Total Calls for Service: 611
DUI Arrest
800+ Monroe St
November 3, 2023 – 10:45PM
Officers observed suspicious driving behavior that resulted in a traffic stop. As a result of the traffic stop
Kimberly Wood, 49, of Bedford was taken into custody and transported to the Blue Ridge Regional Jail
where a charge of driving under the influence was obtained against her. (Incident #2307137)
Larceny – Shoplifting
1126 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke
November 4, 2023 – 3:52PM
Officers responded for the report of a subject who had been stopped by asset protection for suspected
shoplifting. Mary Lilley, 33, of Bedford was issued a summons for petit larceny as well as a summons for
trespassing as she had been previously barred from the Bedford Walmart. (Incident #2307151)
Larceny from Auto
1200+ Park St
November 5, 2023 – 2:19AM
Officers responded for the report of a larceny of money from a vehicle. The victim said their vehicle was
unlocked. The Patrol Division is investigating. (Incident #2307163)
Larceny - Shoplifting
1126 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke
November 5, 2023 – 7:53PM
Officers responded for the report of a subject who had been stopped by asset protection for suspected
larceny of merchandise but proceeded to leave the store. When officers arrived, the subject was loading
items into their car and would not identify themselves. The subject was later determined to be Lachelle
Starks, 31, of Bedford and was issued a summons for petit larceny. (Incident #2307173)
Larceny
1164 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke
November 5, 2023 – 10:38PM
Officers responded for the report of a larceny of money. The victim lost his wallet at McDonalds and
when he came back to retrieve the wallet there was money missing from it. The patrol division is
investigating. (Incident #2307178)
Weapons Violation
1126 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke
November 6, 2023 – 11:06AM
Officers responded to Walmart for the report of a dispute involving a purchase. When officers made
contact with the subject they were made aware of a firearm inside of his vehicle. After further
investigation David Colon, 59, of Wytheville was taken into custody and transported to the magistrate
where warrants were obtained against him for 2 weapons related offenses. David Colon was released on
an unsecured bond. (Incident #2307184)
Drugs/Narcotics Violation
Dr MLK Jr Bypass
November 7, 2023 – 2:33AM
Officers observed suspicious driving behavior that resulted in a traffic stop. After further investigation
Daniel Elmore, 37, of Bedford was taken into custody and transported to the magistrate where
warrants were obtained for possession with intent to distribute. (Incident #2307203)
DUI Arrest/Warrant Service
856 Burks Hill Rd
November 7, 2023 – 10:42PM
Officers were at the Shell Station when they observed a driver demonstrating suspicious driving
behavior. Officers on scene discovered that the registered owner of the vehicle was wanted out of
Bedford County. When officers approached the vehicle in an attempt to identify the driver, the driver
admitted to recent illicit substance use. As a result of this encounter, Bedford Police took Michael
Heller, 48, of Bedford into custody on the outstanding warrant, and also obtained an additional charge
of driving under the influence. (Incident #2307221)
Possible Narcotics
900+ Blue Ridge Ave
November 9, 2023 – 3:34AM
Officers observed suspicious driving behavior that resulted in a traffic stop. During the traffic stop
officers located suspected narcotics. The Patrol Division is investigating. (Incident #2307243)
Larceny – Shoplifting
1126 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke
November 9, 2023 – 9:49PM
Officers responded to the Bedford Walmart for the report of a subject that was found on video to be
shoplifting. Officers responded and talked with Carol Leftwich, 59, of Thaxton and subsequently issued
her a summons for petit larceny. (Incident #2307260)
Larceny – Shoplifting
1126 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke
November 11, 2023 – 3:50PM
Officers responded to Walmart for the report of a subject that was found on video to be shoplifting.
Officers met with a subject who originally gave false information about themselves to the officers. The
subject was later determined to be Stephanie Jamerson, 50, of Goode. Ms. Jamerson was taken into
custody and transported to the Blue Ridge Regional Jail where charges for petit larceny and false ID to
law enforcement were obtained against her. She was released on an unsecured bond. (Incident
DUI Arrest
400+ Crenshaw St
November 15, 2023 – 10:43PM
Officers observed suspicious driving behavior and a traffic violation that resulted in a traffic stop. As a
result of the traffic stop Nicole Wimmer, 50, of Bedford was taken into custody and transported to the
Blue Ridge Regional Jail where a charge of driving under the influence was obtained against her.
(Incident #2307363)
DUI Arrest
3700+ Forest Rd
November 17, 2023 – 10:02PM
Officers responded for the report of a single vehicle crash. As a result of the investigation Shelly
McKinney, 41, of Bedford was taken into custody and transported to the Magistrate where a warrant
was obtained by officers for driving under the influence. McKinney was held on a secured bond.
(Incident #2307408)
DUI Arrest
900+ Blue Ridge Ave
November 18, 2023 – 8:20PM
Officers observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and conducted a traffic stop. As a result of
the traffic stop Lindsey Rothman, 39, of Lynchburg was taken into custody and transported to the
Magistrate where charges for driving under the influence and reckless driving by speed were obtained.
(Incident #2307426)
Fraud
900+ Blue Ridge Ave
November 18, 2023 – 8:20PM
Officers made contact with a subject by phone in reference to a fraud. The caller advised there were
fraudulent purchases on their Lowe’s credit card. The recent transactions had been conducted at the
Bedford Lowe’s. The Patrol Division is investigating. (Incident #2307475)
Larceny – Shoplifting
1126 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke
November 22, 2023 – 5:35PM
Officers responded to Walmart for the report of a subject that was found on video to be shoplifting.
Officers responded and spoke with Susan Gonzin, 34, of Moneta and subsequently issued her a
summons for petit larceny. (Incident #2307496)
Larceny – Shoplifting
1126 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke
November 22, 2023 – 9:10PM
Officers responded to Walmart for the report of a subject who failed to scan all of the items in their cart
in the self-checkout aisle. Amber Cadiero 35, of Bedford was issued a summons for petit larceny on
scene. (Incident #2307498)
Warrant Service
900+ Blue Ridge Ave
November 24, 2023 – 3:46PM
Officers were patrolling the 900 block of Blue Ridge Avenue when they observed a vehicle equipment
violation that resulted in a traffic stop. The vehicle pulled into an apartment complex and the driver got
out and began to run from officers. Officers initiated a foot pursuit and approximately thirty minutes
later with the assistance of a Bedford County Sheriff’s Office K-9, the male was apprehended. Harry
Cabell, 35, of Gladstone was transported to the jail where he was served on his outstanding capiases
from Lynchurg, Amherst, and Appomattox. Officers also obtained warrants for obstruction and driving
revoked. (Incident #2307521)
Possible Narcotics
900+ Blue Ridge Ave
November 25, 2023 – 11:16AM
Officers initiated a traffic stop while in the 900 block of Blue Ridge Avenue. During the traffic stop
officers located suspected narcotics. The Patrol Division is investigating. (Incident #2307538)
Warrant Service
212 E Washington St
November 27, 2023 – 9:01PM
Officers responded to the area of Elba’s Butcher Shoppe for a disturbance. Officers were later advised by
dispatch that one of the subjects involved had a capias out of Lynchburg for five probation violations.
Charles Clark, 56, of Bedford was taken to the Magistrate where he was served the capias. He was given
a secured bond. (Incident #2307587)
Larceny – Shoplifting
1126 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke
November 27, 2023 – 10:39PM
Officers responded to the Bedford Walmart for a report of a larceny. Asset protection advised officers
that a female subject had apparently concealed items in her purse. After further investigation, Nikki
Chambers, 39, of Bedford was issued a summons for petit larceny and given an advisement date.
(Incident #2307591)
Larceny – Shoplifting/Warrant Service
1126 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke
November 22, 2023 – 10:39PM
Officers responded to the Bedford Walmart for the report of a larceny. Asset protection advised officers
that a female subject was seen concealing items in her purse. Officers later discovered the female had a
felony warrant out of Bedford for possession of scheduled substances. Stephania Long, 45, of Bedford
was taken into custody and transported to the Blue Ridge Regional Jail where she was served the
outstanding felony warrant and officers obtained a petit larceny charge. (Incident #2307592)
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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