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Mitchell Man Arrested After Allegedly Entering Home in Violation of Protection Order 🚨🏠

A Mitchell man is facing a felony residential entry charge after he was allegedly found exiting a local residence where an active protection order was in place. At approximately 2:12 p.m. on May 5, 2026, an officer with the Mitchell Police Department was dispatched to the 500 block

LAWRENCE COUNTY PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS

⚠️ Context on these numbers: These results are from the initial 6:00 PM pull. Currently, 0 out of 7 voting centers are reporting. The 3,246 votes currently tallied (a 10.0% turnout) represent early absentee voting and the initial Election Day pull. 🔴 REPUBLICAN PRIMARY RESULTS 🔴 County Commissioner Dist. 1

Wiretap Investigation Leads to Level 2 Felony Conspiracy Charge for Williams Man

High BrAC Arrest on SR 37 Following Reports of Erratic Driving 🚔🍺

A report from a concerned citizen regarding a reckless driver led to the arrest of a 29-year-old man Sunday afternoon after he allegedly admitted to consuming eight beers before getting behind the wheel of a heavy-duty pickup truck.

Bedford Man Charged with Sexual Misconduct with a Minor

BEDFORD, Ind. — A 19-year-old Bedford man faces felony charges after police say he had sex with a 15-year-old girl at his home in March 2026. Dale Hillenburg, Bedford, was named in a probable cause affidavit filed by the Bedford Police Department on April 9, 2026. Hillenburg is currently charged with

Walmart Parking Lot Drug Bust Leads to Major Meth and Fentanyl Allegations 🚨💊

A report of erratic behavior at a local McDonald’s led to a significant narcotics investigation Sunday evening, resulting in the arrest of a Bedford man and the discovery of more than an ounce of methamphetamine. At approximately 7:13 p.m. on May 3, 2026, Bedford Police received a

Traffic Stop for Turn Signal Violation Leads to Stolen Vehicle Recovery and Felony Arrest 🚔⚖️

A routine traffic stop for a minor lane violation in Bedford resulted in felony auto theft allegations Saturday afternoon after a driver was reportedly discovered operating a vehicle reported stolen through the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office. At approximately 3:15 p.m. on May 2, 2026, a Bedford Police