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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 Sexual Misconduct with a Minor-Perform or submit to fondling or touching by 18 yr and Misconduct with a Minor-Def. has intercourse or engages in other sexual conduct.More Stories
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 Sexual Misconduct with a Minor-Perform or submit to fondling or touching by 18 yr and Misconduct with a Minor-Def. has intercourse or engages in other sexual conduct.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 call regarding a male in a white Hyundai Santa Fe at the McDonald’s on 16th Street. The caller, concerned for public safety, reported that the individuals in the vehicle appeared to be under the influence and were actTraffic 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 officer patrolling the area of 17th and D Streets observed a black Chevrolet Trail Blazer. According to the probable cause affidavit, the officer initiated a stop near 16th Street and Hawthorne
THE $4.59 SWINDLE: Are Local Gas Stations Pocketing Your Tax Relief?
If you filled up your tank in Lawrence County today, you likely saw the numbers on the pump and assumed the state’s recent tax relief never happened. As of this evening, GasBuddy is reporting local prices hitting a staggering $4.59 per gallon. But there is a massive legal catch happening right now that every driver needs to know about: You might be getting gouged.
