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Police Log 08/14/2026

Police Log: August 12 โ€“ 14, 2026 Bedford Police Department & Lawrence County Sheriff's Department This public safety report summarizes law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical service activities across Bedford and Lawrence County from the evening of August 12 through the early morning hours of August 14, 2026. All individuals referenced in law enforcement reports are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.ย ย  Arrests & Citations ย Property Damage Crash Arrest: Officers inv
Police Log 08/14/2026

Bedford Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Meeting Scheduled

BEDFORD, IN โ€” The Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Bedford has officially scheduled its next regular public meeting for Thursday, August 20, 2026. Meeting DetailsDate: Thursday, August 20, 2026 Time: 1:30 p.m. Location: Hauck House Commons, 1305 K Street, Bedford, IN Key Agenda TopicsAccording to the official notice posted on August 13, the board will convene to conduct standard agency operations, including: Agency operations and administration Financial matt
Bedford Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Meeting Scheduled

Police Log 08/13/2026

Police Log: August 11 โ€“ 13, 2026 Bedford Police Department & Lawrence County Sheriff's Department This public safety report summarizes law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical service activities across Bedford and Lawrence County from the afternoon of August 11 through the early morning hours of August 13, 2026. All individuals referenced in law enforcement reports are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Arrests * Andrew Wayne Lee (45): Arrested by Bedford Police i
Police Log 08/13/2026

Police Log 08/12/2026

Police Log: August 10 โ€“ 12, 2026 Bedford Police Department & Lawrence County Sheriff's Department This public safety report summarizes law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical service activities across Bedford and Lawrence County from the evening of August 10 through the early morning hours of August 12, 2026. All individuals referenced in law enforcement reports are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Arrests & Citations * Nichole Lynn Terrell (31), Mitchell: Arre
Police Log 08/12/2026

๐Ÿ›๏ธ COMMISSIONERS ACTION: Courthouse Plaza Structural Study, Fatality Review Renewal, and Property Sales Approved ๐Ÿ›๏ธ

The Lawrence County Board of Commissioners took action on several key infrastructure, public health, and property management matters during their recent meeting on 08/11/2026. 1. $42,000 Structural Evaluation Approved for Courthouse Plaza Commissioners approved a $42,000 professional services contract to conduct a comprehensive structural evaluation of the Lawrence County Courthouse Plaza. * Purpose: The engineering assessment will inspect the plaza's underlying structural integrity, concre
๐Ÿ›๏ธ COMMISSIONERS ACTION: Courthouse Plaza Structural Study, Fatality Review Renewal, and Property Sales Approved ๐Ÿ›๏ธ

๐Ÿ›๏ธ COMMISSIONERS MEETING: Lawrence County Jail Upgrades Digital Systems and Adds On-Site Inmate Dental Care ๐Ÿ›๏ธ

During this morningโ€™s meeting, the Lawrence County Board of Commissioners approved two significant proposals presented by Sheriff Greg Day aimed at modernizing jail operations, improving health services, and reducing county transportation costs. Here is a full breakdown of both approvals made by county officials: 1. Adoption of "INjail" Statewide Management System The Sheriffโ€™s Department received commissioner approval to transition the jailโ€™s software to INjail, a statewide data and facilit
๐Ÿ›๏ธ COMMISSIONERS MEETING: Lawrence County Jail Upgrades Digital Systems and Adds On-Site Inmate Dental Care ๐Ÿ›๏ธ

Police Log 08/11/2026

Police Log: August 9 โ€“ 11, 2026 Bedford Police Department & Lawrence County Sheriff's Department This public safety report summarizes law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical service activities across Bedford and Lawrence County from the evening of August 9 through the early morning hours of August 11, 2026. All individuals referenced in law enforcement reports are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Arrests & Citations * Unidentified Juvenile (16): Arrested by Bed
Police Log 08/11/2026
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