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Police Log 08/06/2026

Police Log 08/06/2026

Police Log: August 4 – 6, 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 August 4 through the early morning hours of August 6, 2026. All individuals referenced in law enforcement reports are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Arrests & Citations

  • Andrew James Humphrey (43): Arrested by Bedford Police at Walmart in the 3200 Block of John Williams Blvd at 2:08 PM on August 4 for Intimidation with a Deadly Weapon and Disorderly Conduct.
  • Brynn Marie Volbrecht (20), Bedford: Arrested by Bedford Police near 24th St & H St at 10:17 PM on August 4 for Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OWI), OWI Endangerment, OWI with Controlled Substance .15 & Above, and Minor Consumption of Alcohol.
  • Unidentified Juvenile (17), Springville: Cited by Bedford Police near 16th St & Q St at 7:30 AM on August 5 for Speeding.

Incident Highlights

  • Intimidation with a Deadly Weapon: Officers responded to a disturbance at Walmart in the 3200 Block of John Williams Blvd at 2:08 PM on August 4, resulting in the arrest of a 43-year-old suspect.
  • OWI Collision & Arrest: Bedford Police responded to a crash near 24th St & H St at 10:17 PM on August 4, leading to the arrest of a 20-year-old female driver on multiple OWI charges.
  • Physical Domestic Disputes: Sheriff's deputies responded to a physical domestic dispute in a vehicle traveling in the 1100 Block of SR 458 at 8:07 PM on August 5.
  • Property Damage Crashes: Property damage crashes were reported at the intersection of SR 37 & Doc Hamilton Blvd in Mitchell at 3:10 PM on August 5, SR 37 & W Main St in Mitchell at 3:35 PM on August 5, and the 3200 Block of 16th St (SAIC) in Bedford at 12:25 PM on August 5.

Bedford Police Department Activity

Overnight & Morning (August 4 – 5)

  • 10:17 PM (August 4) – OWI Crash / Arrest – 24th St & H St (See Volbrecht Arrest).
  • 10:39 PM (August 4) – Fireworks Complaint – 1400 Block of 14th St.
  • 11:04 PM (August 4) – Medical Emergency – 1600 Block of 23rd St.
  • 11:33 PM (August 4) – Agency Assistance – 2900 Block of 16th St (Bedford Hospital).
  • 12:17 AM – Medical Emergency – 1300 Block of 1st St.
  • 01:31 AM – Commercial Alarm – 2600 Block of 16th St.
  • 02:33 AM – Vandalism Report – 700 Block of 21st St.
  • 02:55 AM – Church Alarm – 1400 Block of K St (First United Methodist Church).
  • 04:15 AM – Suspicious Person – 1600 Block of 18th St.
  • 07:21 AM – Parking Problem – 2300 Block of 16th St (Bedford Police Department).
  • 07:21 AM – School Patrol – 900 Block of 18th St (St. Vincent De Paul School).
  • 07:28 AM – Crossing Guard Detail – 1700 Block of Brian Lane Way (Parkview Primary School).
  • 08:23 AM – Abandoned Vehicle – Mitchell Rd & Sandpit Rd.
  • 08:31 AM – Property Damage Crash – 6th St & I St.
  • 08:59 AM – Welfare Check – 2600 Block of 16th St (Jay C Plus).
  • 09:38 AM – Medical Emergency – 3200 Block of John Williams Blvd (Walmart).
  • 10:20 AM – Trespassing Report – 1300 Block of K St (Bedford Housing Authority).
  • 10:25 AM – Medical Emergency – 1900 Block of Plaza Dr.
  • 11:22 AM – Information Report – 2300 Block of 16th St (Bedford Police Department).
  • 11:38 AM – Civil Dispute – 700 Block of S St.
  • 11:59 AM – Harassment Report – 2300 Block of 29th St.
  • 12:02 PM – Funeral Escort Detail – 1100 Block of Lincoln Ave (Day & Carter Mortuary).
  • 12:25 PM – Property Damage Crash – 3200 Block of 16th St (SAIC).
  • 01:10 PM – Be On The Lookout (BOL) – 1700 Block of Q St (Thornton Park Pool).
  • 01:23 PM – Disabled Motorist – 18th St & M St.

Afternoon & Evening (August 5)

  • 01:49 PM – VIN Inspection – 900 Block of O St (Stone City Collision).
  • 02:04 PM – Welfare Check – 16th St & Beech St.
  • 02:06 PM – Funeral Escort Detail – 1100 Block of Lincoln Ave (Day & Carter Mortuary).
  • 02:24 PM – Medical Emergency – 2600 Block of U St.
  • 02:33 PM – Crossing Guard Detail – 1700 Block of Brian Lane Way (Parkview Primary School).
  • 02:33 PM – Welfare Check – 1600 Block of 18th St.
  • 02:41 PM – School Patrol – 900 Block of 18th St (St. Vincent De Paul School).
  • 02:46 PM – Medical Emergency – 1500 Block of Clinic Dr (Westview Manor).
  • 02:55 PM – Commercial Alarm – 3300 Block of Michael Ave.
  • 03:31 PM – Medical Emergency – 2400 Block of N St.
  • 03:46 PM – Suspicious Person / Arrest – 3200 Block of John Williams Blvd (Walmart).
  • 03:53 PM – Welfare Check – 18th St & Q St.
  • 04:06 PM – Agency Assistance – 1500 Block of 16th St (Papa Johns Pizza).
  • 04:18 PM – Property Damage Crash – 14th St & L St.
  • 04:34 PM – Property Damage Crash – 2200 Block of 35th St.
  • 04:47 PM – Medical Emergency – 3000 Block of Shawnee Dr S.
  • 05:07 PM – Medical Emergency – 1300 Block of I St.
  • 05:10 PM – Property Damage Crash – 2600 Block of 16th St (Jay C Plus).
  • 05:33 PM – Medical Emergency – 1500 Block of 12th St.
  • 05:42 PM – VIN Inspection – 800 Block of R St.
  • 06:03 PM – Child Custody Dispute – 2300 Block of 16th St (Bedford Police Department).
  • 06:33 PM – Offenses Against Children Report – 1100 Block of 17th St.
  • 06:40 PM – Trespassing Report – 1400 Block of U St.
  • 06:59 PM – Juvenile Problem – 1500 Block of James Ave (Golden Corral).
  • 08:19 PM – Transient Assist – 2300 Block of 16th St (Bedford Police Department).
  • 08:23 PM – Harassment Report – 1700 Block of J St.

Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Activity

Daytime & Evening Log (August 5)

  • 05:06 AM – Traffic Stop – 3300 Block of 16th St (Lowe's), Bedford.
  • 05:10 AM – Medical Call (Heart Problems) – 1500 Block of Clinic Dr (Westview Manor), Bedford.
  • 06:32 AM – Commercial Alarm – 4500 Block of SR 37 (C&M Conveyor), Mitchell.
  • 07:02 AM – Open E911 Line – 600 Block of Butterfly Ln, Bedford.
  • 07:06 AM – Community Policing Detail – Judah Area.
  • 07:17 AM – Information Report – 11000 Block of Tunnelton Rd, Bedford.
  • 07:53 AM – Property Damage Crash – 500 Block of Stars Blvd (BNL High School), Bedford.
  • 08:06 AM – Community Policing Detail – 900 Block of Hoosier Ave (Dollens Elementary), Oolitic.
  • 08:18 AM – Community Policing Detail – 70 Block of Shawswick School Rd (Shawswick Elementary), Bedford.
  • 08:40 AM – Animal Control Call – 6 Block of Trinton Ave, Bedford.
  • 08:42 AM – Prisoner Transport Detail – Superior Court 1, Bedford.
  • 09:09 AM – Community Policing Detail – 200 Block of Trogdon Ln (Needmore Elementary), Bedford.
  • 09:15 AM – Fraud Report – 1400 Block of I St (Sheriff's Office), Bedford.
  • 09:37 AM – Medical Call (Unconsciousness) – 3200 Block of John Williams Blvd (Walmart), Bedford.
  • 09:40 AM – Unknown Medical Call – SR 37 & Parks Implement Rd, Mitchell.
  • 09:44 AM – Warrant Service Attempt – 300 Block of Hillcrest Way (Dollar General), Bedford.
  • 09:59 AM – Community Policing Detail – 500 Block of Stars Blvd (BNL High School), Bedford.
  • 10:24 AM – Medical/Sick Person – 1900 Block of Plaza Dr, Bedford.
  • 10:32 AM – Information Report – 2300 Block of Pumphouse Rd, Mitchell.
  • 11:17 AM – Medical/Sick Person – 1100 Block of Camelot Court Ave, Mitchell.
  • 11:46 AM – Sex Offender Registry Verification – 1300 Block of 4th St, Bedford.
  • 12:04 PM – Vehicle Lockout Assistance – 700 Block of W Main St, Mitchell.
  • 12:12 PM – E911 Hang-Up Call – 1100 Block of Butterfly Ln, Bedford.
  • 12:19 PM – Security Patrol – Heltonville Area.
  • 01:03 PM – Disabled Motorist – US Hwy 50 E & Back Creek Rd, Heltonville.
  • 01:36 PM – Medical Call (Bleeding) – 1300 Block of Elm Park Dr, Mitchell.
  • 01:42 PM – Open E911 Line – 1800 Block of Meridian Rd, Mitchell.
  • 02:12 PM – Threats Report – 90 Block of Moore Ln, Springville.
  • 02:24 PM – Medical Call (Bleeding) – 2600 Block of U St, Bedford.
  • 02:31 PM – Parking Problem – 1000 Block of Teke Burton Dr (Hatfield Elementary), Mitchell.
  • 02:33 PM – Open E911 Line – 1500 Block of Meridian Rd, Mitchell.
  • 02:43 PM – Suspicious Vehicle – 2000 Block of Old Farm Rd, Bedford.
  • 02:46 PM – Unknown Medical Call – 1500 Block of Clinic Dr (Westview Manor), Bedford.
  • 02:47 PM – Prisoner Transport Detail – Orange County Line.
  • 02:59 PM – Warrant Service Attempt – 1400 Block of I St (Sheriff's Office), Bedford.
  • 03:10 PM – Property Damage Crash – SR 37 & Doc Hamilton Blvd, Mitchell.
  • 03:11 PM – Controlled Burn Notification – 2600 Block of Ridge Rd, Williams.
  • 03:30 PM – Medical Emergency (Fall) – 2400 Block of N St, Bedford.
  • 03:35 PM – Property Damage Crash – SR 37 & W Main St, Mitchell.
  • 03:50 PM – Citizen Assist – 400 Block of S 6th St (Mitchell Police Dept), Mitchell.
  • 04:07 PM – Erratic Driver Report – Dixie Hwy & SR 37 (Southbound), Mitchell.
  • 04:35 PM – Open E911 Line – 500 Block of Yockey Trail, Mitchell.
  • 04:47 PM – Medical Emergency (Fall) – 3100 Block of Shawnee Dr S (Cedar Creek), Bedford.
  • 05:00 PM – Fraud Report – 200 Block of Hickory Heights Dr, Bedford.
  • 05:07 PM – Medical Call (Abdominal Pain) – 1300 Block of I St, Bedford.
  • 05:17 PM – Erratic Driver Report – SR 37 & Sir Charles Dr (Southbound), Mitchell.
  • 05:25 PM – Unknown Medical Call – 40 Block of Persimmon Park, Mitchell.
  • 05:33 PM – Medical Call (Unconsciousness) – 1500 Block of 12th St, Bedford.
  • 05:56 PM – Juvenile Problem – Hoosier Ave & 3rd St Area, Oolitic.
  • 06:40 PM – Welfare Check – 300 Block of Old Vincennes Rd, Mitchell.
  • 06:44 PM – Agency Assistance – 900 Block of High Water Rd, Bedford.
  • 07:07 PM – Unknown Medical Call – 1500 Block of James Ave (Golden Corral), Bedford.
  • 07:14 PM – Unwanted Person Report – 300 Block of Hilcrest Way (Johnny Junxions), Bedford.
  • 07:49 PM – Citizen Assist – 400 Block of S 6th St (Mitchell Police Dept), Mitchell.
  • 08:07 PM – Domestic Physical Dispute – 1100 Block of SR 458, Bedford.
  • 08:08 PM – Traffic Hazard – 800 Block of Sonny Dorsett Rd, Mitchell.
  • 08:17 PM – Controlled Burn Notification – 1500 Block of Leesville Rd, Bedford.
  • 08:23 PM – Erratic Driver Report – 1300 Block of Dixie Hwy, Mitchell.
  • 09:01 PM – Controlled Burn Notification – 4300 Block of SR 158, Bedford.
  • 09:23 PM – Traffic Hazard – 700 Block of SR 60 E, Mitchell.
  • 11:05 PM – Warrant Service Attempt – 1400 Block of I St (Lawrence County Jail), Bedford.

Overnight Log (August 6)

  • 01:06 AM – Commercial Security Check – 1900 Block of US Hwy 50 E (Sunoco), Bedford.
  • 02:21 AM – Unknown Medical Call – 3500 Block of South Leatherwood Rd, Bedford.
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