Bedford Brothers Sentenced for 2012 Stabbing at Acton Bowladrome

Three men have been sentenced in the case of a brutal attack at the Acton Bowladrome in 2012.

Brothers Ryan and Matthew Bedford and Boston resident Hakeem Renelique last week pleaded guilty to a host of charges, including armed assault with intent to murder. Police said they stabbed Frank Dalli and then tried to run him over with a Toyota Tundra pickup truck in the Bowladrome’s parking lot. Dalli survived.

Ryan Bedford was sentenced to 6 months in jail; Matthew Bedford was sentenced to 2 years probation; and Renelique was sentenced to 6 months in jail, according to Acton police.

“This was a significant crime that made a lot of people fearful,” said Police Chief Francis Widmayer. “But the prosecution of these three men ensures they are held accountable for their actions.”

Ryan Bedford’s full sentence was 2 ½ years in jail—suspended for 2 years—and 2 years probation. Other conditions include taking a substance abuse evaluation and follow-up, having no contact with the victim, and seeking or maintaining employment or further education.

Matthew Bedford’s full sentence was 2 years probation, with conditions including taking a substance abuse evaluation and follow-up, having no contact with the victim, and seeking or maintaining employment or further education.

Renelique’s full sentence was 2 ½ years in jail—suspended for 2 years—and 2 years probation. Other conditions include taking a substance abuse evaluation and follow-up, having no contact with the victim, and seeking or maintaining employment or further education.

Photo: Ryan Bedford (left) and Matthew Bedford. (Credit: Acton police)