Topline: Police said that it was “likely” similar historic incidents occurred in New Hampshire and surrounding communities where the woman contaminated items and/or surfaces with urine, as several videos appear to be recorded as early as 2021.
Published: February 27, 2025 9:00 am ET
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Kelli Tedford (via Keene Police Department)
KEENE, NH — Police in New Hampshire said a woman was charged for allegedly posting videos online of her contaminating items in a grocery store with urine.
The Keene Police Department said an anonymous person reported on February 14, 2025, that an online content creator, subsequently identified as 23-year-old Kelli Tedford, of Keene, had posted “disturbing videos” to an internet site.
In one of these videos, Tedford recorded herself contaminating items in a local business with her urine, police say.
Subsequently, an investigation into this report was conducted by the Keene Police Department with the cooperation of the local business, the Monadnock Food Co-Op.
Upon notification by Keene Police, the Co-Op immediately removed the affected product and, in coordination with the health department, issued a recall (which can be found on their website).
During this investigation, numerous additional videos of Tedford were reviewed.
Police said that it was “likely” similar historic incidents occurred in Keene and surrounding communities where Tedford contaminated items and/or surfaces with urine, as several videos appear to be recorded as early as 2021.
As a result of this incident, the Monadnock Food Co-Op sustained a financial loss in excess of $1,500 in destroyed merchandise and cleaning costs, according to police.
Tedford was arrested on February 21 and charged with Criminal Mischief as a class B felony.
This investigation is ongoing and additional criminal charges are possible. Tedford has been released on personal recognizance bail and is scheduled for arraignment in April.
Anyone who witnessed suspicious incidents involving Tedford, or who purchased a possibly contaminated item, is encouraged to contact Detective Don Lundin of the Keene Police Department at (603) 357-9813.
In a statement, Monadnock Food Co-Op said Tedford was “unaffiliated” with the company, and claimed no fresh produce, meat, seafood, prepared foods or refrigerated products were affected.
“Our community’s health and safety remain our top priorities. While this was a highly unusual situation, we took swift action in accordance with our food safety and recall procedures,” the statement read. “We have also been in direct communication with the Keene Health Department, which has confirmed that no ongoing risks remain. The individual in question is neither a current nor a former Monadnock Food Co-op employee. We continue to cooperate fully with the Keene Police Department and the Keene Health Department regarding this matter.”
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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KEENE, NH — Police in New Hampshire said a woman was charged for allegedly posting videos online of her contaminating items in a grocery store with urine.
The Keene Police Department said an anonymous person reported on February 14, 2025, that an online content creator, subsequently identified as 23-year-old Kelli Tedford, of Keene, had posted “disturbing videos” to an internet site.
In one of these videos, Tedford recorded herself contaminating items in a local business with her urine, police say.
Subsequently, an investigation into this report was conducted by the Keene Police Department with the cooperation of the local business, the Monadnock Food Co-Op.
Upon notification by Keene Police, the Co-Op immediately removed the affected product and, in coordination with the health department, issued a recall (which can be found on their website).
During this investigation, numerous additional videos of Tedford were reviewed.
Police said that it was “likely” similar historic incidents occurred in Keene and surrounding communities where Tedford contaminated items and/or surfaces with urine, as several videos appear to be recorded as early as 2021.
As a result of this incident, the Monadnock Food Co-Op sustained a financial loss in excess of $1,500 in destroyed merchandise and cleaning costs, according to police.
Tedford was arrested on February 21 and charged with Criminal Mischief as a class B felony.
This investigation is ongoing and additional criminal charges are possible. Tedford has been released on personal recognizance bail and is scheduled for arraignment in April.
Anyone who witnessed suspicious incidents involving Tedford, or who purchased a possibly contaminated item, is encouraged to contact Detective Don Lundin of the Keene Police Department at (603) 357-9813.
In a statement, Monadnock Food Co-Op said Tedford was “unaffiliated” with the company, and claimed no fresh produce, meat, seafood, prepared foods or refrigerated products were affected.
“Our community’s health and safety remain our top priorities. While this was a highly unusual situation, we took swift action in accordance with our food safety and recall procedures,” the statement read. “We have also been in direct communication with the Keene Health Department, which has confirmed that no ongoing risks remain. The individual in question is neither a current nor a former Monadnock Food Co-op employee. We continue to cooperate fully with the Keene Police Department and the Keene Health Department regarding this matter.”
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Published: February 27, 2025 9:00 am ET
Kelli Tedford (via Keene Police Department)
KEENE, NH — Police in New Hampshire said a woman was charged for allegedly posting videos online of her contaminating items in a grocery store with urine.
The Keene Police Department said an anonymous person reported on February 14, 2025, that an online content creator, subsequently identified as 23-year-old Kelli Tedford, of Keene, had posted “disturbing videos” to an internet site.
In one of these videos, Tedford recorded herself contaminating items in a local business with her urine, police say.
Subsequently, an investigation into this report was conducted by the Keene Police Department with the cooperation of the local business, the Monadnock Food Co-Op.
Upon notification by Keene Police, the Co-Op immediately removed the affected product and, in coordination with the health department, issued a recall (which can be found on their website).
During this investigation, numerous additional videos of Tedford were reviewed.
Police said that it was “likely” similar historic incidents occurred in Keene and surrounding communities where Tedford contaminated items and/or surfaces with urine, as several videos appear to be recorded as early as 2021.
As a result of this incident, the Monadnock Food Co-Op sustained a financial loss in excess of $1,500 in destroyed merchandise and cleaning costs, according to police.
Tedford was arrested on February 21 and charged with Criminal Mischief as a class B felony.
This investigation is ongoing and additional criminal charges are possible. Tedford has been released on personal recognizance bail and is scheduled for arraignment in April.
Anyone who witnessed suspicious incidents involving Tedford, or who purchased a possibly contaminated item, is encouraged to contact Detective Don Lundin of the Keene Police Department at (603) 357-9813.
In a statement, Monadnock Food Co-Op said Tedford was “unaffiliated” with the company, and claimed no fresh produce, meat, seafood, prepared foods or refrigerated products were affected.
“Our community’s health and safety remain our top priorities. While this was a highly unusual situation, we took swift action in accordance with our food safety and recall procedures,” the statement read. “We have also been in direct communication with the Keene Health Department, which has confirmed that no ongoing risks remain. The individual in question is neither a current nor a former Monadnock Food Co-op employee. We continue to cooperate fully with the Keene Police Department and the Keene Health Department regarding this matter.”
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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