford was taken into custody and transported to the
Blue Ridge Regional Jail where she was released on an unsecured bond. (Incident #2307676)
Fraud
856 Burks Hill Rd
December 1, 2023 – 5:51PM
Officers responded to 856 Burks Hill Road in reference to a fraud. It was reported that the cashier
received a fraudulent call advising her to put money into the bitcoin machine. The Patrol Division is
investigating. (Incident #2307679)
Larceny
1820 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke
December 1, 2023 – 9:13AM
Officers responded to the Bedford Lowes in reference to a larceny that occurred a few months prior. The
Patrol Division investigated the larceny and the suspect is pending arrest (Incident #2307684)
Possible Narcotics
1128 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke
December 2, 2023 – 10:47AM
Officers were patrolling route 460 when they observed suspicious driving behavior that resulted in a
traffic stop. During the traffic stop officers located suspected narcotics. The Patrol Division is
investigating. (Incident #2307711)
Possible Narcotics
700+ Vine St
December 2, 2023 – 4:54PM
Officers responded to Vine Street for the report of a disturbance. While on scene, officers found
possible narcotics. The Patrol Division is investigating. (Incident #2307718)
Larceny
1128 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke
December 6, 2023 – 6:54PM
Officers responded to the ABC store for the report of a larceny. The Patrol Division is investigating.
(Incident #2307809)
Public Intoxication
817 Burks Hill Rd
December 7, 2023 – 6:54AM
Officers responded for the report of a suspicious subject standing outside of the Happy Food Store on
Burks Hill Road. When officers arrived on scene and made contact with the subject, it was determined
that they were intoxicated. While searching the subject’s belongings, officers located suspected
paraphernalia. Kathryn Hudson, 32, of Bedford was subsequently taken into custody and transported to
the Blue Ridge Regional Jail where charges were obtained against her for public intoxication and
controlled paraphernalia. (Incident #2307812)
Larceny
1507 Longwood Ave
December 8, 2023 – 10:02AM
Officers responded to the Dollar General on Longwood Avenue for the report of a shoplifting in
progress. When officers arrived, the subjects had already left the scene. The Patrol Division is
investigating. (Incident #2307838)
DUI Arrest
1126 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke
December 8, 2023 – 5:27PM
Officers responded for the report of a multiple vehicle crash in the turning lane of the Bedford Walmart.
As a result of the investigation, Steven Byer, 31, of Bedford was taken into custody and transported to
the Magistrate where a charge of Driving Under the Influence was obtained against him. (Incident
Warrant Service
1000+ Independence Blvd
December 9, 2023 – 10:32AM
Officers observed suspicious driving behavior that resulted in a traffic stop. During the stop, it was
confirmed that the driver had an outstanding capias out of Lynchburg. Norton Wilder, 35, of Lynchburg
was taken into custody and transported to the magistrate where he was served and granted an
unsecured bond. (Incident #2307863)
Destruction of Property
305 N Bridge St
December 9, 2023 – 1:15PM
Officers responded to the Bower Center on North Bridge Street in reference to property damage. The
west side of the building had blue paint markings on it that the caller advised were not there the day
prior. The Detective Bureau is investigating. (Incident #2307866)
Larceny
921 Blue Ridge Ave
December 9, 2023 – 1:56PM
Officers responded to the Days Inn on Blue Ridge Avenue in reference to a larceny/destruction of
property. The caller explained that the drink machine was broken into and all of the money was taken
out of it. The Patrol Division is investigating. (Incident #2307867)
Warrant Service
1200+ Oakwood St
December 9, 2023 – 11:03PM
Officers observed a traffic violation that resulted in a traffic stop. During the stop, it was confirmed that
the driver had two outstanding warrants out of Lynchburg. Ebonie Gray, 37, of Lynchburg was served on
both warrants and signed without incident. (Incident #2307875)
Larceny
862 Burks Hill Rd
December 9, 2023 – 1:56PM
Officers responded to the Shell gas station on Burks Hill Road for the report of two shoplifters who had
just left the store minutes before. The Patrol Division is investigating. (Incident #2307891)
Fraud
1128 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke
December 11, 2023 – 7:09AM
Officers spoke to an employee with McDonald’s in reference to fraud. The caller was contacted by
phone by a subject that claimed to be with the US Marshals Service. The subject told the caller they had
an active warrant and requested money from them. Officers advised the caller that this a common scam
and to not give any personal or financial information to the subject. The caller did not give any
information to the subject and instead called the Bedford Police. (Incident #2307892)
Fraud
215 E Main St
December 11, 2023 – 10:28AM
Officers spoke with an individual at the Bedford Police Department who believed they had been the
victim of a fraud. The victim was contacted by a subject on Facebook Messenger that told the victim
they were chosen to participate in a Community Development Block Grant. The victim was lured into
thinking that if they invested money they would receive a large amount of money in return. The victim
purchased various Apple gift cards and sent photos of the cards to the subject. The Detective Bureau is
investigating. (Incident #2307899)
DUI Arrest
Twin Lake Dr
December 13, 2023 – 2:00AM
Officers observed a traffic violation that resulted in a traffic stop. Isaiah Sigei, 19, of Bedford was
subsequently taken into custody and transported to the Blue Ridge Regional Jail where a warrant for
Driving Under the Influence was obtained against him. Sigei was set to be held until sober. (Incident
Destruction of Property
700+ Industrial Ave
December 13, 2023 – 1:37PM
Officers responded for the report of a garage door that looked as if it had been tampered with. The
caller advised that nothing was missing and wasn’t interested in pressing charges but requested extra
patrols of the area. (Incident #2307940)
Driving Revoked Arrest
1300+ E Lynchburg Salem Tpke
December 14, 2023 – 5:35PM
Officers observed a vehicle traveling west on 460 that was displaying suspicious driving behavior.
Officers conducted a traffic stop, and as a result of their investigation Marcelino Maaz-Caal, 34, of
Roanoke was taken into custody and transported to the Magistrate where a charge for driving after
forfeiture of license was obtained against him. (Incident #2307969)
Larceny
300+ Crenshaw St
December 14, 2023 – 7:24PM
Officers received a phone call in reference to a larceny. The caller advised that some construction items
were stolen from a house he is working on. The Patrol Division is investigating. (Incident #2307970)
Larceny – Shoplifting
1126 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke
December 15, 2023 – 2:10PM
Officers responded to the Bedford Walmart for the report of a subject that was found concealing
merchandise and attempting to leave the store. Officers responded and spoke with a subject who had
previously been barred from all Walmart properties. Angie Conner, 57, of Rocky Mount was
subsequently taken into custody and transported to the magistrate where charges for trespassing and
larceny were obtained. She was held without bond. (Incident #2307985)
Destruction of Property
1600+ Venture Blvd
December 15, 2023 – 6:25PM
Officers responded to the 1600 block of Venture Boulevard in reference to destruction of property on a
vehicle. The caller advised that their back windshield had been shattered. The Patrol Division is
investigating. (Incident #2307989)
Possible Narcotics
1400+ Boxwood Terr
December 18, 2023 – 9:35PM
Officers observed suspicious driving behavior that resulted in a traffic stop and possible narcotics were
found. The Patrol Division is investigating. (Incident #2308048)
Fraud
200+ E Washington St
December 19, 2023 – 8:39AM
Officers spoke with a caller who believed he had lost his wallet. The caller said that he got an alert that
someone was trying to use his card at the ATM at Elba’s Butcher Shoppe. After further investigation by
officers, the subject was identified as Michael Stuart, 38, of Bedford. Officers obtained charges for
credit card theft and credit card fraud. Michael Stuart was taken into custody and transported to the
Blue Ridge Regional Jail where he was held on a secured bond. (Incident #2308052)
Weapons Violation
1700+ Kingston Cir
December 19, 2023 – 8:50PM
Officers responded to Oakwood Street in reference to a report of a possible discharge of a firearm. The
caller stated they were in the area of Clearview Road and Kingston Circle looking at Christmas lights
when they heard what they believed was a gun shot. After further investigation, Rickie Orange, 64, of
Bedford was taken into custody and transported to the Magistrate where a charge for reckless handling
of a firearm was obtained against him. (Incident #2308065)
Larceny – Shoplifting
1126 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke
December 21, 2023 – 9:01PM
Officers were dispatched to the Bedford Walmart in reference to a larceny. Officers made contact with
Asset Protection and were advised they saw a subject grab bags and begin to bag items and proceed to
leave the store. Vicky Wolford, 61, of Bedford was issued a summons for petit larceny. (Incident
Warrant Service
700+ Blue Ridge Ave
December 25, 2023 – 9:33AM
Officers responded to the 700 block of Blue Ridge Avenue for a disturbance. After further investigation it
was determined that one of the individuals involved was wanted out of Salem on a probation violation.
Kendall Turner, 22, of Hardy was taken into custody and taken to the Magistrate where the warrant was
served on him. He was held without bond. (Incident #2308189)
Public Intoxication
400+ E Main St
December 28, 2023 – 10:49PM
Officers observed a suspicious vehicle that appeared to be inoperable parked at Bedrock Church on
Main Street. Officers then observed a subject inside the vehicle. When officers made contact with the
subject, it was determined that they were intoxicated. Gordon Dinkins, 47, of Madison Heights was
then taken into custody and transported to the Blue Ridge Regional Jail where a charge was obtained
against him for public intoxication. (Incident #2308254)
Possible Narcotics
800+ Short St
December 29, 2023 – 12:00AM
Officers observed an equipment violation that resulted in a traffic stop. During the traffic stop officers
located suspected narcotics. The Patrol Division is investigating. (Incident #2308256)
DUI Arrest
1000+ Independence Blvd
December 29, 2023 – 7:55PM
Officers observed suspicious driving behavior that resulted in a traffic stop. As a result of the traffic stop
Christopher Green, 56, of Bedford was taken into custody and transported to the Blue Ridge Regional
Jail where a warrant for driving under the influence second offense within 10 years was issued and
served. Green was committed to the jail and was set to have a bond hearing when sober. (Incident
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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