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Bedford Corners Woman Accused of Stalking Neighbor

A Bedford Corners woman is accused of stalking her neighbor, including allegedly taking photos and trespassing, according to Bedford police.

Ruth Toporoff, 53, was arrested on May 30 and charged with fourth-degree stalking, a misdemeanor, and second-degree harassment and trespass, which are non-criminal violations.

The alleged timeline involving Toporoff, who lives near Succabone Road, goes from last October to earlier in May. A report was given to police days before Toporoff's arrest, police said.

Toporoff is accused of verbal encounters, being observed taking photos on her neighbor's property and in having a camera mounted to a utility pole facing the site. She is due in Bedford court on June 13. 


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