Police Log
Police Log 09/24/2026
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Bedford Police Department & Lawrence County Sheriff's Department
Public Safety Log: September 23 – 24, 2026
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Incident Highlights
- Vehicle Theft: Sheriff's deputies responded to a report of a stolen vehicle in the 1600 block of Norman Rd in Heltonville on Sept. 23 at 7:17 AM.
- Personal Injury Crash: Emergency personnel responded to a motor vehicle accident with personal injuries at 18th St & H St in Bedford early Thursday morning (Sept. 24 at 5:48 AM).
- Battery at County Jail: LCSD logged a battery investigation at the Lawrence County Jail (1420 I St) on Sept. 24 at 4:54 AM.
- Property Damage Collisions:
- 16th St & Edgewood Dr: BPD responded to a two-vehicle crash on Sept. 23 at 11:06 AM.
- 3520 16th St (Revere’s Food & Fuel): Officers investigated a property damage collision on Sept. 23 at 5:46 PM.
- Lincoln Ave & 4th St: BPD and LCSD responded to an accident scene on Sept. 23 at 6:05 PM.
- Mt. Pleasant Rd & Broomsage Rd: Deputies handled a property damage crash on Sept. 23 at 7:54 PM.
- Sex & Violent Offender Verifications: Sheriff's deputies completed multiple SVOR address checks across Mitchell and Bedford, including visits to US Hwy 50 W, Woodhills Ln, Meridian Rd, M St, John Kern Ln, W Coxton Rd, and Grand View Rd.
Bedford Police Department Activity Log
Daytime Log (September 23)
- 04:35 AM – Parking Problem – 2308 16th St (BPD Headquarters)
- 07:12 AM – School Patrol – 923 18th St (St. Vincent de Paul School)
- 09:16 AM – Traffic Stop / Warning – 19th St & M St
- 09:30 AM – Medical Emergency – 1004 23rd St
- 09:32 AM – Welfare Check – 1714 M St (Apt B)
- 10:05 AM – Medical Emergency – 1921 Plaza Dr (Apt 108)
- 10:08 AM – Found Property – 2139 16th St (Rainbow Printing)
- 11:03 AM – Medical Emergency – 1107 M St
- 11:06 AM – Property Damage Crash – 16th St & Edgewood Dr
- 11:16 AM – E911 Transfer Call – 607 N 14th St, Mitchell
- 11:38 AM – Medical Emergency – 1605 19th St
- 12:29 PM – Traffic Stop / Warning – SR 37 NB & 5th St
- 12:35 PM – Abandoned Vehicle – SR 37 NB & 5th St
- 12:49 PM – Funeral Escort – 1133 Lincoln Ave (Day & Carter Mortuary)
- 12:55 PM – VIN Inspection – 2709 Western Ave
- 01:08 PM – Medical Emergency – 1305 K St (Apt 120)
- 01:27 PM – School Patrol – 1701 Brian Lane Way (Parkview Primary)
- 03:12 PM – Traffic Hazard – John Williams Blvd & R St
- 03:19 PM – Disabled Motorist – 5th St & I St
Evening & Overnight Log (September 23 – 24)
- 05:46 PM – Property Damage Crash – 3520 16th St (Revere’s Food & Fuel)
- 06:05 PM – Property Damage Crash – Lincoln Ave & 4th St
- 08:17 PM – Traffic Stop / Warning – 29th St & U St
- 08:44 PM – E911 Investigation – 2033 30th St
- 10:29 PM – Traffic Stop / Warning – 16th St & O St
- 10:30 PM – Medical Emergency – 1600 23rd St
- 10:33 PM – Medical Emergency – 2111 Norton Ln (Majestic Care)
- 10:46 PM – Out With Vehicle – 905 Williams Park Dr (Geo-Flo Products)
- 12:39 AM (Sept 24) – Medical Emergency – 905 Williams Park Dr (Geo-Flo Products)
- 12:45 AM (Sept 24) – Medical Emergency – 2618 Q St
- 12:57 AM (Sept 24) – Traffic Hazard – John Williams Blvd & X St
- 01:56 AM (Sept 24) – Medical Emergency – 1305 K St (Bedford Housing Authority, Apt 120)
Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Activity Log
Daytime Log (September 23)
- 06:47 AM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 & Dixie Hwy, Mitchell
- 06:58 AM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 & Woodville Rd, Mitchell
- 07:07 AM – Transport Detail – Indiana Women's Prison
- 07:17 AM – Vehicle Theft Report – 1669 Norman Rd, Heltonville (See Highlights)
- 07:26 AM – Extra Patrol – Sieboldt Quarry Rd, Springville
- 07:40 AM – Medical (Lift Assist) – 50 Bradford Ln, Bedford
- 08:06 AM – Traffic Stop – 27 Stevens Ln, Mitchell
- 08:08 AM – Traffic Stop – SR 446 & Henderson Creek Rd, Heltonville
- 08:14 AM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 & Doc Hamilton Blvd, Mitchell
- 08:16 AM – Traffic Stop – SR 446 & Gil Gal Rd, Heltonville
- 08:32 AM – Extra Patrol – 3487 Lawrenceport Rd (Boat Ramp), Mitchell
- 08:36 AM – Traffic Stop – 16th St & R St, Bedford
- 08:39 AM – Citizen Assist – 1106 N 8th St, Mitchell
- 09:14 AM – Agency Assistance – 916 15th St (Courthouse), Bedford
- 09:30 AM – Medical (Fall) – 1004 23rd St, Bedford
- 09:33 AM – SVOR Verification – 4029 US Hwy 50 W, Mitchell
- 09:48 AM – Psychological Issue – 1714 M St (Apt B), Bedford
- 09:58 AM – Extra Patrol – Sieboldt Quarry Rd area, Springville
- 10:02 AM – Traffic Stop – Sieboldt Quarry Rd & Harrodsburg Rd, Springville
- 10:04 AM – Medical (Chest Pain) – 1921 Plaza Dr (Apt 108), Bedford
- 10:04 AM – SVOR Verification – 400 Woodhills Ln, Mitchell
- 10:08 AM – Extra Patrol – Springville Judah Rd, Springville
- 10:08 AM – Extra Patrol – 155 Sunset St, Bedford
- 10:10 AM – Traffic Stop – Sieboldt Quarry Rd & Maple Run Estates, Springville
- 10:16 AM – Traffic Stop – Springville Judah Rd & Meadowbrook Dr, Springville
- 10:16 AM – SVOR Verification – 2664 Meridian Rd, Mitchell
- 10:25 AM – Traffic Stop – Sieboldt Quarry Rd & Maple Run Estates, Springville
- 10:37 AM – Extra Patrol – Quail Run Rd, Mitchell
- 10:39 AM – Traffic Stop – Sieboldt Quarry Rd & Maple Run Estates, Springville
- 10:43 AM – Traffic Stop – Springville Judah Rd & Meadowbrook Dr, Springville
- 10:59 AM – SVOR Verification – 1142 M St, Bedford
- 11:03 AM – Medical (Diabetic Issue) – 1107 M St, Bedford
- 11:10 AM – Traffic Hazard – Mill Creek Rd & Lehigh Ln, Mitchell
- 11:17 AM – Citizen Assist – 607 N 14th St, Mitchell
- 11:19 AM – Traffic Stop – Sieboldt Quarry Rd & Sieboldt Quarry Rd, Springville
- 11:35 AM – Extra Patrol – Parks Implement Rd area, Mitchell
- 11:37 AM – Unknown Medical – 1605 19th St, Bedford
- 12:00 PM – E911 Hang-Up Call – 101 Vista Dr, Oolitic
- 12:49 PM – Transport Detail – Superior Court 2, Bedford
- 12:57 PM – VIN Inspection – 4119 S I St, Bedford
- 12:58 PM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 & Riverview Addition Rd, Mitchell
- 01:08 PM – Unknown Medical – 1305 K St (Bedford Housing Authority), Bedford
- 01:18 PM – Traffic Hazard – Cobb Ln & Red Hill Addition, Springville
- 01:24 PM – Citizen Assist – 50 Rainmaker St, Bedford
- 01:30 PM – SVOR Verification – 951 John Kern Ln, Bedford
- 01:34 PM – Follow-Up Detail – 235 Stumphole Bridge Rd, Williams
- 01:40 PM – Extra Patrol – Springville Judah Rd & Meadowbrook Dr, Springville
- 01:49 PM – SVOR Verification – 5 W Coxton Rd, Bedford
- 01:56 PM – Traffic Hazard – Tunnelton Rd & Pinhook Rd, Bedford
- 02:13 PM – SVOR Verification – 365 Grand View Rd, Mitchell
- 02:15 PM – Radio Test Call – 1420 I St (LCSD Headquarters), Bedford
- 02:28 PM – Traffic Stop – Springville Judah Rd & Meadowbrook Dr, Springville
- 02:35 PM – Extra Patrol – 155 Sunset St, Bedford
- 02:50 PM – Traffic Stop – 3020 SR 60 W, Mitchell
- 02:53 PM – Traffic Stop – SR 60 E & Lawrenceport Rd, Mitchell
- 02:54 PM – Extra Patrol – Back Creek Rd
- 03:03 PM – Welfare Check – 1240 W Main St (Ruler Foods), Mitchell
- 03:05 PM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 & Spice Valley Rd, Mitchell
- 03:19 PM – E911 Open Line – 1000 Bishop Blvd (Mitchell High School), Mitchell
- 03:35 PM – Traffic Stop – 1755 W Hancock Ave (Burris Elementary), Mitchell
- 04:15 PM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 N & Washboard Rd, Bedford
- 04:26 PM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 & US Hwy 50 W, Mitchell
- 04:27 PM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 & Wesley Chapel Rd, Mitchell
Evening & Overnight Log (September 23 – 24)
- 04:31 PM – Medical (Seizure) – 1511 Dive Rd, Bedford
- 04:32 PM – Extra Patrol – Glendale Way, Bedford
- 04:37 PM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 N & 5th St, Bedford
- 04:59 PM – Unknown Medical – 1262 N Stevens St, Mitchell
- 05:02 PM – Transport Detail – 2900 16th St (Bedford Hospital), Bedford
- 05:21 PM – Erratic Driver – SR 37 N & Oak Circle Dr (SB), Bedford
- 05:27 PM – Animal Control – 2069 S Meridian Rd, Mitchell
- 06:05 PM – Unknown Crash – Lincoln Ave & 4th St, Bedford
- 06:06 PM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 N & 5th St, Bedford
- 06:10 PM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 N & John Williams Blvd, Bedford
- 06:33 PM – Suspicious Vehicle – N 9th St & W Main St, Mitchell
- 06:47 PM – Agency Assistance – 79 Amick Ln, Bedford
- 07:05 PM – Traffic Stop – 1305 W Main St (Dollar General), Mitchell
- 07:15 PM – Animal Control – 1602 SR 37, Mitchell
- 07:37 PM – Traffic Stop – 3966 SR 37 (Marathon), Mitchell
- 07:46 PM – Medical (Stroke) – 67 Spring Haven Rd (Spring Haven Motel), Mitchell
- 07:54 PM – Property Damage Crash – Mt. Pleasant Rd & Broomsage Rd, Bedford (See Highlights)
- 09:50 PM – Medical (Breathing Problem) – 4202 Old Farm Rd, Springville
- 10:30 PM – Medical (Chest Pain) – 1600 23rd St (IN Center for Recovery), Bedford
- 10:32 PM – Unknown Medical – 2111 Norton Ln (Majestic Care), Bedford
- 11:06 PM – Out With Subject – Woody Farm Rd & US Hwy 50 E, Bedford
- 11:09 PM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 N & 16th St, Bedford
- 11:24 PM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 N & 5th St, Bedford
- 11:28 PM – Disabled Motorist – US Hwy 50 E & Limestone Run Rd, Bedford
- 11:51 PM – Traffic Stop – East Oolitic Rd & Treslar St, Bedford
- 12:30 AM (Sept 24) – Medical (Sick Person) – 905 Williams Park Dr (Geo-Flo Corp), Bedford
- 12:42 AM (Sept 24) – Medical (Fall) – 2618 Q St, Bedford
- 12:47 AM (Sept 24) – Disabled Motorist – 385 Hillcrest Way, Bedford
- 01:14 AM (Sept 24) – Extra Patrol – 106 Sunny Acres Dr, Bedford
- 01:18 AM (Sept 24) – Traffic Stop – Old SR 37 N & Bennett Rd, Bedford
- 01:38 AM (Sept 24) – Extra Patrol – 575 Teke Burton Dr, Mitchell
- 01:55 AM (Sept 24) – Medical (Fall) – 1305 K St (Bedford Housing Authority), Bedford
- 02:32 AM (Sept 24) – Extra Patrol – Dale St area, Mitchell
- 02:46 AM (Sept 24) – Extra Patrol – Blue Bird Ln, Mitchell
- 02:51 AM (Sept 24) – Extra Patrol – 406 Wade St (Persimmon Park Apts), Mitchell
- 03:22 AM (Sept 24) – Traffic Stop – SR 37 & 37th St, Bedford
- 03:54 AM (Sept 24) – Extra Patrol – 4190 SR 54 W (Dollar General), Springville
- 03:55 AM (Sept 24) – Extra Patrol – Spice Valley Rd & Clark Smith Rd, Mitchell
- 04:14 AM (Sept 24) – Extra Patrol – 2314 Old Hwy 60 W, Mitchell
- 04:54 AM (Sept 24) – Battery Report – 1420 I St (Lawrence County Jail), Bedford (See Highlights)
- 05:48 AM (Sept 24) – Personal Injury Crash – 18th St & H St, Bedford (See Highlights)
- 06:15 AM (Sept 24) – E911 Open Line – 2925 S I St, Bedford
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