Northeast Tarrant

Police report: Man fatally shoots himself in restroom at Bedford Police Department

A 68-year-old man fatally shot himself Thursday afternoon in a restroom at the Bedford Police Department, police said in a news release.

The man had arrived at the lobby and asked a worker for a pen and a piece of paper. He then went into a single-stall family restroom in the lobby, and police employees heard a loud noise, the news release said.

Officers found the man dead of a gunshot wound inside the restroom.

He was later identified as Jerald Karlich of Bedford, according to the Tarrant County medical examiner.

The incident appeared to be a isolated, the news release said.

Bedford

Harwood Rd., 3500 block: Credit card/debit card abuse. May 17.

Bedford Rd., 2100 block: Failure to stop and render aid (over $200). May 17.

Sierra Springs Dr., 1400 block: Criminal mischief (substantial inconvenience). May 17.

Bedford Rd., 400 block: Forgery government instrument/money/securities. May 17.

Crystal Spring, 2900 block: Possession of a controlled substance, Penalty Group 1 (4G-200G). May 17.

Oak Creek Ln., 1800 block: Criminal mischief ($100-$750). May 17.

Harwood Rd., 2400 block: Criminal mischief ($100-$750). May 17.

Airport Fwy., 3000 block: Burglary of vehicle. May 17.

Central Dr., 2800 block: Failure to give notice after striking unattended vehicle (over $200). May 17.

Don Dodson Dr., 2300 block: Assault causes bodily injury (minor/no injury). May 17.

Oakwood Dr., 2600 block: Abandon/endanger child with intent to return. May 18.

Shady Ln., 1300 block: Criminal mischief (under $100). May 18.

Texas 121, 2200 block: Possession of a controlled substance, Penalty Group 1 (less than 1G). May 18.

Hospital Pkwy., 1600 block: Theft of property (under $100). May 18.

Central Dr., 2000 block: Failure to give notice after striking highway fixture/landscape (over $200). May 18.

Bedford Rd., 2800 block: Possession of drug paraphernalia. May 18.

Airport Fwy., 1900 block: Burglary of vehicle. May 18.

Airport Fwy., 1900 block: Criminal mischief ($100-$750). May 18.

Oak Creek Ln., 1600 block: Assault causes bodily injury/family violence. May 18.

Airport Fwy., 2500 block: Burglary of vehicle. May 18.

Airport Fwy., 1300 block: Possession of marijuana (less than 2 ounces). May 18.

Texas 121, 2900 block: Assault causes bodily injury (minor/no injury). May 19.

Oak Creek Ln., 1800 block: Assault by contact/family violence. May 19.

Shady Ln., 1400 block: Criminal mischief ($750-$2,500). May 19.

Colleyville

Forest Meadow Dr., 600 block: Possession of drug paraphernalia. May 17.

Gateway Ct., 4100 block: Possession of drug paraphernalia. May 17.

Montclair Dr., 5500 block: Identity theft. May 19.

Waldon Ct., 7200 block: Identity theft. May 19.

Tara Dr., 3900 block: Possession of drug paraphernalia. May 22.

Heritage Ave., 5400 block: Assault causing bodily injury. May 23.

Treemont Cr., 3900 block: Identity theft. May 24.

Stonehaven Dr., 2100 block: Identity theft. May 24.

Euless

Vine St., 300 block: Possession of drug paraphernalia. May 17.

Westpark Way, 100 block: Public intoxication. May 17.

Westpark Way, 100 block: Indecent exposure. May 17.

Ash Ln. E., 500 block: Public intoxication. May 18.

Milam Dr., 1000 block: Burglary of a habitation. May 18.

Martha St., 300 block: Disorderly conduct. May 18.

Airport Fwy. W., 2300 block: Burglary of a vehicle. May 18.

Denton Dr. W., 1100 block: Public intoxication. May 19.

Fuller Wiser Rd., 1200 block: Burglary of a building. May 19.

Manchester Dr., 200 block: Burglary of a habitation. May 19.

Denton Dr. E., 300 block: Disorderly conduct (language). May 20.

Grapevine

Stoneway Dr., 1900 block: Criminal mischief ($2,500-$30,000). May 17.Easy St., 1000 block: Vehicle burglary. May 17.

W. College St., 1600 block: Property theft ($2,500-$30,000). May 17.

Gaylord Tr., 1500 block: Property theft ($100-$750). May 18.

Mustang Dr., 3100 block: Criminal mischief (damage/destroy). May 19.

Woodhill Ct., 500 block: Vehicle burglary. May 19.

W. College St., 1600 block: Property theft ($100-$750). May 19.

Choteau Cr., 1600 block: Assault on a family member causing bodily injury. May 19.

Mustang Dr., 2900 block: Property theft ($100-$750). May 20.

Ira E. Woods Ave., 3100 block: Computer security breach. May 20.

Mustang Dr., 2700 block: Assault with physical contact. May 20.

S. Main St., 900 block: Vehicle burglary. May 20.

S. Main St., 400 block: Disorderly conduct (fighting in public). May 20.

Hurst

Apple Blossom Ln., 400 block: Negligent care of animals. May 19.

W. Bedford Euless Rd., 700 block: Driving while intoxicated, third or more. May 20.

Airport Fwy., 700 block: Public intoxication. May 20.

Precinct Line Rd., 1600 block: Theft of property ($2,500, two or more previous convictions); Possession use, inhale/ingest volatile chemical. May 20.

W. Redbud., 700 block: Negligent care of animals. May 20.

Southlake

St. Laurent Ct., 500 block: Credit/debit card abuse. May 23

Kimball Hill Ct., 2100 block: Credit/debit card abuse. May 22

E. FM 1709,1000 block: Possession of drug paraphernalia. May 21.

S. Peytonville Ave., 200 block: Possession of drug paraphernalia. May 20.

Main St., 1400 block: Disorderly conduct. May 19

Hillside Ct., 2600 block: Possession of drug paraphernalia. May 19.

Randol Mill Ave., 200 block: Possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1 (less than 1 gram); marijuana possession (less than 2 oz.); possession of a dangerous drug. May 18.

S. Carroll Ave., 1000 block: Possession of drug paraphernalia. May 17.

This story was originally published May 25, 2017 at 11:28 PM with the headline "Police report: Man fatally shoots himself in restroom at Bedford Police Department."

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