Total Calls for Service: 586
DUI Arrest
1100 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke
January 2, 2024 – 8:05PM
Officers responded to Murphy’s gas station in reference to an individual who had gotten out of their car
after driving and was acting suspicious in the parking lot. After further investigation Angela Penn, 47, of
Bedford was taken into custody and transported to the magistrate where warrants for possession of a
schedule 1 or 2 substance and driving under the influence were obtained. (Incident #2400041)
Fraud
125 W Main St
January 3, 2024 – 8:25AM
Officers responded to Atlantic Union Bank in reference to a forged check. The Patrol Division is
investigating. (Incident #2400046)
Public Intoxication
1128 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke
January 5, 2024 – 4:31PM
Officers responded for the report of a subject lying down on the sidewalk by the entrance of the Dollar
Tree. When officers made contact with the subject, it was determined that they were intoxicated. Ryan
Jackson, 46, of Bedford was subsequently taken into custody and transported to the Blue Ridge
Regional Jail where a charge was obtained against him for public intoxication. (Incident #2400108)
Public Intoxication
700+ Baltimore Ave
January 6, 2024 – 10:44PM
Officers were attempting to serve a summons for an issue related to animal control at a residence near
the 700 block of Baltimore Avenue. During the service, Brandon Dodson, 39, of Bedford was placed
under arrest for public intoxication. He was transported to the magistrate where a charge for public
intoxication was obtained. He was held until sober. (Incident #2400127)
Concealment of Merchandise
212 E Washington St
January 7, 2024 – 6:34PM
Officers responded to Elba’s Butcher Shoppe on Washington Street in reference to a possible larceny
with the offender still on scene. Officers made contact with a male who had been seen by employees
concealing a beer can in his pocket. Officers explained that although the male did not pass the registers
and commit a larceny, he could still be charged with concealment of merchandise. Elba’s declined to
press charges at this time. (Incident #2400143)
Fraud
1200+ Rock Castle Rd
January 7, 2024 – 6:34PM
Officers spoke with an individual in reference to a mobile home they had purchased that was now
missing. The complainant advised they had purchased a mobile home that was being stored on Rock
Castle Road. When the individual was ready to pick up the mobile home they were no longer able to get
in contact with the seller. The mobile home was also no longer at the location it was being stored.
Officers obtained a charge of obtaining money by false pretenses on Robert Shepherd, 49, of Bedford.
(Incident #2400156)
Counterfeiting
1087 Moneta Rd
January 11, 2024 – 5:00PM
Officers responded to the Spirit Mart on Moneta Road in reference to a counterfeit bill. The Patrol
Division is investigating. (Incident #2400178)
Public Intoxication
511 E Main St
January 13, 2024 – 1:17AM
Officers responded to 511 East Main Street in reference to a subject who was yelling and cursing at this
abandoned business. When officers made contact with the subject, it was determined that they were
intoxicated. Danney Karnes, 36, of Bedford was placed under arrest for public intoxication and taken
before the magistrate. He was held until sober. (Incident #2400215)
Fraud
500+ Cook St
January 13, 2024 – 3:52PM
Officers spoke to an individual that advised they had been the victim of a fraud. The victim received an
email that they believed was from Bank of America. The email advised them that they had been
scammed and told them to call the number listed in the email to receive help with getting their money
back. When the caller did this, money was taken from her account. The Patrol Division is investigating.
(Incident #2400227)
DUI Arrest
1100 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke
January 14, 2024 – 11:47PM
Officers were patrolling 460 eastbound when they observed a traffic violation and suspicious driving
behavior that resulted in a traffic stop. Lauren Means, 34, of Lynchburg was subsequently taken into
custody and transported to the Blue Ridge Regional Jail where a warrant for driving under the influence
was obtained against her. She was held on a secured bond. (Incident #2400262)
Burglary
700+ Peaks St
January 16, 2024 – 9:00AM
Officers responded to the 700 block of Peaks Street for the report of a larceny from an unoccupied
house. The caller advised officers that multiple items were taken. The Patrol Division is investigating.
(Incident #2400264)
Inadequate Care of Animal
500+ Blue Ridge Ave
January 15, 2024 – 9:00AM
Officers responded to the 500 block of Blue Ridge Avenue for reports of a dog that had been barking for
several hours. Officers found a dog chained up outside that had no food, water, or appropriate housing.
Joshua McGhee, 23, of Bedford was issued a summons for inadequate care of a companion animal.
(Incident #2400274)
Destruction of Property
817 Burks Hill Rd
January 16, 2024 – 8:13AM
Officers responded to the 800 block of Burks Hill Road in reference to property damage of the caller’s
vehicle. The Patrol Division is investigating. (Incident #2400277)
Warrant Service
1126 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke
January 16, 2024 – 10:23PM
Officers were conducting proactive patrol at Walmart when they recognized a subject known from
previous encounters. They checked his wanted status with dispatch and confirmed that the subject had
an active capias. Jared Noel, 25, of Thaxton was taken into custody and transported to the jail where he
was held without bond. (Incident #2400287)
Attempted Fraud
Woodcreek Rd
January 20, 2024 – 9:54AM
Officers spoke to a caller in reference to a spam call they received. The caller explained that a male
subject called them and claimed that their child had been arrested and they would need to post a bond
so that they could be released. The victim was reluctant to believe the subject and instead hung up the
phone and called their daughter who confirmed that they were not arrested. The victim did not provide
any financial or personal information to the subject. (Incident #2400376)
Counterfeiting
1202 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke
January 20, 2024 – 5:00PM
Officers responded to the Arby’s on East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike in reference to a counterfeit bill. The
Patrol Division is investigating. (Incident #2400178)
Disorderly Conduct
1602 Longwood Ave
January 21, 2024 – 7:00AM
Officers responded to the 1600 block of Longwood Avenue in reference to a male threatening
employees of the Stop & Go gas station. The subject was handcuffed and brought inside the building
due to the inclement weather. The officers gave the subject a phone to use to call for a ride but he
continued to cause a commotion and threatened officers on scene. As a result, Brandon Stanley, 29, of
Bedford was transported to the Blue Ridge Regional Jail where a warrant was obtained against him for
disorderly conduct, where he was held without bond. (Incident #2400389)
Destruction of Property
1128 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke
January 22, 2024 – 12:08PM
Officers responded to the parking lot of the Bedford Walmart in reference to a property damage. The
caller’s tires on their vehicle had been slashed. The Patrol Division is investigating. (Incident #2400409)
Burglary
1000+ Chantilly Ln
January 23, 2024 – 1:55PM
Officers responded to the 1000 block of Chantilly Ln for the report of a larceny from an unoccupied
dwelling. The Patrol Division is investigating. (Incident #2400444)
Fraud
1600+ Longwood Ave
January 26, 2024 – 1:55PM
Officers spoke with a caller who advised they had been a victim of credit card fraud. The caller told
officers that someone used their credit card at the Shell Station on Longwood Avenue. They advised
they must have dropped their card. Officers viewed video footage from the Shell Station and got a
description of the vehicle and suspect. While patrolling later in the day, officers located the vehicle seen
in the video footage and conducted a traffic stop. Further investigation revealed Shanice Johnson, 31, of
Bedford to be the suspect. Dispatch also advised that her license was revoked and she had an active
warrant for petit larceny. The warrant was served and officers issued her a summons for driving
revoked. Later, officers obtained warrants on Ms. Johnson for credit card fraud and credit card theft.
She was transported to the Blue Ridge Regional Jail and held on a secured bond. (Incident #2400491)
Extortion/Blackmail
1000+ Longwood Ave
January 27, 2024 – 12:20AM
Officers took a report from a victim who reported they were being blackmailed through social media by
a suspect threatening to release compromising photos if money was not paid to them. The Patrol
Division is investigating. (Incident #2400498)
Counterfeiting
999 Independence Blvd
January 29, 2024 – 7:30PM
Officers responded to the Bedford Sonic in reference to a counterfeit bill. The Patrol Division is
investigating. (Incident #2400538)
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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