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 26 through the early morning hours of August 28, 2026. All individuals referenced in law enforcement reports are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Arrests
Paul Edmond Freeman (58), Bedford: Arrested by Bedford Police at 16th St & Brian Lane Way at 3:43 AM on August 27. Charges include Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OWI) and OWI Refusal to Submit to Test.
Citations
Drew David Pinnick (20): Cited by Bedford Police at 16th St & Brian Lane Way at 2:18 PM on August 27 for Front Seat Passenger Restraint Violation.
Zachary Logan Prince (28): Cited by Bedford Police at 16th St & Edgewood Dr at 3:51 PM on August 27 for Front Seat Passenger Restraint Violation.
Clarence Richard Alexander (57): Cited by Bedford Police at 16th St & S St on August 27 for No Financial Responsibility.
Cody Ryan Payton (37): Cited by Bedford Police at 16th St & Beech St at 5:25 PM on August 27 for Speeding (Maximum Speed Violation).
Incident Highlights
Vehicle Theft: Sheriff's deputies opened an investigation into a stolen vehicle call in the 2800 block of Earl Rd in Mitchell at 11:05 AM on August 27.
Physical Domestic Disputes:
Sheriff's deputies responded to a physical domestic call in the 700 block of East Oolitic Rd at 10:57 AM on August 27.
Emergency personnel and deputies handled a separate physical domestic dispute in the 10400 block of Tunnelton Rd at 5:27 PM on August 27.
Confined Space Rescue: Emergency crews responded to a specialized confined space rescue call in the 1600 block of SR 60 E in Mitchell at 4:42 PM on August 27.
Protective Order Violation: Sheriff's deputies logged a protective order violation call in the 300 block of E 3rd St in Mitchell at 8:51 PM on August 27.
Suicidal Subject Response: Emergency responders were dispatched to a suicidal subject call in the 11200 block of Swamp Lake Rd in Williams at 1:47 AM on August 28.
Bedford Police Department Activity
Overnight & Morning (August 26 – 27)
11:08 PM (August 26) – Suspicious Circumstances – John Williams Blvd & R St.
02:34 AM – Welfare Check – 16th St & SR 37 SB.
03:11 AM – Medical Emergency – 2500 block of Southwood Dr.
03:43 AM – OWI Stop / Arrest – 16th St & Brian Lane Way (See Freeman Arrest).
06:25 AM – Welfare Check – 16th St & O St.
06:45 AM – Medical Emergency – 2800 block of Express Ln (Holiday Inn Express).
07:31 AM – Vandalism Report – 600 block of Liberty Dr.
09:24 AM – Harassment Report – 1600 block of 19th St.
09:39 AM – Medical Emergency – 3500 block of Able Ave.
10:25 AM – Welfare Check – 6th St & Lincoln Ave.
12:18 PM – Medical Emergency – 1400 block of 16th St (Circle K).
01:18 PM – Medical Emergency – 2028 37th St.
Afternoon & Evening (August 27)
01:30 PM – Abandoned Vehicle Report – 15th St & E St.
01:41 PM – Medical Emergency – 2900 block of Evergreen Dr.
02:03 PM – Disabled Motorist – 3000 block of 16th St (Starbucks).
02:08 PM – Welfare Check – 1300 block of K St (Apt 411).
02:18 PM – Off-Duty Officer Assist / Citation – 16th St & Brian Lane Way (See Pinnick Citation).
02:28 PM – Animal Control Call – 2900 block of 16th St (Bedford Hospital).
02:54 PM – Unwanted Person Report – 1300 block of I St.
03:27 PM – Unwanted Person Report – 3200 block of John Williams Blvd (Walmart).
03:44 PM – Property Damage Crash – 16th St & S St.
04:03 PM – Identity Theft Report – 400 block of Q St.
04:19 PM – Suspicious Person Call – 2000 block of 30th St.
04:29 PM – Medical Emergency – 2100 block of Norton Ln (Majestic Care).
06:32 PM – Suspicious Person Call – 200 block of Westwood Dr.
06:42 PM – VIN Inspection – 400 block of 16th St (Combs Auto Sales).
06:48 PM – Animal Call – 1100 block of James Ave (JCPenney).
07:52 PM – Medical Emergency – 500 block of Bellback Rd (Super 8 Motel).
08:19 PM – Disabled Motorist – 13th St & I St.
Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Activity
Daytime & Evening Log (August 27)
05:39 AM – Utility Problem – 2600 block of Rariden Hill, Mitchell.
06:26 AM – Medical Call (Unconsciousness) – 16th St & O St, Bedford.
06:33 AM – Property Damage Crash – US Hwy 50 E & Stove Rd, Bedford.
07:12 AM – Medical Call (Fall) – 7100 block of SR 158 (Belles Place), Bedford.
09:24 AM – Medical Call (Sick Person) – 1300 block of Elm Park Dr, Mitchell.
10:15 AM – Welfare Check – 1900 block of Spencer Pike Rd, Springville.
10:53 AM – Warrant Service Attempt – 400 block of Greer Ln, Bedford.
10:57 AM – Physical Domestic Dispute – 700 block of East Oolitic Rd, Bedford (See Highlights).
11:05 AM – Vehicle Theft Report – 2800 block of Earl Rd, Mitchell (See Highlights).
11:14 AM – Agency Assistance – 800 block of W Frank St, Mitchell.
11:40 AM – Unknown Medical Call – 100 block of Bartlett Dr, Mitchell.
11:57 AM – Unwanted Person Report – 800 block of Smith Ave, Oolitic.
