Local News Indiana’s New Public Camping Ban Could Face "Legal Limbo" in Bedford By Lawrence County Independent News • 5 months ago
THE PRICE OF SILENCE: Inside the $7,500+ Taxpayer Bill for the Lawrence Superior Court I Crisis BEDFORD, IN — While the Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications (JQC) focuses on charges of "illegal drug use" and "lack of candor," a deeper story is emerging from the ledger of the Lawrence County Auditor. A comprehensive audit by The Watchdog/Mugshots and Records has uncovered the literal price tag of the ongoing crisis within Lawrence Superior Court I. While Judge John M. Plummer III has remained on the public payroll during his leave of absence, Lawrence County taxpayers have been fo
Apr 17, 2026 THE PRICE OF SILENCE: Inside the $7,500+ Taxpayer Bill for the Lawrence Superior Court I Crisis BEDFORD, IN — While the Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications (JQC) focuses on charges of "illegal drug use" and "lack of candor," a deeper story is emerging from the ledger of the Lawrence County Auditor. A comprehensive audit by The Watchdog/Mugshots and Records has uncovered the literal price tag of the ongoing crisis within Lawrence Superior Court I. While Judge John M. Plummer III has remained on the public payroll during his leave of absence, Lawrence County taxpayers have been fo
Apr 16, 2026 LOCKED IN: Bedford Man Charged with Confinement and Battery After Allegedly Tying Door Shut A 55-year-old Bedford man is facing multiple felony charges following a violent domestic dispute on Peerless Road that involved allegations of physical assault and illegal confinement.
Apr 16, 2026 📜 The Mid-Week Docket: Trial Dates, Domestic Allegations, and a Probation Crackdown Your Thursday Update from the Watchdog/Mugshots & Records It’s Thursday, Lawrence County! It has been an exceptional week for the Lawrence County justice system. From high-profile murder trial schedules to a noticeable surge in local probation arrests, the courts are moving quickly. Here is what you need to know to stay informed. ⚖️ High-Profile Court Updates Speedway Shooting: Trial Dates Officially Set The legal proceedings for the January 5th shooting at the Speedway gas station have en
Apr 16, 2026 ⚖️ Mitchell Man Headed to DOC for Repeatedly Violating Protective Orders ⚖️ MITCHELL — A Mitchell man is set to serve significant time in the Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) after the Lawrence County Prosecutor’s Office secured a conviction involving multiple cases of Invasion of Privacy. According to court records, 34-year-old Ashton S. Beavers recently entered a negotiated plea agreement that was accepted by Judge Robert Cline in Lawrence County Superior Court. Beavers pled guilty to two counts of Invasion of Privacy as Level 6 Felonies across two separate c
Apr 15, 2026 TRAFFIC STOP TURNS TO FELONY ARREST: Bedford Man Facing Drug Charges After Alleged Erratic Driving A late-night traffic stop on Saturday, April 11, led to the arrest of a 34-year-old Bedford man on multiple drug-related charges.
Apr 15, 2026 LOCAL ARREST: Bedford Man Facing Multiple Felonies After Alleged Attack and Vehicle Theft A 39-year-old Bedford man is in custody following a series of alleged events on Bartlettsville Road that led to his arrest on an outstanding warrant.