Police Log 08/21/2026

Police Log: August 19 – 21, 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 the evening of August 19 through the early morning hours of August 21, 2026. All individuals referenced in law enforcement reports are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Incident Highlights

Reported Overdose: Emergency personnel were dispatched to a reported drug overdose in the 4600 block of Peerless Rd at 1:26 PM on August 20.
Physical Domestic Dispute: Sheriff's deputies responded to a physical domestic dispute in the 1300 block of Trogdon Ln at 9:31 PM on August 20.
Unauthorized Residential Entry: Deputies responded to a residential entry call in the 800 block of Clark Smith Rd in Mitchell at 10:42 PM on August 20.
Psychiatric Emergency Response: Emergency responders were dispatched to a psychiatric call in the 300 block of Old Vincennes Rd in Mitchell at 6:08 PM on August 20.
Animal Bite Incidents: Deputies logged an animal bite call at the Dollar General in the 5600 block of US Hwy 50 E at 6:24 PM on August 20.

Bedford Police Department Activity

Overnight & Morning (August 19 – 20)

09:59 PM (August 19) – Traffic Stop – 16th St & G St.
10:27 PM (August 19) – Agency Assistance – Bellback Rd & 5th St.
10:39 PM (August 19) – Welfare Check – 2700 block of Mitchell Rd (Hoosier Pete's Citgo).
01:46 AM – Medical Emergency – 3100 block of Illinois St.
05:55 AM – Medical Emergency – 1000 block of Hidden Acres Dr.
06:36 AM – Medical Emergency – 1400 block of 17th St.
07:12 AM – Suspicious Person Call – Wilson Park (Horseshoe Pit).
07:31 AM – School Patrol – 1700 block of Brian Lane Way (Parkview Primary).
07:50 AM – Traffic Stop / Arrest – 16th St & O St (See Livingston Citation).
08:17 AM – Medical Emergency – 2000 block of H St.
09:15 AM – Medical Emergency – 7 block of Hillcrest Cir.
10:14 AM – Medical Emergency – 1600 block of 23rd St.
10:33 AM – Threats Report – 1700 block of I St.
10:50 AM – Medical Emergency – 1600 block of 23rd St.
11:05 AM – Disabled Motorist – 1200 block of James Ave (Goodwill).
11:53 AM – House Check – 400 block of Ravine Dr.
12:39 PM – Disabled Motorist – 16th St & Beech St.
12:40 PM – Property Damage Crash – 3100 block of John Williams Blvd (El Compadre).
01:03 PM – Property Damage Crash – 3100 block of John Williams Blvd (Dollar Tree).

Afternoon & Evening (August 20)

01:49 PM – Agency Assistance – 500 block of K St.
02:18 PM – Funeral Escort Detail – 1100 block of Lincoln Ave (Day & Carter Mortuary).
02:26 PM – School Patrol – 2000 block of F St (Lincoln Elementary).
03:20 PM – Found Property Report – 3100 block of John Williams Blvd (GameStop).
05:48 PM – Medical Emergency – 1700 block of Saddler Dr.
06:29 PM – Child Custody Dispute – 2300 block of 16th St (Bedford Police Department).
07:33 PM – Suspicious Circumstances – 4th St & M St.
09:03 PM – Commercial Open Door Report – 1000 block of O St.

Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Activity

Daytime & Evening Log (August 20)

05:45 AM – Prisoner Transport Detail – Logansport State Hospital.
05:54 AM – Medical Call (Fall) – 1000 block of Hidden Acres Dr, Bedford.
06:12 AM – Medical Call (Breathing Problem) – 2100 block of Bono Rd, Mitchell.
06:55 AM – Property Damage Crash – 8400 block of SR 54 W, Bedford.
07:10 AM – Security Patrol – Hopkins Cemetery Area, Bedford.
07:28 AM – Traffic Hazard – 9900 block of SR 450, Shoals.
07:53 AM – Welfare Check – 300 block of N Sandstone Rd, Bedford.
08:17 AM – Medical Call (Abdominal Pain) – 2000 block of H St, Bedford.
08:22 AM – Investigation Follow-Up – 300 block of 3rd St, Oolitic.
08:45 AM – Security Patrol – Brick St Area, Springville.
09:07 AM – Prisoner Transport Detail – 900 block of 15th St (Circuit Court), Bedford.
09:15 AM – Medical Emergency (Lift Assist) – 7 block of Hillcrest Cir, Bedford.
09:35 AM – Unknown Medical Call – 200 block of Rabbitsville Rd, Mitchell.
10:12 AM – Citizen Assist – 100 block of Main St (Oolitic Police Dept), Oolitic.
10:14 AM – Unknown Medical Call – 1600 block of 23rd St (Indiana Center for Recovery), Bedford.
10:28 AM – Controlled Burn Notification – 500 block of W Powerline Rd, Bedford.
10:50 AM – Medical Call (Fall) – 1600 block of 23rd St, Bedford.
11:12 AM – Animal Control Call – 100 block of Old School House Ln, Bedford.
11:31 AM – Security Patrol – Tincher Pond Area, Mitchell.
11:46 AM – Security Patrol – Trinton Circle, Bedford.
12:01 PM – Medical Call (Chest Pain) – 900 block of Walker Addition, Mitchell.
12:04 PM – Disabled Motorist – State Road 37 N & 5th St, Bedford.
12:36 PM – Agency Assistance – 5000 block of SR 37 N (Crossroads Community Church), Bedford.
12:48 PM – Information Report – 2400 block of SR 60 E, Mitchell.
01:01 PM – Medical Call (Fall) – 1200 block of Fleenor Rd, Mitchell.
01:04 PM – Special Detail – 500 block of Stars Blvd (BNL High School), Bedford.
01:09 PM – Citizen Assist – 8600 block of SR 37 N, Bedford.
01:16 PM – Traffic Hazard – State Road 37 N & Washboard Rd, Bedford.
01:26 PM – Reported Overdose – 4600 block of Peerless Rd, Bedford.
01:42 PM – Repossession Report – 5400 block of SR 158, Bedford.
01:48 PM – Security Patrol – Moto Cross Rd Area, Mitchell.
01:55 PM – Investigation Follow-Up – 1000 block of Bishop Blvd (Mitchell High School), Mitchell.
02:04 PM – Medical Call (Breathing Problem) – 200 block of Kings Ridge Rd, Mitchell.
02:24 PM – Medical Call (Sick Person) – 1800 block of SR 60 E, Mitchell.
02:25 PM – Security Patrol – Williams Covered Bridge, Williams.
02:34 PM – Parking Problem – 1000 block of Teke Burton Dr (Hatfield Elementary), Mitchell.
03:55 PM – Medical Emergency (Lift Assist) – 11100 block of E SR 450.
04:02 PM – Welfare Check – 100 block of Teddy Bird Ln, Bedford.
05:05 PM – EMS Standby Detail – Orange County Line.
05:50 PM – Unknown Medical Call – 1700 block of Saddler Dr, Bedford.
06:08 PM – Psychiatric Emergency Call – 300 block of Old Vincennes Rd, Mitchell.
06:24 PM – Animal Bite Call – 5600 block of US Hwy 50 E (Dollar General), Bedford.
07:12 PM – Citizen Assist – 700 block of South Kenry Lake Rd, Bedford.
07:17 PM – Medical Emergency (Lift Assist) – 600 block of Donica Church Rd, Bedford.
09:08 PM – Suspicious Person – 1000 block of Bishop Blvd (Mitchell High School), Mitchell.
09:31 PM – Physical Domestic Dispute – 1300 block of Trogdon Ln, Bedford.
09:38 PM – Noise Complaint – 20 block of Persimmon Park, Mitchell.
10:00 PM – Sex Offender Registry Verification – 400 block of Briarwood Ln, Bedford.
10:16 PM – Sex Offender Registry Verification – 800 block of Trinton Cir, Bedford.
10:42 PM – Residential Entry Report – 800 block of Clark Smith Rd, Mitchell.
10:54 PM – Disabled Motorist – State Road 37 N & Oak Circle Dr, Bedford.

Overnight Log (August 21)

12:10 AM – Medical Call (Breathing Problem) – 2300 block of T St, Bedford.
01:07 AM – Security Patrol – 400 block of W Hancock Ave, Mitchell.
02:14 AM – Security Patrol – Clark Smith Rd Area, Mitchell.
02:29 AM – Security Patrol – Blue Bird Ln, Mitchell.
02:40 AM – Security Patrol – Dale St Area, Mitchell.
02:47 AM – Security Patrol – Lakeside Estates Area, Mitchell.
02:53 AM – Security Patrol – 400 block of Wade St (Persimmon Park Apts), Mitchell.
03:01 AM – Security Patrol – 300 block of Hel-Mar Dr, Mitchell.
03:10 AM – Security Patrol – 100 block of W Mississippi Ave, Mitchell.
03:18 AM – Security Patrol – 900 block of Lawrence St, Mitchell.
04:40 AM – Information Report – US Hwy 50 E & SR 446 (Westbound), Bedford.