Bedford County foster father sentenced to up to eight years for violently shaking toddler
HARRISBURG, Pa. – A Bedford County man has been sentenced to four to eight years in prison for violently shaking his foster son, causing serious injuries, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced.…
New Bedford Man Charged for Stabbing
Stabbing Incident in Boston Leads to Arrest **Boston, MA** - On Friday at approximately 2:48 PM, officers from District D-4 in South End arrested Nathaniel Almeida, 46, of New Bedford. The arrest…
NYPD Investigating Subway Groping at Bedford Avenue Station
New York, NY — The New York City Police Department is investigating a groping incident that occurred on Monday, August 12, 2024, near the Bedford Avenue train station. At approximately 1:40 PM,…
Bedford County Woman Sentenced to 40-80 Years for Murder of Toddler
HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania Attorney General, Michelle Henry, announced that a Bedford County woman, Chelsea R. Cooley, aged 33, has been convicted and sentenced for the murder of a three-year-old boy.…
Lottery Ticket Worth $18K Sold in Bedford Hills
Bedford Hills, NY – The New York Lottery has announced a significant win from the TAKE 5 midday drawing on March 17. A top-prize winning ticket, valued at $18,188.50, was sold in…
Break-In and Theft in Bedford Park Leaves Residents on High Alert
Bronx, NY – Authorities are investigating a break-in that occurred in the Bedford Park neighborhood, where an unidentified person forcibly entered a home through a window. The incident, which took place on…
Burglary at Five Star Powersports in Bedford County
BEDFORD COUNTY, PA – On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania State Police Troop G from Bedford Barracks responded to a reported burglary at Five Star Powersports, located at 10091 Lincoln Highway, Snake Spring Township.…
New Bedford Store Owner Sentenced for Selling Fake Government IDs
BOSTON – Tomas Xirum, 48, owner of International Guatemala Musical and Fashion Accessories in New Bedford, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for producing and selling fraudulent government identification documents.…
New Bedford Man Sentenced to Prison for Tax Evasion
BOSTON – A New Bedford man was sentenced on Dec. 1, 2023 for evading taxes on income he earned as a commercial fisherman. Joaquin Sosa was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge…
Bedford Man Receives Lengthy Sentence for Offenses Against Children
WHITE PLAINS, NY – Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah announced the sentencing of Felix Barahona Rosales, 48, of Bedford. He received a total of 34 years to life in state…
Bedford County Woman Receives Life Sentence for 2018 Murder of Husband
HARRISBURG, PA — Nancy Focht, 76, of Bedford County, was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the 2018 murder of her husband, David Focht, Sr. Attorney General Michelle Henry announced…
Bedford County Man Found Guilty of Assaulting Minor
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced Friday that a Bedford County jury found Caleb Schweikarth, 39, guilty of indecent assault and corruption of minors. The victim was sexually assaulted beginning…
What’s With the Big Roadside Pot of Coffee in Bedford, PA?
Bedford, Pennsylvania is home to a variety of historical landmarks and scenic vistas. However, one particular sight that has left both residents and passersby scratching their heads is the giant coffee pot…
Bedford County Woman Convicted for Killing Her Husband in Backyard Shed
HARRISBURG, PA – Late Friday afternoon, a jury convicted 75-year-old Nancy Focht of first-degree murder and tampering with physical evidence for the 2018 death of her husband, David G. Focht, Sr. She…
Bedford County Man Pleads Guilty to Abuse of Corpse and Murder
HARRISBURG — In Bedford County Court, 30-year-old Derek Louk has pleaded guilty to third-degree murder in connection with the killing of Tyler Matthai last year and subsequent burning of his body. Louk…
Bedford County Man Sentenced for Assault of Student
HARRISBURG, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the sentencing of Jarrod Clapper, a 25-year-old former Bedford Area High School employee. Clapper has been sentenced to 7 to 23 months in prison,…
Two Wanted for Bedford Stuyvesant Shooting
NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department is seeking public assistance to identify individuals associated with a reckless endangerment incident that occurred on Thursday, July 20. The incident…
20-year-old shot and killed in New Bedford
NEW BEDFORD, MA – Early Monday morning, New Bedford Police were dispatched to Tallman Street following multiple reports of gunshots. On arrival, officers discovered a white Acura sedan at a stop sign…
16-year-old shot in the head, killed in Bedford Stuyvesant
NEW YORK, NY – Gunfire erupted Monday evening in Brooklyn. When the smoke cleared, a 16-year-old male victim was dead. Police were dispatched to a report of a shooting incident on Monday…
Assault on Bedford Street Leads to Two Arrests
CUMBERLAND, MD – A disturbance in the 500 block of Bedford Street resulted in two arrests on Thursday. Cumberland Police Department officers responded to the scene at approximately 7:00 PM. A male…
Bedford County Woman Gets Prison Sentence for Cleaning Murder Scene, Moving Body
HARRISBURG, PA – Courtney S. Boden, 25, of Bedford County, received a sentence of 2¼ to 12 years from a Bedford County Court Judge after pleading guilty to abuse of a corpse,…