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COURT UPDATE: Appellate Court Upholds Protective Order in Severe Bedford Neighborhood Dispute
BEDFORD, IN — The Court of Appeals of Indiana has formally upheld a protective order stemming from a sustained neighborhood conflict in Bedford that ultimately led to a criminal conviction. According to a Memorandum Decision filed on March 31, 2026, the appellate court affirmed the Lawrence Circuit Court's ruling against Bedford resident Debra Goins in favor of her neighbor, identified in court documents as R.W.. This post is for subscribers only. Subscribe for $5/month to unlock.
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COURT UPDATE: Appellate Court Upholds Protective Order in Severe Bedford Neighborhood Dispute
BEDFORD, IN — The Court of Appeals of Indiana has formally upheld a protective order stemming from a sustained neighborhood conflict in Bedford that ultimately led to a criminal conviction. According to a Memorandum Decision filed on March 31, 2026, the appellate court affirmed the Lawrence Circuit Court's ruling against Bedford resident Debra Goins in favor of her neighbor, identified in court documents as R.W.. This post is for subscribers only. Subscribe for $5/month to unlock.
Latest update: Specific Felony Counts and Hearing Schedules in Bedford Speedway Incident
BEDFORD, IN — Authorities have formally filed severe felony charges against multiple individuals involved in the January 5th altercation near the Speedway gas station on State Road 37 and US 50 West. According to official court documents, the alleged incident escalated to gunfire directed from a vehicle toward individuals standing near gas pumps. This post is for subscribers only. Subscribe for $5/month to unlock.
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