BEDFORD — A Bedford man is facing felony charges of stalking and battery after an incident involving his neighbor and a subsequent police investigation that revealed a history of alleged harassment.
Wayne Allen Holmes, 65, is the subject of a probable cause affidavit filed by Officer Michael Bell of the Bedford Police Department (BPD) on November 10, 2025. The affidavit requested an arrest warrant for Holmes in connection with events that allegedly occurred on November 8, 2025, and a pattern of ongoing behavior.
The initial complaint was received by BPD Dispatch at approximately 2:37 p.m. on November 8, reporting a neighbor had been spat on and threatened.
A male, who was assisting his mother with yard work in the 1600 block of C Street, told Officer Bell that he was removing leaves when his neighbor, Wayne Holmes, approached. The male claims Holmes stepped into his mother’s fenced-in backyard, stated the male was “going to pay,” and then spit on him. Officer Bell noted that the male had what appeared to be wet markings on his shirt during the interview. The male subsequently signed a battery affidavit.
When questioned, Holmes denied spitting on the male, claiming the complainant and his mother were lying and were actively trying to “get reactions” from him due to his “severe high anxiety.” Holmes mentioned a previous BPD incident from the day prior and spoke about ongoing issues with the pair.
The probable cause affidavit details an investigation that went beyond the initial spitting complaint, suggesting an escalating conflict between Holmes and his neighbors.
Officer Bell reviewed security footage from the neighbor’s home. While the video showed Holmes exiting his property and approaching the woman’s property line where her son was working, the officer noted that poor video quality and lack of audio prevented him from confirming if the spitting or threats occurred.
A review of BPD records showed a series of recent incidents involving the parties, with the neighbor listed as the caller for four harassment reports between June and October 2025. The homeowner also filed an extra patrol request in October, and Holmes filed one on November 7, 2025. The final incident on November 8, 2025, was logged as “battery.”
Another neighbor provided a video-recorded voluntary statement, noting that he had never seen the initiate a confrontation with Holmes. But stated that Holmes would frequently yell at the neighbors from the alley, using phrases like, “You are wrong doing this, I am going to get you for that,” and that this behavior has “become worse since the neighbor applied for a protective order.” The neighbor confirmed that Holmes’ behavior scares the female.
Both neighbors told police that they are afraid of Wayne Holmes’ behavior. The affidavit confirms that the female had previously petitioned for a protective order against Holmes and that Holmes had been previously trespassed from her property in June 2025.
Officer Bell concluded there is probable cause to believe Wayne Allen Holmes committed the crimes of stalking and battery by bodily waste.
Officer Bell formally requested that the Lawrence County Prosecutor’s Office review the report and issue an arrest warrant for Holmes. Holmes was detained on December 4th.
Those facing criminal charges are considered innocent until proven guilty through a fair and due legal process. Accusations alone do not imply guilt; the judicial system will evaluate the presented evidence to reach a verdict.
