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Mitchell Man Facing Felony Sexual Misconduct Charges Following Investigation into Missing Juvenile 🚨⚖️

A Mitchell man is facing multiple felony charges, including statutory rape, following an investigation that began with a runaway juvenile in late 2025 and recently culminated in a warrant request after new video evidence surfaced.

Raven Gilleo

AGREED RESOLUTION: Orange County Domestic Violence Case Involving Wife of Former Lawrence County Judge Enters Pretrial Diversion

An out-of-county felony domestic violence case involving a prominent Lawrence County political figure’s family has reached an agreed resolution in the Orange County court system. Candy Robbins, 65, of Bedford—wife of retired Lawrence County Superior Court Judge Michael Robbins—has entered into a formal Pretrial Diversion

⚖️ Lawrence County Infraction Report: May 28 – June 11, 2026

* 🔹 Scott E Strange: Speeding 🚗💨 * 🔹 Zachary L Schofield: Speeding 🚗💨 * 🔹 Jedediah R Smith: Speeding -- Exceeding Maximum 55 MPH 🚗💨 * 🔹 Kasey L Reynolds: Speeding 🚗💨 * 🔹 Summer L Vergiels: Holding or Using a Telecommunications Device While Operating 📱🚫🚗 * 🔹 Travis A Whitehead: Fishing with More than Three Poles 🎣🛶🚫 June 10, 2026 * 🔹 Carissa J Sinnett: Speeding -- > 60 MPH

INVESTIGATION: Bedford Man Found Dead Outside Downtown Bloomington Business

Authorities in Monroe County have released the identity of a Lawrence County man who was tragically found deceased on a downtown sidewalk early Wednesday morning. Raymond Stewart, 51, of Bedford, was identified by Monroe County Coroner Jeff Hall on Thursday after his immediate family was formally notified of his passing.

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