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Police Log: October 3, 2026
Bedford Police Department Incidents- October 2 Arrests- October 2 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Incidents- October 3 Incidents- October 2 Accidents- October 2
Fire Prevention Week highlights importance of fire safety and safe charging
INDIANA — Fire Prevention Week returns October 4-10, providing an annual reminder that fire safety starts with simple steps at home and in the community....
Man charged with felony firearm offense following Wilson Park investigation
BEDFORD — A Bedford man faces a felony firearm charge after police responded to a disturbance complaint at Wilson Park and later discovered he possessed...
Police Log: October 2, 2026
Bedford Police Department Arrests- October 2 Arrests- October 1 Incidents- October 2 Incidents- October 1 Accidents- October 1 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests- October 1...
Oolitic man arrested after alleged domestic assault and standoff in apartment
OOLITIC — A local man is facing multiple felony charges after Lawrence County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a domestic disturbance at an Oolitic apartment complex...
Bedford man arrested on firearm, drug charges after being found slumped at wheel
BEDFORD — A Bedford man faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after police found him disoriented inside a parked car at a local gas station...
Foot patrol leads to drug charges for Bloomington man in Mitchell
MITCHELL — A late-night foot patrol near the Mitchell Post Office led to the arrest of a Bloomington man on drug-related charges after officers allegedly...
Months-long narcotics investigation leads to felony arrest of two
BEDFORD — A months-long investigation into narcotics distribution in Lawrence County culminated in the arrest of two following the execution of a search warrant last...
Mitchell man arrested following domestic battery investigation on Russell Drive
MITCHELL— A Mitchell man was taken into custody Friday morning after a reported domestic dispute led to a physical altercation outside a local camper, according...
Two juveniles referred to probation following social media threat investigation at Highland Park Elementary
MONROE COUNTY — Two local juveniles are facing referral to juvenile probation following an investigation into social media threats directed at Highland Park Elementary School,...
Police Log: October 1, 2026
Bedford Police Department Arrests – September 30 Incidents – October 1 Incidents – September 30 Accidents – September 30 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –...
Police Log: September 30, 2026
Bedford Police Department Arrests – September 29 Incidents – September 30 Incidents – September 29 Accidents – September 29 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –...