Police Log 10/25/2026

Bedford Police Department & Lawrence County Sheriff's Department

Public Safety Log: October 23 – 25, 2026

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Arrests & Citations

Ryan Kristopher Sheeley (48): Arrested by Bedford Police at 16th St & Hillcrest Rd on Oct. 23 at 9:10 PM. Charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Cocaine or a Narcotic Drug, Possession of Marijuana/Hash Oil/Hashish/Salvia, and Possession of Paraphernalia.
Levi Stephan Eastwood (24): Arrested by Bedford Police at 7th St & I St on Oct. 24 at 2:56 AM for Public Intoxication by Alcohol.
Kylee Breanne Hobbs (32): Arrested by Bedford Police at Tunnelton Rd & Saddlebarn Dr on Oct. 24 at 5:32 PM. Charged with Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) with Endangerment, OWI with an ACE of .15% or Above / Controlled Substance, and Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Crash.
Paul Allan Diehl (52): Arrested by Bedford Police on SR 37 NB & Patton Hill Rd on Oct. 24 at 9:13 PM. Charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance (Schedule I, II, III, IV, or V) and Driving While Suspended with a Prior Suspension Within 10 Years.
Amanda Jean Thompson (35): Arrested by Bedford Police at Shorty's Den (1300 7th St) on Oct. 25 at 4:28 AM. Charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OWI), OWI with Endangerment, Possession of Marijuana/Hash Oil/Hashish/Salvia with a Prior Conviction, and Possession of Paraphernalia.

Incident Highlights

Felony Narcotics Arrest: BPD officers conducted a traffic stop at 16th St & Hillcrest Rd on Friday night (Oct. 23 at 9:10 PM), arresting 48-year-old Ryan Kristopher Sheeley on felony drug charges including possession of methamphetamine, cocaine/narcotics, marijuana, and paraphernalia.
OWI & Leaving the Scene Arrest: Officers investigated a crash and initiated an arrest at Tunnelton Rd & Saddlebarn Dr on Oct. 24 at 5:32 PM, taking Kylee Breanne Hobbs into custody for high-BAC drunk driving with endangerment and leaving the scene of an accident.
Controlled Substance & Driving Suspended Arrest: Bedford Police stopped a vehicle on SR 37 NB & Patton Hill Rd on Oct. 24 at 9:13 PM, resulting in the arrest of Paul Allan Diehl for possession of scheduled narcotics and driving while suspended with a prior conviction.
Early Morning OWI Arrest at Shorty's Den: BPD units arrested Amanda Jean Thompson outside Shorty's Den on Oct. 25 at 4:28 AM on charges including OWI with endangerment, prior-conviction marijuana possession, and paraphernalia.
Personal Injury Crash: Sheriff's deputies, fire, and emergency medical personnel responded to a two-vehicle injury collision at SR 54 W & SR 37 N in Bedford on Oct. 23 at 1:49 PM.
Hit-and-Run Collisions:
- 2201 7th St (Bedford): BPD responded to a leaving-the-scene accident (Accident-LTS) on Oct. 23 at 5:59 PM.
- Bedford Hospital (2900 16th St): Officers investigated a hit-and-run crash on Oct. 24 at 9:20 PM.
Fires & Controlled Burns:
- Wildland Fire: Fire units and deputies responded to an outdoor brush fire near 6225 SR 54 W in Springville on Oct. 23 at 8:11 AM.
- City Fire Call: BFD responded to an open fire call at 426 I St in Bedford on Oct. 23 at 6:05 PM.
- Outdoor Fire: LCSD units responded to a fire reported at Woodville Rd & South Mono Trail on Oct. 23 at 7:22 PM.
- Controlled Burns: Registered controlled burns were monitored across Laurel Ln, SR 60 E, Oak Hill East, Beaver Creek Rd, SR 54 W, Bartlettsville Rd, Old SR 37 N, James Ave, Tripleton Pike, and Tunnelton Rd.
Animal Bite Reports: Deputies took animal bite reports on W Vine St in Mitchell (Oct. 23 at 7:24 PM)and at Walmart in Bedford (Oct. 23 at 10:47 PM).

Bedford Police Department Activity Log

Daytime Log (October 23)

07:30 AM – School Patrol – 1701 Brian Lane Way (Parkview Primary School)
09:19 AM – Medical Emergency – 1305 K St (Bedford Housing Authority)
10:03 AM – Suspicious Person – 1510 16th St (Hardee's)
10:07 AM – Parking Problem – 1630 1st St
10:56 AM – Disabled Motorist – Lincoln Ave & John Williams Blvd
11:36 AM – Traffic Stop / Warning – SR 37 NB & John Williams Blvd
12:00 PM – Suspicious Person – 3250 Washington Ave
12:27 PM – Siren Testing – 2308 16th St (BPD Headquarters)
01:12 PM – Medical Emergency – 1002 18th St
01:32 PM – Traffic Hazard – SR 37 SB & Dixie Hwy
01:40 PM – Agency Assistance – 32nd St & Mitchell Rd
01:50 PM – E911 Transfer Call – SR 37 NB & SR 54 W
02:33 PM – School Patrol – 2014 F St (Lincoln Elementary)
02:48 PM – BOLO (Be On the Lookout) – Lincoln Ave & John Williams Blvd
03:11 PM – Lost Property – 802 Summit Ln
03:24 PM – VIN Inspection – 615 X St (License Branch)
03:33 PM – Medical Emergency – 3008 Shawnee Dr S
04:18 PM – Open Door – 1839 Stevens Ave
04:18 PM – Extra Patrol – 421 Victorian

Evening & Overnight Log (October 23 – 24)

04:31 PM – Property Damage Crash – 3200 John Williams Blvd (Walmart)
05:46 PM – Medical Emergency – 2910 Evergreen Dr
05:59 PM – Hit-and-Run Crash – 2201 7th St (See Highlights)
06:00 PM – Extra Patrol – 2604 R St
06:05 PM – Fire Call – 426 I St (See Highlights)
06:41 PM – Unwanted Person – 501 Bellback Rd (Super 8 Motel)
06:49 PM – Unwanted Person – 2929 Great Escape Dr
08:14 PM – Traffic Stop / Warning – SR 37 SB & Wesley Chapel Rd
08:30 PM – Traffic Stop / Warning – Patrick Robbins Way & Plaza Dr
08:30 PM – Medical Emergency – 2111 Norton Ln (Majestic Care)
09:10 PM – Traffic Stop / Felony Narcotics Arrest – 16th St & Hillcrest Rd (See Sheeley Arrest)
09:12 PM – Juvenile Problem – 1813 I St
09:15 PM – Threats Report – 501 Bellback Rd
09:35 PM – Medical Emergency – 1600 23rd St
10:14 PM – Agency Assistance – 3304 5th St (WaWa)
10:29 PM – Unwanted Person – 3202 16th St (McDonald's)
10:44 PM – Animal Problem – 3200 John Williams Blvd (Walmart Auto)
02:22 AM (Oct 24) – Theft Report – 1300 7th St (Shorty's Den)
02:56 AM (Oct 24) – Out With Subject / Public Intoxication Arrest – 7th St & I St (See Eastwood Arrest)
03:39 AM (Oct 24) – Welfare Check – 2316 H St

Daytime Log (October 24)

05:14 AM – Parking Problem – 2308 16th St (BPD Headquarters)
06:17 AM – Medical Emergency – 3008 Shawnee Dr S (Cedar Creek)
06:53 AM – Medical Emergency – 1216 L St
07:56 AM – Medical Emergency – 2900 16th St (Bedford Hospital)
08:30 AM – Medical Emergency – 3202 16th St (McDonald's)
09:38 AM – Medical Emergency – 1510 Clinic Dr (Westview Manor)
10:09 AM – Medical Emergency – 1108 5th St (Becky's Place)
10:16 AM – Traffic Accident Unknown – 17th St & I St
10:43 AM – Trespassing – 3200 John Williams Blvd (Walmart)
10:58 AM – Traffic Hazard – 16th St & SR 37 SB
11:29 AM – Funeral Escort – 1133 Lincoln Ave (Day & Carter Mortuary)
12:13 PM – Juvenile Problem – 2705 16th St
12:24 PM – E911 Transfer Call – 2900 16th St (Bedford Hospital)
12:31 PM – Medical Emergency – 1510 Clinic Dr (Westview Manor)
01:04 PM – Disabled Motorist – Bellback Rd & 5th St
01:54 PM – Juvenile Problem – 1629 J St
02:30 PM – Disabled Motorist – SR 37 NB & Patrick Robbins Way
02:58 PM – Traffic Stop / Warning – 30th St & Mitchell Rd
03:25 PM – Commercial Alarm (False) – 619 Lincoln Ave
04:16 PM – Parking Problem – 1612 9th St

Evening & Overnight Log (October 24 – 25)

05:11 PM – Agency Assistance – SR 37 NB & Patrick Robbins Way
05:32 PM – Traffic Stop / OWI & Leaving the Scene Arrest – Tunnelton Rd & Saddlebarn Dr (See Hobbs Arrest)
06:25 PM – Parking Problem – 1617 C St
06:31 PM – Civil Dispute – 2308 16th St (BPD Headquarters)
06:47 PM – Medical Emergency – 2017 Denson Ave
07:07 PM – Vehicle Lockout – 3160 John Williams Blvd
07:11 PM – Fraud Report – 2913 29th St (On Station)
08:09 PM – Traffic Stop / Warning – 5th St & U St
08:45 PM – Traffic Stop – 4th St & Lincoln Ave
08:52 PM – Traffic Stop / Warning – 28th St & Mitchell Rd
08:52 PM – Traffic Stop / Warning – John Williams Blvd & Lincoln Ave
08:56 PM – Traffic Stop – 18th St & M St
09:08 PM – Traffic Stop / Warning – State Road 37 Ramp
09:13 PM – Traffic Stop / Narcotics & DWS Arrest – SR 37 NB & Patton Hill Rd (See Diehl Arrest)
09:20 PM – Hit-and-Run Crash – 2900 16th St (Bedford Hospital) (See Highlights)
11:25 PM – Traffic Stop / Warning – SR 37 NB & 5th St
01:41 AM (Oct 25) – Traffic Stop – 15th St & K St
03:53 AM (Oct 25) – Medical Emergency – 1108 5th St (Becky's Place)
04:18 AM (Oct 25) – Parking Problem – 2308 16th St (BPD Headquarters)
04:28 AM (Oct 25) – Traffic Stop / OWI & Drug Arrest – 1300 7th St (Shorty's Den) (See Thompson Arrest)

Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Activity Log

Daytime Log (October 23)

05:49 AM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 & Dixie Hwy, Mitchell
07:39 AM – Traffic Stop – X St & John Williams Blvd, Bedford
07:45 AM – Erratic Driver – Patton Hill Rd & SR 37 N (WB), Bedford
07:48 AM – Extra Patrol – Fayetteville School
07:59 AM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 N & Oak Circle Dr, Bedford
08:06 AM – Controlled Burn – 17 Laurel Ln, Bedford
08:11 AM – Wildland Fire – 6225 SR 54 W area, Springville (See Highlights)
08:16 AM – Extra Patrol – Stonington Rd, Mitchell
08:54 AM – Extra Patrol – Stonington Rd, Mitchell
09:08 AM – Drug Investigation – 1852 Coveyville Rd, Bedford
09:20 AM – Medical (Sick Person) – 1305 K St (Bedford Housing Authority), Bedford
10:02 AM – Controlled Burn – 3748 SR 60 E, Mitchell
10:07 AM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 & SR 60 W, Mitchell
10:14 AM – Property Damage Crash – 995 Meridian Rd, Mitchell
11:09 AM – E911 Transfer Call – 4111 W Vernal Pike Rd, Bloomington
11:24 AM – Medical (Lift Assist) – 2020 Plaza Dr, Bedford
11:28 AM – Controlled Burn – 2 Oak Hill East, Bedford
11:38 AM – Controlled Burn – 1405 Beaver Creek Rd, Mitchell
11:42 AM – Agency Assistance – 3338 John Williams Blvd (Great Clips), Bedford
12:20 PM – Found Property – 6124 US Hwy 50 E (Farmers Market), Bedford
12:22 PM – VIN Inspection – SR 37 N & Old SR 37 N, Bedford
12:30 PM – Tornado Siren Testing – Mitchell City Limits
12:41 PM – Vehicle Lockout – Spring Mill State Park Campground, Mitchell
01:04 PM – Noise Complaint – 1150 Camelot Court Ave, Mitchell
01:12 PM – Medical (Back Pain) – 1002 18th St, Bedford
01:24 PM – Traffic Stop – 3200 John Williams Blvd (Walmart), Bedford
01:32 PM – Traffic Hazard – 10050 SR 37 (Hobson Ford), Mitchell
01:35 PM – Disabled Motorist – Mitchell Rd Overpass
01:40 PM – Traffic Stop – Sandpit Rd & Mitchell Rd, Bedford
01:43 PM – Fraud Report – 1420 I St (LCSD Headquarters), Bedford
01:47 PM – Controlled Burn – 6574 SR 54 W, Springville
01:49 PM – Personal Injury Crash – SR 54 W & SR 37 N, Bedford (See Highlights)
02:06 PM – Follow-Up Detail – 137 Pleasant View Dr, Mitchell
03:32 PM – Medical (Fall) – 3008 Shawnee Dr S, Bedford
03:56 PM – Property Damage Crash – 390 Hillcrest Way (Dollar General), Bedford
04:16 PM – Traffic Hazard – SR 37 & Doc Hamilton Blvd (NB), Mitchell

Evening & Overnight Log (October 23 – 24)

04:55 PM – Disabled Motorist – Main St & Hoosier Ave, Oolitic
04:58 PM – Medical (Bleeding) – 896 Sasser Dr, Bedford
05:00 PM – Traffic Stop – 3221 SR 37 (Chicago's Pizza), Mitchell
05:03 PM – Child Custody Dispute – 100 Ambassador Way, Williams
05:04 PM – Traffic Stop – S Meridian Rd & Kelly St, Mitchell
05:06 PM – Citizen Assist – 25 Pearl St, Bedford
05:17 PM – Unknown Medical – 11962 Tunnelton Rd, Bedford
05:22 PM – Controlled Burn – 6940 Bartlettsville Rd, Heltonville
05:40 PM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 & Doc Hamilton Blvd, Mitchell
05:46 PM – Medical (Bleeding) – 2910 Evergreen Dr (Autumn Trace), Bedford
05:55 PM – Vandalism Report – 124 N Lafayette Ave, Oolitic
05:57 PM – Traffic Stop – S 8th St & W Grissom Ave, Mitchell
06:25 PM – Traffic Stop – 1240 W Main St (Ruler Foods), Mitchell
07:20 PM – Traffic Stop – 2918 SR 37 (McDonald's), Mitchell
07:22 PM – Medical (Diabetic Problem) – 385 Hillcrest Way (Johnny Junxions), Bedford
07:22 PM – Fire Call – Woodville Rd & South Mono Trail (See Highlights)
07:23 PM – Property Damage Crash – 223 Old Farm Rd (LCIS), Bedford
07:24 PM – Animal Bite Report – 119 W Vine St, Mitchell (See Highlights)
07:30 PM – Traffic Stop – 2849 SR 37, Mitchell
07:56 PM – E911 Open Line – 10058 SR 37, Mitchell
08:15 PM – Alarm – 4800 Sandpit Rd, Bedford
08:16 PM – Traffic Stop – 15th St & L St, Bedford
08:16 PM – E911 Hang-Up Call – Lehigh Quarry, Mitchell
08:30 PM – Medical (Sick Person) – 2111 Norton Ln (Majestic Care), Bedford
08:35 PM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 & Stevens Ln, Mitchell
08:56 PM – Unknown Medical – 3333 SR 60 (Spring Mill Inn), Mitchell
08:58 PM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 N & John Williams Blvd, Bedford
09:07 PM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 N & 5th St, Bedford
09:14 PM – Suspicious Vehicle – 370 Topaz St, Mitchell
09:17 PM – Agency Assistance – 16th St & Hillcrest Rd, Bedford
09:17 PM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 & Patton Hill Rd, Bedford
09:21 PM – Suspicious Vehicle – 3524 South Leatherwood Rd, Bedford
09:30 PM – Agency Assistance – SR 37 N & 5th St, Bedford
09:32 PM – Commercial Fire Alarm – 241 Moffat Rd, Mitchell
09:35 PM – Unknown Medical – 1600 23rd St (IN Center for Recovery), Bedford
09:37 PM – Suspicious Person – 525 Boone Ln, Mitchell
09:50 PM – Disabled Motorist – SR 37 & US Hwy 50 W, Mitchell
09:55 PM – Traffic Stop – Doc Hamilton Blvd & Rabbitsville Rd, Mitchell
10:05 PM – Unwanted Person – 13 Market St, Mitchell
10:07 PM – Traffic Hazard – Stars Blvd & US Hwy 50 E, Bedford
10:12 PM – Traffic Stop – N 12th St & W Warren St, Mitchell
10:23 PM – Welfare Check – 122 N 6th St area, Mitchell
10:35 PM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 & Dillion Rd, Mitchell
10:47 PM – Animal Bite Report – 3200 John Williams Blvd (Walmart), Bedford (See Highlights)
10:50 PM – Traffic Stop – Rabbitsville Rd & Doc Hamilton Blvd, Mitchell
10:54 PM – Medical (Sick Person) – 1815 Dixie Hwy, Mitchell
11:01 PM – Welfare Check – 636 Benham Ln, Bedford
11:08 PM – Traffic Stop – 1107 Orchard St, Mitchell
11:11 PM – Traffic Stop – 194 Sportsman Club Rd area, Mitchell
11:15 PM – Property Damage Crash – S I St & Vinegar Hill Rd, Bedford
11:33 PM – Traffic Hazard – Fleenor Rd & SR 60 W, Mitchell
11:39 PM – Extra Patrol – North Lafayette Ave, Oolitic
11:50 PM – Traffic Stop – 4880 SR 37 (Sinclair Gas), Mitchell
12:17 AM (Oct 24) – Traffic Stop – SR 37 & Doc Hamilton Blvd, Mitchell
12:27 AM (Oct 24) – Extra Patrol – 10390 SR 58 E, Heltonville
02:00 AM (Oct 24) – Traffic Stop – SR 37 & Dillion Rd, Mitchell
02:24 AM (Oct 24) – Traffic Stop – SR 37 & Dillion Rd, Mitchell
03:30 AM (Oct 24) – Unwanted Person – 1206 W Brook St, Mitchell
04:08 AM (Oct 24) – Unknown Medical – 2316 H St, Bedford
04:21 AM (Oct 24) – Suspicious Person – 929 Crawford St, Mitchell
04:25 AM (Oct 24) – Traffic Hazard – SR 54 W & Ryan Ln, Bedford

Daytime Log (October 24)

06:17 AM – Medical (Abdominal Pain) – 3008 Shawnee Dr S, Bedford
06:33 AM – Animal Control – Hoosier Ave & W 10th St, Oolitic
06:53 AM – Medical (Seizure) – 1216 L St, Bedford
07:15 AM – Extra Patrol – Burton Cemetery Rd area, Mitchell
07:18 AM – Medical (Lift Assist) – 245 Cedar View Ln, Bedford
07:36 AM – Detail Call – 607 S 9th St, Mitchell
07:56 AM – Unknown Medical – 2900 16th St (Bedford Hospital), Bedford
08:27 AM – Extra Patrol – South Meridian Rd area, Mitchell
08:30 AM – Medical (Fall) – 3302 16th St (McDonald's), Bedford
09:38 AM – Unknown Medical – 1510 Clinic Dr (Westview Manor), Bedford
09:49 AM – Medical (Lift Assist) – 185 Jefferson St, Heltonville
09:55 AM – Disabled Motorist – SR 37 N & Old SR 37 N, Bedford
10:07 AM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 N & Old SR 37 N, Bedford
10:09 AM – Medical (Abdominal Pain) – 1108 5th St (Becky's Place), Bedford
10:16 AM – Accident Unknown – 17th St & I St, Bedford
10:44 AM – Medical (Diabetic Problem) – 12 Coxton Rd, Bedford
10:46 AM – Agency Assistance – 6124 US Hwy 50 E (Farmers Market), Bedford
10:52 AM – Agency Assistance – 3200 John Williams Blvd (Walmart), Bedford
11:34 AM – Alarm – 118 Main St, Oolitic
12:22 PM – Unknown Medical – 48 Popcorn Rd, Springville
12:31 PM – Medical (Breathing Problem) – 1510 Clinic Dr (Westview Manor), Bedford
01:07 PM – E911 Open Line – 4834 US Hwy 50 E, Bedford
01:41 PM – Drug Investigation – 1009 Walnut St, Oolitic
02:04 PM – Warrant Service Attempt – 959 E Grissom Rd, Mitchell
02:22 PM – Vandalism Report – 845 McFadden Ridge Rd, Bedford
03:38 PM – Disabled Motorist – Doc Hamilton Blvd & N Industrial Pkwy, Mitchell
04:07 PM – Drug Investigation – 2918 SR 37 (McDonald's), Mitchell
04:16 PM – Extra Patrol – Stonington Rd area, Mitchell
04:36 PM – Juvenile Problem – 125 N Lafayette Ave, Oolitic

Evening & Overnight Log (October 24 – 25)

04:47 PM – Controlled Burn – 1595 Old SR 37 N, Bedford
05:06 PM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 N & Patrick Robbins Way (SB), Bedford
05:33 PM – Controlled Burn – 1220 James Ave (Bath & Body Works), Bedford
05:46 PM – Traffic Stop – 16th St & O St, Bedford
05:49 PM – Traffic Stop – SR 60 E & S 9th St, Mitchell
05:53 PM – Traffic Stop – 5th St & K St, Bedford
06:08 PM – E911 Hang-Up Call – 727 Glendale Way, Bedford
06:10 PM – Controlled Burn – 1887 Tripleton Pike, Bedford
06:16 PM – Transport Detail – 4102 Shore Dr (Ethan's Crossing)
06:20 PM – House Security Check – 903 W Grissom Ave, Mitchell
06:47 PM – Medical (Lift Assist) – 2017 Denson Ave, Bedford
07:12 PM – Welfare Check – 1209 Indian Creek Camp Rd, Bedford
07:20 PM – Controlled Burn – 3754 Tunnelton Rd, Bedford
07:27 PM – E911 Open Line – 226 Hoosier Ave, Oolitic
07:43 PM – Citizen Assist – 1221 Elkins Rd, Heltonville
08:19 PM – EMS Standby – Orange County Line
08:51 PM – Animal Control – 336 Stars Blvd, Bedford
08:58 PM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 N & 5th St, Bedford
09:00 PM – EMS Standby – Monroe County Line
09:12 PM – Traffic Stop – SR 458 & SR 158, Bedford
09:34 PM – Disabled Motorist – SR 37 & US Hwy 50 W (NB), Mitchell
09:43 PM – Traffic Stop – SR 158 & SR 458, Bedford
10:11 PM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 N & Main St, Bedford
10:12 PM – Citizen Assist – 914 Orchard St, Mitchell
10:55 PM – Traffic Stop – 11808 Williams Rd area, Williams
11:26 PM – Traffic Stop – 2918 SR 37 (McDonald's), Mitchell
11:41 PM – Traffic Stop – SR 37 & SR 60 E, Mitchell
11:52 PM – Traffic Stop – 45 Teke Burton Dr (Hoosier Hills Credit Union), Mitchell
12:00 AM (Oct 25) – Traffic Stop – SR 37 & Dillion Rd (N of), Mitchell
12:09 AM (Oct 25) – Medical (Chest Pain) – 6176 SR 37, Mitchell
12:46 AM (Oct 25) – E911 Hang-Up Call – 147 Greer Ln, Bedford
01:44 AM (Oct 25) – Extra Patrol – 604 9th St, Oolitic
02:44 AM (Oct 25) – Psychological Issue – 971 Indian Creek Camp Rd, Bedford
03:53 AM (Oct 25) – Medical (Sick Person) – 1108 5th St (Becky's Place), Bedford