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⚖️ Lawrence County Infraction Report: May 28 – June 11, 2026
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⚖️ Lawrence County Infraction Report: May 28 – June 11, 2026

* 🔹 Scott E Strange: Speeding 🚗💨 * 🔹 Zachary L Schofield: Speeding 🚗💨 * 🔹 Jedediah R Smith: Speeding -- Exceeding Maximum 55 MPH 🚗💨 * 🔹 Kasey L Reynolds: Speeding 🚗💨 * 🔹 Summer L Vergiels: Holding or Using a Telecommunications Device While Operating 📱🚫🚗 * 🔹 Travis A Whitehead: Fishing with More than Three Poles 🎣🛶🚫 June 10, 2026 * 🔹 Carissa J Sinnett: Speeding -- > 60 MPH on non-Interstate 4-lane Hwy 🚓💨 * 🔹 Caleb A Luna: Speeding -- Exceeding Maximum 55 MPH 🚗💨
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INVESTIGATION: Bedford Man Found Dead Outside Downtown Bloomington Business

Authorities in Monroe County have released the identity of a Lawrence County man who was tragically found deceased on a downtown sidewalk early Wednesday morning. Raymond Stewart, 51, of Bedford, was identified by Monroe County Coroner Jeff Hall on Thursday after his immediate family was formally notified of his passing. The Discovery on Walnut Street The incident began on the morning of Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at approximately 8:45 a.m.. A caller contacted emergency dispatchers to report
⚖️ Lawrence County Infraction Report: May 28 – June 11, 2026

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⚖️ Lawrence County Infraction Report: May 28 – June 11, 2026

* 🔹 Scott E Strange: Speeding 🚗💨 * 🔹 Zachary L Schofield: Speeding 🚗💨 * 🔹 Jedediah R Smith: Speeding -- Exceeding Maximum 55 MPH 🚗💨 * 🔹 Kasey L Reynolds: Speeding 🚗💨 * 🔹 Summer L Vergiels: Holding or Using a Telecommunications Device While Operating 📱🚫🚗 * 🔹 Travis A Whitehead: Fishing with More than Three Poles 🎣🛶🚫 June 10, 2026 * 🔹 Carissa J Sinnett: Speeding -- > 60 MPH on non-Interstate 4-lane Hwy 🚓💨 * 🔹 Caleb A Luna: Speeding -- Exceeding Maximum 55 MPH 🚗💨
⚖️ Lawrence County Infraction Report: May 28 – June 11, 2026

INVESTIGATION: Bedford Man Found Dead Outside Downtown Bloomington Business

Authorities in Monroe County have released the identity of a Lawrence County man who was tragically found deceased on a downtown sidewalk early Wednesday morning. Raymond Stewart, 51, of Bedford, was identified by Monroe County Coroner Jeff Hall on Thursday after his immediate family was formally notified of his passing. The Discovery on Walnut Street The incident began on the morning of Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at approximately 8:45 a.m.. A caller contacted emergency dispatchers to report

Traffic Stop Uncovers Methamphetamine Haul West of Bedford

Two individuals are facing high-level felony charges following a Wednesday evening traffic stop that took more than a pound of methamphetamine off local streets. According to an official statement released by the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department, the incident began on June 10th at approximately 6:15 p.m. when Deputy Gus Hogan pulled over a vehicle along State Road 450, west of Bedford. The Traffic Stop and K9 Alert The driver of the vehicle was identified as Crystal L. Travis, 47, of Bed
Traffic Stop Uncovers Methamphetamine Haul West of Bedford

Oolitic Man Found Hiding in Attic After Police Threaten Search Warrant 🚨🏚️

A 47-year-old Oolitic man was booked into the Lawrence County Jail Monday afternoon after local town marshals and county deputies discovered him hiding inside an attic crawl space in direct violation of an active protective order. Matthew Robbins was arrested on June 8, 2026, by the Oolitic Marshal's Office. The 911 Response At approximately 1:43 p.m., Officer S. Hickman was notified of a 911 call originating from a residence in the 300 block of 6th Street in Oolitic. Upon reviewing the disp

Highway Argument Leads to OWI and Domestic Battery Charges After Witness Sees Woman Pulled From Truck 🚨🚘

An Orleans man was arrested Monday afternoon after a passing motorist witnessed him physically pull his wife from a pickup truck, causing her to tumble down a roadside embankment along State Road 37. Travis Armstrong, 33, was taken into custody by the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department on multiple misdemeanor allegations following the highway incident and a subsequent tracking effort by local deputies. The Roadside Discovery On June 8, 2026, an officer with the Lawrence County Sheriff's De

Mitchell Woman Arrested After Alleged Antique Bottle Attack and Death Threats 🚨⚖️

A midnight domestic disturbance in Mitchell resulted in multiple criminal allegations against a 32-year-old woman after she allegedly struck a man in the head with a heavy glass bottle and later threatened to burn the house down. Lacey Y. Brandt was arrested on-site early Monday morning, June 8, 2026, by the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department. Midnight Disturbance on Earl Road At approximately 12:02 a.m., emergency dispatchers received a 911 call reporting a physical domestic dispute at a

Arrest Record: Wrong Plates and "Rigid" Passenger Lead to K9 Meth Bust on SR 37 🚨💊

A Bedford man with a history of drug convictions is back behind bars after a weekend traffic stop uncovered methamphetamine, a bloody syringe, and a vehicle with completely mismatched license plates. Eric Scot Hackney, 46, was arrested late Saturday night, June 6, 2026, by the Bedford Police Department. The Traffic Stop At approximately 10:42 p.m., a Bedford police officer patrolling near State Road 37 and 16th Street observed a red passenger car. The officer noted that the front-seat passen

🔍 TRANSPARENCY REPORT: The Contrast in Lawrence County Public Communications

As part of our ongoing mission at Lawrence County Watchdog to keep our community informed, we routinely reach out to local government officials, agency heads, and law enforcement command staff with questions regarding budgets, community safety strategies, and public logistics. Over the past several months, we want to give credit where credit is due. The vast majority of our local county and state agencies have been incredibly open, responsive, and willing to answer questions. A big thank you go

Rehab Facility Employee Arrested After K9 Stop and Search Warrant Uncover Ghost Gun, Meth, and Fentanyl 🚨💊

A 35-year-old Bedford man faces a barrage of high-level felony charges after law enforcement uncovered a massive stash of prepackaged methamphetamine, fentanyl pills disguised as clinical medication, and an unserialized "ghost gun" rifle during a coordinated drug interdiction operation. Evan Boehner was arrested on Thursday, June 4, 2026, following a joint investigation by the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department and the Bloomington Police Department. Dealing Out of a Rehabilitation Center T
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