Total Calls for Service: 688
DUI Arrest
900+ Blue Ridge Ave
May 1, 2024 – 11:50PM
Officers were patrolling the 900 block of Blue Ridge Avenue when they observed suspicious driving
behavior that resulted in a traffic stop. Christopher Chambers, 30, 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 him. He was set to be held until sober. (Incident #2402597)
Sexual Offense
100+ North Bridge St
May 2, 2024 – 11:18AM
Officers responded to the 100 block of North Bridge Street in reference to a male going into businesses
asking for money. It was also advised the male had made inappropriate gestures to a store clerk. As a
result of the investigation, Ferdinand Niyimpaye, 56, of Bedford was arrested for simulated
masturbation and public intoxication. He was taken into custody and transported to the Blue Ridge
Regional Jail where he was held without bond. (Incident #2402604)
Fraud
1300+ Emerald View Ct
May 2, 2024 – 11:16AM
Officers spoke to an individual who advised they have been the victim of a scam. The individual had
been speaking to someone online in reference to vehicle parts and sent money for the parts and did not
hear back from the seller. The Detective Bureau is investigating. (Incident #2402607)
Larceny - Shoplifting
1507 Longwood Ave
May 2, 2024 – 6:02PM
Officers responded to the Dollar General on Longwood Avenue for the report of a subject who had just
left the store after shoplifting. The Patrol Division is investigating. (Incident #2402619)
Larceny - Shoplifting
1126 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke
May 5, 2024 – 5:00PM
Officers responded to Walmart in reference to a subject who had been stopped by asset protection for
shoplifting. Asset protection advised that the female subject had concealed items and passed all points
of sale with the merchandise. After further investigation, Christina Scruggs, 39, of Salem was issued a
summons for petit larceny. (Incident #2402675)
Larceny
400+ W King St
May 5, 2024 – 5:00PM
Officers were dispatched to the 400 block of West King Street for the report of juveniles stealing a
bicycle out of a yard. The Patrol Division is investigating. (Incident #2402677)
Destruction of Property
800+ Judd St
May 6, 2024 – 7:25PM
Officers responded to the 800 block of Judd Street in reference to a disturbance. One subject advised
they had gotten into an argument with another subject and that some of their property had been
broken in the argument. Parties were advised on the process for obtaining charges and protective
orders. (Incident #2402696)
Warrant Service
600+ F St
May 6, 2024 – 7:31PM
Officers were in route to a disturbance when they observed a male known to them from previous
encounters. They checked his wanted status with dispatch and it was confirmed the male had three
active capiases. Johnathan Brunk, 45, of Bedford was taken into custody and transported to the
magistrate where he was held without bond. (Incident #2402699)
Fraud
1000+ Coolbrook Rd
May 9, 2024 – 5:00PM
Officers spoke with an individual who believes he has been a victim of a fraud. The individual advised
they thought they won money from Publisher’s Clearinghouse. The individual was sent a check for 2.5
million dollars but was told they would have to send a cashier’s check to receive the funds. The
Detective Bureau is investigating. (Incident #2402766)
Larceny
817 Burks Hill Rd
May 12, 2024 – 2:50PM
Officers responded to the Happy Food Mart on Burks Hill Road in reference to a larceny of fuel. The
subject filled their vehicle with fuel and left without paying. The Patrol Division is investigating. (Incident
Trespassing
500+ Plunkett St
May 15, 2024 – 1:00PM
Officers observed a male subject standing near the train tracks. The male was known to officers from
previous encounters as well as issues with him walking across the train tracks. Jermaine Linton, 40, of
Bedford was released on a summons for trespassing on train tracks. (Incident #2402883)
Public Intoxication
1613 Oakwood St
May 15, 2024 – 3:37PM
Officers responded to Bedford Memorial Hospital for the report of a disturbance. Hunter Noel, 25, of
Bedford was subsequently placed under arrest for public intoxication. He was transported to the Blue
Ridge Regional Jail where he was held until sober. (Incident #2402890)
DUI Arrest
514 Blue Ridge Ave
May 15, 2024 – 3:37PM
Officers responded to the 500 block of Blue Ridge Avenue for the report of a vehicle crash. While in
route, officers were informed that one of the parties involved in the crash left the scene and made a
statement that they had been drinking. After further investigation James Starks, 61, of Bedford was
placed under arrest and taken before the magistrate where charges for driving under the influence and
felony hit and run were obtained against him. (Incident #2402891)
Public Intoxication
407 N Bridge St
May 18, 2024 – 5:27PM
Officers were at the BP Station on Bridge Street when they came in contact with a female subject who
had slurred speech and an odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from her person. Kara Craighead, 39,
of Bedford was subsequently taken into custody and transported to the magistrate where a warrant for
public intoxication was obtained against her. (Incident #2402956).
Public Intoxication
1126 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke
May 18, 2024 – 10:00PM
Officers were dispatched to Walmart in reference to a male subject in the parking lot who appeared to
have had a medical emergency and was trying to drive away. Officers arrived on scene and spoke to the
male subject who was identified as Bryan Kast. Bryan Kast, 53, of Goode was later placed under arrest
for public intoxication. He was held until sober. (Incident #2402963)
Destruction of Property
600+ Pinecrest Ave
May 20, 2024 – 4:40PM
Officers responded to the 600 block of Pinecrest Avenue in reference to property damage located on the
caller’s vehicle. The caller advised there were new minor scratches on their vehicle. The Patrol Division is
investigating. (Incident #2402989)
Larceny - Shoplifting
1126 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke
May 20, 2024 – 6:51PM
Officers responded to Walmart in reference to a female subject who had been caught shoplifting by
asset protection. Yolanda Witt, 59, of Bedford was issued a summons for petit larceny and given an
advisement date. (Incident #2402991)
Fraud
100+ E Main St
May 24, 2024 – 4:22PM
Officers were contacted by another jurisdiction about a stolen check being forged and uttered in the
Town of Bedford. The Detective Bureau is investigating. (Incident #24-04008)
Indecent Exposure
720 Blue Ridge Avenue
May 28, 2024 – 6:58PM
Officers responded to 720 Blue Ridge Avenue in reference to a male subject urinating out of a window.
Caleb Brennan, 21, of Bedford was later served a permitted warrant for incident exposure. (Incident
#24-04025)
Larceny - Shoplifting
1507 Longwood Ave
May 28, 2024 – 9:51PM
Officers responded to the Dollar General in reference to a female subject shoplifting. The individual had
already left the store. The patrol division is investigating. (Incident #24-04026)
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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