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09/11/2026
Arrests & Citations * Michael Robert Simmons (36), Bedford: Arrested by Bedford Police at 13th St & M St on September 10 at 7:51 AM. Charged with Possession of Cocaine/Narcotic Drug, Possession of Paraphernalia, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe or Needle. * Juvenile (16): Cited/Apprehended by Bedford Police at WaWa (3304 5th St) on September 10 at 10:16 PM for Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Ever Obtaining a License following a personal injury crash. I
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Police Log 09/12/2026
Bedford Police Department & Lawrence County Sheriff's Department Public Safety Log: September 11 – 12, 2026 All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Arrests & Citations * Ronnie Kyle Pursell (38): Arrested by Bedford Police at Walmart (3200 John Williams Blvd) on September 11 at 6:09 PM. Charged with Theft. * Davyn Marcelo Litzinger (27): Arrested by Bedford Police at 18th St & N St on September 12 at 12:26 AM. Charged with Operating While Intoxicated (OWI
09/11/2026
Arrests & Citations * Michael Robert Simmons (36), Bedford: Arrested by Bedford Police at 13th St & M St on September 10 at 7:51 AM. Charged with Possession of Cocaine/Narcotic Drug, Possession of Paraphernalia, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe or Needle. * Juvenile (16): Cited/Apprehended by Bedford Police at WaWa (3304 5th St) on September 10 at 10:16 PM for Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Ever Obtaining a License following a personal injury crash. I
Police Log 09/10/2026
Police Log: September 9 – 10, 2026 Bedford Police Department & Lawrence County Sheriff's Department This public safety report details law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical service activities across Bedford and Lawrence County from early morning on September 9 through early morning on September 10, 2026. All individuals named in law enforcement reports are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Arrests & Citations * Christopher Eugene Burris (27), Bedford: Arrested
Police Log 09/09/2026
Police Log: September 8 – 9, 2026 Bedford Police Department & Lawrence County Sheriff's Department This public safety report summarizes key law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical service activities across Bedford and Lawrence County from early morning on September 8 through early morning on September 9, 2026. All individuals referenced in law enforcement reports are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Arrests & Citations * Emmalee Grace Renee Magers (20), Bedford
EXAMINING LAWRENCE COUNTY'S PROBATION SYSTEM: COSTS, CASELOADS, AND RECOVERY RESOURCES
BEDFORD — Over the last few months, local jail status reports have shown a steady uptick in probation-related holds. The number of individuals detained on Petitions to Revoke (PTR) or Parole Violations (PV) jumped from 11 to 16 in a matter of days. Because community supervision holds are a primary driver of sustained jail occupancy, questions are surfacing about how county probation policies, officer compensation, fee structures, and violation procedures operate day-to-day.
LCIS RESPONDS TO FACILITY INQUIRIES: STATE HEALTH VISIT CONFIRMS ELEVATED HUMIDITY, SCHOOL EVALUATING HVAC & CLEANING PROPOSALS
FAYETTEVILLE, IN — Following community concerns regarding facility conditions at Lawrence County Independent Schools (LCIS), school administration has issued a formal response addressing the operational status of the building's climate control systems and indoor environment. In a statement signed by Director of Schools Joanne Symcox, LCIS acknowledged ongoing performance issues with portions of the HVAC system, specifically regarding its ability to manage temperature and humidity levels during
COUNTY ROUNDUP: COMMISSIONERS ADVANCE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS, OFFICER WELLNESS APP, AND REDEVELOPMENT MEETING
BEDFORD, IN — A busy Tuesday session for the Lawrence County Commissioners brought movement on several key county initiatives, including long-awaited bridge replacements, law enforcement wellness resources, and facility maintenance contracts. Meanwhile, county redevelopment officials have slated a meeting later this week to discuss industrial site upkeep. Here is a breakdown of the latest official actions across Lawrence County government: Bridge 172 Replacement & Highway Operations Highway
Police Log 09/08/2026
POLICE LOG BULLETIN: SEPTEMBER 7 – 8, 2026 Bedford Police Department & Lawrence County Sheriff's Department This public safety report summarizes key law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical service activities across Bedford and Lawrence County from the early morning hours of September 7 through the early morning hours of September 8, 2026. All individuals referenced in law enforcement reports are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. ARRESTS & CITATIONS Cayden James
END OF AN ERA: Bedford Pizza Hut Closing Permanently Tonight
Local ordering online was shut down earlier today, and store personnel confirmed by phone that the 16th Street location is wrapping up its final shift tonight before closing its doors for good. The sudden closure comes amid broader corporate shifts under parent company Yum Brands, which announced plans earlier this year to shutter around 250 older or underperforming units nationwide. See less
Police Log 09/07/2026
Police Log: September 5 – 7, 2026 Bedford Police Department & Lawrence County Sheriff's Department This public safety report summarizes law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical service activities across Bedford and Lawrence County from the morning of September 5 through the early morning hours of September 7, 2026. All individuals named in law enforcement reports are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Arrests & Citations * Isaiah Keegen Scott Burton (23), Bedford:
Police Log 09/05/2026
Police Log: September 4 – 5, 2026 Bedford Police Department & Lawrence County Sheriff's Department This public safety report details law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical service responses across Bedford and Lawrence County from early morning on September 4 through early morning on September 5, 2026. All individuals named in law enforcement reports are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Arrests & Citations * Sean Matthew Meadows (35), Springville: Arrested by B