Police Log 08/16/2026

Police Log: August 14 – 16, 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 14 through the early morning hours of August 16, 2026. All individuals referenced in law enforcement reports are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Arrests

Olivia Adele Williams (23): Arrested by Bedford Police near SR 37 NB & Patrick Robbins Way at 1:45 AM on August 15 for Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OWI) with Endangerment, OWI Prior Within 5 Years, and OWI with a Controlled Substance.
Heather Lynn McKinney (37): Arrested by Bedford Police near SR 37 NB & John Williams Blvd at 4:44 PM on August 15 for Driving While Suspended (Infraction) and Operating Without Financial Responsibility following a personal injury crash.
Barbara J. Holcomb (64): Arrested by Bedford Police at Walmart (3200 John Williams Blvd) at 11:29 PM on August 14 for Theft.

Incident Highlights

Personal Injury Collisions:
- Emergency responders were dispatched to a multi-vehicle personal injury crash at SR 37 NB & John Williams Blvd at 4:44 PM on August 15, resulting in an arrest.
- Emergency crews responded to a personal injury crash at Walmart (3200 John Williams Blvd) at 3:54 PM on August 15, which also resulted in an arrest.
- Emergency personnel responded to an additional crash with injuries in the 900 block of SR 458 near Dark Hollow Rd at 8:38 PM on August 15.
Domestic Violence Incidents:
- Bedford Police officers responded to a physical domestic dispute in the 700 block of Lincoln Ave at 3:19 PM on August 15.
- BPD officers responded to a verbal domestic dispute in the 200 block of Oolitic Rd at 12:48 PM on August 15.
Structure & Outdoor Fires:
- Fire crews responded to a residential fire call in the 1000 block of N St at 10:11 AM on August 15.
Protective Order Violation: BPD officers responded to a reported protective order violation in the 1000 block of 25th St at 3:56 PM on August 15.

Bedford Police Department Activity

Overnight & Morning (August 14 – 15)

09:25 PM (August 14) – Juvenile Problem – 1100 block of 17th St (NAPA Auto Parts).
09:25 PM (August 14) – Information Report – 14th St & F St.
10:52 PM (August 14) – Property Damage Crash – Patrick Robbins Way & SR 37 NB.
11:29 PM (August 14) – Theft Report / Arrest – 3200 block of John Williams Blvd (Walmart) (See Holcomb Arrest).
11:46 PM (August 14) – Commercial Alarm – 3230 block of John Williams Blvd (Buffalo Wings & Rings).
12:11 AM – Be On The Lookout (BOL) – Washington Ave & 16th St.
12:26 AM – Medical Emergency – 2000 block of Plaza Dr.
01:45 AM – OWI Investigation / Arrest – SR 37 NB & Patrick Robbins Way (See Williams Arrest).
03:08 AM – Out With Subject – 3500 block of 16th St (Revere's Food & Fuel).
03:16 AM – Medical Emergency – 3100 block of Shawnee Dr S (Stonebridge Health Campus).
04:52 AM – Threats Report – 1400 block of 16th St (Circle K).
05:19 AM – Parking Problem – 2300 block of 16th St (Bedford Police Department).
05:31 AM – Suspicious Person – 800 block of J St.
06:05 AM – Agency Assistance – 500 block of Bellback Rd (Super 8 Motel).
07:05 AM – Keys Detail – Tunnelton Rd Gun Range.
08:48 AM – Medical Emergency – 1002 block of Hidden Acres Dr.
09:59 AM – Medical Emergency – 1600 block of 23rd St.
10:11 AM – Structure Fire Response – 1000 block of N St.
10:44 AM – Commercial Alarm – 400 block of Ravine Dr.
11:45 AM – Medical Emergency – 1500 block of Clinic Dr (Westview Manor).
12:33 PM – Escort Detail – 1300 block of US Hwy 50 E.
12:48 PM – Domestic Verbal Dispute – 200 block of Oolitic Rd.
12:49 PM – Medical Emergency – 3100 block of Shawnee Dr S (Stonebridge Health Campus).

Afternoon & Evening (August 15)

01:56 PM – E911 Investigation – SR 37 NB & 16th St.
02:09 PM – Traffic Hazard – R St & 10th St.
03:19 PM – Domestic Physical Dispute – 700 block of Lincoln Ave.
03:20 PM – Child Custody Problem – 1600 block of E St.
03:54 PM – Personal Injury Crash / Arrest – 3200 block of John Williams Blvd (Walmart) (See McVey Arrest).
03:56 PM – Protective Order Violation – 1000 block of 25th St.
04:44 PM – Personal Injury Crash / Arrest – SR 37 NB & John Williams Blvd (See McKinney Arrest).
06:14 PM – Commercial Alarm – 600 block of Lincoln Ave.
07:33 PM – Medical Emergency – 2700 block of V St.
09:02 PM – E911 Investigation – 11 block of Ludlow Dr.

Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Activity

Daytime & Evening Log (August 15)

05:14 AM – Security Patrol – 400 block of Wade St (Persimmon Park Apts), Mitchell.
05:22 AM – Vehicle Check – 6100 block of US Hwy 50 E, Bedford.
06:34 AM – Medical Call (Abdominal Pain) – 100 block of The Woods, Bedford.
08:21 AM – Out With Subject – 3900 block of SR 37 (Marathon Gas), Mitchell.
08:43 AM – Controlled Burn Notification – 4200 block of Fort Ritner Rd, Bedford.
08:47 AM – Medical Emergency (Lift Assist) – 1000 block of Hidden Acres Dr, Bedford.
09:38 AM – Animal Control Call – 3700 block of Dixie Hwy, Mitchell.
09:49 AM – Citizen Assist – 7200 block of Tunnelton Rd, Bedford.
09:59 AM – Medical Emergency (Fall) – 1600 block of 23rd St (Indiana Center for Recovery), Bedford.
10:06 AM – Animal Control Call – 200 block of Maple Run Estates Blvd Area, Springville.
10:15 AM – Medical Call (Unconsciousness) – 1500 block of W Main St, Mitchell.
10:24 AM – Prisoner Transport Detail – Mitchell Rd & 24th St, Bedford.
10:32 AM – Information Report – SR 37 & Rariden Hill, Mitchell.
11:45 AM – Unknown Medical Call – 1500 block of Clinic Dr (Westview Manor), Bedford.
11:54 AM – Traffic Hazard – SR 58 W & Armstrong Station Rd, Springville.
12:05 PM – Unknown Crash – 5600 block of US Hwy 50 E, Bedford.
12:31 PM – Controlled Burn Notification – 4400 block of SR 158, Bedford.
12:49 PM – Unknown Medical Call – 3100 block of Shawnee Dr S (Stonebridge), Bedford.
12:50 PM – Controlled Burn Notification – 2600 block of Ridge Rd, Williams.
01:01 PM – Public Safety Detail – 1400 block of I St (Lawrence County Jail), Bedford.
01:17 PM – Unknown Medical Call – 3300 block of SR 60 (Spring Mill Inn), Mitchell.
01:21 PM – Trespassing Report – 20 block of Fleetwood Addn, Bedford.
01:42 PM – Information Report – 2 block of Patton View Dr, Bedford.
01:52 PM – Open E911 Line – 20 block of Teke Burton Dr (Mitchell Manor), Mitchell.
03:01 PM – Citizen Assist – 400 block of S 6th St (Mitchell Police Dept), Mitchell.
03:02 PM – Security Patrol – Cobb Ln, Springville.
03:14 PM – VIN Inspection – 5800 block of Sandpit Rd, Bedford.
03:55 PM – Personal Injury Crash – 3100 block of John Williams Blvd (Walmart), Bedford.
03:59 PM – Abandoned Vehicle Report – SR 37 N & Old SR 37 N, Bedford.
04:02 PM – Erratic Driver Report – SR 37 & Old SR 37 (Southbound).
04:26 PM – Open E911 Line – 500 block of Moore Ln, Springville.
04:45 PM – Personal Injury Crash – John Williams Blvd & SR 37 N, Bedford.
05:00 PM – Open E911 Line – 20 block of Teke Burton Dr, Mitchell.
05:39 PM – Traffic Hazard – SR 37 N & SR 54 W, Bedford.
05:36 PM – Security Patrol – 100 block of Williams Dam Rd (Williams Dam Rec Area), Williams.
06:02 PM – Medical Emergency (Fall) – 200 block of Sugar Hill Addn, Bedford.
06:06 PM – VIN Inspection – 600 block of Cassidy Ln, Mitchell.
06:16 PM – Out With Subject – 7700 block of SR 158, Bedford.
08:01 PM – Warrant Service Attempt – 300 block of Red Hill Addn, Springville.
08:21 PM – Open E911 Line – 1500 block of SR 60 E, Mitchell.
08:38 PM – Personal Injury Crash – 900 block of SR 458 (Dark Hollow Rd), Bedford.
08:49 PM – Medical Call (Sick Person) – 50 block of Diamond Rd, Heltonville.
09:21 PM – Juvenile Problem – 1600 block of W Hancock Ave, Mitchell.
09:39 PM – Noise Complaint – 200 block of Pioneer Creek Ln.
10:10 PM – Medical Emergency (Lift Assist) – 7800 block of SR 60 W, Mitchell.
10:32 PM – Medical Call (Breathing Problem) – 1500 block of Clinic Dr (Westview Manor), Bedford.
11:47 PM – Commercial Security Check – 3900 block of SR 37 (Marathon Gas), Mitchell.

Overnight Log (August 16)

12:25 AM – Unknown Medical Call – 2000 block of Plaza Dr, Bedford.
12:54 AM – Medical Emergency (Lift Assist) – 1300 block of S 9th St, Mitchell.
01:04 AM – Noise Complaint – 100 block of Redbud Ln, Oolitic.
01:32 AM – Security Patrol – 100 block of Tom Green Dr (Mitchell Pool), Mitchell.
01:37 AM – Security Patrol – Dale St Area, Mitchell.
01:46 AM – Security Patrol – 100 block of W Mississippi Ave / 110 N 3rd St, Mitchell.
01:35 AM – Suspicious Person – 30 block of Persimmon Park, Mitchell.
02:30 AM – Investigation Follow-Up – 400 block of S 6th St, Mitchell.
03:07 AM – Agency Assistance – 3500 block of 16th St (Revere's Food & Fuel), Bedford.
03:16 AM – Medical Call (Chest Pain) – 3100 block of Shawnee Dr S (Stonebridge), Bedford.
04:41 AM – Animal Control Call – 7800 block of SR 446, Heltonville.