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Police Log 07/29/2026

Police Log 07/29/2026

Police Log: July 28 – 29, 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 28 through the early morning hours of July 29, 2026. All individuals referenced in law enforcement reports are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Arrests

  • Bradley Steven Goss (55), Bedford: Arrested by Bedford Police near the intersection of John Williams Blvd & X St at 4:43 PM on July 28 on an active adult arrest warrant.

Incident Highlights

  • Warrant Arrest: Officers made a traffic stop/contact at John Williams Blvd & X St resulting in the arrest of a 55-year-old male on an outstanding adult warrant.
  • Personal Injury Collisions: Emergency personnel responded to a multi-agency personal injury crash in the 3300 Block of 16th St at 4:25 PM on July 28.
  • Protective Order Violation: Deputies handled a protective order violation report on S Acres Dr in Mitchell at 2:43 PM on July 28.

Bedford Police Department Activity

Overnight & Morning (July 27 – 28)

  • 09:45 PM (July 27) – Extra Security Patrol – 1100 Block of 5th St (Becky's Place).
  • 05:29 AM – Parking Problem – 2300 Block of 16th St (Bedford Police Department).
  • 08:04 AM – Extra Security Patrol – 500 Block of Bex Addition Dr.
  • 08:31 AM – Medical Emergency – 3200 Block of Shawnee Dr S (Fresenius).
  • 10:19 AM – Suspicious Person – 100 Block of J Hunter Dr.
  • 10:52 AM – Medical Emergency – 1900 Block of Mt Pleasant Rd.
  • 10:56 AM – Medical Emergency – 1600 Block of 25th St.
  • 11:06 AM – Civil Dispute – 700 Block of T St.
  • 12:45 PM – Medical Emergency – 2900 Block of 16th St (Bedford Hospital).
  • 12:46 PM – Abandoned Vehicle Call – 2600 Block of 27th St (Bedford First Assembly).

Afternoon & Evening (July 28)

  • 01:36 PM – Off-Duty Officer Assist – State Road 37 NB & Patrick Robbins Way.
  • 01:43 PM – Welfare Check – 1600 Block of 23rd St.
  • 02:01 PM – Citizen Assist – 1100 Block of 7th St (McIntyre Bros Inc).
  • 02:47 PM – Medical Emergency – 2900 Block of Evergreen Dr.
  • 02:51 PM – Property Damage Crash – 3100 Block of John Williams Blvd.
  • 02:51 PM – Property Damage Crash – 1200 Block of 16th St (Walgreens).
  • 03:00 PM – Officer Request – 2000 Block of 29th St.
  • 04:25 PM – Personal Injury Crash – 16th St & Plaza Dr.
  • 04:43 PM – Warrant Service / Arrest – John Williams Blvd & X St (See Goss Arrest).
  • 05:33 PM – Theft Report – 2700 Block of V St.
  • 05:54 PM – Unwanted Person – 1200 Block of James Ave (Goodwill).
  • 06:12 PM – Medical Emergency – 2100 Block of Norton Ln.
  • 06:16 PM – Utility Problem – 600 Block of 16th St (Ruler Foods).
  • 06:59 PM – Medical Emergency (Fall) – 1400 Block of 8th St (Stalker Apts).
  • 09:04 PM – Medical Emergency – 2000 Block of 13th St.

Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Activity

Daytime & Evening Log (July 28)

  • 07:01 AM – Prisoner Transport Detail – Superior Court 2, Bedford.
  • 07:15 AM – Fire Alarm – 7100 Block of State Road 158 (Belle's Place), Bedford.
  • 07:33 AM – Administrative / Report Writing – 1400 Block of I St, Bedford.
  • 08:32 AM – Cardiac Call (Chest Pain) – 3200 Block of Shawnee Dr S, Bedford.
  • 08:39 AM – Jail Records/Administrative – 1400 Block of I St, Bedford.
  • 09:11 AM – Sex Offender Registry Verification – 1400 Block of I St, Bedford.
  • 09:37 AM – Medical Call (Seizure) – 200 Block of Stevens Ln, Mitchell.
  • 10:23 AM – Abandoned E911 Call – 20 Block of Teke Burton Dr (Mitchell Manor), Mitchell.
  • 10:32 AM – Traffic Hazard – State Road 37 & Dixie Hwy, Mitchell.
  • 10:48 AM – Controlled Burn Notification – 2100 Block of W Powerline Rd, Bedford.
  • 10:50 AM – Citizen Assist – 200 Block of Deer Run Rd, Mitchell.
  • 10:54 AM – Medical Emergency – 1900 Block of Mt Pleasant Rd, Bedford.
  • 10:55 AM – Medical Emergency – 1600 Block of 25th St, Bedford.
  • 11:21 AM – Medical/Sick Person – 600 Block of Hayes Rd, Bedford.
  • 11:35 AM – Medical Emergency (Fall) – 900 Block of Walker Addition, Mitchell.
  • 12:08 PM – Abandoned E911 Call – 500 Block of W Warren St, Mitchell.
  • 12:32 PM – Prisoner Transport Detail – Superior Court 1, Bedford.
  • 12:45 PM – Medical Call (Heart Problems) – 2900 Block of 16th St (Bedford Hospital), Bedford.
  • 01:27 PM – Found Property Report – 1400 Block of I St (Sheriff's Office), Bedford.
  • 01:34 PM – E911 Transfer Call – Out of County (Monroe County).
  • 01:38 PM – Medical Emergency (Fall) – 7100 Block of State Road 158, Bedford.
  • 01:54 PM – Medical Call (Allergic Reaction) – 600 Block of W 9th St, Oolitic.
  • 02:43 PM – Protective Order Violation Report – 70 Block of S Acres Dr, Mitchell.
  • 02:47 PM – Medical Call (Unconsciousness) – 2900 Block of Evergreen Dr (Autumn Trace), Bedford.
  • 02:50 PM – Unwanted Person – 100 Block of Jaye Ln, Bedford.
  • 03:00 PM – Controlled Burn Notification – 2200 Block of US Highway 50 E, Bedford.
  • 03:51 PM – E911 Transfer Call – Out of County (Orange County).
  • 03:59 PM – Investigation Follow-Up – 1400 Block of I St, Bedford.
  • 04:13 PM – Information Report – 700 Block of Walnut St, Oolitic.
  • 04:14 PM – Open E911 Line – 5100 Block of US Highway 50 E, Bedford.
  • 04:25 PM – Personal Injury Crash – 3300 Block of 16th St, Bedford.
  • 05:33 PM – Traffic Hazard – 1000 Block of Arthur Rd, Springville.
  • 05:42 PM – E911 Hang-Up Call – 20 Block of Teke Burton Dr, Mitchell.
  • 05:49 PM – Vehicle Repossession – 500 Block of Yockey Rd, Mitchell.
  • 05:59 PM – E911 Hang-Up Call – 20 Block of Teke Burton Dr, Mitchell.
  • 06:12 PM – Medical/Sick Person – 2100 Block of Norton Ln, Bedford.
  • 06:57 PM – Abandoned Vehicle Call – 700 Block of State Road 60 E, Mitchell.
  • 06:59 PM – Medical Emergency (Fall) – 1400 Block of 8th St (Stalker Apts), Bedford.
  • 07:02 PM – Citizen Assist – 3900 Block of State Road 37 (Marathon Gas), Mitchell.
  • 07:08 PM – Residential Alarm – 200 Block of W Frank St, Mitchell.
  • 07:18 PM – VIN Inspection – 400 Block of Knott St, Mitchell.
  • 07:24 PM – Erratic Driver Report – State Road 37 N & Ingram Rd (Southbound), Bedford.
  • 08:47 PM – Respiratory Medical Call – 800 Block of W Brook St, Mitchell.
  • 08:58 PM – Medical Emergency (Fall) – 2000 Block of 13th St, Bedford.
  • 09:30 PM – Medical Emergency (Lift Assist) – 2600 Block of H St, Bedford.
  • 09:53 PM – Medical Emergency (Fall) – 3100 Block of Shawnee Dr S, Bedford.
  • 10:40 PM – Medical/Sick Person – 20 Block of Teke Burton Dr, Mitchell.
  • 11:05 PM – Traffic Hazard – State Road 37 & Woodville Rd (Southbound), Mitchell.
  • 11:35 PM – Security Patrol – Huron Pike Rd, Mitchell.

Overnight Log (July 29)

  • 12:33 AM – Medical Emergency (Fall) – 1700 Block of Meridian Rd, Mitchell.
  • 01:22 AM – Security Patrol – 400 Block of Rabbitsville Rd, Mitchell.
  • 01:27 AM – Security Patrol – Dale St Area, Mitchell.
  • 01:36 AM – Security Patrol – 40 Block of Lakeside Estates, Mitchell.
  • 01:41 AM – Security Patrol – 400 Block of Wade St (Persimmon Park Apts), Mitchell.
  • 02:05 AM – Security Patrol – 100 Block of W Grissom Ave, Mitchell.
  • 02:14 AM – Security Patrol – 600 Block of S 7th St, Mitchell.
  • 02:29 AM – Security Patrol – Blue Bird Ln Area, Mitchell.
  • 02:56 AM – Medical/Sick Person – 100 Block of Covey Ln, Bedford.

Traffic Enforcement

Bedford Police Department Traffic Stops

  • 03:59 PM – John Williams Blvd & X St (Warning)
  • 04:10 PM – State Road 37 SB & 16th St (Warning)
  • 06:28 PM – 14th St & Q St (Warning)

Lawrence County Sheriff's Department Traffic Stops

  • 05:42 AM – State Road 37 N & John Williams Blvd, Bedford
  • 09:29 AM – State Road 37 N & Main St, Bedford
  • 10:51 AM – 7600 Block of State Road 60 W, Mitchell
  • 01:04 PM – State Road 37 & US Highway 50 W, Mitchell
  • 01:35 PM – State Road 37 N & Brock Ln, Bedford
  • 02:41 PM – 3900 Block of State Road 37 (Marathon Gas), Mitchell
  • 02:42 PM – Dixie Hwy & Tarry Park Ln, Mitchell
  • 03:48 PM – State Road 37 & Riverview Addition Rd, Mitchell
  • 03:48 PM – I St & 12th St, Bedford
  • 04:35 PM – Elrod Ln & State Road 60 W, Mitchell
  • 05:15 PM – 1200 Block of W Main St (Ruler Foods), Mitchell
  • 05:35 PM – Teke Burton Dr & W Main St, Mitchell
  • 06:20 PM – N 14th St & W Main St, Mitchell
  • 06:40 PM – W Main St & Wilkins Way, Mitchell
  • 06:42 PM – Old State Road 37 N & State Road 37 N, Bedford
  • 07:38 PM – State Road 37 & Woods Ln, Mitchell
  • 07:44 PM – Patton Hill Rd & Vista Dr, Bedford
  • 08:23 PM – State Road 37 & State Road 60 E, Mitchell
  • 09:01 PM – 3200 Block of State Road 37 (Chicago's Pizza), Mitchell
  • 09:47 PM – W Main St & Teke Burton Dr, Mitchell
  • 10:44 PM – State Road 37 N & Old State Road 37 N, Bedford
  • 11:18 PM – State Road 37 & Stevens Ln, Mitchell
  • 11:52 PM – State Road 37 N & Old State Road 37 N, Bedford
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