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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 Agreement to resolve multiple criminal counts stemming from a December 2025 arrest. Because of the clear judicial conflict of interest that would arise from her ties within th⚖️ Lawrence County Infraction Report: May 28 – June 11, 2026
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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. The Discovery on Walnut Street The incident began on the morning of Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at approximately 8:45 a.m.. A caller contacted emergency dispatchers to reportPolice Log 06/11/2026
Police Log: June 10 – 11, 2026 📍 Bedford Police & Lawrence County Sheriff's Departments The following report covers local public safety activity from the past 24 hours. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Bedford Police Department Activity Overnight & Morning Log (June 9 – 10) * 📞 10:37 PM (June 9) – Alarm – 3100 Block of John Williams Blvd (Cricket Wireless) * 🚑 10:49 PM (June 9) – Medical Emergency – 1300 Block of K St (Apt 334) * 🏃 11:50 P
Traffic Stop Uncovers Methamphetamine Haul West of Bedford
Two individuals are facing high-level felony charges following a Wednesday evening traffic stop that took more than a pound of methamphetamine off local streets. According to an official statement released by the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department, the incident began on June 10th at approximately 6:15 p.m. when Deputy Gus Hogan pulled over a vehicle along State Road 450, west of Bedford. The Traffic Stop and K9 Alert The driver of the vehicle was identified as Crystal L. Travis, 47, of Bed
Police Log 06/10/2026
Police Log: June 9 – 10, 2026 📍 Bedford Police & Lawrence County Sheriff's Departments The following report covers local public safety activity from the past 24 hours. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Bedford Police Department Activity Overnight & Morning Log (June 8 – 9) * 📞 12:41 AM – E911 Investigation – 400 Block of Northwood Dr * 🚑 03:31 AM – Medical Emergency – 900 Block of I St * 🚑 05:16 AM – Medical Emergency – 1200 Block of 14th S
Police Log 06/09/2026
Police Log: June 7 – 8, 2026 📍 Bedford Police & Lawrence County Sheriff's Departments The following report covers local public safety activity from the past 24 hours. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Bedford Police Department Activity Overnight & Morning Log (June 7 – 8) * 🚑 09:51 PM (June 7) – Medical Emergency – 1600 Block of Windwood Dr * 🚑 10:06 PM (June 7) – Medical Emergency – 2000 Block of 37th St * 🚔 10:29 PM (June 7) – Traffic Vio