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52-year-old Bedford Township man arrested after โterroristic threatsโ reported
Read full article: 52-year-old Bedford Township man arrested after โterroristic threatsโ reportedA 52-year-old man from Bedford Township was arrested after the sheriffโs office said he made โterroristic threats.โ
Tractor runs over, kills Monroe County man after accelerating during maintenance
Read full article: Tractor runs over, kills Monroe County man after accelerating during maintenanceA 65-year-old Monroe County man was killed Sunday when the tractor he was doing maintenance on went into gear and drove over him, police report.
Monroe County high school, college students participate in mock disaster training
Read full article: Monroe County high school, college students participate in mock disaster trainingMonroe County college and high school students learned firsthand what it takes to be a police officer, firefighter, and EMT during a mock disaster training on Saturday.
Meth, cocaine, fentanyl found when detectives search several rooms inside Bedford Inn
Read full article: Meth, cocaine, fentanyl found when detectives search several rooms inside Bedford InnDetectives found methamphetamine, cocaine, crack cocaine, and fentanyl when they searched several rooms at the end of a long investigation into the Bedford Inn.
Former Bedford High School baseball star Joey Wiemer being called up by Milwaukee Brewers
Read full article: Former Bedford High School baseball star Joey Wiemer being called up by Milwaukee BrewersFormer Bedford High School baseball star Joey Wiemer is being called up by the Milwaukee Brewers to make his MLB debut.
Deputies make 164 traffic stops in Bedford after complaints about drivers on certain roads
Read full article: Deputies make 164 traffic stops in Bedford after complaints about drivers on certain roadsMonroe County deputies made 164 traffic stops in a one-week span after complaints about drivers on specific roads in Bedford Township.
Man fleeing police runs stop sign, causes crash that kills himself, innocent driver in Monroe County
Read full article: Man fleeing police runs stop sign, causes crash that kills himself, innocent driver in Monroe CountyA man driving a truck erratically in the front lawns of Bedford Township residents fled from police Thursday, went through a stop sign, and caused a crash that left him and an innocent driver dead, according to police.
Monroe County men critically injured in crash -- men were not wearing seat belts
Read full article: Monroe County men critically injured in crash -- men were not wearing seat beltsThe Monroe County Sheriffโs office is investigating a serious injury traffic crash that took place in Bedford Township on Saturday at 10:12 p.m., men involved in the crash were reportedly not wearing seat belts.
Estranged husband with loaded guns stalks wife, drives drunk, flees police in Monroe County
Read full article: Estranged husband with loaded guns stalks wife, drives drunk, flees police in Monroe CountyAn estranged husband was caught stalking his wife with loaded guns in his truck, and then he drunkenly tried to flee police before crashing into a pole, Monroe County deputies said.
Fugitive last seen in Monroe County after escaping Ohio police arrested in U-Haul
Read full article: Fugitive last seen in Monroe County after escaping Ohio police arrested in U-HaulThe wanted fugitive who escaped from police in Ohio and then stole an SUV in Bedford Township was arrested overnight when officials pulled him over in a U-Haul, they said.
Fugitive who escaped Ohio police steals SUV in Bedford Township, disappears before deputies arrive
Read full article: Fugitive who escaped Ohio police steals SUV in Bedford Township, disappears before deputies arriveA fugitive who escaped from police in Ohio last week stole an SUV in Bedford Township and disappeared before deputies could arrive, according to authorities.
Man kills his grandma, hurts grandpa while trying to force way into their Bedford home, police say
Read full article: Man kills his grandma, hurts grandpa while trying to force way into their Bedford home, police sayA man killed his grandmother and injured his grandfather while trying to force his way into their Bedford Township home, police said.
Sheriff: Flat Rock man robbed, held at gunpoint, then carjacked by acquaintance
Read full article: Sheriff: Flat Rock man robbed, held at gunpoint, then carjacked by acquaintanceA man is in police custody Saturday morning after reportedly robbing an acquaintance at gunpoint and forcing him to drive around in Monroe County before stealing the vehicle altogether.
Speeding driver killed after crossing center line, causing head-on crash in Monroe County, police say
Read full article: Speeding driver killed after crossing center line, causing head-on crash in Monroe County, police sayA driver who was speeding and weaving through vehicles in a no-passing zone died after causing a head-on crash in Monroe County, police said.
Temperance man sentenced for murdering woman with piggy bank, child gate, beheading her body
Read full article: Temperance man sentenced for murdering woman with piggy bank, child gate, beheading her bodyA Temperance man has been sentenced after he used a piggy bank and a child gate to murder a woman and then beheaded her body, officials said.
Temperance man found guilty of killing woman with piggy bank, child gate, beheading her body
Read full article: Temperance man found guilty of killing woman with piggy bank, child gate, beheading her bodyA Temperance man has been found guilty of murder after he used a piggy bank and a child gate to beat a woman to death and then beheaded her body, officials said.
35-year-old man killed in Monroe County single vehicle crash while speeding
Read full article: 35-year-old man killed in Monroe County single vehicle crash while speedingPolice say the victim, Lambertville resident Nathan James Mahrt, was driving a silver 2020 Nissan 370Z southbound on Douglas Road north of Summerfield Road when the crash happened. MONROE COUNTY, Mich. โ A 35-year-old man was killed in a single vehicle crash that happened on Summerfield east of Douglas in Bedford Township at around 3:46 a.m. Saturday. Police say the victim, Lambertville resident Nathan James Mahrt, was driving a silver 2020 Nissan 370Z southbound on Douglas north of Summerfield. While he was making a turn in the area the Nissan went off the roadway to the south. Police say speeding was a contributing factor in the crash.
Monroe County investigating after missing man found dead
Read full article: Monroe County investigating after missing man found deadBEDFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. โ Police are investigating a manโs death after the body of a missing man was found in Monroe County Saturday afternoon. According to authorities, the Monroe County Sheriffโs Office was dispatched to Bedford Township after someone had found a body in the woods. Police said the body was identified as a missing Toledo man. Anyone with information about the investigation is asked to contact the Monroe County Sheriffโs Office at 734-240-7537. More: Monroe County news
Man, woman hospitalized after attempted murder in Bedford Township, police seek suspects
Read full article: Man, woman hospitalized after attempted murder in Bedford Township, police seek suspectsBEDFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. โ The Monroe County Sheriffโs Office is investigating an attempted homicide that occurred Tuesday night in Bedford Township. According to authorities, the incident happened at about 10 p.m. at the Bedford Inn Motel on Telegraph Road. Police said the investigation revealed both victims were assaulted at the Bedford Inn Motel the night prior. A search warrant was authored and served by detectives on a motel room at the Bedford Inn Motel, where evidence of an aggravated assault took place. Anyone with information is asked to call the Monroe County Sheriffโs Office at 734-240-7530.
Monroe County hit-and-run, armed robbery suspect arrested after police pursuit into Toledo
Read full article: Monroe County hit-and-run, armed robbery suspect arrested after police pursuit into ToledoTOLEDO โ The Monroe County Sheriffโs Office is investigating a string of crimes after a two-state police pursuit Saturday night. Just after 5 p.m., a Monroe County Sheriffโs deputy in Lambertville, just north of Toledo, was informed by a citizen of a damaged black Impala parked at a Rite Aid Pharmacy located near the intersection of Secor and Sterns roads. Deputies pursued the suspect southbound into Toledo, where they turned the pursuit over to the Toledo Police Department, who took the man into custody. He is currently lodged at the Lucas County Jail, pending extradition to Michigan for face charges of armed robbery, felonious assault and more. Anyone with further information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Monroe County Sheriffs Office Detective Bureau at 734-240-7530.
Ohio woman arrested after Monroe County car crash kills 1, injures 3
Read full article: Ohio woman arrested after Monroe County car crash kills 1, injures 3The 31-year-old driver of the GMC, a man also from Toledo, Ohio, was reportedly waiting for assistance and had his hazard lights on when his vehicle was struck. Following the crash, the front seat passenger of the Honda Civic -- a 36-year-old woman from Toledo, Ohio -- was taken to the hospital where she was pronounced dead. A third passenger of the Honda Civic -- a 41-year-old woman from Toledo, Ohio -- was taken to the hospital and listed in critical condition. The woman was not wearing a seat belt during the crash, officials said. The 23-year-old driver of the Honda Civic was arrested at the scene and is currently being held at the Monroe County Jail.
Michigan General Election Results for Bedford Township on Nov. 3, 2020
Read full article: Michigan General Election Results for Bedford Township on Nov. 3, 2020The 2020 General Election will be held on November 3. (Note: Due to an increase in mail-in voting, clerks are expecting delayed results, up to multiple days. Find Race ResultsFind more election results and news on the Decision 2020 page. ๐ Become an Insider ๐Introducing WDIV Insider: A new way for loyal Local 4 fans to gain access and customize your ClickOnDetroit news experience. Learn more about WDIV Insider - and sign up here!
Drunken driver killed in crash with utility pole in Bedford Township, police say
Read full article: Drunken driver killed in crash with utility pole in Bedford Township, police sayBEDFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. โ A Toledo man who was driving drunk and speeding Friday died when his car left the roadway and crashed into a utility pole in Bedford Township, according to police. Officials said David C. Smith, 39, of Toledo, was driving a black 2002 GMC Envoy at 1:08 a.m. Friday on Dean Road east of Crabb Road. Smith was heading east and drove off the north side of Dean Road, striking a mailbox, police said. He got back on the road and continued east before leaving the roadway again, according to authorities. Monroe County medics and Bedford Township firefighters responded, but Smith was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
Retired fire chief, mother of 4 killed in multiple-car crash in Bedford Township
Read full article: Retired fire chief, mother of 4 killed in multiple-car crash in Bedford TownshipBEDFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. โ A retired fire chief from Bedford Township and a mother of four from Lambertville died in a multiple-car crash on Wednesday afternoon. The man is in critical condition and his wife is in stable condition, police said. Her four children were transported to the hospital and listed in stable condition, officials said. The driver of the third vehicle, a 61-year-old man from Lambertville, was transported to the hospital and listed in stable condition. Officials say it is unknown if excessive speed, alcohol or intoxicating substances were a factor in the crash.
Petition started to remove Bedford school board member Todd Bruning
Read full article: Petition started to remove Bedford school board member Todd BruningBEDFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. โ A petition and a Facebook group has been started with the goal of recalling Todd Bruning from his position with the Bedford Township School Board. Section 1107 of the Revised School Code states that the Governor may remove a school board member. There is nothing in the law that provides procedures for a school board itself, or any employee of the school board, to remove a board member. Bedford Public School Board members only speak on behalf of the District through formal action at public School Board meetings. The Bedford Public Schools Board of Education does not endorse any statements made by individual Board Members."
Driver killed in head-on crash after crossing center line in Bedford Township, police say
Read full article: Driver killed in head-on crash after crossing center line in Bedford Township, police sayBEDFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. โ A driver was killed Tuesday in a head-on crash after he crossed the center line in Bedford Township, police said. The crash happened at 2:16 p.m. Tuesday on Sterns Road, west of Secor Road, according to Monroe County Sheriff Dale Malone. Officials said James L. McGee, 77, of Toledo, Ohio, was driving a 2004 Buick Century east on Sterns Road. He turned left into a private driveway and got back onto Sterns Road, heading east, according to authorities. The Century crossed the center line and crashed head-on with a black 2000 Chevrolet S-10 pickup truck that was heading west, police said.
Officials say man beheaded 79-year-old step-grandmother in Bedford Township
Read full article: Officials say man beheaded 79-year-old step-grandmother in Bedford TownshipBEDFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. โ Officials said a 79-year-old woman found dead in a Bedford Township home Monday was beheaded by her step-grandson. The head of the victim was removed,โ said Jahn Landis, the Monroe County Chief Assistant Prosecutor. Kenny McBride, 45, of Temperance, is charged with homicide -- open murder and dead body mutilation in connection with the murder. The suspectโs father was married to the daughter of the victim,โ Landis said. Anyone with information about the case is asked to call Monroe County deputies at 734-240-7530.
Officials say man beheaded 79-year-old step-grandmother in Bedford Township
Read full article: Officials say man beheaded 79-year-old step-grandmother in Bedford TownshipOfficials said a 79-year-old woman found dead in a Bedford Township home Monday was beheaded by her step-grandson. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.
Temperance man charged with murdering Bedford Township woman, beheading her body
Read full article: Temperance man charged with murdering Bedford Township woman, beheading her bodyBEDFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. โ Officials have charged a Temperance man with murdering a Bedford Township woman and then beheading her body. Kenny McBride, 45, of Temperance, was taken into custody in connection with the murder of Cecilia Gibson, 79, in Bedford Township, deputies said. Officers took the two family members to the Monroe County Sheriffโs Office for questioning. He is being held at the Monroe County Jail without bond. โWhen I leave the house, Iโd sometimes see them going about their business.โAnyone with information about the case is asked to call Monroe County deputies at 734-240-7530.
Temperance man arrested in murder of 79-year-old woman at Bedford Township home, police say
Read full article: Temperance man arrested in murder of 79-year-old woman at Bedford Township home, police sayBEDFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. โ A man has been taken into custody in connection with the murder of a 79-year-old woman in Bedford Township, deputies said. UPDATE: Man charged with murder, mutilating bodyThe death of Cecilia Gibson, 79, was officially ruled a homicide Tuesday. Two family members -- a 60-year-old man and a 45-year-old man -- were home at the time, authorities said. Officers took the two family members to the Monroe County Sheriffโs Office for questioning. โWhen I leave the house, Iโd sometimes see them going about their business.โAnyone with information about the case is asked to call Monroe County deputies at 734-240-7530.
Police identify murder victim found in living room of Bedford Township home
Read full article: Police identify murder victim found in living room of Bedford Township homeBEDFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. โ Police have identified a murder victim whose body was found in the living room of a home in Bedford Township. UPDATE: Temperance man arrestedThe death of Cecilia Gibson, 79, was officially ruled a homicide Tuesday. Gibsonโs body was found around 3 a.m. Monday in the living room of a home in the 8800 block of Lewis Avenue, officials said. Two family members -- a 60-year-old man and a 45-year-old man -- were home at the time, authorities said. Officers took the two family members to the Monroe County Sheriffโs Office for questioning.