Police Log
Police Log 09/07/2026
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Police Log: September 5 – 7, 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 morning of September 5 through the early morning hours of September 7, 2026. All individuals named in law enforcement reports are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Arrests & Citations
- Isaiah Keegen Scott Burton (23), Bedford: Arrested by Bedford Police at 725 T St at 2:05 AM on September 6. Charges include Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OWI .08–.15), OWI with Endangerment, and OWI Involving a Controlled Substance.
- Ethan Tristan Heffley (23), Bedford: Arrested by Bedford Police at SR 37 SB & Patrick Robbins Way at 4:15 AM on September 6. Charges include OWI with Endangerment, OWI .15 & Above, and OWI Involving a Controlled Substance.
- Unidentified Driver: Arrested by Bedford Police at 11th St & P St at 10:15 PM on September 6 for Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OWI).
Incident Highlights
- Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) Arrests: Bedford Police executed three separate drunk driving arrests over the weekend, including two early Sunday morning stopsand an late Sunday night stop following an unknown crash response at 11th & P Streets.
- Physical Domestic Disputes:
- Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to a domestic disturbance in the 1500 block of Spencer Pike Rd in Springville twice—first at 3:39 AMand again at 11:10 AM on September 6.
- BPD officers responded to a physical domestic dispute at Priceless Hometown IGA (510 N St) at 11:42 AM on September 6.
- Overdose Calls: Emergency responders were dispatched to a reported overdose in the 200 block of Greer Ln in Bedford at 2:47 PM on September 6.
- Runaway & Juvenile Problems: Sheriff's deputies logged runaway and juvenile problem reports in the 1500 block of S Meridian Rd in Mitchell on September 5 and September 6.
- Wildland Fire Response: Emergency crews responded to a wildland/brush fire call in the area of 267 Old Buddha Rd at 11:20 AM on September 5.
Bedford Police Department Activity Log
Daytime Log (September 5)
- 08:49 AM – Medical Emergency – 2001 6th St.
- 10:38 AM – Welfare Check – 501 R St.
- 11:56 AM – Unwanted Person – 1726 24th St.
- 12:29 PM – Property Damage Crash – 3200 block of John Williams Blvd (Walmart).
- 01:00 PM – Battery Report – 3200 block of John Williams Blvd (Walmart).
- 01:30 PM – Commercial Alarm – 929 15th St (Lawrence County Museum).
- 02:27 PM – Welfare Check – 3200 block of John Williams Blvd (Walmart).
- 02:50 PM – Medical Emergency – 2020 Plaza Dr.
- 03:13 PM – Fraud Report – 2227 H St.
- 03:15 PM – Battery Report – 1035 James Ave (Denny's).
- 03:53 PM – BOLO Report – Meridian Rd (Mitchell).
- 04:10 PM – VIN Inspection – 2308 16th St (BPD Headquarters).
Evening & Overnight Log (September 5 – 6)
- 04:31 PM – Medical Emergency – 2910 Evergreen Dr.
- 04:47 PM – Found Property – 3200 block of John Williams Blvd (Walmart).
- 05:10 PM – Psychiatric Emergency Call – 1802 E St.
- 05:48 PM – Property Damage Crash – 15th St & L St.
- 07:22 PM – E911 Transfer Call – 731 Rocky Creek E.
- 07:32 PM – Citizen Dispute – 1615 C St.
- 08:06 PM – Threats Report – 1617 C St.
- 08:26 PM – Theft Report – 3200 block of John Williams Blvd (Walmart).
- 10:23 PM – Vandalism Report – 2308 16th St (BPD Headquarters).
- 11:16 PM – Missing Person Report – 109 Lincoln Ave.
- 01:10 AM (Sept 6) – Suspicious Person – 410 W St (Murray Park).
- 01:46 AM (Sept 6) – Suicidal Subject Call – 2308 16th St (BPD Headquarters).
- 02:05 AM (Sept 6) – Traffic Stop / OWI Arrest – 725 T St (See Burton Arrest).
- 04:15 AM (Sept 6) – Traffic Stop / OWI Arrest – SR 37 SB & Patrick Robbins Way (See Heffley Arrest).
Daytime Log (September 6)
- 05:57 AM – Unwanted Person – 401 16th St (Marathon).
- 06:50 AM – Parking Problem – 2308 16th St (BPD Headquarters).
- 07:50 AM – Agency Assistance – 1709 K St (Apt B).
- 08:49 AM – Open Door Report – 3116 5th St (Guthrie Creek Butchery).
- 09:07 AM – Parking Problem – 514 Q St.
- 09:56 AM – Domestic Verbal Dispute – 2816 Mitchell Rd (Budget Inn, Room 27).
- 10:49 AM – Domestic Verbal Dispute – 1525 2nd St.
- 11:42 AM – Domestic Physical Dispute – 510 N St (Priceless Hometown IGA) (See Highlights).
- 11:56 AM – Agency Assistance – SR 37 SB & Dixie Hwy.
- 01:17 PM – Medical Emergency – 1305 K St (Bedford Housing Authority).
- 03:17 PM – Traffic Stop / Warning – 16th St & L St.
- 03:35 PM – Disabled Motorist – 16th St & Brian Lane Way.
- 04:02 PM – Traffic Stop / Arrest – 16th St & G St (See Terrell Arrest).
- 04:03 PM – Suspicious Person – Otis Park.
- 04:16 PM – Welfare Check – Bedford City Limits.
Evening & Overnight Log (September 6 – 7)
- 04:31 PM – Suspicious Person – 410 W St (Murray Park).
- 04:34 PM – Extra Patrol – 1739 25th St.
- 04:38 PM – Suspicious Person – 1001 7th St (Sipes Body & Glass).
- 04:45 PM – Open Door Report – 303 16th St.
- 06:08 PM – Medical Emergency – 1908 7th St.
- 06:45 PM – Theft Report – 1521 James Ave (Golden Corral).
- 07:29 PM – Medical Emergency – 2910 Evergreen Dr.
- 08:47 PM – Battery Report – 1823 I St.
- 10:02 PM – Welfare Check – 521 Q St area.
- 10:15 PM – Traffic Stop / OWI Arrest – 11th St & P St (See Arrests).
- 12:03 AM (Sept 7) – Information Report – 1212 P St.
- 12:16 AM (Sept 7) – Extra Patrol – S St & Magnolia Ln.
- 03:11 AM (Sept 7) – Medical Emergency – 2120 Southwood Dr.
Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Activity Log
Daytime Log (September 5)
- 05:27 AM – Traffic Stop – Salt Creek Bridge, Bedford.
- 05:49 AM – Medical Call (Breathing Problem) – 33 Maddox Ln, Bedford.
- 05:56 AM – Extra Patrol – 531 W Vine St, Mitchell.
- 06:50 AM – Traffic Stop – 3966 SR 37 (Marathon), Mitchell.
- 07:46 AM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 & Woodville Rd, Mitchell.
- 08:48 AM – Medical Call (Lift Assist) – 2001 6th St, Bedford.
- 08:54 AM – Medical Call (Fall) – 1192 Art Gallery Rd, Mitchell.
- 08:55 AM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 & US Hwy 50 W, Mitchell.
- 09:05 AM – Medical Call (Fall) – 1024 Kelso Rd, Mitchell.
- 09:14 AM – Medical Call (Fall) – 2258 Ridge Rd, Williams.
- 09:16 AM – Disabled Motorist – SR 37 & Woodville Rd (NB), Mitchell.
- 09:57 AM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 N & Washboard Rd, Bedford.
- 10:01 AM – Welfare Check – 414 M St, Bedford.
- 10:15 AM – Vehicle Fire Call – Washboard Rd & Judah Logan Rd, Bedford.
- 10:58 AM – Medical Call (Lift Assist) – 501 R St, Bedford.
- 11:20 AM – Wildland Fire Response – 267 Old Buddha Rd area, Bedford (See Highlights).
- 11:57 AM – Medical Call (Breathing Problem) – 100 Quiet Ln, Oolitic.
- 12:03 PM – Property Damage Crash – SR 37 N & Patton Hill Rd, Bedford.
- 12:29 PM – Property Damage Crash – 925 Ridgedale Dr, Bedford.
- 01:07 PM – Traffic Stop – 101 Tom Green Dr (Mitchell City Pool), Mitchell.
- 01:37 PM – Hit-and-Run Crash – Avoca Eureka Rd & John Kern Ln, Bedford.
- 01:55 PM – Traffic Stop – N 12th St & W Hancock Ave, Mitchell.
- 02:03 PM – E911 Open Line Call – 226 Hoosier Ave, Oolitic.
- 02:27 PM – Traffic Stop – Mill Creek Rd East of Meridian, Mitchell.
- 02:50 PM – Medical Call (Fall) – 2020 Plaza Dr, Bedford.
- 03:05 PM – Traffic Stop – S Meridian Rd & SR 60 E, Mitchell.
- 03:07 PM – Extra Patrol – Rabbitsville Rd, Mitchell.
- 03:14 PM – E911 Transfer Call – 1035 James Ave (Denny's), Bedford.
- 03:30 PM – Runaway Report – 1515 S Meridian Rd, Mitchell (See Highlights).
- 03:33 PM – Erratic Driver Call – SR 37 N & Old SR 37 N (SB), Bedford.
- 03:40 PM – Erratic Driver Call – S 8th St & W Grissom Ave (SB), Mitchell.
- 03:47 PM – Information Report – 385 Hillcrest Way (Johnny Junxions), Bedford.
Evening & Overnight Log (September 5 – 6)
- 04:13 PM – Traffic Stop – 3966 SR 37 (Marathon), Mitchell.
- 04:14 PM – E911 Open Line Call – 301 Riggle Rd, Bedford.
- 04:31 PM – Medical Call (Fall) – 2910 Evergreen Dr (Autumn Trace), Bedford.
- 04:48 PM – Warrant Service Attempt – Orange County Line.
- 04:55 PM – Traffic Stop – 4102 Mitchell Rd (M&E Honda), Bedford.
- 04:58 PM – Traffic Stop – N 12th St & W Main St, Mitchell.
- 05:07 PM – Out With Vehicle – SR 37 & US Hwy 50 W, Mitchell.
- 05:12 PM – Psychiatric Emergency Call – 1802 E St, Bedford.
- 05:52 PM – Erratic Driver Call – SR 37 & Doc Hamilton Blvd (SB), Mitchell.
- 06:10 PM – Welfare Check – 1192 Art Gallery Rd, Mitchell.
- 06:31 PM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 N & John Williams Blvd, Bedford.
- 06:39 PM – Traffic Hazard – 5322 US Hwy 50 W area, Mitchell.
- 06:41 PM – Disabled Motorist – Salt Creek Bridge, Bedford.
- 07:13 PM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 N & Washboard Rd, Bedford.
- 07:20 PM – Psychiatric Emergency Call – 731 Rocky Creek E, Bedford.
- 07:34 PM – E911 Open Line Call – 226 Johnson Ln, Bedford.
- 07:56 PM – Warrant Service Attempt – 912 W Main St, Mitchell.
- 08:55 PM – E911 Open Line Call – 6765 SR 60 W, Mitchell.
- 08:57 PM – Traffic Stop – N 8th St & W Warren St, Mitchell.
- 09:13 PM – Medical Call (Abdominal Pain) – 1325 S 9th St, Mitchell.
- 09:24 PM – Traffic Stop – E Warren St & N Meridian Rd, Mitchell.
- 10:25 PM – Traffic Stop – 421 I St area, Bedford.
- 01:28 AM (Sept 6) – Property Damage Crash – Eagleview Dr & SR 60 E, Mitchell.
- 01:47 AM (Sept 6) – Suicidal Subject Call – 2308 16th St (BPD Headquarters), Bedford.
- 02:04 AM (Sept 6) – E911 Open Line Call – 1941 Tripleton Pike, Bedford.
- 03:39 AM (Sept 6) – Domestic Physical Dispute – 1520 Spencer Pike Rd, Springville (See Highlights).
- 03:53 AM (Sept 6) – EMS Standby – Orange County Line.
- 04:19 AM (Sept 6) – Property Damage Crash – SR 37 N & Patrick Robbins Way, Bedford.
Daytime Log (September 6)
- 05:38 AM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 N & 16th St, Bedford.
- 07:08 AM – Medical Call (Breathing Problem) – 2181 Bono Rd, Mitchell.
- 08:08 AM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 & Stevens Ln, Mitchell.
- 08:45 AM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 & Stevens Ln, Mitchell.
- 08:56 AM – Traffic Stop – 8378 SR 54 W (Avoca Mini Mart), Bedford.
- 09:04 AM – Extra Patrol – Steve Earl Rd, Springville.
- 09:19 AM – Property Damage Crash – SR 37 N & 5th St, Bedford.
- 09:33 AM – Medical Call (Fall) – 1025 Indian Creek Camp Rd, Bedford.
- 09:36 AM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 N & Washboard Rd, Bedford.
- 09:48 AM – Medical Call (Fall) – 544 S 9th St, Mitchell.
- 10:03 AM – Medical Call (Fall) – 629 Fort Ritner Rd, Bedford.
- 10:27 AM – Erratic Driver Call – SR 37 N & Patton Hill Rd (NB), Bedford.
- 10:53 AM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 N & 29th St, Bedford.
- 10:55 AM – E911 Hang-Up Call – 613 Fleenor Rd, Mitchell.
- 11:10 AM – Domestic Physical Dispute – 1520 Spencer Pike Rd, Springville (See Highlights).
- 11:31 AM – Out With Vehicle – 4687 Dixie Hwy (Hubler Chevrolet), Mitchell.
- 11:34 AM – Traffic Hazard – N 7th St & W Hancock Ave, Mitchell.
- 11:47 AM – Juvenile Problem – 1515 S Meridian Rd, Mitchell (See Highlights).
- 11:48 AM – Traffic Stop – 1 W Main St, Mitchell.
- 12:13 PM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 & Mitchell Rd (SB Ramp), Bedford.
- 01:16 PM – Medical Call (Lift Assist) – 1305 K St, Bedford.
- 01:17 PM – Traffic Stop – 15th St & L St, Bedford.
- 01:18 PM – Public Relations / Details – 101 Oolitic Rd (Salt Creek Flea Market), Bedford.
- 01:22 PM – Medical Call (Lift Assist) – 976 Pleasant Run Rd, Heltonville.
- 01:31 PM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 & Dixie Hwy, Mitchell.
- 01:55 PM – Medical Call (Bleeding) – 232 New Sandpit Acres Rd, Bedford.
- 02:00 PM – E911 Open Line Call – 835 E Powerline Rd, Heltonville.
- 02:02 PM – Out With Vehicle – 3488 SR 60 W, Mitchell.
- 02:26 PM – Utility Problem – E 3rd St & E Grissom Ave, Mitchell.
- 02:31 PM – Traffic Stop – 16th St & Williams Rd, Bedford.
- 02:39 PM – Medical Call (Breathing Problem) – 75 Western Hills Ave, Bedford.
- 02:47 PM – Medical Call (Overdose) – 231 Greer Ln, Bedford (See Highlights).
- 03:29 PM – Traffic Stop – S 2nd St & W Vine St, Mitchell.
- 03:30 PM – Medical Call (Heart Problems) – 311 Wade St, Mitchell.
- 04:00 PM – Medical Call (Heat Exposure) – SR 37 N & Washboard Rd (NB), Bedford.
- 04:18 PM – E911 Abandoned Call – 3333 SR 60 E (Trail 4), Mitchell.
- 04:31 PM – Traffic Stop – 1240 W Main St (Ruler Foods), Mitchell.
Evening & Overnight Log (September 6 – 7)
- 04:45 PM – Citizen Assist – 1240 W Main St (Ruler Foods), Mitchell.
- 05:00 PM – Fire Radio Test – Lawrence County Central Dispatch.
- 06:08 PM – Medical Call (Trauma) – 1908 7th St, Bedford.
- 06:14 PM – E911 Abandoned Call – 3333 SR 60 E (Spring Mill Gate), Mitchell.
- 06:43 PM – Property Damage Crash – 695 Hayes Rd, Bedford.
- 07:02 PM – Traffic Stop – S 7th St & College Ave, Mitchell.
- 07:08 PM – Threats Report – 1201 Elm Park Dr, Mitchell.
- 07:25 PM – Medical Call (Lift Assist) – 2910 Evergreen Dr (Autumn Trace, Apt 305), Bedford.
- 07:34 PM – Traffic Stop – Teke Burton Dr & SR 37, Mitchell.
- 07:54 PM – Traffic Stop – S 4th St & W Frank St, Mitchell.
- 08:02 PM – Warrant Service Attempt – 1068 Coxton Rd, Bedford.
- 09:03 PM – Suspicious Vehicle Call – 103 Meadow Ln, Oolitic.
- 09:17 PM – Traffic Stop – Wilkins Way & W Main St, Mitchell.
- 09:27 PM – Harassment Report – 219 E Vine St, Mitchell.
- 09:38 PM – Suspicious Person Call – 3925 Dunn Bridge Rd, Heltonville.
- 09:49 PM – Medical Call (Breathing Problem) – 161 Treslar St, Bedford.
- 10:17 PM – Unknown Crash – 11th St & P St, Bedford (See Arrests).
- 10:34 PM – Out With Vehicle – 320 BNL Dr, Bedford.
- 10:44 PM – Traffic Stop – 2207 Harrodsburg Rd, Springville.
- 10:57 PM – Disabled Motorist – SR 37 & Mitchell Rd, Bedford.
- 11:11 PM – Business Security Check – 3966 SR 37 (Marathon), Mitchell.
- 11:43 PM – Traffic Stop – 2721 SR 37 (Dollar General), Mitchell.
- 11:57 PM – Erratic Driver Call – US Hwy 50 E (entering Jackson County).
- 02:26 AM (Sept 7) – Attempt to Locate – 392 Twin Ponds Rd, Williams.
- 03:10 AM (Sept 7) – Medical Call (Back Pain) – 2120 Southwood Dr, Bedford.
- 04:44 AM (Sept 7) – Information Report – SR 60 E (5000 block), Mitchell.
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