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Bedford, N.H. Police Seeking to Identify Woman Connected to Multiple Incidents of Fraud

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Bedford Police Department
John J. Bryfonski, Chief of Police
55 Constitution Drive
Bedford, NH 03110

For Immediate Release

Monday, July 15, 2019

Media Contact: Jordan Mayblum
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Bedford Police Seeking to Identify Woman Connected to Multiple Incidents of Fraud

BEDFORD, N.H. — Chief John J. Bryfonski reports that the Bedford Police Department is seeking to identify a woman believed to be involved in multiple fraudulent bank transactions.

At approximately 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 11, Bedford Police were alerted to suspicious activity at Member’s First Credit Union, 136 Bedford Center Road, where the suspect allegedly attempted to withdraw money using a stolen identification card.

When police arrived, the suspect fled and ran a red light at the intersection of Route 101 and Wallace Road, after which she continued to drive recklessly, resulting in officers abandoning their effort to pursue her for safety reasons.

Through their ongoing investigation, Bedford Police determined that the July 11 incident is likely connected to multiple similar incidents in which a suspect used stolen checks, driver’s licenses and vehicle registration plates. These items are believed to have been stolen from multiple car break-ins in Gilford, Tilton and Manchester in recent weeks.

“This woman is connected to multiple serious felonies, including endangering the safety of everyone around her by attempting to elude officers investigating her crimes,” Chief Bryfonski said. “I urge anyone who may know this individual to come forward and help us to identify her.”

The suspect was driving a newer silver Dodge Grand Caravan displaying stolen plates. Anyone who believes they may have information on the suspect is asked to call the Bedford Police Department at 603-472-5113. All tips can remain anonymous.

These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 

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 Bedford Police Expand “Quality of Life” Bicycle and Golf Cart Patrol Initiative

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Bedford Police Department
Robert Bongiorno, Chief of Police
2 Mudge Way
Bedford, MA 01730

For Immediate Release

Thursday, June 13, 2019

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

 Bedford Police Expand “Quality of Life” Bicycle and Golf Cart Patrol Initiative

Note: This version has been edited to reflect that the program is in its third year and is being expanded.

BEDFORD — Chief Robert Bongiorno is pleased to announce that the Bedford Police Department’s Quality of Life patrol program will return for the summer season this weekend.

The Quality of Life Patrol program is an extension of the department’s Pro-Active Community Enforcement (PACE) patrol program over the holiday season, which schedules officers to patrol shopping centers on foot.

Through the Quality of Life patrol program, officers are available by foot, bicycle and golf cart to enforce drug and alcohol laws, trespassing and other nuisance offenses. The program also allows officers to build their connections with the community through in-person interactions.

Areas to be patrolled this summer season through the Quality of Life patrol program include the bike path from South Road to the Lexington town line, the railroad bed from South Road to the Concord town line, the bike path from Loomis Street to the Billerica town line, Bedford Marketplace and the Great Road Shopping Center. Police will also patrol other areas accessible by bicycle, and also have a presence at community events.

This is the third summer the Bedford Police Department has operated the Quality of Life patrol program, and this season the program will grow to include additional patrols. The program is also being extended to run longer than in prior years, with the patrols scheduled to continue through Labor Day.

“Our goal with these patrols is to allow our officers to partake in face-to-face interactions with our residents and visitors, and to dissuade and end illegal and nuisance activity in these areas,” Chief Bongiorno said. “Everyone should be able to enjoy our bike paths, go shopping and partake in recreational opportunities in Bedford without these annoyances.”

The patrols will be scheduled for Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, when these areas are most highly trafficked.

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Bedford Police to Participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

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Bedford Police Department
Robert Bongiorno, Chief of Police
2 Mudge Way
Bedford, MA 01730

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Bedford Police to Participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

BEDFORD — Chief Robert Bongiorno reports that the Bedford Police Department is participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this weekend and encourages residents to drop off their unused or expired medications.

Additional officers will be at the department on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to assist residents during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

Saturday’s collection event is part of a semi-annual initiative organized by the Drug Enforcement Administration. Thousands of law enforcement agencies across the country hold prescription “take back” events twice a year in an effort to provide community members with an easy, accessible way to dispose of expired or unwanted prescription drugs.

Drug Take Back events also serve as an opportunity for law enforcement agencies to educate the public about the potential for abuse of medications. Studies suggest that the majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet.

Residents should note that liquids, needles or sharps will not be accepted.

Community members who want to dispose of old medications, but are unable to attend the Take Back Day event can call the Bedford Police Department at 781-275-1212 and an officer will come to the house to pick up the prescription drugs. They can also provide residents with a chemical that renders the drugs inactive so they can dispose of them on their own.

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Bedford Police to Hold Informational Public Safety Forums

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Bedford Police Department
Robert Bongiorno, Chief of Police
2 Mudge Way
Bedford, MA 01730

For Immediate Release

Monday, April 8, 2019

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Bedford Police to Hold Informational Public Safety Forums

BEDFORD — Chief Robert Bongiorno and the Bedford Police Department are pleased to announce that a series of informational sessions on various public safety and policing topics will be held in the coming months.

“I encourage residents to attend one or more of these sessions,” Chief Bongiorno said. “Our goal is to share the police work we do throughout the community and to familiarize residents with our officers. Come, listen to one of our presentations on public safety, and get to know your local officers in a relaxed setting.”

WHEN:

  • “Internet and Phone Scams: What You Can Do to Avoid Them” Wednesday, May 29, from 6:30-9 p.m.
  • “Public Health Emergencies: What Police Can Do Before Emergency Medical Services Arrive” Wednesday, June 26, from 6:30-9 p.m.
  • “The Use of Force as Relating to Policing in the 21st Century” Wednesday, July 31, from 6:30-9 p.m.
  • “Constitutional and Criminal Law as Applied by Police” Wednesday, Aug. 28, from 6:30-9 p.m.
  • “Domestic Violence: Police and the Law Partnered with a Solution by the Domestic Violence Services Network” Wednesday, Sept. 25, from 6:30-9 p.m.
  • “Citations: The Reasons and Success of the Bedford Police Enforcement” Wednesday, Oct. 30, from 6:30-9 p.m.

WHERE:

Bedford Police Department Training Room, 2 Mudge Way

WHAT:

The Bedford Police Department will be hosting a series of six open house informational sessions in the coming months to familiarize the community with members of the department and inform residents about various public safety and policing topics.

At each session, officers will conduct training on a public safety issue and will hold an open forum afterward to discuss any community concerns residents wish to bring forward. The sessions will cover internet and phone scams, citations and domestic violence.

“We want people to know who we are and what we do,” Lt. James Graham said. “These sessions are a great tool for police and residents to get to know one another better while addressing a prevalent public safety topic in Bedford.”

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