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Mitchell Man Facing Stalking and Voyeurism Charges After Allegedly Peeping into Ex-Wife’s Windows 🚨🏘️
A Mitchell man is facing multiple criminal allegations, including stalking and voyeurism, after he was reportedly captured on video looking into the windows of a residence he had been legally barred from entering.
🏛️ COURT NEWS: Charles K. Hardin Sentenced in Multiple Cases 🏛️
📍 BEDFORD, IN — A comprehensive legal resolution was reached on May 6, 2026, for Charles K. Hardin in Lawrence Superior Court 1. During a multi-case sentencing session, Pro Tem Judge Robert R. Cline issued orders across two separate causes involving felony and misdemeanor charges that spanned the early months of 2026.
Bedford Resident Locked Out of Own Apartment Leads to Felony Arrest; Woman Accused of Resisting Officers
A call regarding a persistent verbal argument at a K Street apartment resulted in multiple criminal allegations Monday morning after a woman reportedly locked a resident out of his own home and engaged in a physical struggle with responding officers. At approximately 8:51 a.m. on May 4, 2026, Bedford Police were dispatched to the 1300 block of K Street. Upon arrival, Officer Steven Hatton Jr. was met by a resident who reported he had been locked out of his apartment by 34-year-old Kyle L. Laws.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 of South 5th Street regarding a report of an unwanted person. The caller informed dispatch that a man had been "camping out" on the porch and refused to leave the property.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 * Rick Butterfield – 32.22% (797) * Jason Branham – 30.88% (764) * Brad Bough – 20.74% (513) * Bob Evans – 9.54% (236) * Gary Koontz – 3.31% (82) * Tim Turpin – 3.31% (82) County C