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Lawrence County Watchdog

Bedford, IN

WEATHER PREPAREDNESS & COMMUNITY QUESTION

During the severe weather that moved through Lawrence County last night, a follower reached out to us with an observation from downtown Bedford. Around 10:20 PM, as the storms were in the near by area, they noted courthouse staff and officials—along with a family dog—arriving at the

Police Log 06/18/2026

Police Log 06/18/2026

Police Log: June 16 – 17, 2026 📍 Bedford Police & Lawrence County Sheriff's Departments The following report covers local public safety activity from the past 24 hours. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Notable Arrests * 🚔 Kathy J. Wilkerson (70), Mitchell: State Road

Orleans Man Faces Child Molesting Charges Following State Police Investigation

An Orleans, Indiana man has been charged with child molesting and dissemination of matter harmful to a minor following an investigation by the Indiana State Police. Dakota M. Stidham, 23, faces a Level 1 felony count of child molesting and a Level 6 felony count of disseminating harmful matter to

Three-Hour Walmart Surveillance Ends in Theft and Felony Drug Arrest for Bedford Woman

A Bedford woman with a history of theft convictions is back behind bars after Walmart asset protection associates tracked her through the store for three hours, ultimately uncovering a cache of stolen merchandise and various controlled substances. Talia N. Blake, 44, of Bedford, was taken into custody Tuesday morning by

Bedford Woman Arrested After 911 Hang-Up Reveals Broken Glass, Blood, and Dual Assault Claims

A domestic dispute involving an ex-girlfriend and a current partner escalated into physical violence Tuesday night, leaving a local residence damaged and a Bedford woman facing battery and criminal mischief charges. Julia Miller, 34, of Bedford, was taken into custody by the Bedford Police Department following a 911 emergency

Mitchell Couple Facing Multiple Felony Neglect Charges After Search Warrant Uncovers Severe Living Conditions

Reported: June 17, 2026 A Mitchell husband and wife are facing multiple criminal counts—including three level 6 felonies for neglect—following a Mitchell Police Department investigation that began with a juvenile drug complaint and ended with the discovery of extreme living conditions inside a local residence. Mary Andrews, 46,

Debt Dispute Escalates to Daylight Armed Robbery inside Vehicle in Bedford Retail Parking Lot

A Bedford parking lot turned into the scene of a high-stakes felony confrontation Tuesday evening when a local man allegedly forced his way into a parked vehicle, drew a weapon, and threatened to violently assault a driver over an unpaid debt. Matthew Kelley, 47, of Bedford, is now facing