Prowler from Londonderry, Bedford Brothers Arrested: Cops

BEDFORD, NH – A man from Londonderry, who was arrested last week in town for prowling, was arrested again this morning on drug and other charges, along with two local men, according to police.

Matthew Pedley, 42, of Londonderry, was arrested on June 16, 2016, was arrested on two counts of receiving stolen property, possession of drugs in a motor vehicle, prowling, and breach of bail conditions. Also arrested was Mark O’Neil, 24, pictured upper left, of Bedford, for two counts of receiving stolen property, possession of a controlled drug, and prowling, and his brother, Daniel O’Neil, 26, of Bedford, for possession of a controlled drug, prowling, and breach of bail conditions.

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At around 5 a.m. this morning, police conducted a motor vehicle stop for a yellow line violation on Joppa Hill Road.

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When the officer approached the vehicle, he recognized both Pedley and Daniel O’Neil from previous arrests and immediately arrested both of them for breaching conditions of their bail.

Upon further investigation, officers observed items both in the car and on Mark O'Neil's person that were allegedly stolen from motor vehicles in the community, and he was also placed under arrest.

All three suspects are being held at the Hillsborough County House of Corrections pending their arraignment at Merrimack District Court.

"Thefts from motor vehicles continue to be a problem in Bedford," Chief John Bryfonski said in a statement. "Residents should take extra caution – never leave personal belongings in your car, and always lock your vehicle in your driveway."

In order to prevent thefts from a motor vehicle, Bedford Police urge residents to always lock their vehicles, even if it is in the driveway, and to never leave belongings, especially those of value, in the car or in plain view. Police will have an increased presence throughout the community, but advise community members to be proactive in protecting their belongings, according to Bryfonski.

If the public sees anything out of the ordinary or finds that any of their belongings have been stolen from their vehicle, they are encouraged to call the Bedford Police Department at 603-472-5113.