Police Log
Police Log 10/04/2026
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Bedford Police Department & Lawrence County Sheriff's Department
Public Safety Log: October 3 – 4, 2026
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Arrests & Citations
- Braxton Riley Joseph Pavey (19), Springville: Arrested by Bedford Police at 1515 Q St on Oct. 3 at 6:14 AM. Charged with Criminal Recklessness with a Deadly Weapon, Unlawful Carrying of a Handgun, Public Order - Disorderly Conduct, Public Intoxication by Alcohol, and Minor Possession of Alcohol.
- Donnie Sylvester Quillen (52), Bedford: Arrested by Bedford Police at Walmart (3200 John Williams Blvd) on Oct. 3 at 4:08 PM for Theft.
- Bobby Vaughn Quillen (45), Bedford: Arrested by Bedford Police at Walmart (3200 John Williams Blvd) on Oct. 3 at 4:08 PM for Theft.
- Brian Wayne Pinnick (21), Bedford: Arrested by Bedford Police at 107 N Madison St on Oct. 3 at 11:16 PM for Domestic Battery (Simple Assault) and Resisting Law Enforcement.
Incident Highlights
- Shots Fired & Weapon Arrest: BPD and LCSD responded to gunshot/shots fired calls in the alley near 1515 Q St on Oct. 3 at 6:14 AM, leading to the arrest of Braxton Riley Joseph Pavey on felony reckless weapons charges and alcohol offenses.
- Domestic Battery & Resisting Arrest: Officers responded to threats and disturbances at 107 N Madison St on Oct. 3 at 11:16 PM, arresting Brian Wayne Pinnick for domestic battery and resisting law enforcement.
- Walmart Shoplifting Arrests: Bedford Police apprehended Donnie Sylvester Quillen and Bobby Vaughn Quillen following a theft incident at Walmart on Oct. 3 at 4:08 PM.
- Physical Battery & Domestic Calls:
- Mitchell: LCSD responded to a battery call on W Vine St on Oct. 3 at 6:27 AM.
- Bedford: Deputies handled a physical domestic dispute on Erie Church Rd at 10:34 AM and a second domestic call on Old Farm Rd at 8:24 PM on Oct. 3.
- Property Damage Crashes:
- Old SR 37 N: LCSD responded to a crash at 3047 Old SR 37 N on Oct. 3 at 9:19 AM.
- 14th & P St: BPD investigated a two-vehicle collision on Oct. 3 at 3:14 PM.
- McDonald's (Mitchell): Property damage accident reported at 2918 SR 37 on Oct. 3 at 8:13 PM.
- US Hwy 50 E & Tunnelton Rd: Crash investigated by BPD on Oct. 3 at 11:34 PM.
- 2750 Tunnelton Rd: Deputies responded to a collision on Oct. 4 at 1:07 AM.
- Controlled Burns: Multiple burn permits were logged on Oct. 3 across Rockwood Dr, 1 Private Addition Rd, US Hwy 50 W, and Battleground Ln.
Bedford Police Department Activity Log
Daytime Log (October 3)
- 04:31 AM – Parking Problem – 2308 16th St (BPD Headquarters)
- 06:14 AM – Shots Fired / Felony Arrest – 1515 Q St (See Pavey Arrest)
- 08:24 AM – Commercial Alarm – 615 X St (License Branch)
- 08:33 AM – Medical Emergency – 3008 Shawnee Dr S
- 08:39 AM – Medical Emergency – 2717 Broadview Dr
- 08:49 AM – E911 Investigation – H St & 16th St
- 09:13 AM – Welfare Check – 15th St & I St
- 09:18 AM – VIN Inspection – 1201 Limestone Dr (Evans Limestone Co)
- 09:23 AM – VIN Inspection – 615 X St (License Branch)
- 10:19 AM – Disabled Motorist – James Ave & John Williams Blvd
- 10:30 AM – Medical Emergency – 1918 11th St
- 10:34 AM – Information Report – Otis Park (On Station)
- 11:51 AM – Threats Report – 1424 Beech St (On Station)
- 12:09 PM – Found Property – 16th St & H St
- 01:08 PM – Medical Emergency – 708 O St
- 02:12 PM – VIN Inspection – 1617 F St
- 03:14 PM – Property Damage Crash – 14th St & P St (See Highlights)
- 04:08 PM – Theft / Arrests – 3200 John Williams Blvd (Walmart) (See Quillen Arrests)
Evening & Overnight Log (October 3 – 4)
- 04:39 PM – Vandalism Report – 2900 Mitchell Rd (Tow Time Towing)
- 04:58 PM – BOLO (Be On the Lookout) – 385 Hillcrest Way
- 05:34 PM – Civil Dispute – 2308 16th St (BPD Headquarters)
- 06:19 PM – Medical Emergency – 1617 32nd St
- 06:29 PM – Commercial Alarm (False) – 3307 16th St (Big Red Liquors)
- 06:36 PM – Medical Emergency – 2028 37th St
- 06:56 PM – Threats Report – 1314 2nd St
- 07:27 PM – Medical Emergency – 1325 L St (Circle K)
- 07:28 PM – Request Officer – 1625 Q St
- 07:52 PM – Threats Report – 1823 I St
- 08:48 PM – BOLO (Be On the Lookout) – 8th St & I St
- 09:49 PM – Harassment Report – 712 I St
- 09:55 PM – Curfew Violation / Citation – 910 24th St
- 10:03 PM – Commercial Alarm – 1224 James Ave (JOANN Fabrics)
- 11:16 PM – Domestic Battery / Arrest – 107 N Madison St (See Pinnick Arrest)
- 11:34 PM – Property Damage Crash – US Hwy 50 E & Tunnelton Rd (See Highlights)
- 12:30 AM (Oct 4) – Fire Call – 210 Circle Dr
- 01:12 AM (Oct 4) – Vandalism Report – Bedford City Limits
Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Activity Log
Daytime Log (October 3)
- 06:15 AM – Gunshot Call – 1515 Q St, Bedford (See Highlights)
- 06:27 AM – Battery Report – 519 W Vine St, Mitchell (See Highlights)
- 07:01 AM – Citizen Assist – 3809 Ridge Rd, Williams
- 07:43 AM – Traffic Hazard – Ramsey Ridge Rd & Bartlettsville Rd, Heltonville
- 08:08 AM – Traffic Stop – S 7th St & W Main St, Mitchell
- 08:24 AM – Medical (Breathing Problem) – 2 Northern Hills Dr, Bedford
- 08:33 AM – Unknown Medical – 3008 Shawnee Dr S, Bedford
- 08:35 AM – Traffic Stop – Doc Hamilton Blvd & Rabbitsville Rd, Mitchell
- 08:39 AM – Medical (Fall) – 2717 Broadview Dr, Bedford
- 09:03 AM – Traffic Stop – 1000 Bishop Blvd (Mitchell High School), Mitchell
- 09:13 AM – Controlled Burn – 133 Rockwood Dr, Bedford
- 09:18 AM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 & US Hwy 50 W, Mitchell
- 09:19 AM – Property Damage Crash – 3047 Old SR 37 N, Bedford (See Highlights)
- 09:25 AM – Out With Vehicle – SR 37 N & 39th St, Bedford
- 09:25 AM – Traffic Stop – S 7th St & W Main St, Mitchell
- 09:35 AM – Traffic Stop – W Main St & S 6th St, Mitchell
- 09:45 AM – Traffic Stop – Teke Burton Dr & W Main St, Mitchell
- 09:58 AM – Welfare Check – 384 Knob Creek Rd, Heltonville
- 10:00 AM – Traffic Stop – 24 Teke Burton Dr (Mitchell Manor), Mitchell
- 10:22 AM – EMS Standby – Orange County Line
- 10:30 AM – Medical (Lift Assist) – 1918 11th St, Bedford
- 10:34 AM – Physical Domestic Dispute – 3928 Erie Church Rd, Bedford (See Highlights)
- 10:42 AM – Abandoned Vehicle – 529 S 5th St, Mitchell
- 10:54 AM – Abandoned Vehicle – 213 N 6th St, Mitchell
- 11:05 AM – E911 Hang-Up Call – 430 Woody Farm Rd, Bedford
- 11:46 AM – Repossession – 2043 Mt. Pleasant Rd, Bedford
- 12:09 PM – Traffic Stop – John Williams Blvd & Beech St, Bedford
- 12:37 PM – E911 Open Line – 4885 US Hwy 50 E, Bedford
- 01:01 PM – Fire Alarm – 246 Bartlett Dr, Mitchell
- 01:07 PM – Medical (Diabetic Problem) – 708 O St, Bedford
- 01:23 PM – Abandoned Vehicle – N 6th St & W Warren St, Mitchell
- 01:27 PM – Citizen Assist – 69 Blue Spring Cabin Cir, Mitchell
- 01:59 PM – VIN Inspection – 1202 W Main St, Mitchell
- 02:33 PM – Traffic Hazard – US Hwy 50 W & SR 60 W, Mitchell
- 02:50 PM – Animal Control – 60 Carver Ln, Bedford
- 03:15 PM – Welfare Check – 78 Walnut Heights Rd, Bedford
- 03:31 PM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 N & 29th St, Bedford
- 03:35 PM – Fire Alarm – 1558 Sieboldt Quarry Rd, Springville
- 04:04 PM – Traffic Stop – S 6th St & Curry St, Mitchell
- 04:07 PM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 N & Old SR 37 N, Bedford
- 04:09 PM – Traffic Stop – SR 60 E & Orange County Line
- 04:25 PM – Traffic Stop – Patrick Robbins Way & SR 37 N, Bedford
Evening & Overnight Log (October 3 – 4)
- 04:42 PM – Community Policing – Spring Mill State Park Campground, Mitchell
- 04:44 PM – Traffic Stop – SR 60 E & Kelso Rd, Mitchell
- 04:53 PM – Attempt to Locate – SR 37 N & Old SR 37 N, Bedford
- 05:07 PM – Controlled Burn – 1 Private Addition Rd, Mitchell
- 06:01 PM – Medical (Fall) – 406 Wade St (Persimmon Park Apts), Mitchell
- 06:12 PM – Animal Control – 240 Patton Hill Rd, Bedford
- 06:16 PM – Fire Alarm – 1718 Mt. Pleasant Rd, Bedford
- 06:18 PM – Medical (Breathing Problem) – 1617 32nd St, Bedford
- 06:36 PM – Medical (Lift Assist) – 2028 37th St, Bedford
- 06:46 PM – Out With Subject – Greenwood St & E Hancock Ave, Mitchell
- 07:10 PM – Medical (Abdominal Pain) – 11 Heartland St, Bedford
- 07:26 PM – Medical (Sick Person) – 1325 L St (Circle K), Bedford
- 07:36 PM – Suspicious Vehicle – 857 Erie Church Rd, Bedford
- 07:47 PM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 & Stevens Ln, Mitchell
- 07:50 PM – Welfare Check – 314 Riverview Addition Rd, Mitchell
- 08:13 PM – Property Damage Crash – 2918 SR 37 (McDonald's), Mitchell (See Highlights)
- 08:15 PM – Controlled Burn – 10957 US Hwy 50 W, Mitchell
- 08:18 PM – Threats Report – 2860 SR 37 (Papa John's Pizza), Mitchell
- 08:20 PM – Erratic Driver – SR 37 & Rariden Hill (SB), Mitchell
- 08:24 PM – Physical Domestic Dispute – 1630 Old Farm Rd, Bedford (See Highlights)
- 08:44 PM – Controlled Burn – 79 Battleground Ln, Bedford
- 09:04 PM – Medical (Sick Person) – 271 Greer Ln, Bedford
- 09:18 PM – Medical (Chest Pain) – 315 Hoosier Ave, Oolitic
- 09:41 PM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 N & 16th St, Bedford
- 09:50 PM – Extra Patrol – 8371 SR 54 W, Bedford
- 10:19 PM – Out With Subject – 3520 16th St (Revere’s Food & Fuel), Bedford
- 11:22 PM – Psychological Issue – 107 N Madison St, Bedford
- 11:37 PM – Traffic Stop – 16th St & SR 37 N, Bedford
- 11:54 PM – Traffic Stop – SR 60 E & S Meridian Rd, Mitchell
- 12:48 AM (Oct 4) – Traffic Stop – SR 37 & Stevens Ln, Mitchell
- 01:07 AM (Oct 4) – Property Damage Crash – 2750 Tunnelton Rd, Bedford (See Highlights)
- 01:14 AM (Oct 4) – Traffic Stop – SR 37 & US Hwy 50 W, Mitchell
- 01:45 AM (Oct 4) – Medical (Bleeding) – 1420 I St (Lawrence County Jail), Bedford
- 01:47 AM (Oct 4) – Unknown Medical – 2 Oak Manor
- 04:07 AM (Oct 4) – E911 Open Line – 4598 SR 37 N, Bedford
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