Police Log 08/14/2026
Police Log: August 12 – 14, 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 12 through the early morning hours of August 14, 2026. All individuals referenced in law enforcement reports are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Arrests & Citations
Property Damage Crash Arrest: Officers investigated a property damage collision near 5th St & I St at 12:11 PM on August 13, which resulted in an arrest detail (CAA).
Incident Highlights
Personal Injury Collisions:
Emergency responders were dispatched to a multi-vehicle crash with injuries at 16th St & H St in Bedford at 1:21 PM on August 13.
Emergency crews responded to a personal injury crash in the 1300 block of Woodsferry Rd near Mitchell at 8:41 PM on August 13.
Vehicular Theft Investigations:
Sheriff's deputies opened a stolen vehicle investigation in the 200 block of W Main St in Mitchell at 10:14 PM on August 13.
Runaway Juvenile Report: Deputies responded to a runaway report in the 300 block of W Main St in Mitchell at 11:07 PM on August 13.
Courtroom Narcotics Incident: Deputies handled a drug-related call inside the Lawrence County Circuit Court at 916 15th St at 3:20 PM on August 13.
Unauthorized Entry: Deputies responded to an unauthorized residential entry call in the 500 block of S 9th St in Mitchell at 3:52 AM on August 14.
Bedford Police Department Activity
Overnight & Morning (August 12 – 13)
09:51 PM (August 12) – Medical Emergency – 100 block of 17th St.
09:59 PM (August 12) – Medical Emergency – 3100 block of Illinois St.
10:01 PM (August 12) – Out With Subject – 16th St & Brian Lane Way.
10:46 PM (August 12) – Medical Emergency – 400 block of Victorian.
12:16 AM – Medical Emergency – 600 block of Liberty Dr.
05:31 AM – Parking Problem – 2300 block of 16th St (Bedford Police Department).
07:11 AM – School Patrol – 900 block of 18th St (St. Vincent De Paul School).
07:35 AM – Fire Call – 2000 block of 1st St (ResCare).
07:37 AM – Crossing Guard Detail – 1700 block of Brian Lane Way (Parkview Primary School).
08:07 AM – Traffic Hazard / Street Blocked – Glen Meadows Pkwy & Fellowship Dr.
08:25 AM – Alarm Testing / Detail – 2000 block of F St (Lincoln Elementary).
09:17 AM – Unwanted Person Report – 1400 block of H St.
10:20 AM – Medical Emergency – 3100 block of Shawnee Dr S (Stonebridge Health Campus).
10:23 AM – Abandoned Vehicle Report – 400 block of Victorian.
12:07 PM – Leaving the Scene Crash – 600 block of X St.
12:11 PM – Property Damage Crash / Arrest – 5th St & I St.
01:21 PM – Personal Injury Crash – 16th St & H St.
Afternoon & Evening (August 13)
01:33 PM – Identity Theft Report – 2500 block of Clover Ln.
01:39 PM – Found Property Report – 2000 block of H St.
02:39 PM – School Patrol – 900 block of 18th St (St. Vincent De Paul School).
02:40 PM – Crossing Guard Detail – 1700 block of Brian Lane Way (Parkview Primary School).
02:47 PM – VIN Inspection – 2400 block of Mitchell Rd.
03:05 PM – Medical Emergency – 1500 block of 4th St.
03:20 PM – Suicidal Subject Call – 2400 block of Mitchell Rd (Indiana Health Center).
03:25 PM – Be On The Lookout (BOL) – State Road 37 NB & 16th St.
03:30 PM – Disabled Motorist – State Road 37 NB & John Williams Blvd.
03:46 PM – Protective Order Violation – 3200 block of John Williams Blvd (Walmart).
03:59 PM – Welfare Check – Mitchell Rd & T St.
04:13 PM – Medical Emergency – 1300 block of K St (Bedford Housing Authority).
04:39 PM – Welfare Check – 900 block of 24th St.
05:09 PM – Juvenile Problem – 2000 block of F St (Lincoln Elementary).
05:17 PM – Battery Report – 3500 block of 16th St (Revere's Food and Fuel).
05:51 PM – Medical Emergency – 3100 block of Shawnee Dr S (Stonebridge Health Campus).
05:58 PM – Lost Property Report – 2600 block of 16th St (Tractor Supply).
06:17 PM – E911 Investigation – 100 block of GM Dr (GM Powertrain).
06:56 PM – Fire Call – 800 block of Limestone Run Rd.
07:53 PM – Medical Emergency – 1300 block of K St (Bedford Housing Authority).
08:11 PM – Security Patrol – 17th St & K St.
08:37 PM – Welfare Check – 27th St & Washington Ave.
09:05 PM – Found Property Report – 100 block of GM Dr (GM Powertrain Entrance 1).
Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Activity
Daytime & Evening Log (August 13)
05:39 AM – Traffic Hazard – 4600 block of Kings Ridge Rd, Mitchell.
06:36 AM – Unknown Medical Call – 1200 block of Indian Creek Camp Rd, Bedford.
06:37 AM – Security Patrol – Sandpit Rd Area, Bedford.
06:49 AM – Security Patrol – East Oolitic Rd Area, Bedford.
06:52 AM – Medical Call (Stroke Symptoms) – 1500 block of Clinic Dr (Westview Manor), Bedford.
07:18 AM – Community Policing Detail – 900 block of Hoosier Ave (Dollens Elementary), Oolitic.
07:40 AM – Animal Control Call – 30 block of South Teddy Bird Ln, Bedford.
07:41 AM – Prisoner Transport Detail – Superior Court 2, Bedford.
07:42 AM – Community Policing Detail – Fayetteville School Area.
07:42 AM – Citizen Assist – 1400 block of I St (Lawrence County Jail), Bedford.
07:46 AM – Property Damage Crash – 500 block of Stars Blvd (BNL High School), Bedford.
08:12 AM – Suspicious Vehicle – 160 block of Bright Ln Area, Bedford.
08:23 AM – Property Damage Crash – 500 block of Stars Blvd (BNL High School), Bedford.
08:43 AM – Prisoner Transport Detail – Superior Court 1, Bedford.
09:00 AM – Animal Control Call – 1300 block of Peerless Rd Area, Bedford.
09:02 AM – Investigation Follow-Up – Oakwood Dr Area.
09:27 AM – Sex Offender Registry Verification – 300 block of W Warren St, Mitchell.
09:48 AM – Medical Call (Breathing Problem) – 700 block of Cassidy Ln, Mitchell.
10:20 AM – Unknown Medical Call – 3100 block of Shawnee Dr S (Stonebridge), Bedford.
10:23 AM – Prisoner Transport Detail – Superior Court 2, Bedford.
10:23 AM – Citizen Assist – 300 block of Hert Hollow Ln, Bedford.
10:42 AM – Juvenile Problem – 400 block of Wade St, Mitchell.
10:53 AM – Warrant Service Attempt – 1400 block of I St (Lawrence County Jail), Bedford.
10:58 AM – Verbal Domestic Dispute – 300 block of W Main St, Mitchell.
11:11 AM – Abandoned Vehicle Report – 8900 block of SR 37 (Dollar General), Mitchell.
11:30 AM – VIN Inspection – 100 block of Tunnel St, Bedford.
12:16 PM – Citizen Assist – 800 block of Smith Ave, Oolitic.
12:30 PM – Medical Emergency (Fall) – 7100 block of SR 158 (Belle's Place), Bedford.
12:33 PM – Vehicle Check – N 14th St & W Main St, Mitchell.
12:39 PM – VIN Inspection – 1200 block of W Warren St, Mitchell.
12:43 PM – Prisoner Transport Detail – Superior Court 1, Bedford.
12:52 PM – Open E911 Line – 7000 block of Stone Crest Dr (Stone Crest Golf Course), Springville.
01:50 PM – Prisoner Transport Detail – Orange County Line, Bedford.
01:51 PM – Prisoner Transport Detail – 200 block of E Main St.
01:52 PM – Controlled Burn Notification – 700 block of Fayetteville Coxton Rd, Bedford.
02:01 PM – Special Detail (Project LS) – 30 block of Old SR 37 N, Bedford.
02:04 PM – Property Damage Crash – Main St & Hoosier Ave, Oolitic.
02:35 PM – Parking Problem – 1000 block of Teke Burton Dr (Hatfield Elementary), Mitchell.
02:38 PM – Medical Call (Heart Problems) – 8800 block of US Hwy 50 W, Mitchell.
02:39 PM – E911 Hang-Up Call – 3100 block of Fleenor Rd (Fibertech), Mitchell.
02:54 PM – Unknown Medical Call – SR 37 & Stevens Ln, Mitchell.
02:56 PM – Open E911 Line – 700 block of Pinewood Dr, Bedford.
03:15 PM – Unwanted Person Report – 60 block of Spring Haven Rd (Spring Haven Motel), Mitchell.
03:18 PM – Citizen Assist – 500 block of S 9th St, Mitchell.
03:20 PM – Courtroom Narcotics Incident – 900 block of 15th St (Circuit Court), Bedford.
03:22 PM – Suicidal Subject Call – 2400 block of Mitchell Rd, Bedford.
03:24 PM – Medical Emergency (Lift Assist) – 700 block of Woodsferry Rd, Mitchell.
03:33 PM – Leaving the Scene Crash – 600 block of W 9th St, Oolitic.
03:52 PM – Commercial Alarm – 100 block of Briarwood Ln, Bedford.
04:08 PM – Medical Emergency (Lift Assist) – 10 block of Pioneer Creek Ln, Mitchell.
04:45 PM – Property Damage Crash – 2900 block of Springville Judah Rd, Springville.
04:55 PM – Medical Emergency (Fall) – 2200 block of Harrodsburg Rd, Springville.
05:36 PM – Fire Call – 6000 block of Lawrenceport Rd, Mitchell.
05:50 PM – Unknown Medical Call – 3300 block of Mt Pleasant Rd, Bedford.
06:10 PM – Public Hazard / Assist – Breckenridge Rd & North Lawrence St, Bedford.
06:33 PM – Welfare Check – 400 block of Greer Ln, Bedford.
06:51 PM – Theft Report – 3100 block of SR 37 (Arby's), Mitchell.
08:12 PM – Controlled Burn Notification – Boone Hollow Rd & Indian Creek Rd Area, Bedford.
08:25 PM – Erratic Driver Report – 300 block of Woodsferry Rd (Eastbound), Mitchell.
08:41 PM – Personal Injury Crash – 1300 block of Woodsferry Rd Area, Mitchell.
10:14 PM – Vehicle Theft Report – 200 block of W Main St, Mitchell.
11:07 PM – Runaway Juvenile Report – 300 block of W Main St, Mitchell.
11:10 PM – Sex Offender Registry Verification – 3100 block of Port Williams Rd, Williams.
Overnight Log (August 14)
01:00 AM – Medical Emergency (Fall) – 400 block of Tarry Park Rd, Mitchell.
01:14 AM – Agency Assistance – 3500 block of 16th St (Revere's Food and Fuel), Bedford.
02:09 AM – Unknown Medical Call – 3300 block of Michael Ave, Bedford.
03:31 AM – Security Patrol – Blue Bird Ln, Mitchell.
03:36 AM – Security Patrol – Dale St Area, Mitchell.
03:43 AM – Security Patrol – Lakeside Estates Area, Mitchell.
03:52 AM – Residential Entry Report – 500 block of S 9th St, Mitchell.
04:41 AM – Traffic Hazard – 500 block of East Oolitic Rd, Bedford.
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