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COURT WATCH EXPLAINER: What is a "Brady List," Does Lawrence County Have One, and How Does It Work in Real Life?

Here is a straightforward breakdown of what this list is, proof that it exists in Lawrence County, and a real-life example showing how it works. 1. Does Lawrence County Have One? Yes. Prosecutor Sam Arp II officially confirmed in writing that the Lawrence County Prosecutor’s Office maintains and actively uses a list under Indiana Code § 33-39-12. Indiana state law officially required every county prosecutor to maintain one starting in July 2025.
COURT WATCH EXPLAINER: What is a "Brady List," Does Lawrence County Have One, and How Does It Work in Real Life?

Judge John M. Plummer III Set to Resume the Bench Following 60-Day Suspension

Official dockets from the Indiana Supreme Court confirm that Lawrence Superior Court I Judge John M. Plummer III is scheduled to automatically return to active judicial service this week. His 60-day unpaid suspension, handed down by the state's highest court on May 20, 2026, officially terminates at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, July 20, 2026. Here are the verified facts behind the disciplinary action and his scheduled return: * The Misconduct Findings: The Indiana Supreme Court found that Judge Plu
Judge John M. Plummer III Set to Resume the Bench Following 60-Day Suspension

Bedford Man Caught After High-Speed Chase Near School and Narrow Escapes

The multi-day manhunt for 26-year-old Cody Joe Stannard of Bedford has ended after he was tracked down and booked into the Lawrence County Jail Thursday evening. Stannard was wanted after initiating a chaotic foot and vehicle pursuit earlier in the week that endangered multiple city neighborhoods. The Initial Incident & School Zone Flight The incident began around 2:53 p.m. on Monday, July 13, 2026, when a Bedford police officer spotted Stannard—who had an active arrest warrant—near 16th and
Bedford Man Caught After High-Speed Chase Near School and Narrow Escapes

Oolitic Town Councilman Resigns, Citing Government Overreach and Department Micromanagement

The institutional strain on Lawrence County local government has spread to Oolitic. Councilman Johnny Bob Dillon officially read his resignation letter at the July 13th council meeting, publicly releasing his statement highlighting deep fractures within the town's governing body. In a candid, scathing assessment of the council’s current direction, Dillon detailed exactly why he can no longer remain a part of the board. Key Takeaways from the Resignation Statement: 🛑 Micromanagement Over Trus
Oolitic Town Councilman Resigns, Citing Government Overreach and Department Micromanagement
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