Police Log 09/12/2026

Bedford Police Department & Lawrence County Sheriff's Department

Public Safety Log: September 11 – 12, 2026

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Arrests & Citations

Ronnie Kyle Pursell (38): Arrested by Bedford Police at Walmart (3200 John Williams Blvd) on September 11 at 6:09 PM. Charged with Theft.
Davyn Marcelo Litzinger (27): Arrested by Bedford Police at 18th St & N St on September 12 at 12:26 AM. Charged with Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) with Endangerment and OWI with a Blood Alcohol Content of 0.15% or Above / Controlled Substance.

Incident Highlights

OWI Arrest: Officers conducted a traffic stop at 18th St & N St shortly after midnight on September 12, resulting in the arrest of Davyn Marcelo Litzinger on felony-level OWI charges.
Retail Theft Arrest: BPD responded to a theft in progress at Walmart on September 11 at 6:09 PM, resulting in the arrest of Ronnie Kyle Pursell.
Traffic Collisions:
- 33rd St & Washington Ave: Property damage crash reported on September 11 at 10:42 AM.
- 16th St & Brian Lane Way: Property damage crash reported on September 11 at 3:41 PM.
- 529 Q St: Hit-and-run (Accident-LTS) reported on September 11 at 9:10 PM.
Lawrence County Sheriff's Log Note: No CAD calls or incidents were reported in the provided summary log for the Sheriff's Department during this timeframe.

Bedford Police Department Activity Log

Daytime Log (September 11)

04:36 AM – Commercial Alarm – 3230 John Williams Blvd (Buffalo Wings & Rings)
04:44 AM – Parking Problem – 2308 16th St (BPD HQ)
06:50 AM – Commercial Alarm – 515 X St (American Legion Post 33)
07:21 AM – Medical Emergency – 2016 34th St
07:31 AM – School Patrol – 1701 Brian Lane Way (Parkview Primary)
08:48 AM – Abandoned Vehicle – 1816 4th St
09:18 AM – Traffic Stop / Warning – 3216 29th St (Arby's)
10:15 AM – Welfare Check – 13th St & J St
10:42 AM – Property Damage Crash – 33rd St & Washington Ave
11:16 AM – Traffic Stop / Warning – 2601 16th St (Burger King)
11:37 AM – Medical Emergency – 3008 Shawnee Dr S
11:41 AM – School Resource Officer Detail – 1501 N St (Bedford Middle School)
12:01 PM – Siren Testing – 2308 16th St (BPD HQ)
12:06 PM – Commercial Alarm – 1220 I St #5 (Hoosier PC)
12:40 PM – Lockout / Keys – 2308 16th St (BPD HQ)
01:27 PM – Agency Assistance – 3326 Michael Ave (Apt 520)
01:30 PM – Alarm – 1216 I St
01:35 PM – Traffic Stop / Warning – 16th St & M St
02:27 PM – School Patrol – 1701 Brian Lane Way (Parkview Primary)
02:28 PM – VIN Inspection – 727 14th St
02:49 PM – Harassment – 2729 V St
02:52 PM – Extra Patrol – 3250 16th St (SAIC)
03:03 PM – Escort – 1133 Lincoln Ave (Day & Carter Mortuary)
03:13 PM – Traffic Stop / Warning – SR 37 NB & 39th St
03:30 PM – Medical Emergency – 1305 K St (Bedford Housing Authority)
03:41 PM – Property Damage Crash – 16th St & Brian Lane Way
03:44 PM – Alarm – 500 Greentree Dr (Apt 1)
03:50 PM – Commercial Alarm – 717 Lincoln Ave (Hope Resource Center)
04:11 PM – Medical Emergency – 729 16th St (Circle K)
04:23 PM – Traffic Stop – 3015 16th St (Starbucks)

Evening & Overnight Log (September 11 – 12)

04:32 PM – Extra Patrol – 432 Q St
04:58 PM – Unwanted Person – 1420 James Ave (Big O Tires)
05:10 PM – Child Custody Problem – 3200 John Williams Blvd (Walmart)
05:33 PM – Repossession – 910 O St (Stone City Collision)
05:50 PM – Juvenile Problem – 1528 16th St
06:06 PM – Medical Emergency – 2212 M St (Apt 3H)
06:09 PM – Theft / Arrest – 3200 John Williams Blvd (Walmart) (See Arrests)
06:16 PM – Officer Request – 2009 19th St (Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence Co)
06:26 PM – Commercial Alarm – 2020 28th St (Johnny's Signs)
06:46 PM – Traffic Stop / Warning – 16th St & Williams Rd
07:05 PM – Information Report – US Hwy 50 E & Maple Leaf Rd
07:20 PM – Medical Emergency – 2008 G St
07:56 PM – Medical Emergency – 413 1/2 Oolitic Rd
08:43 PM – BOLO (Be On Look Out) – SR 37 NB & John Williams Blvd
08:52 PM – Traffic Stop / Warning – 1215 16th St (Walgreens)
08:59 PM – Traffic Stop / Warning – 16th St & O St
09:06 PM – Traffic Stop / Warning – John Williams Blvd & T St
09:06 PM – Traffic Stop / Warning – 16th St & N St
09:10 PM – Hit-and-Run Crash – 529 Q St
09:27 PM – Traffic Stop / Warning – Limestone Run Rd & E Boyd Ln
09:36 PM – Traffic Stop / Warning – John Williams Blvd & X St
09:39 PM – Traffic Stop – 22nd St & K St
09:58 PM – Traffic Stop / Warning – 16th St & H St
10:07 PM – Traffic Stop / Warning – 16th St & SR 37 SB
10:09 PM – Suspicious Person/Circumstance – 2417 John Williams Blvd (Dollar General)
10:16 PM – Medical Emergency – 525 Forestview Dr
10:45 PM – Traffic Stop / Warning – 5th St & Bellback Rd
10:53 PM – Noise Complaint – 15th St & P St
12:25 AM (Sept 12) – Found Property – 2308 16th St (BPD HQ)
12:26 AM (Sept 12) – OWI Arrest – 18th St & N St (See Arrests)
03:09 AM (Sept 12) – Commercial Alarm – 1521 James Ave (Golden Corral)
03:17 AM (Sept 12) – Medical Emergency – 2427 H St