Police Log 08/02/2026

Police Log: August 1 – 2, 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 August 1 through the early morning hours of August 2, 2026. All individuals referenced in law enforcement reports are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Arrests

Tyson Scott Eugene Smoot (29): Arrested by Bedford Police near 15th St & R St at 10:05 PM on July 31 for Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OWI) and OWI Endangerment.

Incident Highlights

OWI Enforcement: Officers conducted a traffic stop at 10:05 PM on July 31 near 15th St & R St, resulting in an OWI endangerment arrest.
Deceased Person Investigation: Bedford Police handled a death investigation in the 2200 block of 29th St at 1:51 AM on August 1.
Structure Fire Calls:
- Fire crews responded to a structure fire in the 100 block of N Lafayette Ave at 12:35 PM on August 1.
- Firefighters responded to a controlled burn/fire followup in the 2 block of Rosewood Ln in Mitchell at 7:11 AM on August 1.
Personal Injury Collisions: Emergency responders were dispatched to an accident with injuries in the 800 block of Stumphole Bridge Rd in Williams at 9:26 PM on August 1.

Bedford Police Department Activity

Overnight & Morning (July 31 – August 1)

09:21 PM (July 31) – Domestic Physical Dispute – 24th St & J St.
09:58 PM (July 31) – Welfare Check – 2000 block of O St.
10:05 PM (July 31) – OWI Arrest – 15th St & R St (See Smoot Arrest).
10:17 PM (July 31) – Medical Emergency – 2900 block of 16th St (Bedford Hospital).
10:45 PM (July 31) – Agency Assistance – Otis Park Entrance.
11:05 PM (July 31) – Suspicious Person – 1500 block of 16th St (Hardee's).
01:12 AM – Animal Control Call – 14th St & F St.
01:35 AM – Suspicious Person – 2100 block of Norton Ln.
01:51 AM – Death Investigation – 2200 block of 29th St.
02:23 AM – Welfare Check – 3500 block of 16th St (Reveres Food and Fuel).
02:25 AM – Medical Emergency – 1600 block of 23rd St.
03:37 AM – Suspicious Person – Bundy Ln area.
05:01 AM – Parking Problem – 2300 block of 16th St (Bedford Police Department).
06:19 AM – Verbal Domestic Dispute – 1100 block of 22nd St.
07:57 AM – Agency Assistance – 3200 block of John Williams Blvd (Walmart).
09:14 AM – Medical Emergency – 1900 block of Norton Ln.
10:30 AM – Medical Emergency – 3000 block of Shawnee Dr S.
11:34 AM – Alarm Call – 1600 block of O St.
11:44 AM – Property Damage Crash – 3200 block of John Williams Blvd (Walmart).
12:28 PM – Medical Emergency – 1500 block of Clinic Dr (Westview Manor).
12:36 PM – E911 Transfer Call – 100 block of N Lafayette Ave.

Afternoon & Evening (August 1)

01:57 PM – Medical Emergency – 1600 block of 23rd St.
02:56 PM – Property Damage Crash – State Road 37 Ramp.
03:04 PM – Parking Problem – 3200 block of John Williams Blvd (Walmart).
03:37 PM – Hit-and-Run Crash – 3200 block of John Williams Blvd.
04:56 PM – Medical Emergency – 2100 block of Norton Ln (Majestic Care).
05:49 PM – E911 Investigation – 3900 block of Pumphouse Rd (Bedford Boat & Sportsmen Club).
06:07 PM – Security Patrol – 200 block of Ludlow Dr.
06:07 PM – Medical Emergency – 2600 block of 16th St (Jay C Plus).
07:27 PM – Welfare Check – 3100 block of John Williams Blvd (Dollar Tree).
07:36 PM – Suicidal Subject – 18th St & H St.
07:44 PM – Shots Fired Report – 500 block of 22nd St.

Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Activity

Daytime & Evening Log (August 1)

06:26 AM – Psychiatric Call – 1100 block of 22nd St, Bedford.
07:11 AM – Controlled Burn Notification – 2 block of Rosewood Ln, Mitchell.
07:18 AM – Medical Call (Breathing Problem) – 400 block of Deer Run Rd, Mitchell.
07:52 AM – Officer Information Detail – 300 block of Hillcrest Way (Johnny Junxions), Bedford.
10:43 AM – Citizen Assist – 100 block of E Grissom Ave, Mitchell.
10:55 AM – Respiratory Medical Call – 1100 block of Camelot Court Ave, Mitchell.
12:00 PM – Funeral Escort Detail – Williams Rd & Old SR 450, Bedford.
12:35 PM – Structure Fire Response – 100 block of N Lafayette Ave, Bedford.
12:49 PM – Warrant Service Attempt – 50 block of Sunset St, Bedford.
01:03 PM – Disabled Motorist – 6200 block of Tunnelton Rd, Bedford.
02:04 PM – Medical/Sick Person – 7100 block of SR 158 (Belle's Place), Bedford.
02:36 PM – Welfare Check – 800 block of N Pike Rd, Bedford.
02:38 PM – Prisoner Transport Detail – Sycamore Springs Facility.
02:58 PM – Motor Vehicle Crash (Unknown Injuries) – SR 37 Overpass Area.
03:00 PM – Citizen Assist – 20 block of Sunset St, Bedford.
03:05 PM – Protective Order Violation – 300 block of E 3rd St, Mitchell.
03:47 PM – Open E911 Line – 600 block of S 7th St, Mitchell.
04:20 PM – Threats Report – 200 block of Liberty St, Mitchell.
05:52 PM – Out-of-County EMS Standby – Orange County Line.
05:54 PM – Erratic Driver Report – SR 37 & W Main St (Southbound), Mitchell.
06:00 PM – Suspicious Person – 400 block of W Grissom Ave, Mitchell.
06:03 PM – E911 Transfer Call – Orange County Area.
06:25 PM – Trespassing Report – 1700 block of River Rd, Bedford.
06:41 PM – Unknown Medical Call – 2600 block of Clover Ln, Bedford.
06:49 PM – Controlled Burn Notification – 2800 block of Tunnelton Rd, Bedford.
07:19 PM – Medical Emergency (Fall) – 1300 block of Vinegar Hill Rd, Bedford.
07:34 PM – Open E911 Line – 900 block of High Water Rd, Bedford.
07:46 PM – Suicidal Subject – 1600 block of I St (Chase Bank), Bedford.
07:46 PM – Investigation Follow-Up – 900 block of S 9th St, Mitchell.
08:18 PM – Open E911 Line – W Brook St & N 7th St Area, Mitchell.
08:27 PM – Traffic Hazard – Liberty Church Rd & Burton Cemetery Rd, Mitchell.
08:33 PM – Open E911 Line – 600 block of S 7th St, Mitchell.
08:51 PM – Traffic Hazard – SR 37 N & Patton Hill Rd, Bedford.
09:23 PM – Threats Report – 600 block of Lower Leesville Rd, Bedford.
09:26 PM – Personal Injury Crash – 800 block of Stumphole Bridge Rd, Williams.
09:56 PM – Attempt to Locate (ATL) – SR 37 N & Ingram Rd, Bedford.
10:16 PM – Suspicious Person – 700 block of Wells Ln, Springville.
10:18 PM – Juvenile Problem – 400 block of Wade St (Persimmon Park Apts), Mitchell.
11:40 PM – Unknown Medical Call – 1100 block of 5th St (Becky's Place), Bedford.

Overnight Log (August 2)

12:27 AM – Open E911 Line – 2200 block of Dixie Hwy, Mitchell.
12:37 AM – Unwanted Person – 1500 block of Wilkins Way (Taco Bell), Mitchell.
12:51 AM – Security Patrol – 100 block of Tom Green Dr (Mitchell Pool), Mitchell.
01:30 AM – Security Patrol – Tunnelton Rd Area.
02:06 AM – Commercial Security Check – 9100 block of SR 37 (Applacres), Mitchell.
02:13 AM – Commercial Security Check – 9100 block of SR 37 (IU Health Cancer Center), Mitchell.
02:24 AM – Security Patrol – Parks Implement Rd & Burton Cemetery Rd, Mitchell.
02:39 AM – Commercial Security Check – 1900 block of SR 37 (Country Mark), Mitchell.
02:46 AM – Security Patrol – Dale St Area, Mitchell.
02:53 AM – Security Patrol – Lakeside Estates / Northside Village, Mitchell.
03:04 AM – Property Damage Crash – Old Farm Rd & Johnson Ln, Bedford.
03:19 AM – Controlled Burn Notification – 1500 block of Old SR 37 N, Bedford.
04:24 AM – Medical Emergency (Fall) – 2000 block of Plaza Dr, Bedford.