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Police Log 09/04/2026

Police Log 09/04/2026

Police Log: September 3 – 4, 2026

Bedford Police Department & Lawrence County Sheriff's Department

This public safety report summarizes key law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical service activities across Bedford and Lawrence County from the early morning hours of September 3 through the early morning hours of September 4, 2026. All individuals referenced in law enforcement reports are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Arrests & Citations

  • Kala Leanne Pheylan (33): Arrested by Bedford Police at 16th St & G St at 7:25 PM on September 3 for Possession of Controlled Substance (Marijuana/Hash Oil/Hashish/Salvia).

Incident Highlights

  • School Narcotics Response: Sheriff's deputies investigated a drug offense and juvenile problem at Mitchell High School (1000 Bishop Blvd) at 1:56 PM on September 3.
  • Personal Injury Collisions:
    • Emergency personnel responded to a property damage/injury crash at Jay C Plus (2631 16th St) at 2:11 PM on September 3.
    • Emergency crews responded to a multi-vehicle crash with injuries at SR 58 W & Armstrong Station Rd in Springville at 7:10 PM on September 3.
    • Emergency crews responded to an injury crash on SR 37 & Woodville Rd in Mitchell at 8:26 PM on September 3.
  • Cold Burglary Reports:
    • Sheriff's deputies investigated a cold burglary in the 1500 block of Wilkins Way in Mitchell at 1:05 PM on September 3.
    • Deputies responded to a second cold burglary report in the 1100 block of N Marion St in Mitchell at 4:50 PM on September 3.
  • Hit-and-Run Crashes:
    • A hit-and-run crash was reported at 1828 Dixie Hwy in Mitchell at 12:09 PM on September 3.
    • Emergency units were dispatched to a hit-and-run crash at Sieboldt Quarry Rd & Harrodsburg Rd in Springville at 10:31 PM on September 3.

Bedford Police Department Activity

Daytime Log (September 3)

  • 04:30 AM – Parking Problem – 2308 16th St (BPD Headquarters).
  • 04:39 AM – E911 Investigation – 321 L St.
  • 06:12 AM – DAV Call – 2308 16th St (BPD Headquarters).
  • 07:01 AM – School Patrol – 923 18th St (St. Vincent De Paul School).
  • 08:07 AM – Found Property – 2111 Norton Ln (Majestic Care).
  • 08:57 AM – Medical Emergency – 5th St & GM Dr.
  • 09:29 AM – Traffic Stop / Warning – John Williams Blvd & Bellback Rd.
  • 09:45 AM – Medical Emergency – 510 N St (Priceless Hometown IGA).
  • 10:05 AM – Juvenile Problem – 2511 Q St (Apt F).
  • 10:21 AM – Traffic Stop / Warning – 16th St & I St.
  • 10:29 AM – Fingerprints Detail – 2308 16th St (BPD Headquarters).
  • 11:15 AM – Out With Subject – 16th St & O St.
  • 11:18 AM – Extra Patrol – 2505 6th St (Park Place Apts).
  • 11:51 AM – Agency Assistance – 28th St & Mitchell Rd.
  • 12:03 PM – Traffic Hazard – SR 37 NB & Patrick Robbins Way.
  • 12:48 PM – Medical Emergency – 911 Constitution Ave (Quality Inn, Room 213).
  • 01:32 PM – VIN Inspection – 1307 10th St.
  • 02:02 PM – Traffic Stop / Warning – 28th St & Mitchell Rd.
  • 02:08 PM – Traffic Stop / Warning – 25th St & M St.
  • 02:10 PM – Property Damage Crash – 2631 16th St (Jay C Plus).
  • 02:23 PM – School Patrol – 2014 F St (Lincoln Elementary).
  • 02:28 PM – Traffic Stop / Warning – Hillside Dr & Broadview Dr.
  • 02:32 PM – Medical Emergency – 117 N St.
  • 02:34 PM – Medical Emergency – 3100 Shawnee Dr S (Stonebridge).
  • 02:36 PM – Fingerprints Detail – 2308 16th St (BPD Headquarters).
  • 03:11 PM – Traffic Stop / Warning – 16th St & N St.
  • 03:39 PM – Unwanted Person Call – 1122 5th St (Ace Pawn Shop).
  • 03:44 PM – Trespassing Report – 1005 4th St (CAP Group).

Evening & Overnight Log (September 3 – 4)

  • 05:23 PM – Harassment Report – 1921 Plaza Dr (BPD Station).
  • 05:49 PM – Property Damage Crash – 1325 L St (Circle K).
  • 05:53 PM – Parking Problem – 1615 C St.
  • 06:29 PM – Traffic Stop / Warning – 22nd St & M St.
  • 06:35 PM – Medical Emergency – 1318 Oak St.
  • 06:39 PM – Threats Report – 811 Heltonville Rd E.
  • 06:58 PM – Traffic Stop / Warning – 14th St & P St.
  • 06:59 PM – Agency Assistance – 2900 16th St (Bedford Hospital).
  • 07:06 PM – Traffic Stop / Warning – 13th St & T St.
  • 07:11 PM – Traffic Stop / Warning – John Williams Blvd & Constitution Ave.
  • 07:15 PM – Information Report – SR 58 W & Armstrong Station Rd.
  • 07:25 PM – Traffic Stop / Arrest – 16th St & G St (See Pheylan Arrest).
  • 08:26 PM – Disabled Motorist – SR 37 NB & 5th St.
  • 08:26 PM – Citizen Assist – 2308 16th St (BPD Headquarters).
  • 08:29 PM – Information Report – SR 37 SB & Rariden Hill.
  • 08:51 PM – Suspicious Person Call – 522 S St.
  • 09:08 PM – E911 Investigation – 1205 K St (Green Mill Lounge).
  • 09:12 PM – Welfare Check – 1306 Oak St.
  • 09:26 PM – Medical Emergency – 2 Ludlow Dr (Apt B).
  • 09:28 PM – Alarm (Non-Chargeable) – 1108 N St.
  • 09:31 PM – Traffic Stop / Warning – SR 37 SB & 16th St.
  • 10:05 PM – Traffic Stop / Warning – Hillcrest Rd & Beech St.
  • 10:26 PM – Theft Report – 911 Constitution Ave (Quality Inn).
  • 11:00 PM – Traffic Stop / Warning – 16th St & James Ave.
  • 11:11 PM – Domestic Verbal Dispute – 1705 Linwood Dr.
  • 02:48 AM (Sept 4) – Agency Assistance – SR 50 & Limestone.

Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Activity

Daytime Log (September 3)

  • 05:03 AM – Traffic Stop – 15th St & J St, Bedford.
  • 05:30 AM – Traffic Stop – 4880 SR 37 (Sinclair Gas), Mitchell.
  • 05:39 AM – Traffic Stop – SR 60 W & SR 37, Mitchell.
  • 06:05 AM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 & TV Tower Rd, Mitchell.
  • 06:07 AM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 & TV Tower Rd, Mitchell.
  • 06:14 AM – Traffic Stop – 3966 SR 37 (Marathon Gas), Mitchell.
  • 06:39 AM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 & Parks Implement Rd, Mitchell.
  • 06:45 AM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 & SR 60 W, Mitchell.
  • 06:57 AM – Extra Patrol Detail – Yockey Rd & Dixie Hwy, Mitchell.
  • 07:00 AM – Carbon Monoxide Alarm – 382 Sipes Branch Rd, Heltonville.
  • 07:07 AM – Traffic Stop – Salt Creek Bridge, Bedford.
  • 07:11 AM – Medical Call (Breathing Problem) – 1305 K St (Apt 109), Bedford.
  • 07:50 AM – Extra Patrol Detail – Mitchell Schools, Mitchell.
  • 08:02 AM – Traffic Stop – 16th St & Plaza Dr, Bedford.
  • 08:34 AM – Agency Assistance – SR 37 N & Trogdon Ln, Bedford.
  • 08:54 AM – Warrant Service Attempt – 918 16th St, Bedford.
  • 08:57 AM – Unknown Medical Call – 501 5th St, Bedford.
  • 09:09 AM – Medical Call (Fall) – 9 Kozy Fireplace Rd, Mitchell.
  • 09:38 AM – Information Report – 1436 SR 58 E, Bedford.
  • 09:43 AM – Unknown Medical Call – 510 N St (Priceless Hometown IGA), Bedford.
  • 09:48 AM – Medical Call (Breathing Problem) – 223 Old Farm Rd, Bedford.
  • 10:12 AM – Traffic Stop – S Meridian Rd & E Vine St, Mitchell.
  • 10:13 AM – Unknown Medical Call – 939 Walker Addition, Mitchell.
  • 10:29 AM – E911 Open Line Call – 556 Southridge Dr, Mitchell.
  • 10:43 AM – E911 Open Line Call – 1223 Quail Run Rd, Mitchell.
  • 11:07 AM – Traffic Stop – Doc Hamilton Blvd & SR 37, Mitchell.
  • 11:18 AM – Traffic Stop – 6124 US Hwy 50 E (Farmers Market), Bedford.
  • 11:45 AM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 & US Hwy 50 W, Mitchell.
  • 12:07 PM – VIN Inspection – 5028 Old SR 37 N, Bedford.
  • 12:09 PM – Hit-and-Run Crash – 1828 Dixie Hwy, Mitchell (See Highlights).
  • 12:11 PM – Erratic Driver Call – SR 37 N & SR 54 W, Bedford.
  • 12:47 PM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 N & Patrick Robbins Way, Bedford.
  • 12:48 PM – Unknown Medical Call – 911 Constitution Ave (Quality Inn, Room 213), Bedford.
  • 01:00 PM – Agency Assistance – 725 East Oolitic Rd, Bedford.
  • 01:05 PM – Cold Burglary Report – 1503 Wilkins Way, Mitchell (See Highlights).
  • 01:05 PM – Information Report – 1420 I St (Lawrence County Jail), Bedford.
  • 01:22 PM – Traffic Stop – W Main St & S 6th St, Mitchell.
  • 01:44 PM – Traffic Stop – Trogdon Ln & N Pike Rd, Bedford.
  • 01:54 PM – Warrant Service Attempt – 4th St & M St, Bedford.
  • 01:56 PM – Drug Violation / Juvenile Problem – 1000 Bishop Blvd (Mitchell High School) (See Highlights).
  • 01:59 PM – Suspicious Vehicle Call – 60 Brick St (Springville Market), Springville.
  • 02:10 PM – Medical Call (Sick Person) – 24 Teke Burton Dr (Mitchell Manor), Mitchell.
  • 02:11 PM – Property Damage Crash – 2631 16th St (Jay C Plus), Bedford.
  • 02:32 PM – Medical Call (Stroke) – 117 N St, Bedford.
  • 02:34 PM – Unknown Medical Call – 3100 Shawnee Dr S (Stonebridge), Bedford.
  • 02:35 PM – Erratic Driver Call – SR 37 & Rariden Hill, Mitchell.
  • 02:39 PM – Property Damage Crash – 101 Tom Green Dr (Mitchell City Pool), Mitchell.
  • 03:06 PM – Parking Problem – Mitchell Schools, Mitchell.
  • 03:13 PM – Traffic Hazard – 2272 Beaver Creek Rd, Mitchell.
  • 03:55 PM – Citizen Assist – 910 Walnut St, Oolitic.
  • 04:18 PM – Erratic Driver Call – SR 37 N & Patton Hill Rd, Bedford.
  • 04:50 PM – Cold Burglary Report – 1136 N Marion St, Mitchell (See Highlights).

Evening & Overnight Log (September 3 – 4)

  • 05:18 PM – Traffic Stop – Hoosier Ave & 4th St, Oolitic.
  • 05:25 PM – VIN Inspection – 911 Peaceful Valley Rd, Mitchell.
  • 05:37 PM – Traffic Stop – 101 Oolitic Rd (Salt Creek Flea Market), Bedford.
  • 05:56 PM – Traffic Stop – 304 Main St, Oolitic.
  • 05:59 PM – E911 Hang-Up Call – 220 W Frank St, Mitchell.
  • 06:04 PM – E911 Hang-Up Call – 503 N Jackson St, Bedford.
  • 06:35 PM – Medical Call (Abdominal Pain) – 1318 Oak St, Bedford.
  • 06:39 PM – Theft Report – 8035 SR 158, Bedford.
  • 06:40 PM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 N & SR 54 W, Bedford.
  • 06:43 PM – Traffic Stop – Oolitic Rd & Ike Underwood Ln, Bedford.
  • 07:07 PM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 N & Patton Hill Rd, Bedford.
  • 07:10 PM – Personal Injury Crash – SR 58 W & Armstrong Station Rd, Springville (See Highlights).
  • 07:53 PM – Medical Call (Abdominal Pain) – 517 S Meridian Rd, Mitchell.
  • 08:26 PM – Personal Injury Crash – SR 37 & Woodville Rd, Mitchell (See Highlights).
  • 08:36 PM – Domestic Verbal Dispute – 328 Hel Mar Dr, Mitchell.
  • 09:09 PM – Medical Call (Breathing Problem) – 20 Lakeside Ests, Mitchell.
  • 09:16 PM – Property Damage Crash – SR 37 & Stevens Ln, Mitchell.
  • 09:26 PM – Medical Call (Heat Exposure) – 2 Ludlow Dr (Apt B), Bedford.
  • 09:46 PM – Traffic Hazard – 8180 US Hwy 50 E, Bedford.
  • 10:31 PM – Hit-and-Run Crash – Sieboldt Quarry Rd & Harrodsburg Rd, Springville (See Highlights).
  • 10:33 PM – Suspicious Person Call – SR 37 N & Trogdon Ln, Bedford.
  • 11:15 PM – Domestic Verbal Dispute – 725 East Oolitic Rd, Bedford.
  • 11:44 PM – Repossession Report – 203 W Hancock Ave, Mitchell.
  • 12:07 AM (Sept 4) – Traffic Stop – SR 37 & Stevens Ln, Mitchell.
  • 01:08 AM (Sept 4) – Repossession Report – 433 Earl Rd, Mitchell.
  • 02:00 AM (Sept 4) – Agency Assistance – 2918 SR 37 (McDonald's), Mitchell.
  • 03:34 AM (Sept 4) – Extra Patrol Detail – 507 W Oak St, Mitchell.
  • 03:45 AM (Sept 4) – Extra Patrol Detail – N 1st St & W Warren St, Mitchell.
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