Police Log 08/18/2026

Police Log: August 16 – 18, 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 the evening of August 16 through the early morning hours of August 18, 2026. All individuals referenced in law enforcement reports are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Arrests & Citations

Eric Joe Kern (51), Bedford: Arrested by Bedford Police in the 1600 block of Tunnelton Rd at 2:34 PM on August 17. Charges include Dealing in Methamphetamine, Possession of Methamphetamine, Dealing in Cocaine/Narcotics, Possession of Cocaine/Narcotics, Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe, and Possession of Paraphernalia.

Incident Highlights

Felony Narcotics Arrest: Officers conducted a drug investigation in the 1600 block of Tunnelton Rd at 2:34 PM on August 17, resulting in the felony narcotics arrest of a 51-year-old Bedford resident.
Unattended Death Investigation: Law enforcement and emergency personnel were dispatched to the 400 block of S St at 4:38 PM on August 17 regarding an unresponsive individual requiring CPR, which initiated a formal death investigation.
Death Investigation (Springville): Sheriff's deputies responded to a report of a deceased person in the 200 block of Meadowbrook Dr in Springville at 8:38 AM on August 17.
Burglary Report: Deputies opened an investigation into a residential burglary in the 300 block of Poplar Trl in Springville at 11:39 AM on August 17.
Suicidal Subject Call: Emergency responders were dispatched to a suicidal subject call in the 20 block of Glory Ln at 4:54 PM on August 17.
Battery Incident: Deputies responded to a battery report in the 5400 block of Old Farm Rd in Springville at 12:39 AM on August 18.

Bedford Police Department Activity

Overnight & Morning (August 16 – 17)

10:03 PM (August 16) – Disabled Motorist – SR 37 NB & Patrick Robbins Way.
12:36 AM – Traffic Stop – 7th St & Lincoln Ave.
04:23 AM – Suicidal Subject Call – 2600 block of G St.
04:47 AM – Medical Emergency – 2900 block of Evergreen Dr.
05:04 AM – Parking Problem – 2300 block of 16th St (Bedford Police Department).
06:56 AM – Property Damage Crash – I St & Summit Ln.
07:33 AM – School Patrol – 1700 block of Brian Lane Way (Parkview Primary School).
08:55 AM – Battery Report – 2900 block of 16th St (Bedford Hospital).
09:02 AM – Parking Problem – 500 block of 17th St.
09:04 AM – Disabled Motorist – SR 37 NB & Patrick Robbins Way.
09:31 AM – Medical Emergency – 3200 block of Shawnee Dr S (Fresenius Medical Care).
09:50 AM – Theft Report – 700 block of T St.
11:05 AM – Medical Emergency – 2111 block of Norton Ln (Majestic Care).
11:56 AM – Welfare Check – SR 37 NB & Pump House Rd.
11:57 AM – Found Property Report – Hillcrest Rd & Ludlow Dr.
12:02 PM – Unwanted Person Report – 900 block of H St.
12:18 PM – Utility Problem – Patrick Robbins Way & SR 37 NB.
12:22 PM – Medical Emergency – 3000 block of Shawnee Dr S.
12:46 PM – Security Patrol – 17th St & K St.
12:53 PM – Property Damage Crash – 3200 block of 16th St (McDonald's).
12:59 PM – Funeral Escort Detail – 1100 block of Hillcrest Rd (Hillcrest Christian Church).
01:01 PM – Security Patrol – 2900 block of Evergreen Dr.

Afternoon & Evening (August 17)

01:34 PM – Unwanted Person Report – 1200 block of James Ave.
01:39 PM – Welfare Check – 900 block of 24th St.
01:46 PM – Medical Emergency – 1300 block of K St (Bedford Housing Authority).
02:04 PM – Medical Emergency – 2600 block of I St.
02:08 PM – Be On The Lookout (BOL) – 16th St & M St.
02:30 PM – School Patrol – 2000 block of F St (Lincoln Elementary).
02:34 PM – Drug Investigation / Arrest – 1600 block of Tunnelton Rd (See Kern Arrest).
03:09 PM – Disabled Motorist – John Williams Blvd & SR 37 NB.
03:45 PM – Found Property Report – 400 block of J St.
04:38 PM – Death Investigation – 400 block of S St (See Highlights).
05:58 PM – Be On The Lookout (BOL) – 2800 block of Washington Ave.
06:05 PM – Leaving the Scene Crash – 3200 block of John Williams Blvd (Walmart).
06:45 PM – Unwanted Person Report – 500 block of Bellback Rd (Super 8 Motel).
08:02 PM – Medical Emergency – 1700 block of 24th St.
08:30 PM – Medical Emergency – 500 block of S St.
08:53 PM – Off-Duty Officer Assist – SR 37 & Old SR 37.

Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Activity

Daytime & Evening Log (August 17)

05:15 AM – Security Patrol – Northside Village / Lakeside Estates, Mitchell.
05:22 AM – Security Patrol – Hel-Mar Dr, Mitchell.
07:05 AM – Traffic Hazard – Springville Judah Rd & Harrodsburg Rd, Springville.
07:17 AM – Security Patrol – Yockey Rd & Dixie Hwy, Mitchell.
08:19 AM – Warrant Service Attempt – 9100 block of US Hwy 50 E, Bedford.
08:27 AM – EMS Standby Detail – Monroe County Line.
08:38 AM – Unattended Death Investigation – 200 block of Meadowbrook Dr, Springville.
08:46 AM – Abandoned Vehicle Report – 2900 block of Henderson Creek Rd, Heltonville.
08:49 AM – Prisoner Transport Detail – Monroe County Line.
09:01 AM – Open E911 Line – 20 block of Teke Burton Dr (Mitchell Manor), Mitchell.
09:18 AM – Commercial Alarm – 100 block of W Grissom Ave, Mitchell.
09:31 AM – Medical Call (Heart Problems) – 3200 block of Shawnee Dr S, Bedford.
10:11 AM – VIN Inspection – 200 block of Burton Cemetery Rd, Mitchell.
10:17 AM – Forgery Report – 1100 block of Bartlettsville Rd, Heltonville.
10:32 AM – Erratic Driver Report – SR 54 & Popcorn Church Rd (Eastbound), Springville.
10:49 AM – Animal Control Call – 10000 block of SR 37, Mitchell.
10:51 AM – Citizen Assist – 800 block of Smith Ave, Oolitic.
10:52 AM – Security Patrol – 1400 block of Wesley Chapel Rd, Mitchell.
11:04 AM – Medical Call (Fall) – 2100 block of Norton Ln (Majestic Care), Bedford.
11:27 AM – Sex Offender Registry Verification – 1300 block of Northside Vlg, Mitchell.
11:39 AM – Burglary Report – 300 block of Poplar Trl, Springville.
12:02 PM – Open E911 Line – 1800 block of Meridian Rd, Mitchell.
12:22 PM – Medical Call (Fall) – 3000 block of Shawnee Dr S, Bedford.
12:23 PM – Medical Call (Fall) – 300 block of Yockey Estates, Mitchell.
12:25 PM – Welfare Check – 30 block of Kings Ridge Rd, Mitchell.
12:44 PM – Security Patrol – Reuter Ln, Springville.
12:49 PM – Prisoner Transport Detail – Superior Court 2, Bedford.
01:19 PM – Security Patrol – Fayetteville-Williams Rd, Bedford.
01:46 PM – Medical Call (Fall) – 1300 block of K St (Bedford Housing Authority), Bedford.
02:04 PM – Medical Call (Unconsciousness) – 2600 block of I St, Bedford.
02:05 PM – Security Patrol – Spice Valley Rd, Mitchell.
02:07 PM – Personal Injury Crash – Ditney Ridge Rd & Leesville Rd, Bedford.
02:12 PM – Security Patrol – Spice Valley Court, Mitchell.
02:20 PM – Animal Control Call – 20 block of Maple Ridge, Bedford.
02:20 PM – Parking Problem – 1000 block of Teke Burton Dr (Hatfield Elementary), Mitchell.
02:36 PM – Agency Assistance – 1600 block of Tunnelton Rd (Brookside Park), Bedford.
03:26 PM – Citizen Assist – Oolitic Ln & Candlelight Ln, Oolitic.
03:27 PM – Citizen Dispute – 2800 block of SR 37 (Wendy's), Mitchell.
04:00 PM – Investigation Follow-Up – 300 block of Candlelight Ln, Oolitic.
04:27 PM – Traffic Hazard – 300 block of Mounce Rd, Mitchell.
04:28 PM – Medical Call (Breathing Problem) – 7100 block of SR 158 (Belle's Place), Bedford.
04:30 PM – Leaving the Scene Crash – 2700 block of Old US Hwy 50 E, Bedford.
04:35 PM – Animal Control Call – 100 block of Grissom Rd, Bedford.
04:37 PM – Erratic Driver Report – US Hwy 50 E & Leesville Rd (Westbound), Heltonville.
04:38 PM – Medical Call (Unresponsive/CPR) – 400 block of S St, Bedford.
04:47 PM – Open E911 Line – 200 block of Trinton Cir, Bedford.
04:49 PM – Leaving the Scene Crash – 100 block of Stove Rd, Bedford.
04:54 PM – Suicidal Subject Call – 20 block of Glory Ln, Bedford.
05:09 PM – Medical Call (Breathing Problem) – 300 block of Hoosier Ave, Oolitic.
05:20 PM – Erratic Driver Report – SR 37 & Dixie Hwy, Mitchell.
06:07 PM – Erratic Driver Report – SR 37 & US Hwy 50 W (Southbound), Mitchell.
06:07 PM – Vandalism Report – 300 block of Woodsferry Rd, Mitchell.
06:55 PM – Controlled Burn Notification – 300 block of Wallner Quarry Rd, Bedford.
06:58 PM – Information Report – 700 block of Deer Run Rd, Mitchell.
07:44 PM – Open E911 Line – 500 block of Ross St, Mitchell.
08:02 PM – Unknown Medical Call – 1700 block of 24th St, Bedford.
08:02 PM – Domestic Verbal Dispute – 300 block of W Main St, Mitchell.
08:30 PM – Unknown Medical Call – 500 block of S St, Bedford.
09:03 PM – Welfare Check – 300 block of W Main St, Mitchell.
10:35 PM – Medical Call (Allergic Reaction) – 2700 block of Avoca Eureka Rd, Bedford.
10:54 PM – Commercial Security Check – 3900 block of SR 37 (Marathon Gas), Mitchell.
11:10 PM – Domestic Verbal Dispute – 300 block of Poplar Trl, Springville.
11:14 PM – Information Report – 800 block of John Kern Ln, Bedford.
11:21 PM – Noise Disturbance – 40 block of Lakeside Ests, Mitchell.

Overnight Log (August 18)

12:07 AM – Commercial Security Check – 10 block of Springville Dr, Springville.
12:15 AM – Medical Call (Sick Person) – 20 block of Glory Ln, Bedford.
12:39 AM – Battery Report – 5400 block of Old Farm Rd, Springville.
02:13 AM – Commercial Security Check – 3500 block of SR 37 (Subway), Mitchell.
02:18 AM – Commercial Security Check – 3200 block of SR 37 (Chicago's Pizza), Mitchell.
02:21 AM – Commercial Security Check – 45 block of Teke Burton Dr (Hoosier Hills Credit Union), Mitchell.
04:14 AM – Security Patrol – Dale St Area, Mitchell.
04:29 AM – Commercial Security Check – 100 block of Teke Burton Dr, Mitchell.
04:33 AM – Commercial Security Check – 1400 block of W Main St (Engleking RX), Mitchell.
04:51 AM – Security Patrol – Camelot Court Ave Area, Mitchell.