Total Calls for Service: 1,018
Fraud
1000+ Windy Ridge Dr
October 2nd, 2024 – 2:10 PM
Officers spoke with a caller in reference to a fraud. The caller advised that they were attempting to
obtain a loan through LendingTree and were later contacted by a representative claiming to be from the
company. The representative informed the caller that they would need their banking information in
order to send the money. The victim later realized they were being scammed. The victim was advised to
contact their bank’s fraud department. (Incident #PD24-04517)
Counterfeiting
1489 Boxwood Ter
October 2nd, 2024 – 11:46 PM
Officers responded to Wendy’s in reference to a counterfeit bill being passed. A subject used a twenty-
dollar bill to pay for their food. When the clerk addressed the subject about the bill being counterfeit,
the subject drove off. The Patrol Division is investigating. (Incident #PD24-04520)
Fraud
1164 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke
October 3rd, 2024 – 12:49 AM
Officers responded to McDonald’s in reference to a counterfeit bill. The subject used a counterfeit bill to
pay for their food items and drove off before the clerk realized the money was counterfeit. The Patrol
Division is investigating. (Incident #PD24-04522)
Fraud
215 E Main St
October 4th, 2024 – 10:11 AM
Officers responded to the police department for a report regarding a victim who was notified of a credit
card opened in their name with an outstanding balance that they did not contribute to. The victim
stated that they had lost their wallet around the time the credit card was opened. The Patrol Division is
investigating. (Incident #PD24-04525)
Larceny
1300+ Peaks St
October 4th, 2024 – 6:26 PM
Officers were patrolling the 1300 block of Peaks Street when they observed that five political campaign
signs were missing. The property owner was contacted to determine if the signs had been taken down,
and officers were informed that the signs had not been removed by the owner and were stolen. The
Patrol Division is investigating. (Incident #PD24-04529)
Destruction of Property
1000+ Rock Castle Rd
October 5th, 2024 – 8:54 AM
Officers responded to a call on Rock Castle Road regarding the destruction of campaign signs. Multiple
signs were damaged, and a large sign was stolen. The Patrol Division is investigating. (Incident #PD24-
04531)
Larceny
500+ 4
th
St
October 5th, 2024 – 11:32 AM
Officers were dispatched to a call regarding an individual’s vehicle tags being stolen. The victim did not
wish to press charges but was concerned that the tags might be used to run tolls or in the commission of
a crime. The vehicle tags were later located by the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office. (Incident #PD24-
04532)
Larceny
706 Longwood Ave
October 5th, 2024 – 11:49 AM
Officers responded to a call regarding a large political banner that was stolen. Officers searched the area
for any evidence left by the offender, but no leads have been found. (Incident #PD24-04533)
Larceny
1126 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke
October 5th, 2024 – 3:16 PM
Officers responded to Walmart in reference to a larceny. An employee allegedly witnessed a customer
placing various items into two bags they were carrying. The customer was identified as Haley Lillie, 29,
of Bedford. Lillie was issued a summons for Petit Larceny. (Incident #PD24-04536)
Larceny
1820 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke
October 8th, 2024 – 11:13 AM
Officers responded to Lowes for a report of a larceny that had occurred a few weeks prior. An employee
advised officers that a subject grabbed some larger items and passed all points of sale without paying
for them. The subject has been identified, and charges have been placed. The arrest is pending. (Incident
#PD24-04549)
Fraud
115 W Main St
October 8th, 2024 – 11:19 AM
Officers received a call from Truist Bank regarding a customer reporting a large amount of money was
taken from their account. A subject came into Truist Bank a few weeks prior, presented a fake ID to the
teller, and withdrew the money. The suspect has been identified, and charges are pending. (Incident
#PD24-04550)
Warrant Service
900+ Blue ridge Ave
October 9th, 2024 – 7:56 PM
Officers responded to a report of a suspicious person walking near the Super 8 Hotel on 460. The caller
advised dispatch that the male subject was stumbling while walking up the side of the road, appeared to
be yelling at traffic, and might run into traffic. Officers made contact with the individual, later identified
as Christopher Tyree, 29, of Roanoke. Dispatch informed officers that Tyree had a felony warrant out of
Roanoke. Tyree was placed under arrest and transported to the Magistrate’s office, where he was held
without bond due to the judge’s order on the capias. (Incident #PD24-04558)
DUI Arrest
1126 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke
October 11th, 2024 – 1:31 PM
Officers responded to Walmart for a report of an intoxicated subject. The subject was later identified as
Delbert Garrison, 68, of Bedford. Garrison was taken before the magistrate, where warrants for DUI
(4th offense), concealed weapon (2nd offense), and driving on a revoked license were obtained. He was
held without bond. (Incident #PD24-04566)
Destruction of Property
1800+ Oakwood St
October 11th, 2024 – 1:53 PM
Officers responded to a call regarding property damage. The victim stated that a scratch on their vehicle
was not present the previous day when they walked out to get the mail. The victim noticed the 4-foot
long scratch while washing the vehicle. The victim filed a claim with their insurance company. Extra
patrols will be conducted in the area due to the incident. (Incident #PD24-04565)
Possible Narcotics
817 Burks Hill Rd
October 12th, 2024 – 1:52 PM
Officers were patrolling the area of 460 when they observed a driver talking on the phone while driving.
Officers conducted a traffic stop and discovered that the driver was operating the vehicle without a
license. The officers were granted consent to search the vehicle and located items consistent with drug
use. The Patrol Division is investigating. (Incident #PD24-04570)
DUI Arrest
1343 Moneta Rd
October 13th, 2024 – 2:13 PM
Officers were patrolling the area of 460 when they observed a subject driving at a high rate of speed.
The subject was identified as Jason Beach, 46, of Bedford. While running the vehicle’s tags with
dispatch, officers were informed that Beach had a suspended license. Officers initiated a traffic stop and
later transported Beach to the magistrate’s office, where a warrant for driving while intoxicated was
obtained. (Incident #PD24-04574)
DUI Arrest
907 Burks Hill Rd
October 14th, 2024 – 12:59 AM
Officers were patrolling the 1000 block of West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike when they observed a traffic
violation that led to a traffic stop. Loran Shepherd, 36, of Bedford was later transported to the
magistrate’s office where charges for DUI, open container, and failure to maintain lanes were obtained
against him. (Incident #PD24-04577)
DUI Arrest
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Bypass/Blue Ridge Ave
October 14th, 2024 – 6:06 AM
Officers responded to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Bypass for a single-vehicle accident. Upon arrival, the
driver was identified as Angela Tucker, 56, of Salem. Tucker was later transported to the magistrate’s
office, where charges for DUI and reckless driving were obtained against her. She was set to have a bond
hearing once sober. (Incident #PD24-04578)
Larceny
1505 Longwood Ave
October 14th, 2024 – 3:51 PM
Officers were dispatched to Dollar General for a report of shoplifting. The manager stated that three
juveniles entered the store, picked up a few items, and left without paying. The manager requested that
the juveniles be accompanied by a parent or guardian while in the store, but did not wish to press
charges or have them banned from the property. All juveniles and their guardians were notified of the
manager’s request. (Incident #PD24-04580)
Fraud
1000+ Park St
October 14th, 2024 – 8:25 PM
Officers spoke with a victim over the phone regarding a scam call. The victim advised they had received
a call from a subject impersonating a police officer, who stated the victim had missed jury duty. The
subject claimed there would be warrants out for the victim's arrest for failure to appear, and they would
need to pay $1,000 for their federal bond. The victim purchased two gift cards for $500 each and sent
them to the address provided. (Incident #PD24-04581)
Larceny
100+ Woodcreek Rd
October 16th, 2024 – 3:59 PM
Officers responded to a call regarding the larceny of a license plate. The victim stated that they noticed,
about two weeks prior, that their tag was missing and that there was damage to the front bracket and
plate cover. The tags have been entered as stolen, and the Patrol Division is continuing to investigate.
(Incident #PD24-04599)
Possible Narcotics
1075 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke
October 17th, 2024 – 2:38 PM
Officers were conducting patrol when they observed a vehicle with an expired state inspection and no
front tag. When the officer attempted to stop the vehicle, the suspect began to speed and drive
recklessly in an attempt to flee. The officer later conducted a consent search and found items consistent
with drug use. The Patrol Division is investigating. (Incident #PD24-04606)
Fraud
700+ Blue Ridge Ave
October 17th, 2024 – 5:40 PM
Officers received a call regarding someone opening a business account with a bank using the victim’s
name and social security number. No money was deposited into the account, and the victim had not lost
any funds. The victim was advised to contact the Social Security office about the misuse of their
information. The victim was also provided with a case number for their records. (Incident #PD24-04608)
Larceny
875 Blue Ridge Ave
October 19th, 2024 – 3:16 PM
Officers were dispatched to Royal Farms in reference to a larceny. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the
store manager, who stated a subject entered the store, ordered food, and left without paying for it. The
Patrol Division is investigating. (Incident #PD24-04622)
Public Intoxication
862 Burks Hill Rd
October 23th, 2024 – 12:12 AM
Officers were dispatched to the Shell station in response to four 911 hang-up calls. Upon arrival, officers
observed a male subject lying at the entrance of the establishment. The subject displayed behavior
consistent with intoxication. The male was identified as Curtis Neff, 38, of Hot Springs. Neff was
arrested for public intoxication and transported to Blue Ridge Regional Jail, where he was held until
sober. (Incident #PD24-04640)
Public Intoxication/Destruction of Property
1126 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke
October 25th, 2024 – 3:15 PM
Officers responded to Walmart for a disturbance. Upon arrival, they placed a male in handcuffs due to
his aggressive behavior. The male was identified as Ryan Jackson, 47, of Bedford. Jackson was arrested
for public intoxication and transported to Blue Ridge Regional Jail, where he was held until sober. While
exiting the magistrate’s office, Jackson caused damage to a door. He was then charged with felony
property damage and issued a secured bond. (Incident #PD24-04649)
DUI Arrest
1202 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke
October 27th, 2024 – 3:14 PM
Officers responded to the 2000 block of East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike for a report of a vehicle driving
recklessly. Officers initiated a traffic stop, and the vehicle stopped in the drive-thru of a fast food
restaurant, where the driver proceeded to order food. The driver was identified as Keith Enslow, 51, of
Glen Allen. Enslow was placed under arrest, and charges were obtained for driving under the influence
and operating a vehicle on a highway without a license. (Incident #PD24-04653)
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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