Police Log 08/21-08/24
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Police Log: August 21 – 24, 2026
Bedford Police Department & Lawrence County Sheriff's Department
This public safety report summarizes key law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical service activities across Bedford and Lawrence County from August 21 through the early morning hours of August 24, 2026. All individuals referenced in law enforcement reports are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Arrests
- Michael N. Jones (48): Arrested by Bedford Police at 20th St & N St at 2:03 AM on August 21 for Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OWI) with Endangerment and OWI.
Citations
- Taylyn Allie Hall (19), Gas City, IN: Cited by Bedford Police at McDonald's (3202 16th St) at 2:33 AM on August 22 for Illegal Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor.
- Unnamed Juvenile (17), Martinsville, IN: Cited by Bedford Police at McDonald's (3202 16th St) at 2:33 AM on August 22 for Illegal Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor.
- Corben Russell White (20), Morgantown, IN: Cited by Bedford Police at McDonald's (3202 16th St) at 2:33 AM on August 22 for Illegal Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor.
- Nathan Dwight Crawford (18), Mooresville, IN: Cited by Bedford Police at McDonald's (3202 16th St) at 2:33 AM on August 22 for Minor Possession of an Alcoholic Beverage.
Incident Highlights
- Drowning Incident: Emergency personnel were dispatched to Spring Mill Pool at Spring Mill State Park (3333 SR 60 E) in Mitchell at 4:01 PM on August 23 following a reported drowning.
- Active Burglary Calls:
- Sheriff's deputies responded to an active burglary call in the 700 block of Mahan Rd in Mitchell at 5:01 AM on August 22.
- Officers investigated a residential burglary in the 400 block of L St in Bedford at 7:56 PM on August 22.
- Reported Overdose: Emergency personnel responded to a drug overdose in the 1300 block of K St (Apt 202) at 8:28 PM on August 22.
- Physical Fights & Domestic Incidents:
- BPD officers responded to a physical altercation in the 1300 block of L St (Circle K) at 8:34 PM on August 23.
- Deputies responded to a physical domestic dispute in the 500 block of Lafayette Ave in Oolitic at 1:58 PM on August 22.
- High School Battery Investigation: Sheriff's deputies investigated a battery report originating at Bedford North Lawrence High School (595 Stars Blvd) at 10:43 PM on August 22.
Bedford Police Department Activity
Friday, August 21
- 06:25 AM – Medical Emergency – 2900 block of 16th St (Bedford Hospital).
- 08:03 AM – Medical Emergency – 1000 block of Hidden Acres Dr.
- 09:11 AM – Medical Emergency – 1300 block of K St (Bedford Housing Authority).
- 11:07 AM – Medical Emergency – 400 block of GM Dr.
- 12:04 PM – Welfare Check – 3230 block of John Williams Blvd (Buffalo Wings & Rings).
- 12:18 PM – Theft Report – 500 block of 16th St (Core Nursing Home).
- 01:10 PM – Welfare Check – 500 block of Bellback Rd (Super 8 Motel).
- 01:34 PM – Medical Emergency – 1500 block of Clinic Dr (Westview Manor).
- 06:06 PM – Fraud Report – 2100 block of Washington Ave.
- 06:39 PM – Medical Emergency – 2100 block of Norton Ln (Majestic Care).
- 07:01 PM – Welfare Check – 3200 block of John Williams Blvd (Walmart).
- 10:01 PM – Medical Emergency – 1800 block of Saddler Dr.
- 10:04 PM – Theft Report – 300 block of Lincoln Ave (Lincoln Avenue Dairyland).
Saturday, August 22
- 08:48 AM – Suicidal Subject Call – 3100 block of John Williams Blvd.
- 10:28 AM – Suicidal Subject Call – 2000 block of 29th St.
- 11:55 AM – Property Damage Crash – 2600 block of 16th St (JayC Plus).
- 01:06 PM – Physical Domestic Dispute – 2900 block of 16th St (Bedford Hospital).
- 04:18 PM – Theft Report – 3200 block of John Williams Blvd (Walmart).
- 04:49 PM – Threats Report – 1700 block of I St.
- 06:31 PM – Physical Domestic Dispute – 400 block of 18th St.
- 07:56 PM – Burglary Report – 400 block of L St.
- 08:56 PM – Theft Report – 1700 block of M St.
Sunday, August 23
- 05:26 AM – Commercial Alarm – 3230 block of John Williams Blvd (Buffalo Wings & Rings).
- 06:17 AM – Commercial Alarm – 3230 block of John Williams Blvd (Buffalo Wings & Rings).
- 07:04 AM – Medical Emergency – 2100 block of Norton Ln (Majestic Care).
- 07:33 AM – Open Door Inspection – 1200 block of 5th St (Bandana's).
- 09:38 AM – Juvenile Problem – 1400 block of L St.
- 02:07 PM – Medical Emergency – 2000 block of Plaza Dr.
- 02:16 PM – Medical Emergency – 2400 block of 16th St.
- 02:49 PM – Medical Emergency – 1900 block of Stevens Ave.
- 03:57 PM – Medical Emergency – 1500 block of Clinic Dr (Westview Manor).
- 03:58 PM – Battery Incident – 500 block of 16th St (Core Nursing Home).
- 04:35 PM – Animal Bite Report – 2900 block of 16th St (Bedford Hospital).
- 07:27 PM – Leaving the Scene Crash – 900 block of Constitution Ave (Quality Inn).
- 07:35 PM – Medical Emergency – 1300 block of K St (Bedford Housing Authority).
- 08:07 PM – Medical Emergency – 1600 block of 23rd St (Indiana Center for Recovery).
- 08:34 PM – Physical Fight – 1300 block of L St (Circle K).
Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Activity
Daytime & Evening Log (August 21 – 23)
- 08:35 AM (August 21) – Controlled Burn Notification – 90 block of Cindy Ln, Mitchell.
- 09:36 AM (August 21) – Property Damage Crash – 700 block of Springville Judah Rd, Springville.
- 10:51 AM (August 21) – Medical Call (Breathing Problem) – 2100 block of Bono Rd, Mitchell.
- 11:06 AM (August 21) – Unknown Medical Call – 400 block of GM Dr, Bedford.
- 11:12 AM (August 21) – Medical Call (Heart Problems) – 300 block of Summer Lake Dr, Bedford.
- 12:42 PM (August 21) – Suicidal Subject Call – 2300 block of Guthrie Rd, Bedford.
- 01:08 PM (August 21) – Fraud Report – 900 block of Palestine Rd, Bedford.
- 01:34 PM (August 21) – Unknown Medical Call – 1500 block of Clinic Dr (Westview Manor), Bedford.
- 05:15 PM (August 22) – Property Damage Crash (Hit & Run) – 100 block of Poplar View Ln, Bedford.
- 06:21 PM (August 22) – Vandalism Report – 100 block of N Sandstone Rd, Williams.
- 06:39 PM (August 22) – Medical Emergency (CPR) – 500 block of 16th St (Core Nursing Home), Bedford.
- 08:28 PM (August 22) – Reported Overdose – 1300 block of K St (Apt 202), Bedford.
- 09:51 PM (August 22) – Personal Injury Crash – 200 block of BJ Blvd, Bedford.
- 10:12 PM (August 22) – Unwanted Person Report – 100 block of Railroad St, Heltonville.
- 10:43 PM (August 22) – Battery Investigation – 500 block of Stars Blvd (BNL High School), Bedford.
- 05:01 AM (August 23) – Active Burglary Call – 700 block of Mahan Rd, Mitchell.
- 07:04 AM (August 23) – Unknown Medical Call – 2100 block of Norton Ln (Majestic Care), Bedford.
- 08:39 AM (August 23) – Welfare Check – US Hwy 50 E & Stove Rd, Bedford.
- 10:18 AM (August 23) – Controlled Burn Notification – 5400 block of SR 158, Bedford.
- 10:57 AM (August 23) – Controlled Burn Notification – 1100 block of Clover Ln, Mitchell.
- 11:18 AM (August 23) – Controlled Burn Notification – 4400 block of SR 158, Bedford.
- 11:27 AM (August 23) – Commercial Alarm – 4900 block of SR 37 (TJ Williams Body Shop), Mitchell.
- 12:07 PM (August 23) – Medical Call (Diabetic Issue) – 2000 block of 37th St, Bedford.
- 01:38 PM (August 23) – Warrant Service Attempt – 2000 block of M St, Bedford.
- 01:53 PM (August 23) – Warrant Service Attempt – 900 block of S 9th St, Mitchell.
- 02:16 PM (August 23) – Medical Call (Chest Pain) – 2400 block of 16th St, Bedford.
- 02:17 PM (August 23) – Medical Call (Breathing Problem) – 2100 block of Bono Rd, Mitchell.
- 03:49 PM (August 23) – Controlled Burn Notification – 90 block of Lemon Quarry Rd, Bedford.
- 03:57 PM (August 23) – Medical Call (Seizure) – 1500 block of Clinic Dr (Westview Manor), Bedford.
- 04:01 PM (August 23) – Drowning Incident – 3333 SR 60 E (Spring Mill Pool), Mitchell (See Highlights).
- 08:01 PM – Property Damage Crash – 100 block of Huron Railroad St, Mitchell.
- 08:06 PM – Medical Call (Seizure) – 1600 block of 23rd St (Indiana Center for Recovery), Bedford.
- 08:16 PM – Property Damage Crash – N 5th St & W Warren St, Mitchell.
- 08:24 PM – Controlled Burn Notification – 500 block of Guthrie Rd, Bedford.
- 08:40 PM – Suicidal Subject Call – 1000 block of East Oolitic Rd, Bedford.
- 08:45 PM – Fraud Report – 1400 block of I St, Bedford.
- 09:31 PM – Fraud Report – 1400 block of I St, Bedford.
- 09:47 PM – Juvenile Problem – 1500 block of S Meridian Rd, Mitchell.
- 10:00 PM – Unknown Medical Call – 10 block of Market St, Mitchell.
- 11:43 PM – Medical Call (Breathing Problem) – 600 block of V St, Bedford.
Overnight Log (August 24)
- 12:09 AM – Unknown Medical Call – 4000 block of Mitchell Rd (Roots Motel), Bedford.
- 12:11 AM – Medical Call (Sick Person) – 2900 block of Evergreen Dr (Autumn Trace), Bedford.
- 12:37 AM – Suspicious Person Call – 300 block of East Oolitic Rd, Bedford.
- 04:00 AM – Medical Call (Trauma) – 300 block of E Grissom Ave, Mitchell.
- 04:44 AM – Medical Call (Fall) – 5700 block of Williams Rd, Bedford.
- 04:58 AM – Traffic Hazard – Indian Creek Rd & Boone Hollow Rd, Bedford.
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