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 the evening of July 29 through the early morning hours of July 31, 2026. All individuals referenced in reports are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Arrests
Elijah Dean York (18), Hardinsburg: Arrested by Bedford Police in the 2800 Block of Mitchell Rd (Budget Inn) at 10:47 AM on July 30 on an active PTR warrant.
Rebecca L. Jones (69), Bedford: Arrested by Bedford Police in the 3200 Block of John Williams Blvd (Walmart) at 12:45 PM on July 30 for Theft.
Ricky Jones (72), Bedford: Arrested by Bedford Police in the 3200 Block of John Williams Blvd (Walmart) at 12:45 PM on July 30 for Theft.
Debra S. Turpin (59): Arrested by Bedford Police in the 3100 Block of Brock Ln (Bender Lumber) at 1:46 PM on July 30 for Public Intoxication by Alcohol.
Shellee R. Craig (49): Arrested by Bedford Police in the 600 Block of Lincoln Ave at 2:06 PM on July 30 for Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OWI) without endangerment and OWI with an ACE of .15 or greater.
Gary Ray Sergent (56): Arrested by Bedford Police near 5th St & State Road 37 NB at 7:05 PM on July 30 for OWI with endangerment and OWI without endangerment.
Kristie June Deckard (46): Arrested by Bedford Police in the 100 Block of White Pt at 8:55 PM on July 30 on an active PTR warrant.
Incident Highlights
Deceased Person Investigation: Lawrence County Sheriff's deputies and emergency medical units responded to a death investigation in the 500 Block of W 11th St, Oolitic, at 4:15 PM on July 30.
Multiple OWI & Alcohol Arrests: Bedford Police made three separate arrests for alcohol-related offenses throughout the afternoon and evening of July 30, including two OWI arrests and one public intoxication incident.
Shots Fired Call: Officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 500 Block of 22nd St at 6:27 PM on July 30.
Bedford Police Department Activity
Overnight & Morning (July 29 – 30)
10:10 PM (July 29) – Animal Bite Report – 3300 Block of John Williams Blvd (Kindred Spirits).
10:42 PM (July 29) – Noise Complaint – 8th St & Lincoln Ave.
10:51 PM (July 29) – Traffic Hazard – 2300 Block of 16th St (Bedford Police Department).
11:12 PM (July 29) – Fire Response – 800 Block of Heltonville Rd E.
11:40 PM (July 29) – Welfare Check – 16th St & Windwood Dr.
05:31 AM – Parking Problem – 2300 Block of 16th St (Bedford Police Department).
05:40 AM – Off-Duty Officer Assist – State Road 37 NB & State Road 60 E, Mitchell.
05:41 AM – Agency Assistance – State Road 37 NB & State Road 60 E, Mitchell.
06:21 AM – Medical Emergency – 3100 Block of Illinois St.
07:52 AM – Fire Alarm – 1700 Block of M St (A Total Tan).
08:46 AM – Disabled Motorist – 35th St & Shawnee Dr S.
09:39 AM – Medical Emergency – 3100 Block of Shawnee Dr S (Stonebridge Health Campus).
09:40 AM – Domestic Physical Dispute – 1800 Block of F St.
10:32 AM – Medical Emergency – 700 Block of P St.
10:47 AM – Warrant Service / Arrest – 2800 Block of Mitchell Rd (Budget Inn) (See York Arrest).
10:48 AM – Medical Emergency – 3200 Block of Shawnee Dr S.
11:08 AM – Property Damage Crash – 2600 Block of 16th St (Burger King).
11:17 AM – Unwanted Person – 1300 Block of Becky Skillman Way (Hampton Inn).
11:23 AM – Medical Emergency – 1600 Block of 23rd St (Indiana Center for Recovery).
12:06 PM – Medical Emergency – 1700 Block of 22nd St.
12:44 PM – Deliver Message Detail – 600 Block of T St.
12:45 PM – Theft Report / Arrests – 3200 Block of John Williams Blvd (Walmart) (See Jones Arrests).
Afternoon & Evening (July 30)
01:46 PM – Public Intoxication / Arrest – 3100 Block of Brock Ln (Bender Lumber) (See Turpin Arrest).
02:06 PM – OWI Arrest – 600 Block of Lincoln Ave (See Craig Arrest).
02:12 PM – Security Patrol – 10 Block of Ludlow Dr.
02:17 PM – Medical Emergency – 1500 Block of Clinic Dr (Westview Manor).
02:59 PM – Medical Emergency – 500 Block of Lincoln Ave (Northside Fire Dept).
03:58 PM – Animal Control Call – 800 Block of 19th St.
04:13 PM – Suspicious Person – 1400 Block of L St (One Electrical Systems).
05:10 PM – Property Damage Crash – 5th St & S St.
06:27 PM – Shots Fired Report – 500 Block of 22nd St.
07:02 PM – Officer Request – 1500 Block of 4th St.
07:03 PM – Security Patrol – 1800 Block of 4th St.
07:05 PM – OWI Arrest – 5th St & State Road 37 NB (See Sergent Arrest).
08:31 PM – Warrant Service – 1100 Block of 5th St (Becky's Place).
08:55 PM – Citizen Dispute / Arrest – 100 Block of White Pt (See Deckard Arrest).
Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Activity
Daytime & Evening Log (July 30)
06:02 AM – Commercial Fire Alarm – 3600 Block of State Road 37 (Shell Gas), Mitchell.
06:20 AM – Medical Emergency (Fall) – 3100 Block of Illinois St, Bedford.
06:27 AM – Structure Fire Response – Sandpit Rd & Sheridan Dr, Bedford.
06:45 AM – Prisoner Transport Detail – Superior Court 2, Bedford.
08:23 AM – Welfare Check – 200 Block of State Road 60 E, Mitchell.
08:36 AM – Citizen Assist – 5900 Block of State Road 37, Mitchell.
08:53 AM – VIN Inspection – 1500 Block of Wesley Chapel Rd (Roots RV), Mitchell.
08:55 AM – Theft Report – 8700 Block of State Road 54 W, Bedford.
09:31 AM – Welfare Check – W Mississippi Ave & S 5th St, Mitchell.
09:39 AM – Medical Emergency (Fall) – 3100 Block of Shawnee Dr S (Stonebridge Health Campus), Bedford.
09:43 AM – Prisoner Transport Detail – Superior Court 1, Bedford.
09:54 AM – Welfare Check – 900 Block of W Grissom Ave, Mitchell.
09:57 AM – Medical Call (Back Pain) – 6800 Block of State Road 158, Bedford.
10:09 AM – Protective Order Violation Report – 1400 Block of Lawrenceport Main, Mitchell.
10:29 AM – Prisoner Transport Detail – Out of County (Orange County).
10:30 AM – VIN Inspection – 8900 Block of State Road 37 N, Bedford.
10:33 AM – Medical Emergency (Fall) – 700 Block of P St, Bedford.
10:48 AM – Medical Call (Cardiac) – 3200 Block of Shawnee Dr S (Heart & Vascular Clinic), Bedford.
11:05 AM – Animal Control Call – 300 Block of Mundell Estates, Heltonville.
11:16 AM – Unknown Medical Call – 600 Block of Hayes Rd, Bedford.
11:22 AM – Medical Call (Cardiac) – 1600 Block of 23rd St (Indiana Center for Recovery), Bedford.
11:31 AM – Abandoned E911 Call – 1600 Block of Wilkins Way (El Compadre), Mitchell.
11:39 AM – Vehicle Lockout Assistance – 700 Block of W Mississippi Ave, Mitchell.
11:45 AM – Unknown Medical Call – 1300 Block of Becky Skillman Way (Hampton Inn), Bedford.
12:05 PM – Medical Emergency (Fall) – 1700 Block of 22nd St, Bedford.
12:39 PM – Warrant Service Attempt – 900 Block of S 9th St, Mitchell.
12:45 PM – Medical Call (Seizure) – 700 Block of Anderson Rd, Bedford.
01:36 PM – Warrant Service Attempt – 900 Block of O St (Stone City), Bedford.
02:08 PM – Investigation Follow-Up – 500 Block of S 6th St, Mitchell.
02:17 PM – Medical Emergency (Fall) – 1500 Block of Clinic Dr (Westview Manor), Bedford.
02:23 PM – Erratic Driver Report – US Highway 50 W & Watson Merry Rd, Mitchell.
02:57 PM – Erratic Driver Report – State Road 37 N & Ingram Rd (Southbound), Bedford.
02:59 PM – Medical Call (Allergic Reaction) – 500 Block of Lincoln Ave (Northside Fire Dept), Bedford.
03:06 PM – Animal Control Call – 1600 Block of Old Vincennes Rd, Mitchell.
