Police Log 08/17/2026

Police Log: August 15 – 17, 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 15 through the early morning hours of August 17, 2026. All individuals referenced in law enforcement reports are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Arrests

• Tyler Allen Douglas Shelton (27), Bedford: Arrested by Bedford Police in the 1700 block of 25th St at 10:17 AM on August 16 for Neglect of a Dependent / Child Violations.
• Jeffrey S. Purdy (61), Bedford: Arrested by Bedford Police at Walmart (3200 John Williams Blvd) at 7:34 PM on August 16 for Battery and Disorderly Conduct following a physical altercation.
• Keith Duwayne Mundy (35), Mitchell: Arrested by Bedford Police near SR 37 SB & Dixie Hwy at 11:33 PM on August 15 for Driving While Suspended (Prior Suspension Within 10 Years).
• Brittany Kay Mundy (31), Mitchell: Arrested by Bedford Police near SR 37 SB & Dixie Hwy at 11:33 PM on August 15 for Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Paraphernalia.

Incident Highlights

• Physical Fight at Retailer: BPD officers responded to a physical fight at Walmart in the 3200 block of John Williams Blvd at 7:34 PM on August 16, resulting in a battery arrest.
• Child Neglect Investigation: Officers investigated a family offense in the 1700 block of 25th St at 10:17 AM on August 16, leading to a felony neglect charge.
• Narcotics & Traffic Arrest: A late-night traffic contact near SR 37 SB & Dixie Hwy at 11:33 PM on August 15 resulted in dual arrests for methamphetamine possession and driving while suspended.
• Stolen Vehicle Investigation: Sheriff's deputies opened a vehicle theft investigation in the 400 block of W Oak St in Mitchell at 7:36 PM on August 16.
• Suicidal Subject Response: Deputies responded to a suicidal subject call in the 2600 block of G St in Bedford at 4:27 AM on August 17.

Bedford Police Department Activity

Overnight & Morning (August 15 – 16)

• 09:30 PM (August 15) – Suspicious Person – 700 block of 21st St.
• 10:32 PM (August 15) – Medical Emergency – 1500 block of Clinic Dr (Westview Manor).
• 11:33 PM (August 15) – Drug Investigation / Arrests – SR 37 SB & Dixie Hwy (See Mundy Arrests).
• 12:53 AM – Medical Emergency – 400 block of Heltonville Rd W.
• 01:00 AM – Domestic Verbal Dispute – 1500 block of 8th St.
• 01:47 AM – Welfare Check – 1400 block of 10th St.
• 03:25 AM – Unwanted Person Report – 16th St & H St (Circle K).
• 05:14 AM – Parking Problem – 2300 block of 16th St (Bedford Police Department).
• 07:22 AM – Battery Report – 3100 block of John Williams Blvd (Dollar Tree).
• 09:26 AM – Medical Emergency – 1300 block of K St (Bedford Housing Authority).
• 09:42 AM – Medical Emergency – 1600 block of 23rd St.
• 10:17 AM – Offenses Against Children / Arrest – 1700 block of 25th St (See Shelton Arrest).
• 10:27 AM – Disabled Motorist – 16th St & SR 37 SB.
• 11:35 AM – Information Report – 2300 block of 16th St (Bedford Police Department).
• 12:58 PM – Medical Emergency – 5th St & H St.
• 01:11 PM – Property Damage Crash – 2600 block of Mitchell Rd (Mamma's & Pappa's).

Afternoon & Evening (August 16)

• 02:12 PM – Funeral Escort Detail – 1100 block of Lincoln Ave (Day & Carter Mortuary).
• 03:15 PM – Medical Emergency – 3000 block of Illinois St.
• 03:43 PM – Commercial Fire Response – 2100 block of Norton Ln (Majestic Care).
• 04:05 PM – Suspicious Person – 1100 block of 17th St.
• 04:57 PM – Citizen Assist – 2500 block of Q St.
• 05:29 PM – Security Patrol – 600 block of R St.
• 06:19 PM – Juvenile Problem – 1700 block of J St.
• 07:34 PM – Physical Fight / Arrest – 3200 block of John Williams Blvd (Walmart) (See Purdy Arrest).
• 07:58 PM – Medical Emergency – 1400 block of 13th St.
• 08:39 PM – Medical Emergency – 1500 block of 4th St.
• 08:46 PM – Unwanted Person Report – 2300 block of Washington Ave.
• 09:31 PM – Medical Emergency – 3100 block of Shawnee Dr S (Stonebridge Health Campus).

Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Activity

Daytime & Evening Log (August 16)

• 09:09 AM – Disabled Motorist – SR 37 & Dixie Hwy, Mitchell.
• 09:26 AM – Medical Call (Breathing Problem) – 1300 block of K St, Bedford.
• 09:41 AM – Medical Call (Chest Pain) – 1600 block of 23rd St, Bedford.
• 09:44 AM – Animal Control Call – 4700 block of Sandpit Rd, Bedford.
• 09:57 AM – Open E911 Line – 20 block of Eastern Heights Dr, Bedford.
• 10:19 AM – Disabled Motorist – 16th St & SR 37 N, Bedford.
• 11:47 AM – Erratic Driver Report – SR 37 & SR 60 E (Northbound), Mitchell.
• 12:13 PM – Citizen Dispute – 400 block of Sugar Hill Addn, Bedford.
• 12:41 PM – Controlled Burn Notification – 4400 block of SR 158, Bedford.
• 12:48 PM – Erratic Driver Report – SR 37 & US Hwy 50 W, Mitchell.
• 12:55 PM – Medical Call (Fall) – 5th St & K St, Bedford.
• 02:43 PM – Medical Emergency (Lift Assist) – 2 block of Rariden Hill, Mitchell.
• 02:56 PM – E911 Transfer Call – Orange County Line.
• 03:12 PM – Open E911 Line – 200 block of Teke Burton Dr, Mitchell.
• 03:14 PM – Medical Call (Fall) – 3000 block of Illinois St, Bedford.
• 03:46 PM – EMS Standby Detail – Monroe County Line.
• 05:00 PM – Radio Systems Test – Lawrence County Central Dispatch.
• 05:25 PM – E911 Transfer Call – Jackson County Line.
• 06:29 PM – Property Damage Crash – Pinhook Rd & Vinegar Hill Rd, Bedford.
• 06:40 PM – Animal Control Call – 100 block of Mason St, Bedford.
• 06:58 PM – Property Damage Crash – 1700 block of Dunn Bridge Rd, Heltonville.
• 07:00 PM – E911 Hang-Up Call – 300 block of Denson St, Bedford.
• 07:36 PM – Vehicle Theft Report – 400 block of W Oak St, Mitchell.
• 07:58 PM – Medical Call (Unconsciousness) – 1400 block of 13th St, Bedford.
• 08:38 PM – Medical Call (Fall) – 1500 block of 4th St, Bedford.
• 09:31 PM – Medical Call (Breathing Problem) – 3100 block of Shawnee Dr S (Stonebridge), Bedford.
• 09:53 PM – Medical Call (Sick Person) – 90 block of SR 60 W, Mitchell.
• 10:29 PM – Commercial Security Check – 3900 block of SR 37 (Marathon Gas), Mitchell.
• 11:14 PM – Security Patrol – 100 block of Tom Green Dr (Mitchell Pool), Mitchell.
• 11:20 PM – Security Patrol – Dale St Area, Mitchell.
• 11:55 PM – Medical Emergency (Lift Assist) – 800 block of W Frank St, Mitchell.

Overnight Log (August 17)

• 12:05 AM – Welfare Check – 300 block of W Warren St, Mitchell.
• 01:13 AM – Suspicious Person – 400 block of N 8th St, Mitchell.
• 01:22 AM – Disabled Motorist – SR 37 & Rariden Hill, Mitchell.
• 04:04 AM – Commercial Alarm – 1000 block of Old SR 450, Bedford.
• 04:27 AM – Suicidal Subject Call – 2600 block of G St, Bedford.
• 04:47 AM – Medical Call (Fall) – 2900 block of Evergreen Dr (Autumn Trace), Bedford.