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Police Log 09/01/2026

Police Log 09/01/2026

Police Log: August 31 – September 1, 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 early morning hours of August 31 through the early morning hours of September 1, 2026. All individuals referenced in law enforcement reports are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Arrests

  • David Earl Miller (64), Scottsburg: Arrested by Bedford Police at 16th St & L St at 6:16 PM on August 31 on an active arrest warrant (Failure to Appear).
  • Michael Elliott Langley (42), Bedford: Arrested by Bedford Police at 181 Boyd Ln at 9:28 PM on August 31 on an active arrest warrant (Petition to Revoke Probation).

Incident Highlights

  • Warrant Service Operations: BPD officers executed multiple warrant sweeps throughout August 31, taking wanted individuals into custody on active failure to appear and probation violation warrants.
  • Structure Fire Response: Emergency crews were dispatched to a working structure fire in the 6000 block of Leesville Rd at 5:23 PM on August 31.
  • Personal Injury Collisions: Emergency personnel responded to a vehicle crash with injuries at Coveyville Rd & Larry Tincher Ln at 5:28 AM on August 31.
  • Denny's Disturbance Call: Officers responded to Denny's (1035 James Ave) twice on August 31β€”first for a psychiatric emergency call at 1:04 PMfollowed by an unwanted person call at 1:00 PM.
  • Inmate Battery Investigation: Sheriff's deputies opened an investigation into a reported inmate battery at the Lawrence County Jail (1420 I St) at 4:28 AM on August 31.

Bedford Police Department Activity

Daytime Log (August 31)

  • 05:35 AM – Found Property – 2200 block of 16th St (Priority Fitness).
  • 05:53 AM – Medical Emergency – 2500 block of Southwood Dr.
  • 07:02 AM – Traffic Stop / Warning – 16th St & D St.
  • 07:54 AM – Traffic Stop / Warning – 16th St & I St.
  • 08:58 AM – Physical Domestic Dispute – 1700 block of M St (Apt B).
  • 09:02 AM – Found Property – Wilson Park.
  • 09:04 AM – Warrant Service Attempt – 181 Boyd Ln.
  • 09:26 AM – Traffic Stop / Warning – 16th St & H St.
  • 10:16 AM – Traffic Stop / Arrest – 18th St & H St (See Knight Arrest).
  • 10:51 AM – Medical Emergency – 4000 block of Mitchell Rd (Roots Motel).
  • 10:58 AM – Medical Emergency – 1700 block of M St.
  • 11:11 AM – Medical Emergency – 2111 Norton Ln (Majestic Care).
  • 11:14 AM – Property Damage Crash – 2600 block of 16th St (JayC Plus).
  • 12:05 PM – Unwanted Person Call – 1300 block of 16th St (Dollar General).
  • 12:21 PM – Found Property – 2200 block of 16th St (Enterprise Rent-A-Car).
  • 01:00 PM – Unwanted Person Call – 1000 block of James Ave (Denny's).
  • 03:01 PM – Parking Problem – 1800 block of 26th St (Stone City Christian Academy).
  • 03:01 PM – Traffic Stop / Warning – 1500 block of 16th St (Hardee's).
  • 03:28 PM – Traffic Hazard – Mitchell Rd & Sandpit Rd.

Evening & Overnight Log (August 31 – September 1)

  • 04:35 PM – Medical Emergency – 3100 block of Shawnee Dr S (Stonebridge).
  • 04:51 PM – Medical Emergency – 900 block of 25th St.
  • 05:16 PM – Medical Emergency – 1300 block of 8th St.
  • 05:39 PM – Property Damage Crash – 15th St & J St.
  • 06:03 PM – Disabled Motorist – John Williams Blvd & SR 37 NB.
  • 06:08 PM – Medical Emergency – 1800 block of 12th St.
  • 06:16 PM – Traffic Stop / Warrant Arrest – 16th St & L St (See Miller Arrest).
  • 06:19 PM – Citizen Dispute – 1200 block of T St.
  • 06:23 PM – Commercial Alarm – 1200 block of I St.
  • 06:27 PM – Medical Emergency – 1300 block of I St.
  • 06:52 PM – Traffic Stop / Warning – 9th St & O St.
  • 07:42 PM – Medical Emergency – 2200 block of Brooke Ave.
  • 07:48 PM – Property Damage Crash – John Williams Blvd & SR 37 NB.
  • 08:04 PM – Fire Call – Ted Jones Dr.
  • 08:11 PM – Traffic Stop / Warning – 5th St & N St.
  • 08:36 PM – Traffic Stop / Warning – 15th St & M St.
  • 09:18 PM – Traffic Stop / Warning – John Williams Blvd & X St.
  • 09:28 PM – Warrant Service / Arrest – 181 Boyd Ln (See Langley Arrest).
  • 09:50 PM – Trespassing Report – 1800 block of 10th St.
  • 09:51 PM – Animal Problem – 8th St & R St.
  • 09:52 PM – Commercial Alarm – 1700 block of 25th St.
  • 10:58 PM – Traffic Stop / Warning – 16th St & Poplar St.
  • 11:17 PM – Traffic Stop / Warning – Limestone Dr & John Williams Blvd.
  • 11:32 PM – Medical Emergency – 2000 block of H St.
  • 11:54 PM – Traffic Stop / Warning – 12th St & Lincoln Ave.
  • 12:07 AM (Sept 1) – Medical Emergency – 4000 block of Mitchell Rd.
  • 12:22 AM (Sept 1) – Traffic Stop / Warning – John Williams Blvd & O St.
  • 12:26 AM (Sept 1) – Parking Problem – 1600 block of C St.
  • 12:55 AM (Sept 1) – Traffic Stop / Warning – Mitchell Rd & 32nd St.

Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Activity

Daytime Log (August 31)

  • 05:28 AM – Personal Injury Crash – Coveyville Rd & Larry Tincher Ln, Bedford (See Highlights).
  • 05:52 AM – Medical Call (Breathing Problem) – 2500 block of Southwood Dr, Bedford.
  • 06:15 AM – Theft Report – 100 block of N 1st St, Mitchell.
  • 06:52 AM – Missing Person Report – 100 block of Silver Ln, Bedford.
  • 06:54 AM – Disabled Motorist – SR 37 N & Washboard Rd, Bedford.
  • 08:07 AM – Psychiatric Emergency Call – 500 block of Old SR 37 N, Bedford.
  • 09:38 AM – Medical Call (Heart Problems) – 20200 block of Low Gap Rd.
  • 10:06 AM – Abandoned Vehicle Call – 300 block of Hillcrest Way (Johnny Junxions), Bedford.
  • 10:50 AM – Medical Call (Breathing Problem) – 4000 block of Mitchell Rd (Roots Motel), Bedford.
  • 11:10 AM – Unknown Medical Call – 2111 Norton Ln (Majestic Care), Bedford.
  • 11:32 AM – Medical Call (Trauma) – 2111 Norton Ln (Majestic Care), Bedford.
  • 12:22 PM – Fraud Report – 300 block of Dixie Hwy, Mitchell.
  • 12:35 PM – Medical Call (Heat Exposure) – Maier Ave & S Meridian Rd, Mitchell.
  • 12:46 PM – Welfare Check – 500 block of 10th St, Oolitic.
  • 01:04 PM – Psychiatric Emergency Call – 1000 block of James Ave (Denny's), Bedford.
  • 01:37 PM – Medical Call (Breathing Problem) – 800 block of W Main St, Mitchell.
  • 01:49 PM – Theft Report – 800 block of W Main St, Mitchell.
  • 02:09 PM – Welfare Check – 600 block of Blanton Rd, Mitchell.
  • 03:24 PM – Medical Call (Fall) – 3900 block of South Leatherwood Rd, Bedford.
  • 03:38 PM – Vandalism Report – 1000 block of Tunnelton Bono Rd, Mitchell.
  • 04:34 PM – Medical Call (Heart Problems) – 3100 block of Shawnee Dr S (Stonebridge), Bedford.
  • 04:51 PM – Medical Call (Fall) – 900 block of 25th St, Bedford.
  • 05:03 PM – Theft Report – 100 block of Poplar View Ln, Bedford.
  • 05:15 PM – Medical Call (Fall) – 1300 block of 8th St, Bedford.
  • 05:23 PM – Structure Fire Response – 6000 block of Leesville Rd, Bedford (See Highlights).
  • 05:48 PM – Medical Call (Fall) – 3300 block of Bono Rd, Mitchell.
  • 05:50 PM – Welfare Check – 200 block of Mounce Rd, Mitchell.

Evening & Overnight Log (August 31 – September 1)

  • 06:08 PM – Medical Call (Choking) – 1800 block of 12th St, Bedford.
  • 06:18 PM – Medical Call (Heart Problems) – 1700 block of Spencer Pike Rd, Springville.
  • 06:20 PM – Animal Bite Report – 400 block of Sheeks Dr (American Legion), Mitchell.
  • 06:26 PM – Medical Call (Back Pain) – 1300 block of I St, Bedford.
  • 06:55 PM – Medical Call (Fall) – 1100 block of Camelot Court Ave, Mitchell.
  • 07:19 PM – Warrant Service Attempt – 4600 block of Peerless Rd, Bedford.
  • 07:39 PM – Unwanted Person Call – 50 block of Lakeside Ests, Mitchell.
  • 07:41 PM – Unknown Medical Call – 2200 block of Brooke Ave, Bedford.
  • 07:44 PM – Abandoned Vehicle Call – 8300 block of SR 54 W (Avoca Mini Mart), Bedford.
  • 08:02 PM – Unknown Medical Call – 700 block of Lehigh St, Mitchell.
  • 08:22 PM – Smoke Odor Report – 1100 block of Dixie Hwy, Mitchell.
  • 08:48 PM – Medical Call (Allergic Reaction) – 2200 block of Dixie Hwy, Mitchell.
  • 08:58 PM – Medical Call (Lift Assist) – 1100 block of Camelot Court Ave, Mitchell.
  • 09:05 PM – Citizen Dispute – Elm Park Apts, Mitchell.
  • 09:19 PM – Welfare Check – 11000 block of US Hwy 50 W, Mitchell.
  • 11:14 PM – Medical Call (Allergic Reaction) – 2600 block of Gil Gal Rd, Heltonville.
  • 11:26 PM – Electrical Hazard Call – 600 block of S 9th St, Mitchell.
  • 11:32 PM – Medical Call (Sick Person) – 2000 block of H St, Bedford.
  • 11:59 PM – Suspicious Vehicle Call – 600 block of N 14th St, Mitchell.
  • 12:07 AM (Sept 1) – Psychiatric Emergency Call – 4000 block of Mitchell Rd (Roots Motel), Bedford.
  • 12:19 AM (Sept 1) – Medical Call (Stroke) – 100 block of Hel Mar Dr, Mitchell.
  • 01:51 AM (Sept 1) – Medical Call (Stroke) – 100 block of Hel Mar Dr, Mitchell.
  • 04:15 AM (Sept 1) – Medical Call (Breathing Problem) – 30 block of Diamond Rd, Heltonville.
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