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Bedford Fire Department Update: House Fire on I St and Engine 1 Traffic Incident
The Bedford Fire Department has provided official details regarding two incidents that occurred last night: Structure Fire at 2218 I St: Crews were dispatched at 8:32 PM to a reported house fire. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered visible smoke coming from the property. Crews successfully extinguished the fire within approximately 20 minutes and remained on scene for about two hours conducting salvage and overhaul operations before returning to service. Vehicle Incident at 24th & H St: Whi
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Princeton Man Arrested After Allegedly Threatening Bank Teller and Showing Ammunition Magazine at Walmart Bank
A Princeton man with an out-of-state warrant for terroristic threats was booked into the Lawrence County Jail after he reportedly showed a loaded magazine to a bank teller inside the Bedford Walmart and threatened to shoot her. Andrew Humphrey, 43, was arrested on Wednesday afternoon, August 5, 2026, by the Bedford Police Department. The Bank Threat and "Leviathan Virus" Warning The investigation began at approximately 4:07 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, when officers responded to reports
Bedford Fire Department Update: House Fire on I St and Engine 1 Traffic Incident
The Bedford Fire Department has provided official details regarding two incidents that occurred last night: Structure Fire at 2218 I St: Crews were dispatched at 8:32 PM to a reported house fire. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered visible smoke coming from the property. Crews successfully extinguished the fire within approximately 20 minutes and remained on scene for about two hours conducting salvage and overhaul operations before returning to service. Vehicle Incident at 24th & H St: Whi
Teenager Cited Following Physical Altercation with Staff at Bedford Taco Bell
A 16-year-old female was issued a court summons following a physical altercation with restaurant workers outside the Bedford Taco Bell on Monday evening. Officers with the Bedford Police Department responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a fight involving juveniles at the fast-food location around 6:14 p.m. on August 3, 2026. An IU Health Ambulance was already on scene when police arrived. Restroom Dispute Escalates to Physical Assault According to police reports, restaurant employees requ
Woman Accused of Blocking Denny's Entrance and Forcefully Resisting Arrest
A 55-year-old Bedford woman was booked into the Lawrence County Jail Sunday afternoon after police say she blocked customer traffic at a local restaurant and forcefully fought officers trying to move her out of the roadway. Racquel L. Hudson was arrested on Sunday, August 2, 2026, by the Bedford Police Department. Disturbance at Denny's At approximately 12:20 p.m., Bedford police officers were dispatched to the Denny's restaurant on a report of a male and female standing in the parking lot e
Highway Drug Interdiction Uncovers 115 Grams of Meth, Concealed "Pink Key," and Firearm
A Mitchell man identified by law enforcement as a serious violent felon faces major felony drug and firearm charges after a confidential informant's tip led to a high-stakes traffic stop on State Road 37. Demetrious "Rico" Coleman, 42, was arrested on Sunday, August 2, 2026, by the Lawrence County Sheriff's Department following an inter-county narcotics investigation. The Confidential Tip & SR 37 Traffic Stop According to the probable cause affidavit, a reliable informant alerted detectives
TRAGIC UPDATE: Second Victim Passes Away Following SR 37 & 29th Street Crash
It is with heavy hearts that we report a tragic update to the multi-vehicle collision that occurred on Saturday afternoon, July 25th, at the intersection of State Road 37 and 29th Street in Bedford. Timber R. Tarr, the driver of the blue 2022 Kia Forte who was critically injured and transported to IU Health Bloomington with severe trauma, has tragically passed away from her injuries. Her passenger and Father Randy C. Tarr, was pronounced deceased at the scene by emergency medical personnel. Th
SCHOOL SAFETY: Former Bedford Assistant Chief Joe DeWees Named SRO for Shawswick Elementary
Shawswick Elementary School is getting a dedicated, full-time law enforcement officer on campus to bolster student and staff security. During a recent Lawrence County Commissioners meeting, Sheriff Greg Day announced that former Bedford Police Department Assistant Chief Joe DeWees has been selected as the school's new School Resource Officer (SRO). Here is a breakdown of the appointment, the funding agreement, and why Sheriff Day highlighted Shawswick for this placement: 1. Experienced Leade
Updated: Sean Steele Qualifies for House District 65 Ballot + Local Community Concert Announcement!
We received an official press release from Independent candidate Sean Steele regarding his campaign for Indiana State Representative in District 65 (covering Bedford and parts of Lawrence County). 🗳️ FULL CANDIDATE Q&A: Sean Steele (Independent for Indiana House District 65) 🗳️ Here is a comprehensive breakdown of the direct responses from Independent candidate Sean Steele regarding his background, platform, and vision for Lawrence County and District 65! 🏛️ 1. The Independent Path & Fami
🎒 2026–2027 LAWRENCE COUNTY SCHOOL CALENDARS AT A GLANCE! 📚
As summer moves along, it’s time for Lawrence County families to get ready for the upcoming 2026–2027 school year! Whether your child attends North Lawrence Community Schools (NLCS), Mitchell Community Schools (MCS), or Lawrence County Independent Schools (LCIS), we’ve gathered the essential dates and highlights so you can plan your family schedule, vacations, and holidays ahead of time. 🚨 Great News for Families: Major Breaks Align Across All 3 Districts! Planning trips and childcare is mu
RECAP: Lawrence County Commissioners Meeting (July 28, 2026)
Here is the breakdown of today's meeting agenda, along with key highlights, unexpected developments, and a major hot mic moment caught on live stream: 📋 TODAY'S OFFICIAL AGENDA • Pledge of Allegiance • Approval of Minutes: July 14, 2026 Regular Meeting • Approval of Claims & Payroll• Appointments: Amy Voorhies • Items for Consideration: David Smith – Real Property Sales • Department Reports: Highway (Brian Sowder), Emergency Management (Valerie Luchauer), Sheriff Greg Day (MOU North Lawrence S
Official Police Report Released in Fatal SR 37 & 29th Street Multi-Vehicle Crash
The Bedford Police Department has released official investigative details regarding the severe three-vehicle collision at the intersection of State Road 37 and 29th Street on Saturday afternoon, July 25th. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene at approximately 3:58 p.m. Upon arrival, Officer Landon Jones located three damaged vehicles: a blue 2022 Kia Forte with heavy rear-end damage in the middle of the intersection, a black 2000 Chevrolet Silverado with heavy front-end damage, and