BEDFORD — A woman was arrested Friday afternoon, December 13, 2025, at the Indiana Center for Recovery facility in Bedford after allegedly refusing to leave the property following her discharge for behavioral issues.
Terya M. Hall, 33, of Indianapolis, was taken into custody after a physical struggle with officers and is facing charges including resisting law enforcement by force, criminal trespass, disorderly conduct, and attempted battery.
Bedford Police Officers Steven Hatton Jr. and Officer Ratcliff were dispatched to the Indiana Center for Recovery on 23rd Street at approximately 1:36 p.m. regarding an unwanted person.
Upon arrival, staff informed officers that Hall, a patient, had been discharged after allegedly attempting to hit a staff member earlier in the day. Staff requested she be trespassed from the property instead of pursuing battery charges at that time.
When officers located Hall, she was lying in bed, appearing to be asleep. Staff noted that she had become upset earlier and had resisted attempts to check her blood sugar, which she later stated was elevated.
Officers called for an IU Health ambulance to evaluate Hall. Medics were eventually able to wake her and confirm her elevated blood sugar. Hall, who identified herself as diabetic, refused transport to the hospital.
Hall was advised she was officially discharged and trespassed from the property, but she became upset and initially tried to argue, claiming to be having a seizure or denying the attempted battery.
Hall eventually began packing but refused to leave the front lobby until she had all her belongings, which officers advised she would retrieve once outside. After walking to the front lobby, she threw her belongings down, arguing she didn’t want to go out in the cold.
Hall was repeatedly advised by officers and then Sergeant Crulo, who arrived on scene, that she needed to gather her belongings and leave the property immediately or face arrest. Hall reportedly stated she did not care if she went to jail and sat down on the sidewalk in front of the center’s entrance.
When Officer Hatton attempted to secure her arm to place her under arrest, Hall reportedly tensed up and pulled away. Officers had to place her on her stomach as she continued to pull her arms away and attempted to kick officers.
Hall was eventually handcuffed, though she attempted to go limp while being escorted to the patrol car. During this time, Hall allegedly threatened to bite Officer Hatton, who held her head away from his body.
Once inside the patrol car, Hall reportedly attempted to turn around to face the officer, and Officer Hatton stated he placed his hand on her chest to turn her back around, noting she had previously threatened to spit on officers.
While transporting her to the jail, Hall unfastened her seatbelt and began kicking the door of the patrol vehicle. Officers had to secure her upright with the seatbelt to prevent her from kicking further.
Hall was ultimately transported to the Lawrence County Jail for housing. The police affidavit notes that Hall was informed multiple times by the facility staff that she needed to leave, and she refused.
All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This article is based on the information provided in the probable cause affidavit and does not represent a final determination of guilt or innocence.
