Welfare Check at Bedford Motel Leads to Alleged Domestic Assault Arrest 🏨⚖️
A Bedford police response to a local motel Sunday evening resulted in felony allegations after a daughter reported receiving a text from her mother asking for help.
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AGREED RESOLUTION: Orange County Domestic Violence Case Involving Wife of Former Lawrence County Judge Enters Pretrial Diversion
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
⚖️ Lawrence County Infraction Report: May 28 – June 11, 2026
* 🔹 Scott E Strange: Speeding 🚗💨
* 🔹 Zachary L Schofield: Speeding 🚗💨
* 🔹 Jedediah R Smith: Speeding -- Exceeding Maximum 55 MPH 🚗💨
* 🔹 Kasey L Reynolds: Speeding 🚗💨
* 🔹 Summer L Vergiels: Holding or Using a Telecommunications Device While Operating 📱🚫🚗
* 🔹 Travis A Whitehead: Fishing with More than Three Poles 🎣🛶🚫
June 10, 2026
* 🔹 Carissa J Sinnett: Speeding -- > 60 MPH
INVESTIGATION: Bedford Man Found Dead Outside Downtown Bloomington Business
Authorities in Monroe County have released the identity of a Lawrence County man who was tragically found deceased on a downtown sidewalk early Wednesday morning.
Raymond Stewart, 51, of Bedford, was identified by Monroe County Coroner Jeff Hall on Thursday after his immediate family was formally notified of his passing.