Chesterfield Police recently arrested a man in connection with felony embezzlement that occurred at L.C. Bird High School. David Wayne Bedwell, 48, used school purchase orders to purchase approximately $5,000 worth of equipment and other items, which he allegedly took with him to Henrico upon being hired as the head coach at Hermitage High School in February. Bedwell, of the 2100 block of Hunters Mill Road in Powhatan, was employed as the athletic director at L.C. Bird High School when the purchases were made, police said. The items were recovered and returned to L.C. Bird High School. Bedwell won three…

The office building at 10106 Krause Road. (Google) Chesterfield County Police are investigating the apparent assault of a local attorney last week. The attorney’s name is George H. Edwards, according to another local attorney. Police issued a press release about the alleged assault of a man in a hallway of an office building in the 10100 block of Krause Road south of Iron Bridge Road on Wednesday, Aug. 7. The call came in about 5:45 p.m., Lt. Brad Conner said. A person notified police that the injured man was found on the floor with significant injuries to his face. The…

Tracy Connor might be seen working on a bike once a month for the Chesterfield County Police Department. (Caleb M. Soptelean photos)Gerard Bartolotta uses a Panasonic Toughbook, a police mobile data center, while on patrol. It takes a lot of dedication to be an auxiliary police officer. The position is unpaid and involves carrying a firearm and a Taser. Many people may not have the time or the desire for such a part-time job, but those that do enjoy it. Tracy Connor, 43, works for Chesterfield County Police Training Academy as a trainer in her “day job.” She is married…