Police Log 08/27/2026

Police Log: August 25 – 27, 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 25 through the early morning hours of August 27, 2026. All individuals referenced in law enforcement reports are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Arrests

• Riley Benjamin Girdley (19), Bedford: Arrested by Bedford Police at 24th St & M St at 9:47 AM on August 26. Charges include Resisting Law Enforcement with a Vehicle, Driving While Suspended (Prior Crime), Reckless Driving, Disregarding a Stop Sign, and Failure to Yield on a Through Highway.
• Charlotte Rose Butler (25): Arrested by Bedford Police at 16th St & P St at 8:20 PM on August 26 for Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OWI).

Citations

• Joshua S. Patton (40), Bedford: Cited by Bedford Police at John Williams Blvd & Bellback Rd at 11:52 AM on August 26 for Failure to Use Front Seat Restraints, Littering, and Throwing Burning Material from a Vehicle.
• Clinton Eugene Tirey (35): Cited by Bedford Police at 5th St & N St at 3:13 PM on August 26 for Speeding (Maximum Speed Violation).
• Talesha Nicole Davis (28): Cited by Bedford Police at 4th St & M St at 3:42 PM on August 26 for Speeding (Maximum Speed Violation).

Incident Highlights

• Vehicle Pursuit & Arrest: BPD officers initiated a traffic stop at 24th St & M St at 9:47 AM on August 26 that resulted in the arrest of a 19-year-old male for felony vehicle resistance, reckless driving, and driving while suspended.
• Deceased Person Investigation: Sheriff's deputies and emergency personnel were dispatched to the 40 block of Farmer St at 11:55 AM on August 26 following a report of a deceased person.
• Battery at Dive Christian Church: Officers responded to a battery call in the 800 block of Peerless Rd (Dive Christian Church) at 10:29 AM on August 26.
• Cold Burglary (Popcorn Church): Sheriff's deputies opened a burglary investigation at Popcorn Christian Church (2269 Popcorn Church Rd) in Springville at 4:46 PM on August 26.
• Personal Injury Collisions:
  • Emergency crews responded to a personal injury crash at Heltonville Rd E & Shandell Dr at 6:13 PM on August 26.
  • Emergency personnel responded to a multi-vehicle crash with injuries at SR 60 W & W Main St in Mitchell at 10:13 PM on August 26.

Bedford Police Department Activity

Overnight & Morning (August 25 – 26)

• 09:52 PM (August 25) – Citizen Dispute – 1300 block of Beech St.
• 00:35 AM – Agency Assistance – SR 37 NB & 5th St.
• 05:23 AM – Medical Emergency – 300 block of Shandell Dr.
• 07:17 AM – Property Damage Crash – 200 block of White Ln.
• 09:41 AM – Repossession Report – 1200 block of 13th St.
• 09:47 AM – Traffic Pursuit / Arrest – 24th St & M St (See Girdley Arrest).
• 10:19 AM – Medical Emergency – 1300 block of K St (Apt 420).
• 11:15 AM – Welfare Check – 800 block of R St.
• 11:52 AM – Traffic Stop / Citation – John Williams Blvd & Bellback Rd (See Patton Citation).
• 12:15 PM – Unwanted Person Report – 1700 block of H St (Post Office).
• 12:49 PM – Welfare Check – 1100 block of James Ave (Shoe Sensation).

Afternoon & Evening (August 26)

• 01:36 PM – Officer Request Call – 200 block of N St.
• 02:05 PM – Medical Emergency – 1500 block of Clinic Dr (Westview Manor).
• 02:15 PM – Medical Emergency – 2000 block of Steven Ave (Pines Apts).
• 02:19 PM – Welfare Check – 800 block of R St.
• 04:50 PM – Fraud Report – 500 block of J St.
• 05:03 PM – Protective Order Violation – Beech Grove Cemetery.
• 05:29 PM – Property Damage Crash – Heltonville Rd E & Shandell Dr.
• 07:13 PM – Property Damage Incident – 100 block of Heltonville Rd.
• 07:19 PM – Fire Call – 1200 block of James Ave (Goodwill).
• 07:36 PM – Medical Emergency – 2900 block of Evergreen Dr (Autumn Trace).
• 08:20 PM – OWI Investigation / Arrest – 16th St & P St (See Butler Arrest).
• 09:40 PM – Traffic Hazard – 4th St & S St.

Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Activity

Daytime & Evening Log (August 26)

• 05:46 AM – Unwanted Person Report – 300 block of E 3rd St, Mitchell.
• 06:26 AM – Disabled Motorist – 8500 block of SR 54 W, Bedford.
• 07:33 AM – Suspicious Person Call – 100 block of Rainmaker St, Bedford.
• 09:30 AM – Medical Call (Heart Problems) – 20 block of Teke Burton Dr (Mitchell Manor), Mitchell.
• 10:29 AM – Battery Report – 800 block of Peerless Rd (Dive Christian Church), Bedford (See Highlights).
• 11:49 AM – Medical Call (Back Pain) – 2900 block of Evergreen Dr (Autumn Trace), Bedford.
• 11:55 AM – Unattended Death Investigation – 40 block of Farmer St, Bedford (See Highlights).
• 01:04 PM – Animal Bite Report – 400 block of S 7th St (Keg Liquors), Mitchell.
• 01:44 PM – Vandalism Report – 400 block of E Boyd Ln, Bedford.
• 03:11 PM – Property Damage Crash (Hit & Run) – 3400 block of Lawrenceport Rd, Mitchell.
• 03:57 PM – Medical Call – 2028 37th St, Bedford.
• 04:46 PM – Cold Burglary Report – 2269 Popcorn Church Rd (Popcorn Christian Church), Springville (See Highlights).
• 06:13 PM – Personal Injury Crash – Heltonville Rd E & Shandell Dr, Bedford.
• 06:22 PM – Unknown Crash – Fort Ritner Rd & Russell Ln, Bedford.
• 06:54 PM – Medical Call (Fall) – 300 block of Palestine Rd, Bedford.
• 07:23 PM – Medical Call (Allergic Reaction) – 300 block of W Main St, Mitchell.
• 08:28 PM – Threats Report – 1100 block of Camelot Court Ave, Mitchell.
• 08:53 PM – Unwanted Person Report – 300 block of Ozee Farm Rd, Bedford.
• 09:02 PM – Medical Call (Chest Pain) – 200 block of S 9th St, Mitchell.
• 10:13 PM – Personal Injury Crash – SR 60 W & W Main St, Mitchell.

Overnight Log (August 27)

• 11:54 PM – Suspicious Person Call – 300 block of East Oolitic Rd, Bedford.
• 03:10 AM – Medical Call (Breathing Problem) – 2500 block of Southwood Dr, Bedford.
• 03:26 AM – Unknown Medical Call – 100 block of Briar Ave, Bedford.
• 04:43 AM – Traffic Hazard – 2100 block of Clark Smith Rd, Mitchell.