🌱 Ex-Bedford Cop To Plead Guilty + Rte 114 Open After A.M. Crash

Happy Wednesday, people of Bedford! Your usual curator is off today, but I am here to fill in and keep you up-to-date on all of your local happenings. Please note that your newsletters may be a bit lighter during this period. Now, here's what you need to know, in 5 minutes or less. — Nicole Fallon-Peek

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Here are the top three stories today in Bedford:

1. Tyler Berry, a former Bedford and Londonderry police officer who struck a car head-on with his pick-up truck in Amherst, is heading to prison. The crash resulted in the death of Sierra Croteau of Milford in April 2019. Berry was accused of driving under the influence and crossing into the lane that Croteau was traveling in. He also faced multiple charges including negligent homicide, manslaughter, reckless conduct, falsifying physical evidence, and criminal mischief.(Patch)
2. On Tuesday morning, police responded to the scene of a serious, head-on crash on Route 114 in Bedford. The crash involved two vehicles and occurred around 6:15 a.m. A driver was reported to have been transported by an ambulance to a local hospital to be treated for injuries. After the crash, Route 114 was temporarily closed between Route 101 and Donald Street but reopened before 8:45 a.m. (WMUR Manchester)
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Today in Bedford:

• Sea Glass Creations At The Canvas Roadshow (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• April is World Autism Month and Apr. 2 is World Autism Awareness Day! The Bedford NH Police Department wants to help create a world where all people with autism can reach their full potential by increasing understanding and acceptance. (Facebook)
• The Canvas Road Show has announced the first Corn Hole workshop of the season is this Friday! Registration will be closing soon so don't wait to sign up to make one of these fun summer project to enjoy this year! (Facebook)
• Yesterday, Mar. 29, the Bedford NH Police Department announced Rte 114 between 101 and Donald Street had temporarily closed due to an accident. Rte 114 later reopened for travel after the crash had been cleared. (Facebook)

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— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.