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Bedford Man Arrested After Reported "Army Crawling" Incident Near Local Pharmacy

A bizarre scene in a Bedford alleyway on Saturday afternoon resulted in a man being taken into custody after witnesses reportedly observed him hiding under plastic and clinging to a dumpster. At approximately 3:29 p.m. on April 25, 2026, Bedford Police were dispatched to the south side of the CVS store following reports of a male acting strangely . A witness reportedly observed the man "army crawling" through weeds while pulling black plastic sheeting over himself .
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Bedford Man Arrested After Reported "Army Crawling" Incident Near Local Pharmacy

A bizarre scene in a Bedford alleyway on Saturday afternoon resulted in a man being taken into custody after witnesses reportedly observed him hiding under plastic and clinging to a dumpster. At approximately 3:29 p.m. on April 25, 2026, Bedford Police were dispatched to the south side of the CVS store following reports of a male acting strangely . A witness reportedly observed the man "army crawling" through weeds while pulling black plastic sheeting over himself .

ELECTION WATCH: Breaking Down the "Family Majority" Debate

As the May primary approaches, a specific political graphic has been circulating across Lawrence County social media. The image raises alarms about the potential for a single family to control a majority of the Lawrence County Board of Commissioners. My role isn't to tell you who to vote for, but to break down the mechanics of our local government so you can make an informed decision at the polls. Here is the factual breakdown of the math, the authority, and the family ties at the center of thi

Bedford Man Facing Felony Charges After Allegedly Striking Pregnant Woman Holding Infant ⚖️

A Bedford welfare check turned into a felony domestic battery investigation Wednesday evening after a man reportedly admitted to striking his pregnant girlfriend while she was holding their five-month-old child. Officers with the Bedford Police Department were dispatched to a residence in the 1300 block of I Street at approximately 6:05 p.m. on April 22, 2026. Upon arrival, police made contact with a female resident and her infant child.
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