Police Log 09/08/2026

POLICE LOG BULLETIN: SEPTEMBER 7 – 8, 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 7 through the early morning hours of September 8, 2026. All individuals referenced in law enforcement reports are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 

ARRESTS & CITATIONS

 Cayden James Thomas (21), Bedford: Arrested by Bedford Police at 2 Ludlow Dr at 23:22 on Sept. 7 for Driving While Suspended (prior), Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OWI) with Endangerment, OWI, and an active Failure to Appear warrant.  

INCIDENT HIGHLIGHTS

 Personal Injury Collisions: Emergency responders were dispatched to a vehicle crash with injuries at SR 37 N & Trogdon Ln at 17:11 on Sept. 7.  

 Wildland Fire Response: Fire crews responded to a wildland fire in the area of 1088 SR 446 at 14:06 on Sept. 7.  

 Physical Domestic Disputes:

 Bedford Police investigated a physical domestic dispute in the 2700 block of V St at 19:59 on Sept. 7.  

 Sheriff's deputies handled a physical domestic dispute at 415 S 7th St in Mitchell at 00:46 on Sept. 8.  

 Verbal Domestic Disputes: Deputies responded to a verbal domestic dispute on Norman Rd in Heltonville at 04:28 on Sept. 8.

BEDFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY

Daytime & Evening Log (September 7)

 04:36 – Parking Problem – 2308 16th St (BPD Headquarters).  

 05:09 – Traffic Hazard – 16th St & N St.  

 06:23 – Medical Emergency – 4027 Mitchell Rd (Hoosier Hills Motel, Rm 3).  

 06:33 – Medical Emergency – 3100 Shawnee Dr S (Stonebridge Health Campus).  

 07:00 – Medical Emergency – 1112 Summit Ln.  

 07:09 – Theft Report – 824 17th St (Apt B).  

 08:14 – Theft Report – 1823 I St.  

 10:18 – Traffic Hazard – James Ave & John Williams Blvd.  

 11:46 – Harassment Report – 512 R St.  

 12:14 – Animal Problem – 2310 J St.  

 13:37 – Medical Emergency – 3100 Shawnee Dr S (Stonebridge Health Campus).  

 13:46 – Information Report – 1421 13th St (Apt 4).  

 13:55 – BOLO Report – SR 37 SB & 16th St.  

 14:03 – Traffic Violation / Warning – 28th St & Mitchell Rd.  

 14:08 – Hit-and-Run Crash – 3200 John Williams Blvd (Walmart).  

 14:30 – Medical Emergency – 3100 Shawnee Dr S (Stonebridge Health Campus).  

 15:06 – Traffic Violation / Warning – 25th St & P St.  

 15:22 – Medical Emergency – 2910 Evergreen Dr (Autumn Trace).  

 15:48 – Traffic Violation / Warning – 22nd St & M St.  

 16:18 – Traffic Violation / Warning – SR 37 NB & Patrick Robbins Way.  

 16:24 – Request Officer – 437 Boyd Ln.  

 16:53 – E911 Investigation – 15th St & E St.  

 17:11 – Off Duty Assist – SR 37 NB & Williams Ln, Mitchell.  

 17:28 – E911 Investigation – 15th St & E St.  

 17:39 – Child Custody Problem – 728 P St.  

 17:57 – BOLO Report – SR 37 NB & Dixie Hwy.  

 18:18 – Welfare Check – 1726 O St.  

 18:45 – Welfare Check – 2317 Mitchell Rd (Integrety Salon).  

 18:57 – Medical Emergency – 303 Eastwood Dr.  

 19:08 – Welfare Check – 222 Lincoln Ave.  

 19:30 – Traffic Violation / Warning – 15th St & L St.  

 19:54 – Property Damage Crash – 3309 16th St (Big Lots).  

 19:59 – Physical Domestic Dispute – 2729 V St (See Highlights).  

 20:04 – BOLO Report – Mitchell Rd (near Papa's).  

 21:12 – Medical Emergency – 322 Lincoln Ave.  

 21:35 – Harassment Report – 1721 27th St.  

 21:41 – Suspicious Person – 1429 8th St (Stalker Apts, Apt 102).  

 22:23 – Runaway Juvenile – 26th St & H St.  

 23:22 – OWI Arrest – 2 Ludlow Dr (See Arrests).  

Overnight Log (September 7 – 8)

 00:37 – Welfare Check – 2004 I St.  

LAWRENCE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY

Daytime & Evening Log (September 7)

 05:21 – Property Damage Crash – 8281 US Hwy 50 E, Bedford.  

 05:48 – Extra Patrol – Pinewood Dr, Bedford.  

 06:23 – Medical Call (Breathing Problem) – 4027 Mitchell Rd (Roots Motel, Rm 3), Bedford.  

 06:32 – Medical Call (Fall) – 3100 Shawnee Dr S (Stonebridge), Bedford.  

 06:52 – Traffic Stop – 1955 SR 37 N, Bedford.  

 07:00 – Medical Call (Sick Person) – 1112 Summit Ln, Bedford.  

 07:54 – Traffic Stop – 1206 W Main St (Ben Franklin Ace Hardware), Mitchell.  

 08:01 – Medical Call (Sick Person) – 615 W Warren St (Apt A), Mitchell.  

 08:18 – Traffic Stop – 1306 W Main St (Dollar Tree), Mitchell.  

 08:23 – Citizen Assist – 2900 16th St (Bedford Hospital), Bedford.  

 08:54 – Animal Control Call – 256 Eagleview Dr, Mitchell.  

 09:36 – Theft Report – 3966 SR 37 (Marathon Gas), Mitchell.  

 09:58 – Follow-Up Investigation – 143 Odea Ct, Mitchell.  

 10:16 – Follow-Up Investigation – 113 7th St (Casey's), Oolitic.  

 10:16 – Extra Patrol – Old SR 37 N & SR 37 N, Bedford.  

 10:21 – Report Writing Detail – 123 Main St, Oolitic.  

 10:36 – Citizen Assist – 718 Crystal Court Dr, Springville.  

 11:30 – Suspicious Vehicle Call – 207 Community Dr, Bedford.  

 11:36 – Medical Call (Lift Assist) – 1111 Orchard St, Mitchell.  

 12:22 – Trespassing Report – 6502 River Rd, Bedford.  

 12:22 – Citizen Assist – 1068 Coxton Rd, Bedford.  

 12:31 – E911 Open Line Call – 1515 Meridian Rd, Mitchell.  

 12:37 – Traffic Stop – River Rd & Fort Ritner Rd, Bedford.  

 12:53 – E911 Open Line Call – 242 Valley Mission Rd, Bedford.  

 13:24 – Medical Call (Breathing Problem) – 17152 Belcher Ln.  

 13:26 – Lockout Assistance – 106 The Woods, Bedford.  

 13:37 – Unknown Medical Call – 3100 Shawnee Dr S (Stonebridge), Bedford.  

 13:54 – Animal Control Call – Dale St, Mitchell.  

 13:54 – Controlled Burn Notification – 5374 Erie Church Rd, Bedford.  

 14:06 – Wildland Fire Response – 1088 SR 446 area, Bedford (See Highlights).  

 14:29 – Medical Call (Fall) – 3100 Shawnee Dr S (Stonebridge), Bedford.  

 14:42 – E911 Open Line Call – 240 McDowell Ln, Springville.  

 15:15 – Physical Domestic Dispute – 25 Northside Vlg, Mitchell.  

 15:20 – Medical Call (Fall) – 2910 Evergreen Dr (Autumn Trace), Bedford.  

 15:33 – Traffic Stop – SR 37 & Rariden Hill, Mitchell.  

 15:56 – Erratic Driver Call – Rabbitsville Rd (NB).  

 16:15 – Traffic Stop – SR 37 & SR 60 E.  

 16:24 – Erratic Driver Call – Patton Hill Rd & SR 37 N.  

 17:07 – Medical Call (Chest Pain) – 232 South Teddy Bird Ln, Bedford.  

 17:11 – Personal Injury Crash – SR 37 N & Trogdon Ln (See Highlights).  

 17:33 – E911 Transfer Call – 7672 N CR 475 E.  

 17:37 – Traffic Stop – SR 37 & Woods Ln, Mitchell.  

 17:46 – Erratic Driver Call – 37 & Yockey Rd, Mitchell.  

 17:55 – Erratic Driver Call – US Hwy 50 E & Leatherwood Creek Ests (EB), Bedford.  

 18:03 – Fraud Report – 6890 Suddarth Ln, Mitchell.  

 18:16 – Citizen Assist – 770 Mill Creek Rd, Mitchell.  

 18:23 – Citizen Assist – 70 Woodcliff Way, Bedford.  

 18:57 – Medical Call (Lift Assist) – 303 Eastwood Dr, Bedford.  

 19:31 – Medical Call (Chest Pain) – 672 S Meridian Rd, Mitchell.  

 19:52 – Medical Call (Seizure) – 1588 Washboard Rd, Bedford.  

 19:59 – Traffic Stop – 2918 SR 37 (Marathon), Mitchell.  

 20:05 – Follow-Up Investigation – 744 Curry St, Mitchell.  

 20:07 – Juvenile Problem – 1515 S Meridian Rd, Mitchell.  

 20:31 – Traffic Stop – SR 60 E & S Meridian Rd, Mitchell.  

 20:31 – Attempt to Locate – Palestine Rd area.  

 20:47 – Traffic Stop – W Brook St & N 11th St, Mitchell.  

 20:48 – Unsafe Shooting Report – 105 Sonny Dorsett Rd.  

 20:48 – E911 Open Line Call – 301 3rd St, Oolitic.  

 21:07 – Traffic Stop – SR 60 E & S 2nd St, Mitchell.  

 21:08 – Unknown Medical Call – 4654 Dixie Hwy.  

 21:11 – Medical Call (Lift Assist) – 322 L St.  

 21:19 – Traffic Stop – SR 60 E & S Meridian Rd, Mitchell.  

 21:20 – Erratic Driver Call – SR 37 & Rariden Hill (SB), Mitchell.  

 21:28 – Traffic Stop – 3159 SR 39 (Arby's), Mitchell.  

 21:43 – Traffic Stop – SR 37 & Dillion Rd.  

 21:48 – Juvenile Problem – 902 Orchard St, Mitchell.  

 22:03 – Traffic Stop – SR 60 W & Sonny Dorsett Rd.  

 23:29 – Medical Call (Heart Problems) – 2300 16th St, Bedford.  

 23:58 – Extra Patrol – Dale St area, Mitchell.

Overnight Log (September 7 – 8)

 00:46 – Physical Domestic Dispute – 415 S 7th St, Mitchell (See Highlights).  

 02:34 – Business Security Check – 3221 SR 37 (Chicago's Pizza), Mitchell.  

 03:03 – Business Security Check – 45 Teke Burton Dr (Hoosier Hills Credit Union), Mitchell.  

 04:28 – Verbal Domestic Dispute – 71 Norman Rd, Heltonville (See Highlights).  

 04:42 – Business Security Check – 1494 W Main St (Engleking Rx), Mitchell.  

 04:46 – Business Security Check – 1505 W Main St (Beacon Credit Union), Mitchell.  

 04:50 – Business Security Check – 1608 Wilkins Way (El Compadre), Mitchell.