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5 days ago
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Trial set for man accused in shooting Bedford officer in scuffle
A 40-year-old Nashua man who allegedly caused a Bedford Police officer to be shot in the leg after grabbing at his gun in January is set to go to trial early next year. Jared Masseur, 40, faces charges of resisting arrest, taking a gun from a law enforcement officer, first-degree assault with a deadly weapon, second-degree assault, felon in possession of a weapon, reckless conduct and interference with a police dog. Bedford's Police Chief Daniel Douidi and five other officers sat in the gallery at Hillsborough County Superior Court in Manchester as lawyers and Judge Amy Messer hashed out details for the trial, which is expected to last three days, and include expert testimony. A pre-trial hearing is set for March 12 and jury selection for March 23, according to the court docket. Masseur still has an opportunity to file a notice of intent to change his plea, but no deal has been reached. 'We have not made a response to the state's offer because we don't have all the evidence and medical records,' said Masseur's public defender, Delia McCarthy. According to a probable-cause affidavit in the Bedford case, Masseur had given police a false name when officers approached his tan 2006 Mercury Mountaineer parked behind a hotel on South River Road. Police told Masseur and a female they had 'reasonable suspicion to investigate loitering and prowling.' The area had been a target for recent thefts. Officer Joseph Wilhelmy hit Masseur twice with a stun gun as he attempted to flee, which did not appear to have any effect, according to the affidavit. Officer David Benway-Fongemie, who had just joined the department, was wounded by the gunshot. K-9 Odin was then brought in to assist, and Masseur allegedly wrapped his arm around the dog's neck. Prosecutor Patrick Arnold said the trial will likely include multiple expert witnesses, including a K-9 officer and medical experts. Arnold said Masseur could face up to 30 years in prison with multiple pending criminal cases. Masseur faces two other criminal cases in Hillsborough North (Manchester) on charges of being a felon in possession, receiving stolen property and being a habitual offender. In Hillsborough South (Nashua), he faces a case for being a felon in possession of a dangerous weapon. A motion to impose a sentence has been filed in that case. The other cases will be scheduled after the Bedford case. jphelps@
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28-05-2025
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Manchester, boy, 13, dies after crashing stolen car in Bedford
A 13-year-old boy was killed driving a stolen car early Wednesday morning on Route 101 in Bedford after a brief police chase that started in Manchester and ended in a rollover crash, police said. The passenger, a 14-year-old girl from Manchester, suffered serious, but non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital, police said. The car crashed and rolled over around 1:50 a.m. on Route 101 west at the Kilton Road off-ramp, according to a news release from Bedford Police. Both the driver and passenger were ejected from the car. The driver was pronounced dead at a hospital. About an hour before the crash, a food-delivery driver reported an unattended 2014 Toyota Corolla was stolen near 5 Clifford Ave. in Manchester. An officer spotted the car being driven without its headlights on near Kenberma Street, and activated emergency lights and sirens in an attempt to stop the car, according to the Manchester Police Department. The police officer pursued the stolen car onto a highway, but decided to break off the chase for safety reasons and lost sight of the car, police said. A preliminary investigation indicates that neither was wearing a seat belt, according to a Bedford Police release. They were the only ones in the car. Manchester Superintendent of Schools Jennifer Chmiel issued a statement about a student from Southside Middle School killed in a crash on Wednesday. 'We are deeply saddened by the loss of one of our students, and our thoughts are with those impacted by this motor vehicle accident. In addition to our school based counseling teams, we have brought in additional community resources and grief counselors that will be available at the school,' Chmiel wrote. The superintendent shared additional resources on the Southside webpage at The Kilton Road on- and off-ramps were closed Wednesday morning as the department's Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team investigated. dpierce@
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07-03-2025
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Romanian citizen arrested in multi-state card skimming investigation, charges pending
BEDFORD, Va. (WFXR) – The Bedford Police Department has announced the arrest of a man in connection to a multi-state credit card skimming investigation. Bedford Police said that a Romanian citizen, Florin Doroiman, has been arrested with charges currently pending in the Town of Bedford. Police said the investigation started on February 26, after a CC skimming device was found at the Bedford Wal-Mart on East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike by an Asset Protection employee. The employee was actively checking sale terminals when they found the skimmer and then contacted the police. During the investigation that followed, Bedford Police learned that a man who matched the description of the suspect had allegedly also placed skimming devices at several other Wal-Mart locations throughout the Commonwealth and other states along the east coast. RELATED STORY | Law enforcement addresses card skimming in Central Virginia The investigation expanded to several other law enforcement agencies who collaborated and shared intelligence that was gathered from separate events. With the assistance of Wal-Mart Global Investigations and the United States Secret Service, the suspect was found and taken into custody in the Richmond area without incident. 'The Bedford Police Department would like to make the public aware that the time frame for possible compromised cardholders at the Wal-Mart location in the Town of Bedford is 2/25/25 5:30 pm – 2/26/25 9 a.m. The skimming device was located in register 11, which is the register where tobacco products can be purchased. If you believe that you visited register 11 during this time frame at this specific store and utilized a form of payment other than cash, you are encouraged to contact Det. Lawhorne at 540-587-6116.' Police said the investigation is ongoing. WFXR News will update this story when more information becomes available. 'The Bedford Police Department would like to thank the United States Secret Service, Wal-Mart Global Investigations, Lynchburg Police Department, Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office, and multiple other agencies for their teamwork and collaboration.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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06-02-2025
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Man charged with sex crimes after joint investigation in Bedford
BEDFORD, Va. (WFXR) – Bedford Police announced the arrest of a man on multiple felony charges on February 5 in connection to a child sex investigation. Bedford PD said that a joint investigation with the Bedford Sheriff's Department has resulted in the arrest of Derek David Browning Nine men arrested in Operation Joint Forces for sexual exploitation After consulting with the Commonwealth Attorney's Office, Browning has been charged with the following: Two counts of Forcible Sodomy Indecent Liberties with a Minor Penetration of Mouth of a Minor Two counts of Aggravated Sexual Battery Browning is currently being held at the Blue Ridge Regional Jail without bond. 'The Bedford Police Department and the Bedford County Sheriff's Office are committed to protecting the community and ensuring justice for all individuals involved.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
