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A Bedford woman with a history of theft convictions is back behind bars after Walmart asset protection associates tracked her through the store for three hours, ultimately uncovering a cache of stolen merchandise and various controlled substances. Talia N. Blake, 44, of Bedford, was taken into custody Tuesday morning by

Reported: June 17, 2026 A Mitchell husband and wife are facing multiple criminal counts—including three level 6 felonies for neglect—following a Mitchell Police Department investigation that began with a juvenile drug complaint and ended with the discovery of extreme living conditions inside a local residence. Mary Andrews, 46,

A Bedford parking lot turned into the scene of a high-stakes felony confrontation Tuesday evening when a local man allegedly forced his way into a parked vehicle, drew a weapon, and threatened to violently assault a driver over an unpaid debt. Matthew Kelley, 47, of Bedford, is now facing

An out-of-town man is facing drunk driving charges in Lawrence County after local deputies intercepted a white pickup truck traveling the wrong way on State Road 37 during the early morning hours. Kohlten A. French, 23, of Cromwell, Indiana, was arrested by the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department

Reported: June 16, 2026 A Tunnelton woman is facing a string of criminal allegations—including operating while intoxicated and resisting law enforcement—following a high-risk traffic stop that unfolded on State Road 37. Michele Spotts, 57, was taken into custody by the Bedford Police Department following an erratic driving

An out-of-county felony domestic violence case involving a prominent Lawrence County political figure’s family has reached an agreed resolution in the Orange County court system. Candy Robbins, 65, of Bedford—wife of retired Lawrence County Superior Court Judge Michael Robbins—has entered into a formal Pretrial Diversion