Police Log 07/27/2026

Police Log: July 26 – 27, 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 July 26 through the early morning hours of July 27, 2026. All individuals mentioned in law enforcement reports are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Arrests

Ryan Mark Dralle (38), Bedford: Arrested by Bedford Police in the 1400 Block of 18th St at 11:17 PM on July 25 for Battery.

Incident Highlights

Deceased Person Investigation: Lawrence County Sheriff's deputies and emergency medical personnel responded to a death investigation in the 1200 Block of Elm Park Dr, Mitchell, at 6:12 PM on July 26.
Property Damage Crashes: Multiple vehicle collisions involving property damage were handled across the area, including incidents at State Road 37 & State Road 60 E in Mitchell, 1500 Block of James Ave (Golden Corral) in Bedford, and US Highway 50 E & Stove Rd.
Unsafe Shooting Complaints: Deputies investigated reports of unsafe shooting near the 800 Block of Twin Ponds Rd in Williams at 1:11 PM and in the Mundell Estates area in Heltonville at 4:26 PM on July 26.

Bedford Police Department Activity

Overnight & Morning (July 25 – 26)

09:38 PM (July 25) – Medical Emergency – 1900 Block of 11th St.
10:01 PM (July 25) – Traffic Stop – 16th St & Hillcrest Rd.
10:43 PM (July 25) – Medical Emergency – 200 Block of Lincoln Ave.
11:17 PM (July 25) – Battery / Arrest – 1400 Block of 18th St (See Dralle Arrest).
05:20 AM – Property Damage Crash – 5th St & X St.
05:31 AM – Parking Problem – 2300 Block of 16th St (Bedford Police Department).
08:25 AM – Medical Emergency – 1500 Block of Clinic Dr (Westview Manor Nursing Home).
08:58 AM – Medical Emergency – 200 Block of Oolitic Rd.
10:04 AM – Welfare Check – 500 Block of 19th St.
11:02 AM – Medical Emergency – 3100 Block of Illinois St.
12:10 PM – Child Custody Problem – 2800 Block of Hillside Dr.

Afternoon & Evening (July 26)

01:32 PM – Information Report – 2600 Block of 6th St.
01:37 PM – Medical Emergency – 3100 Block of Shawnee Dr S (Stonebridge Health Campus).
02:42 PM – Property Damage Crash – 1500 Block of James Ave (Golden Corral).
03:33 PM – Fire Response – 1500 Block of 11th St.
04:09 PM – Traffic Stop – 25th St & Mitchell Rd.
05:23 PM – Fire Response – 1300 Block of K St (Bedford Housing Authority).
06:56 PM – Medical Emergency – 600 Block of S St.
07:35 PM – Medical Emergency – 1300 Block of K St (Bedford Housing Authority).
07:42 PM – E911 Hang-Up Call – 1500 Block of 8th St.

Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Activity

Daytime & Evening Log (July 26)

06:10 AM – Threats Report – 100 Block of Hammersley Ln, Williams.
07:35 AM – Medical Emergency (Fall) – 2900 Block of Evergreen Dr (Autumn Trace), Bedford.
07:49 AM – Agency Assistance – 40 Block of Dawn Ct, Bedford.
08:19 AM – Medical Emergency (Fall) – 1500 Block of Clinic Dr (Westview Manor), Bedford.
08:30 AM – Erratic Driver Report – State Road 37 N & Ingram Rd (Southbound), Bedford.
08:38 AM – Suspicious Vehicle – 1700 Block of Wesley Chapel Rd, Mitchell.
08:57 AM – Medical Call (Cardiac) – 200 Block of Oolitic Rd, Bedford.
09:45 AM – Medical Emergency (Bleeding) – 3300 Block of State Road 60 (Spring Mill State Park), Mitchell.
10:34 AM – Open E911 Line – 100 Block of Hillcrest Way, Bedford.
10:47 AM – Medical Call (Chest Pain) – 1300 Block of K St, Bedford.
11:02 AM – Medical Emergency (Lift Assist) – 3100 Block of Illinois St, Bedford.
11:40 AM – Investigation Follow-Up – 500 Block of S Meridian Rd, Mitchell.
11:59 AM – Open E911 Line – 900 Block of State Road 58 E, Bedford.
12:21 PM – Juvenile Problem – 1000 Block of W Hancock Ave, Mitchell.
01:11 PM – Unsafe Shooting Complaint – 800 Block of Twin Ponds Rd, Williams.
01:35 PM – Citizen Assist – 300 Block of Red Hill Addition, Springville.
01:37 PM – Medical Emergency – 3100 Block of Shawnee Dr S (Stonebridge Health Campus), Bedford.
01:39 PM – Animal Control Call – 1700 Block of Stonington Rd, Mitchell.
01:42 PM – Disabled Motorist – State Road 37 N & Ingram Rd, Bedford.
02:18 PM – Property Damage Crash – State Road 37 & State Road 60 E, Mitchell.
02:31 PM – Welfare Check – Ridge Rd & N Sandstone Rd, Williams.
02:49 PM – E911 Transfer Call – State Road 37 N & Ingram Rd, Bedford.
03:19 PM – Controlled Burn Notification – 100 Block of Rawlins St, Bedford.
03:59 PM – Medical Emergency (Fall) – 500 Block of S 7th St, Mitchell.
04:00 PM – Investigation Follow-Up – 500 Block of S 5th St, Mitchell.
04:26 PM – Unsafe Shooting Complaint – Mundell Estates Area, Heltonville.
04:42 PM – Erratic Driver Report – State Road 37 & Stevens Ln, Mitchell.
04:42 PM – Open E911 Line – 1400 Block of Lawrenceport Main, Mitchell.
05:00 PM – Countywide Fire Radio Test – Lawrence County Dispatch.
05:02 PM – Disabled/Abandoned Vehicle Check – State Road 446 & State Road 58 E, Heltonville.
05:11 PM – Investigation Follow-Up – 3500 Block of 16th St (Reveres Food & Fuel), Bedford.
05:31 PM – Citizen Assist – 500 Block of S 6th St, Mitchell.
06:11 PM – Verbal Domestic Dispute – State Road 37 N & Trogdon Ln, Bedford.
06:12 PM – Deceased Person / Body Found – 1200 Block of Elm Park Dr, Mitchell.
06:50 PM – Out with Vehicle – State Road 37 N & State Road 54 W, Bedford.
06:51 PM – Medical Emergency (Lift Assist) – 100 Block of Passmore Hollow Rd, Mitchell.
06:55 PM – Medical Emergency (Lift Assist) – 600 Block of S St, Bedford.
07:33 PM – Medical Emergency (Fall) – 1100 Block of Art Gallery Rd, Mitchell.
07:35 PM – Unknown Medical Call – 1300 Block of K St, Bedford.
08:41 PM – Psychiatric Call – 100 Block of W Main St, Mitchell.
08:57 PM – Unwanted Person Report – 200 Block of Briar Ave, Bedford.
09:13 PM – Medical Call (Cardiac) – 11900 Block of Tunnelton Rd, Bedford.
09:16 PM – Property Damage Crash – US Highway 50 E & Stove Rd, Bedford.

Overnight Log (July 27)

00:17 AM – Protective Order Violation – 300 Block of W Vine St, Mitchell.
01:51 AM – Security Check – 100 Block of Tom Green Dr (Mitchell City Pool), Mitchell.
01:56 AM – Security Check – 400 Block of Wade St (Persimmon Park Apts), Mitchell.
02:01 AM – Security Check – Dale St Area, Mitchell.
03:20 AM – Commercial Security Check – 40 Block of Teke Burton Dr (Hoosier Hills Credit Union), Mitchell.
03:24 AM – Commercial Security Check – 3200 Block of State Road 37 (Chicago's Pizza), Mitchell.
03:37 AM – Psychiatric Call – 1200 Block of 13th St, Bedford.
03:50 AM – Open E911 Line – 2300 Block of Old Buddha Rd, Bedford.
04:52 AM – Commercial Security Check – 1500 Block of Wilkins Way (O'Reilly Auto Parts), Mitchell.