Police Log 07/28/2026

Police Log: July 27 – 28, 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 27 through the morning of July 28, 2026. All individuals mentioned in reports are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Arrests

• James Lee Self (33), Bedford: Arrested by Bedford Police at 3:39 AM on July 27. Charges include Resisting Law Enforcement and Battery Against a Public Safety Official Engaged in Official Duty.
• Dason Michael Andis (25), Bedford: Arrested by Bedford Police in the 400 Block of R St at 7:44 PM on July 27 for Criminal Trespass.

Incident Highlights

• Officer Assault Incident: Bedford Police officers responded to an incident early July 27 where a officer was subjected to battery while engaged in official duties, resulting in the arrest of a 33-year-old suspect.
• Personal Injury Crashes: Emergency medical and law enforcement personnel responded to a personal injury collision at the intersection of Sandpit Rd & Glendale Way at 1:57 PM and 3:03 PM on July 27.
• Residential Burglary: Lawrence County Sheriff's deputies received a report of a burglary in the 400 Block of Sunny Acres Dr in Bedford at 3:35 PM on July 27.

Bedford Police Department Activity

Overnight & Morning (July 26 – 27)

• 09:26 PM (July 26) – Property Damage Crash – 2700 Block of 16th St.
• 12:02 AM – Property Damage Crash – Wilson Park.
• 03:39 AM – Battery Call / Arrest – Bedford City Limits (See Self Arrest).
• 05:42 AM – Parking Problem – 2300 Block of 16th St (Bedford Police Department).
• 08:22 AM – Child Custody Dispute – 2300 Block of 16th St (Bedford Police Department).
• 09:11 AM – Fraud Report – 3000 Block of John Williams Blvd (Bedford Federal Savings Bank).
• 09:20 AM – Abandoned Vehicle – 2600 Block of Southwood Dr.
• 10:23 AM – Medical Emergency – 1600 Block of 11th St.
• 11:29 AM – Vehicle Repossession – 1800 Block of K St.
• 11:52 AM – Suspicious Person – 1700 Block of I St (Chase Bank).
• 12:09 PM – Medical Emergency – 2900 Block of Mitchell Rd (Budget Inn).
• 12:20 PM – Traffic Stop – 16th St & I St.
• 12:22 PM – Medical Emergency – 2100 Block of Plaza Dr.
• 12:52 PM – Fire Response – 2900 Block of 16th St (Captain D's).

Afternoon & Evening (July 27)

• 01:32 PM – Traffic Hazard – John Williams Blvd & X St.
• 01:41 PM – Property Damage Crash – 1400 Block of L St (Circle K).
• 01:53 PM – VIN Inspection – 3200 Block of 5th St.
• 01:57 PM – E911 Transfer Call – Sandpit Rd & Glendale Way.
• 02:03 PM – Off-Duty Officer Assist – Sandpit Rd & Glendale Way.
• 02:10 PM – Child Custody Dispute – 1400 Block of 25th St.
• 02:32 PM – Theft Report – 1300 Block of 13th St.
• 02:51 PM – Theft Report – 2900 Block of 16th St (Bedford Hospital).
• 03:47 PM – Property Damage Crash – US Highway 50 E & Limestone Run Rd.
• 04:06 PM – Trespassing – 3200 Block of John Williams Blvd (Walmart).
• 04:13 PM – Abandoned Vehicle – 500 Block of Victorian.
• 04:14 PM – VIN Inspection – 1400 Block of T St.
• 04:16 PM – Medical Emergency – 2100 Block of M St.
• 04:19 PM – Medical Emergency – 2000 Block of Plaza Dr.
• 05:58 PM – Juvenile Problem – 1600 Block of 16th St (Hardee's).
• 07:24 PM – Traffic Stop – John Williams Blvd & T St.
• 07:25 PM – Animal Control Call – 600 Block of J St.
• 07:44 PM – Unwanted Person / Arrest – 400 Block of R St (See Andis Arrest).
• 07:51 PM – Medical Emergency – 3300 Block of John Williams Blvd (Jiffy Lube).
• 08:15 PM – Suspicious Person – 1200 Block of 5th St (Becky's Place).
• 09:14 PM – Traffic Stop – 2400 Block of 16th St (Bedford Police Department).

Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Activity

Daytime & Evening Log (July 27)

• 07:05 AM – Prisoner Transport Detail – Superior Court 2, Bedford.
• 08:15 AM – Theft Report – 1500 Block of I St (Sheriff's Office), Bedford.
• 08:37 AM – Suspicious Vehicle – 1300 Block of Mt Pleasant Rd, Bedford.
• 08:57 AM – Investigation Follow-Up – 1400 Block of Hillcrest Rd (Centerstone), Bedford.
• 09:31 AM – Controlled Burn Notification – 2700 Block of Ridge Rd, Williams.
• 10:01 AM – Theft Report – 300 Block of W Powerline Rd, Bedford.
• 10:04 AM – Child Custody Problem – 1900 Block of Coveyville Rd, Bedford.
• 10:19 AM – Open E911 Line – 100 Block of Maddox Ln, Bedford.
• 10:22 AM – Citizen Assist – 800 Block of Art Gallery Rd, Mitchell.
• 10:23 AM – Medical Emergency – 1600 Block of 11th St, Bedford.
• 11:15 AM – Medical Call (Back Pain) – 1300 Block of Elm Park Dr, Mitchell.
• 11:17 AM – Welfare Check – 1400 Block of SR 158, Bedford.
• 11:52 AM – Citizen Assist – 500 Block of S 6th St (Mitchell Police Dept), Mitchell.
• 12:09 PM – Medical Emergency (Fall) – 2900 Block of Mitchell Rd (Budget Inn), Bedford.
• 12:22 PM – Respiratory Call – 2100 Block of Plaza Dr, Bedford.
• 12:34 PM – Unknown Medical Call – 600 Block of S Meridian Rd, Mitchell.
• 12:35 PM – Commercial Fire Alarm – 1000 Block of Hoosier Ave (Dollens Elementary), Oolitic.
• 12:37 PM – E911 Hang-Up Call – 10 Block of Huron Railroad St, Mitchell.
• 12:49 PM – Disabled Motorist – 2900 Block of 16th St (Captain D's), Bedford.
• 01:48 PM – Animal Control Call – 100 Block of Pattonville Rd, Bedford.
• 01:57 PM – Personal Injury Crash – Sandpit Rd & Glendale Way, Bedford.
• 02:05 PM – Open E911 Line – 1300 Block of Teke Burton Dr, Mitchell.
• 02:30 PM – Warrant Service Attempt – 1500 Block of I St (Sheriff's Office), Bedford.
• 02:46 PM – Welfare Check – 1000 Block of High Water Rd, Bedford.
• 03:03 PM – Harassment Report – 1500 Block of I St (Sheriff's Office), Bedford.
• 03:03 PM – Personal Injury Crash – Sandpit Rd & Glendale Way, Bedford.
• 03:10 PM – Disabled Motorist – SR 37 N & 5th St, Bedford.
• 03:13 PM – Information Report – 1000 Block of Hoosier Ave (Dollens Elementary), Oolitic.
• 03:15 PM – Unknown Medical Call – 1100 Block of Buddha Rd, Bedford.
• 03:17 PM – Unknown Medical Call – 300 Block of Indiana Ave, Oolitic.
• 03:32 PM – Controlled Burn Notification – 2000 Block of Todd Ln, Heltonville.
• 03:35 PM – Cold Burglary Report – 400 Block of Sunny Acres Dr, Bedford.
• 04:01 PM – Unknown Medical Call – 700 Block of W 9th St, Oolitic.
• 04:16 PM – Psychiatric Call – 2100 Block of M St, Bedford.
• 04:19 PM – Suicidal Subject – 2000 Block of Plaza Dr, Bedford.
• 04:21 PM – Abandoned E911 Call – 4200 Block of Erie Church Rd, Bedford.
• 05:01 PM – Traffic Hazard – US Hwy 50 E & Woody Farm Rd, Bedford.
• 05:02 PM – Open E911 Line – 30 Block of Teke Burton Dr (Mitchell Manor), Mitchell.
• 05:33 PM – Warrant Service Attempt – 200 Block of Williams Silverville Rd, Williams.
• 05:34 PM – Controlled Burn Notification – 900 Block of Lawrenceport Main, Mitchell.
• 05:40 PM – Property Damage Crash – 300 Block of Hoosier Ave (Dollar General), Oolitic.
• 05:51 PM – Medical Emergency (Fall) – 1200 Block of Tunnelton Bono Rd, Mitchell.
• 05:53 PM – Suspicious Vehicle – 7900 Block of SR 158, Bedford.
• 07:06 PM – Erratic Driver Report – W Main St & S 6th St, Mitchell.
• 07:16 PM – Citizen Assist – 100 Block of Jaye Ln, Bedford.
• 07:50 PM – Medical Emergency (Fall) – 3300 Block of John Williams Blvd (Jiffy Lube), Bedford.
• 08:18 PM – Commercial Fire Alarm – 1000 Block of Bishop Blvd, Mitchell.
• 08:30 PM – Investigation Follow-Up – 4600 Block of Sandpit Rd, Bedford.
• 10:16 PM – Security Patrol – Dale St Area, Mitchell.
• 10:22 PM – Security Patrol – Lakeside Estates / Northside Village, Mitchell.
• 10:27 PM – Disabled Motorist – Williams Rd & Louie Smith Rd, Bedford.
• 11:11 PM – Vehicle Check – 3700 Block of SR 37 N, Bedford.
• 11:19 PM – Commercial Security Check – 2000 Block of SR 37 (Premier Ag), Mitchell.
• 11:44 PM – Security Patrol – 100 Block of Tom Green Dr (Mitchell Pool), Mitchell.

Overnight Log (July 28)

• 01:39 AM – Commercial Security Check – 200 Block of Teke Burton Dr (Dr. Matlock Office), Mitchell.
• 01:45 AM – Commercial Security Check – 1500 Block of W Main St (Living Well Home Care), Mitchell.
• 02:04 AM – Commercial Security Check – 4000 Block of SR 37 (Marathon Gas), Mitchell.
• 02:18 AM – Security Patrol – 500 Block of Wade St (Persimmon Park Apts), Mitchell.
• 02:56 AM – Commercial Security Check – 10100 Block of SR 37 (Dealerships), Bedford.
• 03:34 AM – Commercial Security Check – 1500 Block of W Main St (Superior Small Engines), Mitchell.
• 04:02 AM – Medical Emergency (Lift Assist) – 1300 Block of Elm Park Dr, Mitchell.