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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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Police Log 08/06/2026
Police Log: August 4 – 6, 2026 Bedford Police Department & Lawrence County Sheriff's Department This public safety report summarizes law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical service activities across Bedford and Lawrence County from August 4 through the early morning hours of August 6, 2026. All individuals referenced in law enforcement reports are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Arrests & Citations * Andrew James Humphrey (43): Arrested by Bedford Police at Wa
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
Police Log 08/05/2026
Police Log: August 3 – 5, 2026 Bedford Police Department & Lawrence County Sheriff's Department This public safety report summarizes law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical service activities across Bedford and Lawrence County from the evening of August 3 through the early morning hours of August 5, 2026. All individuals referenced in law enforcement reports are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Arrests * Austin Conrad Robertson (25), Bloomington: Arrested by Be
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
Police Log 08/04/2026
Police Log: August 2 – 4, 2026 Bedford Police Department & Lawrence County Sheriff's Department This public safety report summarizes law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical service activities across Bedford and Lawrence County from the evening of August 2 through the early morning hours of August 4, 2026. All individuals referenced in law enforcement reports are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Arrests * Kyle Matthew Pemberton (35), Oolitic: Arrested by Bedford
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
🕊️ OBITUARY: Timber Brooke Tarr 🕊️
Timber Brooke Tarr, 38, of Mitchell, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026, at IU Health Methodist Hospital, following a motor vehicle accident. Born May 27, 1988, in Bloomington, she was the daughter of Randy Cohen Tarr and Ella Lynette “Lynn” (Knight) Manns. Timber was a 2007 graduate of Bedford North Lawrence High School and worked as a nursing aide in home health care. High-spirited and a true people person, she was a dedicated hard worker who loved helping others, serving as a sponsor for th
🕊️ OBITUARY: Randy Cohen Tarr 🕊️
Randy Cohen Tarr, 65, of Mitchell, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Bedford, following a motor vehicle accident. Born July 3, 1961, in Bedford, he was the son of Joseph Marvin Sr. and Mildred Eloise (Lindsey) Tarr. Randy was a 1980 graduate of Mitchell High School and retired from GE, where he worked as an assembler and served as the Union Steward. An avid fan of IU Basketball, his kids and grandkids were his world. “God came first, kids and grandkids second, family came third.” “If it
Police Log 08/03/2026
Police Log: August 1 – 3, 2026 Bedford Police Department & Lawrence County Sheriff's Department This public safety report summarizes law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical service activities across Bedford and Lawrence County from the evening of August 1 through the early morning hours of August 3, 2026. All individuals referenced in law enforcement reports are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Arrests * Angie Gwen Hallanger (52): Arrested by Bedford Police in
Police Log 08/02/2026
Police Log: August 1 – 2, 2026 Bedford Police Department & Lawrence County Sheriff's Department This public safety report summarizes law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical service activities across Bedford and Lawrence County from August 1 through the early morning hours of August 2, 2026. All individuals referenced in law enforcement reports are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Arrests * Tyson Scott Eugene Smoot (29): Arrested by Bedford Police near 15th St &