BEDFORD — A Bedford woman was taken into custody on New Year’s Day following a domestic dispute that escalated from a verbal altercation to physical battery.
According to a probable cause affidavit filed by Officer A. Manke of the Bedford Police Department, 51-year-old Tammy Carrick was arrested on January 1, 2026, at her residence on 10th Street.
Officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of 10th St. in response to an ongoing verbal domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, police met with the male complainant, who stated in a recorded interview that Carrick had been screaming at him and had made threats to kill him and herself.
Officer Manke noted that Carrick appeared “extremely drunk” and later recorded a 0.205% BAC on a portable breath test (PBT). Because neither party was willing to leave the home, officers advised them to remain separated for the evening.
The situation changed rapidly as officers prepared to leave the scene. The male ran outside to inform police that as soon as they had stepped out, Carrick emerged from her room screaming and allegedly shoved him with both hands, nearly causing him to fall.
The male expressed fear for his life, stating he was afraid to sleep because he believed Carrick would hurt him during the night. While the male showed no visible marks or bruises, he signed a battery affidavit and requested to press charges.
The affidavit details a combative arrest process. At the residence, Carrick reportedly continued to scream at officers and refused to follow verbal commands. At the police department, due to a mechanical issue with a patrol vehicle door, Carrick was asked to slide across the seat; she refused and had to be forcefully removed from the vehicle. At the Lawrence County Jail, Carrick allegedly became combative with jail staff, preventing them from completing the standard booking process.
Because of her level of intoxication and behavior, Carrick was placed in a detox cell at the Lawrence County Jail.
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.
