Top Story of 2012: Violent Home Invasion Leaves Bedford on Edge

Bedford Patch launched in June of 2011, making 2012 the first complete year of full-time hyper-local online community coverage in Bedford.

In the last 12 months, readers have been treated with some uplifting and positive stories and accomplishments. At other times, Patch has been forced to cover local and national tragedies that make us all take pause and remember who and what is most important to us.

We thought it only fitting that, as we approach 2013, we look back at some of the most interesting and newsworthy local stories of the last year. After all, where else are you going to get a list that's entirely dedicated to Bedford?

#2: Brutal Home Invasion Attack Leaves Bedford Residents on Edge

As most Bedford residents were entertaining family and taking advantage of early holiday deals at local stores, the town was rocked by news of a home invasion that left two residents seriously injured.

On the evening of Saturday, Nov. 24, an attacker entered the 7 Proclamation Court home of Dr. Eduardo and Sonia Quesada and left both seriously injured.

As news trucks and reporters from Boston-area media began to arrived in town, searching for answers, Bedford Police and NH State Troops called in the DEA and FBI to help with the investigation.

Still, many residents expressed concern following the violent attack, especially because it has not yet been determined if the crime was random or targeted.

Bedford Police Chief John Bryfonski, at a press conference and then at a community meeting, provided a description of the suspect and encouraged the utilization of proper security measures, but also steadfastly assuered residents that Bedford is one of the safest communities in the country to live.

As of Friday, Bryfonski said the investigation is still very active.

"Bedford PD and New Hampshire State Police detectives continue to actively pursue many investigative avenues, leads and sort through the evidence obtained thus far," said Bryfonski, "but we have no information to report."

Top 10 Newsworthy Stories of 2012

#10: Bedford hires a new town manager

#9: Frank Szabo's abortion remarks spark outrage

#8: Bedford All-Stars fall one win short of Little League World Series

#7: Bedford plays large role in Romney's primary victory

#6: Sandy knocks out power to thousands in Bedford

#5: Plenty of Fireworks in District 9 Senate Race

#4: Sparks fly in Bedford Town Moderator Race

#3: 14 Horses Die in Barn Fire

#2: Tensions rise over IB in Bedford

#1: Bedford Home invasion leaves residents on edge.

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