Bedford Bulletin : Police

Bedford man charged with shoplifting

Bedford Editor — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:32:00 GMT

Bedford police officers responded to a call about a male shoplifter just before 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Hannaford’s Supermarket in Colby Court, Bedford. Hannaford reported the subject fled the area when he was confronted by the store’s...(read more)

Police catch student stalker

Bedford Editor — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:10:00 GMT

BY HOLLY DAVIS Bedford detectives arrested Dennis Buchenauer, 51, of Manchester, in connection with a complaint made by a 16- year-old female Bedford High School Student last week. Police received the report just before 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3. The student...(read more)

Zero tolerance from Bedford police on underage drinking

Bedford Editor — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:23:00 GMT

By JILLIAN JORGENSEN Whether underage teens are drinking at house parties, the town pool or at the school dance, Bedford police have said they will not tolerate it, and some recent arrests echo that sentiment. “Basically, we have a zero tolerance...(read more)

Burglars take guns

Bedford Editor — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:57:00 GMT

By JILLIAN JORGENSEN A fourth home has been burglarized during daylight hours in September, police said, and this time, guns were taken. “To do a daytime residential burglary, it’s pretty brazen,” detective Matt Fleming said. “They’re...(read more)

Two homes burglarized in Bedford

Bedford Editor — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:53:00 GMT

By JILLIAN JORGENSEN Two homes were burglarized within a week, prompting police to urge residents to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity. “I guess the best advice, I would say, is lock your doors and windows,” Lt. Michael Bernard...(read more)

Police set up sobriety checkpoint to catch drunk drivers

Bedford Editor — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:36:00 GMT

By DARRELL HALEN After the young driver of a Jeep sport utility vehicle failed a field sobriety test, he was handcuffed, put in the back of a police cruiser and taken to the Bedford Police Department. The young man was one of two people arrested for driving...(read more)

Motorcyclist dragged, abandoned on highway

Bedford Editor — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:13:00 GMT

By JILLIAN JORGENSEN A 19-year-old Massachusetts woman struck a Barrington motorcyclist, dragged him for a short distance and then left him behind Thursday, Aug. 20, state police said. The driver of the motorcycle, Robert Heywood, 50, of Barrington, was...(read more)

Hotel stabbing victim was ambushed

Bedford Editor — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 19:25:00 GMT

BY JILLIAN JORGENSEN Police have yet to name suspects in the stabbing of a 49-year-old man who was staying at a Bedford hotel. The man, whom police have yet to identify, survived being stabbed nine times at the Quality Inn and Suites at 121 S. River Road...(read more)

Bedford Police will begin arresting minors caught drinking

Bedford Editor — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 19:05:00 GMT

BY JILLIAN JORGENSEN After a spate of underage drinking parties in Bedford this summer, the Police Department is cracking down: guests drinking at the parties will now join hosts in being arrested, Police Chief David C. Bailey said. “It’s...(read more)

Pot farm busted in Bedford

Bedford Editor — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:53:00 GMT

BY JILLIAN JORGENSEN Police and federal Drug Enforcement Administration officers shut down a budding marijuana farm on Joppa Hill Road on Thursday, July 16, seizing 139 plants and arresting one Manchester man that police said was the lead grower. The...(read more)

Skinny dog taken from owner after complaint

Bedford Editor — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:57:00 GMT

By JILLIAN JORGENSEN Police arrested a local man on a charge of animal cruelty Wednesday, June 3, after receiving calls that his dog appeared malnourished and lethargic and was wandering the neighborhood, police said. Brian Laliberte, 28, pleaded not...(read more)

Bedford hazard mitigation plan gets updated

Bedford Editor — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:38:00 GMT

BY PATRICK O’NEILL Having a solid plan in place is the best way to handle natural disasters. At a recent Town Council meeting, Southern New Hampshire Planning Commission and members from the Planning Board presented an update to the Bedford Hazard...(read more)

Police aim for stimulus money

Bedford Editor — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:18:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE The town could be getting four new police officers, thanks to the economic stimulus program. Chief David Bailey said his department had planned on two new officers for this year, but those were cut from the town budget out of economic...(read more)

Thousands lose power in Bedford

Bedford Editor — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:31:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY With the powerful ice storm days old, a good portion of Bedford remained powerless, leaving residents unsure of when they would be able to have electricity back. Many homes and businesses in Bedford lost power the evening of Thursday,...(read more)

Police investigate assault and accident cases

Bedford Editor — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:50:00 GMT

Bedford Police Department Detective Division is investigating an assault on a teenage girl. On Friday, Dec. 5, at 7:38 p.m., police officers responded to Cambridge Road in Bedford for a reported serious assault. Because the incident involves all juveniles,...(read more)