Police Log: May 4, 2026

Bedford Police Department

Arrests – May 3

7:13 p.m. Kenneth L. Chenault, 29, Mitchell, dealing meth, possession of meth, dealing cocaine or a narcotic drug, possession of cocaine or a narcotic drug, illegal possession of a syringe, possession of drug paraphernalia

Incidents – May 3

12:14 a.m. Officers made extra patrols on Hillcrest Circle
12:19 a.m. Traffic stop on 16th Street at James Avenue
12:57 a.m. Traffic stop on State Road 37 at 16th Street
1:41 a.m. A transient was at the Police Department seeking assistance
3:15 a.m. Traffic stop on 5th Street at M Street
3:51 a.m. Traffic stop at Taco Bell in the 2000 block of 16th Street
6:11 a.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 3000 block of Illinois Street
7:30 a.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 3000 block of Shawnee Drive South
7:38 a.m. Traffic hazard reported on State Road 37 at 29th Street
9:07 a.m. Report of a suspicious person at Tractor Supply on 16th Street
10:07 a.m. Traffic stop on Mitchell Road at SandPit Road. A citation was issued for violation of driver’s license conditions
10:27 a.m. Traffic stop on 16th Street at State Road 37
11:48 a.m. Report of an unwanted person at the Mark III Motel on M Street
1:50 p.m. Theft reported in the 700 block of Riley Boulevard
2:31 p.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 3000 block of John Williams Boulevard
2:31 p.m. 911 hang-up investigation in the 2000 block of Rockport Road
2:39 p.m. An alarm sounded in the 3000 block of Brock Lane
3:12 p.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 2000 block of 16th Street
3:32 p.m. Property damage accident reported in the 1000 block of 16th Street
3:46 p.m. Agency assistance requested in the 2000 block of 16th Street
4:16 p.m. Officers made extra patrols on State Road 37 and Patton Hill Road
4:37 p.m. Report of a protective order violation in the 600 block of U Street
5:18 p.m. Parking problem reported in the 1000 block of O Street
5:42 p.m. Request for animal control on State Road 37 at 29th Street
6:10 p.m. Request for a welfare check in the 900 block of Stevens Street in Mitchell
6:19 p.m. Report of a juvenile problem at Hardee’s on 16th Street
6:29 p.m. Found property reported in the 500 block of Lincoln Avenue at Greccos
6:57 p.m. Traffic stop on 22nd at P Street
7:13 p.m. Officers made extra patrols on 16th Street and detained a man at McDonald’s
7:41 p.m. Off-duty assist at Walmart
8:14 p.m. Officers made extra patrols on M Street
8:47 p.m. Fire reported in the 2000 block of Washington Avenue
8:55 p.m. A transient was on station seeking assistance
9:02 p.m. A person was at the Police Department to report a theft in the 2000 block of John Williams Boulevard
9:06 p.m. A message was delivered in the 1000 block of 32nd Street

Incidents – May 2

9:27 p.m. Message delivered in the 1000 block of 13th Street
9:28 p.m. Fire reported in the 200 block of Hayden Drive
9:28 p.m. Parking problem reported in the 2000 block of 16th Street
9:55 p.m. A transient was at the Police Department seeking assistance
10:30 p.m. Report of a disabled vehicle on State Road 37 at 29th Street
11:21 p.m. Traffic stop on State Road 37 at 29th Street

Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department

Arrests – May 3

4:15 p.m. Eric J. Kirby, 30, Mitchell, wanted on a probation violation
6:00 p.m. Ober Morales, 29, no address listed, operating a vehicle while intoxicated, OWI endangerment
9:25 p.m. Kyle B. Stewart, 48, Williams, dealing meth
11:30 p.m. Johnathon N. Herald, 43, Mitchell, operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a prior conviction

Incidents – May 4

12:07 a.m. Officers made a business check in the 100 block of Teke Burton Drive
12:13 a.m. Officers made a business check in the 40 block of Teke Burton Drive
12:59 a.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 2000 block of Williams Silverville Road in Williams
2:11 a.m. Traffic stop in the 200 block of State Road 60 East in Mitchell
2:14 a.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 1000 block of Clinic Drive
3:57 a.m. Agency assistance requested on 16th Street at Becky Skillman Way
4:19 a.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 1000 block of 23rd Street
4:28 a.m. An information report was taken on State Road 37 at Old State Road 37

Incidents – May 3

6:10 a.m. Lift assistance requested in the 3000 block of Illinois Street
7:09 a.m. Lift assistance requested in the 1000 block of Meridian Road in Mitchell
7:29 a.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 3000 block of Shawnee Drive South
7:35 a.m. Warrant service in the 100 block of Jr. Phillips Drive in Williams
8:05 a.m. Warrant service in the 300 block of Huron Pike Road in Mitchell
10:11 a.m. Traffic stop in the 100 block of Oolitic Road
10:19 a.m. Lift assistance requested in the 200 block of Rabbitsville Road in Mitchell
10:21 a.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 50 block of Peerless Quarry Road
10:27 a.m. Traffic stop on 4th Street at Hoosier Avenue in Oolitic
10:46 a.m. Traffic stop in the 300 block of Main Street in Oolitic
10:49 a.m. A fire alarm sounded in the 1000 block of State Road 37
11:18 a.m. Report of an unwanted person in the 400 block of North 5th Street in Mitchell
11:26 a.m. 911 call hang-up investigation in the 400 block of Guthrie Bend
11:53 a.m. Traffic stop on State Road 37 at Old State Road 37
12:25 p.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 1000 block of Meridian Road in Mitchell
12:35 p.m. Report of an erratic driver traveling south on State Road 37 at Doc Hamilton Boulevard in Mitchell
12:37 p.m. Report of a possible suicidal person in the 2000 block of Steven Avenue
1:28 p.m. Report of a fire in the 4000 block of State Road 54 West in Springville
1:43 p.m. Theft reported in the 400 block of Wade Street at Persimmon Park apartments in Mitchell
2:07 p.m. Officers made a house check in the 1000 block of Shawswick Station Road
2:29 p.m. Report of a protective order violation at the Jail
2:31 p.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 3000 block of John Williams Boulevard
2:43 p.m. Citizen dispute reported in the 4000 block of State Road 37
2:54 p.m. Follow-up investigation in the 100 block of Murdock Station Road
3:11 p.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 2000 block of 16th Street
3:43 p.m. A controlled fire was reported in the 100 block of Rockwood Drive
4:06 p.m. A traffic hazard was reported in the 1000 block of Clark Smith Road in Mitchell
4:07 p.m. Traffic stop on State Road 37 at 5th Street
4:20 p.m. Lift assistance requested in the 200 block of Rabbitsville Road in Mitchell
4:28 p.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 200 block of Middle Leesville Road
4:43 p.m. Request for a welfare check in the 2000 block of State Road 37 at McDonald’s in Mitchell
5:00 p.m. Countywide volunteer fire department radio test
5:38 p.m. An alarm sounded in the 400 block of Old State Road 37
5:59 p.m. Traffic stop in the 70 block of Lincoln Avenue
6:16 p.m. Report of a possible suicidal person in the 900 block of Stevens Street in Mitchell
6:19 p.m. Citizen dispute in the 1000 block of South Meridian Road in Mitchell
6:27 p.m. Transport detail from IU Bedford Hospital to IU Bloomington Hospital
7:23 p.m. Officers made a business check in the 20 block of Old Farm Road
7:26 p.m. Traffic stop on State Road 37 at Doc Hamilton Boulevard in Mitchell
7:46 p.m. Investigation at Patton Hill Road at Patton View Drive
8:07 p.m. An alarm sounded in the 300 block of Hayes Road
8:24 p.m. Report of vandalism in the 600 block of West Main Street in Mitchell
8:41 p.m. Report of an erratic driver traveling north on State Road 37 at John Williams Boulevard
8:48 p.m. Officers were out with a person in the 300 block of Pond Lane in Williams
8:50 p.m. Citizen assistance requested in the 300 block of Hayes Road
8:56 p.m. Traffic stop in the 1000 block of Wilkens Way
9:14 p.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 200 block of Anderson Road
9:24 p.m. A medical emergency was reported on Pumphouse Road at Ball Road in Mitchell
9:40 p.m. Report of unsafe shooting in the 300 block of Tarry Park Lane in Mitchell
9:49 p.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 200 block of White Lane
10:04 p.m. Lift assistance requested in the 200 block of Bailey Lane
10:23 p.m. Officers made extra patrols on Tom Green Drive in Mitchell
10:49 p.m. Report of an erratic driver traveling south on State Road 37 at Woodlawn Drive in Mitchell
11:49 p.m. Officers made extra patrols on Wade Street in Mitchell