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Police Log 07/09/2026

Police Log 07/09/2026

Police Log: July 8 โ€“ 9, 2026

๐Ÿ“ 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.

Bedford Police Department Activity

Overnight & Morning Log (July 7 โ€“ 8)

  • ๐Ÿš‘ 08:39 PM (July 7) โ€“ Chest Pain โ€“ 1700 Block of K St.
  • ๐Ÿš‘ 09:06 PM (July 7) โ€“ Unknown Medical โ€“ 2900 Block of John Williams Blvd (Fields Chiropractic).
  • ๐Ÿš‘ 12:38 AM โ€“ Medical Emergency โ€“ 2000 Block of Plaza Dr (Building 2 Lobby / Apt 108).
  • ๐Ÿš‘ 01:14 AM โ€“ Medical Emergency โ€“ 2600 Block of R St.
  • ๐Ÿš— 05:29 AM โ€“ Parking Problem โ€“ 2300 Block of 16th St (Bedford Police Department).
  • ๐Ÿš‘ 05:44 AM โ€“ Medical Emergency โ€“ 2600 Block of Industrial Park Dr (Industrial Park Apartments, Apt 210).
  • ๐Ÿง’ 07:15 AM โ€“ Offenses Against Children โ€“ 2300 Block of 16th St (Bedford Police Department).
  • ๐Ÿ” 07:44 AM โ€“ Welfare Check โ€“ Beech St & John Williams Blvd.
  • ๐Ÿ‘ค 08:30 AM โ€“ Unwanted Person โ€“ 2800 Block of Washington Ave (Transition Medical).
  • ๐Ÿš— 08:33 AM โ€“ Disabled Motorist โ€“ 5th St & Bellback Rd.
  • ๐Ÿš— 09:05 AM โ€“ Abandoned Vehicle โ€“ 2600 Block of 16th St (Select Physical Therapy).
  • ๐Ÿ‘ค 09:08 AM โ€“ Unwanted Person โ€“ 1400 Block of H St.
  • ๐Ÿš‘ 09:12 AM โ€“ Medical Emergency โ€“ 200 Block of Oolitic Rd.
  • ๐Ÿš๏ธ 09:53 AM โ€“ Criminal Mischief โ€“ 700 Block of W St.
  • ๐Ÿš‘ 09:54 AM โ€“ Medical Emergency โ€“ 2 Block of Oak Manor.
  • ๐Ÿ“„ 10:22 AM โ€“ Civil Matter โ€“ 900 Block of O St (Stone City Collision).
  • ๐Ÿš” 11:16 AM โ€“ Out With Vehicle โ€“ 16th St & O St.
  • ๐Ÿšง 11:21 AM โ€“ Traffic Hazard โ€“ 20th St & Washington Ave.

Afternoon & Evening Log (July 8)

  • ๐Ÿค 01:52 PM โ€“ Escort Detail โ€“ 1100 Block of Lincoln Ave (Day & Carter Mortuary).
  • ๐Ÿš‘ 02:40 PM โ€“ Medical Emergency โ€“ 3200 Block of John Williams Blvd (Walmart).
  • ๐Ÿค 02:44 PM โ€“ Off Duty Assist โ€“ 3200 Block of John Williams Blvd (Walmart).
  • ๐Ÿ“„ 02:47 PM โ€“ VIN Inspection โ€“ 3900 Block of Pumphouse Rd (Bedford Boat & Sportsmen Club).
  • ๐Ÿ‘ค 02:59 PM โ€“ Suspicious Person/Circumstance โ€“ 1700 Block of Q St (Thornton Park Pool).
  • ๐Ÿš‘ 03:06 PM โ€“ Medical Emergency โ€“ 500 Block of 16th St (Core Nursing Home).
  • ๐Ÿš‘ 03:12 PM โ€“ Medical Emergency โ€“ 2900 Block of 16th St (Bedford Hospital).
  • ๐Ÿ“ฆ 03:25 PM โ€“ Found Property โ€“ 1500 Block of I St (Hudsons Photography).
  • ๐Ÿ‘ฎ 04:18 PM โ€“ Request Officer โ€“ John Williams Blvd & T St.
  • ๐Ÿ”ฅ 04:25 PM โ€“ Illegal Burning โ€“ 700 Block of 6th St.
  • ๐Ÿ“„ 04:37 PM โ€“ VIN Inspection โ€“ 600 Block of X St (License Branch).
  • ๐Ÿš‘ 04:45 PM โ€“ Medical Emergency โ€“ 2600 Block of Industrial Park Dr (Industrial Park Apartments).
  • ๐Ÿ‘Š 05:13 PM โ€“ Physical Fight โ€“ 400 Block of 18th St.
  • ๐Ÿš— 05:31 PM โ€“ Abandoned Vehicle โ€“ 20 Eastview Ct.
  • ๐Ÿ“ก 05:36 PM โ€“ BOL (Be On Lookout) โ€“ 16th St & L St.
  • ๐Ÿš‘ 05:38 PM โ€“ Medical Emergency โ€“ 3000 Block of Shawnee Dr S.
  • ๐Ÿ“ก 05:50 PM โ€“ BOL โ€“ US Highway 50 East & Shawswick Station Rd.
  • ๐Ÿ†˜ 06:00 PM โ€“ Suicidal Subject โ€“ 8 Block of Ludlow Dr (Apt A).
  • ๐Ÿ‘Š 06:10 PM โ€“ Physical Fight โ€“ 1400 Block of James Ave (KFC).
  • ๐Ÿšจ 06:13 PM โ€“ Commercial Alarm โ€“ 1200 Block of I St.
  • ๐Ÿ‘ค 06:37 PM โ€“ Suspicious Person/Circumstance โ€“ 1400 Block of L St (One Electrical Systems).
  • ๐Ÿ‘Š 06:49 PM โ€“ Physical Fight โ€“ 1400 Block of 16th St (Circle K).
  • ๐Ÿ“ž 07:13 PM โ€“ E911 Investigation โ€“ 600 Block of Oolitic Rd.
  • ๐Ÿ‘ค 07:20 PM โ€“ Suspicious Person/Circumstance โ€“ 3200 Block of John Williams Blvd (Walmart).
  • ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ 07:49 PM โ€“ Utility Problem โ€“ 700 Block of J St.
  • ๐ŸŽ† 07:52 PM โ€“ Fireworks Call โ€“ 17th St & K St.
  • ๐Ÿค 07:54 PM โ€“ Citizen Assist โ€“ 16th St & State Road 37 SB N.
  • ๐Ÿ” 07:54 PM โ€“ Welfare Check โ€“ 2200 Block of M St (Rainbow Hills).
  • ๐Ÿš‘ 08:00 PM โ€“ Medical Emergency โ€“ 2600 Block of Industrial Park Dr (Industrial Park Apartments, Apt 202).
  • ๐Ÿง’ 08:05 PM โ€“ Juvenile Problem โ€“ John Williams Blvd & Beech St.
  • ๐Ÿง’ 08:05 PM โ€“ Juvenile Problem โ€“ 5 Block of Ludlow Dr (Apt C).
  • ๐Ÿš‘ 08:37 PM โ€“ Medical Emergency โ€“ 2000 Block of O St.
  • ๐Ÿš‘ 08:50 PM โ€“ Medical Emergency โ€“ 3000 Block of Shawnee Dr S.

Lawrence County Sheriffโ€™s Department Activity

Morning Log (July 8)

  • ๐Ÿš” 05:16 AM โ€“ Traffic Stop โ€“ SR 37 & SR 60 E (Mitchell).
  • ๐Ÿšง 05:18 AM โ€“ Traffic Hazard โ€“ Pinhook Rd & Bud Stipp Rd Area.
  • ๐Ÿš” 05:37 AM โ€“ Traffic Stop โ€“ SR 37 & SR 60 W (Mitchell).
  • ๐Ÿšง 05:39 AM โ€“ Traffic Hazard โ€“ Maul Ridge Rd & Pierce Cemetery Ln Area.
  • ๐Ÿš‘ 05:44 AM โ€“ Unknown Medical โ€“ 2600 Block of Industrial Park Dr.
  • ๐Ÿ“„ 05:47 AM โ€“ Report Writing โ€“ 1400 Block of I St (Lawrence County Sheriff's Department).
  • โš ๏ธ 06:15 AM โ€“ Accident PD โ€“ 1000 Block of SR 37 (Mitchell Area).
  • ๐Ÿš” 06:23 AM โ€“ Traffic Stop โ€“ 5th St & S St.
  • ๐Ÿ“„ 06:29 AM โ€“ VIN Inspection โ€“ 1100 Block of Sunny Acres Dr.
  • ๐Ÿš” 07:36 AM โ€“ Traffic Stop โ€“ SR 37 N & John Williams Blvd.
  • ๐Ÿ‘ค 07:49 AM โ€“ Missing Person Report โ€“ 1300 Block of W Main St (Dollar Tree, Mitchell).
  • ๐Ÿš” 07:58 AM โ€“ Traffic Stop โ€“ SR 37 N & Washboard Rd.
  • ๐Ÿพ 08:04 AM โ€“ Animal Control โ€“ 500 Block of W Frank St (Mitchell).
  • ๐Ÿš” 08:12 AM โ€“ Traffic Stop โ€“ SR 37 N & Old SR 37 N.
  • ๐Ÿš” 08:22 AM โ€“ Traffic Stop โ€“ SR 37 N & Washboard Rd.
  • ๐Ÿพ 08:25 AM โ€“ Animal Control โ€“ SR 37 & Woodville Rd (Mitchell).
  • ๐Ÿš” 08:28 AM โ€“ Traffic Stop โ€“ SR 37 N & Old SR 37 N.
  • ๐Ÿš” 08:46 AM โ€“ Transport Detail โ€“ Superior Court 1 (900 Block of 16th St).
  • ๐Ÿ“„ 08:52 AM โ€“ Document Serve โ€“ 200 Block of Shawnee Ln.
  • ๐Ÿš” 08:55 AM โ€“ Traffic Stop โ€“ SR 37 N & Patton Hill Rd.
  • ๐Ÿ“„ 09:00 AM โ€“ VIN Inspection โ€“ 3300 Block of Port Williams Rd (Mitchell).
  • ๐Ÿš‘ 09:10 AM โ€“ Chest Pain โ€“ 200 Block of Oolitic Rd.
  • ๐Ÿ“„ 09:13 AM โ€“ Document Serve โ€“ 1600 Block of Tunnelton Rd.
  • ๐Ÿพ 09:31 AM โ€“ Animal Control โ€“ SR 60 W & Davey Cox Rd (Rodgers Quarry, Mitchell).
  • ๐Ÿš‘ 09:53 AM โ€“ Chest Pain โ€“ 2 Block of Oak Manor.
  • ๐Ÿ“ž 10:03 AM โ€“ E911 Open Line โ€“ 1300 Block of Rabbitsville Rd (Mitchell).
  • ๐Ÿ“„ 10:21 AM โ€“ Document Serve โ€“ 300 Block of Lafayette Ave (Oolitic).
  • ๐Ÿ”ฅ 10:32 AM โ€“ Structure Fire โ€“ 8800 Block of SR 60 W (CVS Pharmacy, Mitchell).
  • ๐Ÿ“„ 10:40 AM โ€“ VIN Inspection โ€“ 1500 Block of Peerless Rd.
  • ๐Ÿค 10:41 AM โ€“ Citizen Assist โ€“ 5200 Block of US Hwy 50 W (Mitchell).
  • ๐Ÿš‘ 10:42 AM โ€“ Unconsciousness โ€“ 500 Block of W 11th St (Oolitic).
  • ๐Ÿพ 11:01 AM โ€“ Animal Bite โ€“ 700 Block of Pinhook Rd.
  • ๐Ÿ“ž 11:14 AM โ€“ E911 Open Line โ€“ 24 Teke Burton Dr (Mitchell).
  • ๐Ÿค 11:47 AM โ€“ Falls โ€“ 100 Block of Anderson Ln.
  • ๐Ÿ” 12:02 PM โ€“ Warrant Serve โ€“ 1400 Block of I St.
  • ๐Ÿš” 12:33 PM โ€“ Traffic Stop โ€“ SR 37 N & Trogdon Ln Area.
  • ๐Ÿš” 12:50 PM โ€“ Traffic Stop โ€“ SR 37 N & Washboard Rd Area.

Afternoon & Evening Log (July 8)

  • ๐Ÿค 01:18 PM โ€“ Citizen Assist โ€“ 400 Block of S 6th St (Mitchell Police Department).
  • ๐Ÿ“„ 01:38 PM โ€“ VIN Inspection โ€“ 2300 Block of SR 60 E (Mitchell).
  • ๐Ÿ“ž 02:22 PM โ€“ E911 Hang-Up โ€“ 100 Block of Cindy Ln (Mitchell).
  • ๐Ÿค 02:33 PM โ€“ Escort Detail โ€“ Patton Hill Rd & SR 37 N.
  • ๐Ÿš‘ 02:38 PM โ€“ Unconsciousness โ€“ 3200 Block of John Williams Blvd (Walmart).
  • ๐Ÿ” 02:46 PM โ€“ Warrant Serve โ€“ Orange County Line.
  • ๐Ÿ” 03:04 PM โ€“ Welfare Check โ€“ 100 Block of Walnut Heights Rd.
  • ๐Ÿค 03:06 PM โ€“ Falls โ€“ 500 Block of 16th St (Core Nursing Home).
  • ๐Ÿ” 03:11 PM โ€“ Warrant Serve โ€“ 900 Block of Newby St (Mitchell).
  • ๐Ÿš‘ 03:12 PM โ€“ Heart Problems โ€“ 2300 Block of 16th St.
  • ๐Ÿพ 03:25 PM โ€“ Animal Control โ€“ 200 Block of Hel Mar Dr (Mitchell).
  • ๐Ÿ” 04:42 PM โ€“ Welfare Check โ€“ 40 Block of Wells Ln (Springville).
  • ๐Ÿš‘ 04:59 PM โ€“ Bleeding Call โ€“ 100 Block of Maple Leaf Rd.
  • ๐Ÿš” 05:14 PM โ€“ Traffic Stop โ€“ Teke Burton Dr & W Main St (Mitchell).
  • ๐Ÿ‘Š 05:23 PM โ€“ Street Fight โ€“ 17th St & E St.
  • ๐Ÿง’ 05:37 PM โ€“ Juvenile Problem โ€“ 60 Block of Wolf Creek Ln.
  • ๐Ÿš‘ 05:38 PM โ€“ Unknown Medical โ€“ 3000 Block of Shawnee Dr S (Cedar Creek of Bedford).
  • ๐Ÿš— 05:46 PM โ€“ Erratic Driver โ€“ US Hwy 50 E & SR 446 (WB).
  • ๐Ÿ“ž 05:59 PM โ€“ Abandoned E911 Call โ€“ 6900 Block of Tunnelton Rd.
  • ๐Ÿ†˜ 06:02 PM โ€“ Suicidal Subject โ€“ 8 Block of Ludlow Dr (Apt A).
  • ๐Ÿ” 06:35 PM โ€“ Warrant Serve โ€“ 1100 Block of Orchard St (Mitchell).
  • ๐Ÿ“ž 07:10 PM โ€“ E911 Transfer โ€“ Ballfields on Oolitic Rd.
  • ๐Ÿ“ž 07:23 PM โ€“ E911 Open Line โ€“ 100 Block of Tom Green Dr (Basketball Court, Mitchell).
  • โš ๏ธ 07:59 PM โ€“ Accident PI โ€“ John Williams Blvd & Beech St.
  • ๐Ÿ“ž 08:04 PM โ€“ E911 Hang-Up โ€“ 24 Teke Burton Dr (Mitchell Manor Nursing Home, Mitchell).
  • ๐Ÿ”“ 08:07 PM โ€“ Cold Burglary โ€“ 300 Block of E 3rd St (Mitchell).
  • ๐Ÿ’Š 08:22 PM โ€“ Drug Activity/Complaint โ€“ Yockey Rd & State Road 37 (Mitchell).
  • ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ 08:27 PM โ€“ Citizen Dispute โ€“ 100 Block of S 3rd St (Mitchell).
  • ๐Ÿš‘ 08:37 PM โ€“ Breathing Problem โ€“ 2000 Block of O St.
  • ๐Ÿš‘ 08:50 PM โ€“ Unknown Medical โ€“ 3000 Block of Shawnee Dr S.
  • ๐Ÿง’ 09:30 PM โ€“ Juvenile Problem / Child Off Again โ€“ 200 Block of Hidden Falls Camp Rd.
  • ๐Ÿ’ธ 09:37 PM โ€“ Theft Report โ€“ 100 Block of Sunset St.
  • ๐Ÿš” 09:40 PM โ€“ Traffic Stop โ€“ SR 37 N & John Williams Blvd.
  • ๐Ÿค 09:48 PM โ€“ Lift Assist โ€“ 800 Block of W Frank St (Mitchell).
  • ๐Ÿ“ž 09:55 PM โ€“ E911 Hang-Up โ€“ 1 Block of Russell Dr (Mitchell).
  • ๐Ÿš‘ 10:28 PM โ€“ Unconsciousness โ€“ 8 Block of Ludlow Dr (Apt B).
  • ๐Ÿš‘ 10:37 PM โ€“ Unknown Medical โ€“ 200 Block of 7th St (Oolitic).
  • ๐Ÿš” 10:43 PM โ€“ Traffic Stop โ€“ 100 Block of 16th St (Jiffy Treet).
  • ๐Ÿš— 10:58 PM โ€“ Disabled Motorist โ€“ Salt Creek Bridge Area.
  • ๐Ÿš” 11:22 PM โ€“ Traffic Stop โ€“ SR 37 N & John Williams Blvd.
  • ๐Ÿš” 11:33 PM โ€“ Traffic Stop โ€“ SR 37 N & John Williams Blvd.
  • ๐Ÿš” 11:35 PM โ€“ Traffic Stop โ€“ SR 37 N & 16th St.
  • ๐Ÿ“ž 11:48 PM โ€“ E911 Open Line โ€“ 1 Block of Russell Dr (Mitchell).
  • ๐Ÿข 11:51 PM โ€“ Business Check โ€“ 5900 Block of SR 37 (Southern Indiana Trailer Sales, Mitchell).

Overnight Log (July 9)

  • ๐Ÿš” 12:52 AM โ€“ Extra Patrol โ€“ 3300 Block of Hickory Grove Rd (Hickory Grove Church, Heltonville).
  • ๐Ÿš” 12:58 AM โ€“ Extra Patrol โ€“ Woodsferry Rd (Mitchell).
  • ๐Ÿš” 01:00 AM โ€“ Extra Patrol โ€“ 600 Block of S 7th St (Mitchell).
  • ๐Ÿš” 01:18 AM โ€“ Extra Patrol โ€“ Parks Implement Rd Area (Mitchell).
  • ๐Ÿš” 01:25 AM โ€“ Extra Patrol โ€“ Dale St Area (Mitchell).
  • ๐Ÿš” 01:37 AM โ€“ Extra Patrol โ€“ 45 Lakeside Estates (Mitchell).
  • ๐Ÿš” 01:41 AM โ€“ Extra Patrol โ€“ 900 Block of W Grissom Ave (Mitchell).
  • ๐Ÿข 02:13 AM โ€“ Business Check โ€“ 3300 Block of SR 60 E (Spring Hill State Park, Mitchell).
  • ๐Ÿข 02:34 AM โ€“ Business Check โ€“ 2400 Block of SR 60 E (Dairy Bell, Mitchell).
  • ๐Ÿš” 02:36 AM โ€“ Traffic Stop โ€“ SR 37 & Doc Hamilton Blvd (Mitchell).
  • ๐Ÿข 02:54 AM โ€“ Business Check โ€“ 100 Block of Gun Club Rd (Pleasant View Church of Christ, Mitchell).
  • ๐Ÿš” 03:01 AM โ€“ Traffic Stop โ€“ SR 37 & Boone Ln Area (North of Mitchell).
  • ๐Ÿš” 03:06 AM โ€“ Traffic Stop โ€“ SR 37 & Doc Hamilton Blvd (Mitchell).
  • ๐Ÿ“ž 04:51 AM โ€“ E911 Open Line โ€“ 1200 Block of Teke Burton Dr (Mitchell).
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