March 2025 Briefing
- Woody Watts
- Apr 21
- 6 min read
Total Calls for Service: 891
DUI Arrest
Baldwin St / Blue Ridge Ave
March 1st, 2025 – 10:40 PM
Officers were patrolling the area of Route 460 and Baldwin Street when they observed a vehicle pass
them and nearly crash. The vehicle then began backing up the wrong way on Route 460 in an attempt to
turn onto Baldwin Street. Officers initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle. Mark Downey, 60, of Goode,
was subsequently taken into custody and transported to the Blue Ridge Regional Jail, where a warrant
for driving under the influence was obtained. (Incident #PD25-00193)
Larceny (Shoplifting)
1126 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke
March 2nd, 2025 – 7:45 PM
Officers were in the area of Walmart when they were approached by an employee who reported a
female shoplifting inside the store. Officers made contact with an asset protection employee, who
described observing the suspect concealing items. Holly Giles, 29, of Montvale, was later issued a
summons for petit larceny and given an advisement date. (Incident #PD25-00196)
Destruction of Property
1110 E Main St
March 1st, 2025 – 8:00 PM
Officers responded to Go Mart on East Main Street regarding vandalized gas pumps. The store manager
reported someone had placed political stickers on the pumps and written on them with marker. The
Patrol Division is investigating. (Incident #PD25-00198)
DUI Arrest
460 / Burks Hill Rd
March 4th, 2025 – 11:04 PM
While patrolling Route 460, officers observed a vehicle traveling below the posted speed limit. The
vehicle was also failing to maintain its lane. A traffic stop was initiated. Alexis Copeland, 53, of
Lynchburg, was arrested for driving under the influence and taken before the magistrate, where
warrants were obtained for DUI and a Bedford Town ordinance violation for obstruction. (Incident
#PD25-00206)
Fraud
1500+ Longwood Ave
March 4th, 2025 – 12:08 PM
Officers were contacted by a subject reporting a fraud. The individual stated they had lost their phone
the previous night, which was later found by a friend in the Walmart parking lot. Several unauthorized
charges were made to an online gambling website via a linked wallet. The Patrol Division is investigating.
(Incident #PD25-00208)
Public Intoxication
200+ E Washington St
March 5th, 2025 – 1:32PM
Officers responded to Elba’s Butcher Shop regarding a male subject asking people for money. Officers
made contact with James Whaley, 37, of Bedford, who was arrested for public intoxication. He was
transported to the Blue Ridge Regional Jail and held until sober. (Incident #PD25-00210)
Destruction of Property
Longwood Ave / Independence Blvd
March 5th, 2025 – 5:29 PM
A subject advised officers that while driving on Independence Boulevard, a passing truck threw gravel
that cracked their windshield. The subject was unable to catch up to the truck due to traffic. The Patrol
Division is investigating. (Incident #PD25-00212)
Public Intoxication
1000+ Phillips Park Dr
March 5th, 2025 – 5:29 PM
Officers responded to a disturbance on Phillips Park Drive. Johnathan Gass, 22, of Forest, was arrested
for public intoxication. (Incident #PD25-00214)
Possible Narcotics
800+ Sword Beach Ln
March 6th, 2025 – 11:14 AM
Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with a loud exhaust. Suspected narcotics were located
during the stop. The Patrol Division is investigating. (Incident #PD25-00215)
Larceny
1126 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke
March 7
th, 2025 – 6:00 PM
Officers responded to Walmart for a shoplifting report. The suspect had fled before officers arrived, but
they obtained a vehicle tag. Later that month, officers spotted the vehicle at Walmart. Jacob Shephard,
25, of Lynchburg, was taken to the magistrate where a warrant for petit larceny was obtained. He was
released on a secured bond. (Incident #PD25-00218)
DUI Arrest
460 / Burks Hill Rd
March 9th, 2025 – 1:17 AM
Officers observed a sedan traveling at a high rate of speed. Officers pulled behind the vehicle and
observed suspicious driving behavior. A traffic stop was initiated. Endia Walker, 23, of Appomattox, was
taken before the magistrate where a warrant for driving under the influence was obtained against her.
(Incident #PD25-00220)
Possible Narcotics
N Bridge St / Peaks St
March 12th, 2025 – 1:46 AM
Officers conducted a traffic stop on North Bridge Street and located suspected narcotics. The Patrol
Division is investigating. (Incident #PD25-00229)
DUI Arrest
921 Blue Ridge Ave
March 15th, 2025 – 12:01 AM
Officers observed suspicious driving behavior on Route 460 and conducted a traffic stop. After a brief
investigation, Christina Davis, 47, of Altavista, was arrested for driving under the influence. (Incident
#PD25-00235)
Warrant Service
Timber Ridge Rd / Centerville Rd
March 15th, 2025 – 3:28 AM
Officers observed a vehicle swerving and crossing the double yellow line. Officers ran the vehicle tag
with dispatch and were advised the registered owner had an active capias out of Bedford. A passenger
also had an active capias out of Lynchburg. Jyssica Hughs, 34, and Ray Page, 54, both of Goode, were
transported to the Blue Ridge Regional Jail. (Incident #PD25-00236)
Possible Narcotics
1001 Independence Blvd
March 16
h
, 2025 – 9:01 PM
Officers conducted a traffic stop for a traffic violation. Suspected narcotics were located during the stop.
(Incident #PD25-00242)
Fraud
215 E Main St
March 11th, 2025 – 8:00 PM
Officers spoke with an individual at the police department who reported unauthorized charges on their
credit card totaling $250, made to a gambling website. The individual was advised to contact their bank
and take steps to secure their identity and finances. (Incident #PD25-00243)
Possible Narcotics
1126 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke
March 18th, 2025 – 2:50 PM
Officers observed a vehicle matching the description from a previous larceny case in the Walmart
parking lot. Officers made contact with the occupants of the vehicle. Suspected narcotics were later
found in the vehicle. (Incident #PD25-00248)
Larceny
862 Burks Hill Rd
March 20th, 2025 – 6:00 PM
Officers responded to the Shell station for a larceny. A subject was reported to have stolen alcohol. The
Patrol Division is investigating. (Incident #PD25-00260)
DUI Arrest
1901 Forest Rd
March 21st, 2025 – 5:05 PM
Officers responded to a motor vehicle accident with injuries at Forest Road and Woodside Avenue.
Following a brief investigation, Jean Coulson, 55, of Lynchburg, was arrested for driving while
intoxicated. He was released on an unsecured bond. (Incident #PD25-00265)
Larceny
1126 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke
March 22nd, 2025 – 4:49 PM
Walmart asset protection reported that a subject concealed alcohol, consumed it in the bathroom, and
exited the store. The Patrol Division is investigating. (Incident #PD25-00269)
Warrant Service
862 Burks Hill Rd
March 26th, 2025 – 4:38 PM
Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for lacking a state inspection. The driver, Jennifer
Chapman, 27, of Bedford, had an active capias out of Roanoke County. She was taken before the
magistrate, released on an unsecured bond, and given a ride back to her vehicle. (Incident #PD25-00286)
DUI Arrest
1125 Longwood Ave
March 26th, 2025 – 8:48 PM
Officers received a report from a caller of a vehicle swerving all over the roadway. Officers located the
vehicle at the Spirit Mart Gas Station and observed signs of impairment. Carey Orange, 52, of Bedford,
was arrested for driving under the influence and taken before the magistrate. (Incident #PD25-00287)
Assault
921 Blue Ridge Ave
March 28th, 2025 – 7:40 PM
Officers responded to the Days Inn for a fight in progress. Two employees reported being assaulted by a
former guest who attempted to access a room without a reservation. Later, officers located and
arrested Chasity Harris, 47, of Forest, for two counts of assault. She was held without bond. (Incident
#PD25-00298)
Fraud
215 E Main St
March 30th, 2025 – 10:40 AM
An individual reported that a large sum of money had been stolen from their bank account and a
separate amount from a stock account. The Detective Bureau is investigating. (Incident #PD25-00302)
DUI Arrest
215 E Main St
March 30th, 2025 – 10:40 AM
Officers observed a speeding vehicle with an equipment violation and conducted a stop. Michele
Mawyer, 50, of Madison Heights, was arrested for DUI (2nd offense) and possession of a Schedule II
substance from a prior incident. (Incident #PD25-00307)
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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