Police Log: July 26, 2026

Bedford Police Department

Arrest – July 25

12:16 a.m. Heather M. Payton, 40, Bedford, operating a vehicle while intoxicated, OWI endangerment
1:15 a.m. John Dennis, 56, Bedford, operating a vehicle with a controlled substance in his body, OWI endangerment, possession of meth, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia
6:56 p.m. Randy A. Light, 30, Bedford, wanted on a warrant

Incidents – July 25

12:16 a.m. Traffic stop on State Road 37 at 29th Street. A female was detained
4:25 a.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 1000 block of Clinic Drive
4:54 a.m. Report of an unwanted person in the 300 block of Lincoln Avenue
9:15 a.m. Traffic stop in the 2000 block of 16th Street at JayC Plus Foods. A citation was issued for driving while the driver’s license was suspended
9:27 a.m. Request for a welfare check in the 2000 block of Industrial Park Drive
10:15 a.m. Report of a possible suicidal person in the 700 block of 16th Street at Circle K
10:53 a.m. Report of a juvenile problem in the 1000 block of R Street
10:59 a.m.A medical emergency was reported in the 900 block of Constitution Avenue at Alid Discount Food Store
11:26 a.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 3000 block of Shawnee Drive South
12:08 p.m. Traffic stop on State Road 37 at 16th Street
12:31 p.m. Traffic hazard reported on 32nd Street at Mitchell Road
12:39 p.m. Traffic stop on 29th Street at Washington Avenue
1:50 p.m. Report of an unwanted person in the 500 block of N Street at Priceless Hometown IGA
2:05 p.m. Theft reported in the 2000 block of Plaza Drive
2:50 p.m. Report of a civil dispute in the 700 block of 15th Street
3:11 p.m. Request for animal control in the 700 block of I Street
3:43 p.m. Fire alarm sounded in the 3000 block of Shawnee Drive South
4:26 p.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 2000 block of Mitchell Road at the Budget Inn
4:54 p.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 2000 block of Evergreen Drive
5:13 p.m. 911 call in the 20 block of Lily Lane in Springville. The Sheriff’s Department was alerted
5:56 p.m. Vandalism reported at Hardess in the 1000 block of 16th Street
6:32 p.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 2000 block of Plaza Drive
6:56 p.m. A fight was reported on Ted Jones Drive. A man was detained
7:18 p.m. Parking problem reported in the 2000 block of 30th Street
8:41 p.m. Request for animal control on Limestone Run Road at US 50 East

Incidents – July 24

9:17 p.m. Report of trespassing at Walmart on John Williams Boulevard
9:35 p.m. Officers made extra patrols on State Road 37 and 5th Street
9:35 p.m. Traffic stop on 25th Street at Mitchell Road
10:05 p.m. Traffic stop on State Road 37 at 5th Street. A citation was issued for speeding
10:21 p.m. Officers made extra patrols on State Road 37 at John Williams Boulevard
10:23 p.m. Traffic stop on State Road 37 at 16th Street
10:42 p.m. Traffic stop on 27th Street at Washington Avenue
10:47 p.m. Traffic stop on 16th Street at Q Street
11:05 p.m. Traffic stop on 14th Street at M Street
11:24 p.m. Traffic stop on Ted Jones Drive. A man was detained

Accidents – July 25

12:09 p.m. Accident with possible injuries on 14th Street at L Street
3:58 p.m. Fatal accident reported on State Road 37 at 29th Street

Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department

Arrests – July 25

12:40 a.m. Michael Gentry, 48, Mitchell, operating a vehicle while intoxicated, operating a vehicle while never obtaining a driver’s license
3:37 p.m. Joshua R. Mink, 49, Plainfield, wanted on a warrant for failure to appear
11:45 p.m. Ryan M. Dralle, 38, Bedford, battery

Incidents – July 26

12:06 a.m. Traffic stop in the 4880 State Road 37 at the Sinclair station in Mitchell
12:17 a.m. Traffic stop in the 3000 block of Mitchell Road at Jackson Mini Mart
12:24 a.m. Officers made extra Patrol: 406 Wade St; Persimmon Park Apts, Mitchell
12:45 a.m. Officers made extra patrols on Huron Pike Drive in Mitchell
12:57 a.m. Report of a structure fire in the 40 block of Red Hill Addition in Springville
2:47 a.m. Officers made extra patrol in Northside Village and Lakeside Estates in Mitchell
3:20 a.m. 911 call investigation in the first block of Russell Drive in Mitchell

Incidents – July 25

6:29 a.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 2000 block of Bono Road in Mitchell
6:39 a.m. Request for a welfare check in the 70 block of Walnut Heights Road
8:16 a.m. Traffic hazard reported on Clark Smith Road at Spice Valley Road in Mitchell
9:11 a.m. Officers made extra patrols on US 50 East
9:13 a.m. Officers made extra patrols on West Hancock Avenue and North 14th Street in Mitchell
9:32 a.m. Citizen assist requested in the 400 block of Hel Mar Drive in Mitchell
9:42 a.m. A controlled fire was reported in the 7000 block of Tunnelton Road
9:51 a.m. Request for animal control in the 200 block of Hoosier Avenue at the Dollar General in Oolitic
10:19 a.m. Report of a possible suicidal person in the 700 block of 16th Street
10:29 a.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 600 block of West 9th Street in Oolitic
10:44 a.m. Request for animal control in the 400 block of South 6th Street in Mitchell
10:44 a.m. 911 call investigation in the 7000 block of Stone Crest Drive in Springville
10:58 a.m. Lift assistance requested in the 900 block of Constitution Avenue at Aldi Discount Foods
10:59 a.m. Transport detail to Spencer County
11:14 a.m. Repossession reported in the 4000 block of Williams Road
11:26 a.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 3000 block of Shawnee Drive South
11:27 a.m. A controlled fire was reported in the 400 block of Reuter Lane in Springville
11:46 a.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 3000 block of State Road 60 in Mitchell
11:53 a.m. An alarm sounded in the 4000 block of State Road 54 West in Springvillle
12:06 p.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 2000 block of Plaza Drive
1:03 p.m. Request for a welfare check in the 4000 block of Old State Road 37
1:14 p.m. Report of unwanted person in the 1000 block of State Road 60 East in Mitchell
1:44 p.m. Follow-up investigation in the 2000 block of R Street
2:02 p.m. Request for a welfare check in the 300 block of Old Vincennes Road in Mitchell
2:06 p.m. A controlled fire was reported in the 500 block of Guthrie Road
2:07 p.m. Report of an unwanted person in the 4000 block of Erie Church Road
2:20 p.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 1000 block of Elm Park Drive in Mitchell
2:50 p.m. Traffic hazard reported in the 100 block of Old Vincennes Road in Mitchell
3:22 p.m. Traffic stop in the 4000 block of State Road 37 at the Sinclair station in Mitchell
3:32 p.m. A fire alarm sounded in the 50 block of Peerless Quarry Road
3:47 p.m. Traffic stop on State Road 37 at State Road 54 West
4:17 p.m. A controlled fire was reported in the 6000 block of State Road 60 West in Mitchell
4:17 p.m. Traffic stop on State Road 37 at Washboard Road
4:24 p.m. Traffic stop on North 7th Street at West Warren Street in Mitchell
4:26 p.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 2000 block of Mitchell Road at the Budget Inn
4:42 p.m. Traffic stop in the 600 block of Rabbitsville Road in Mitchell
4:53 p.m. Traffic stop on North 7th Street at West Warren Street in Mitchell
4:54 p.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 2000 block of Evergreen Drive
16:58 p.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 80 block of Middle Avenue
5:00 p.m. Traffic stop on North 9th Street at West Main Street in Mitchell
5:13 p.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 20 block of Lilly Lane in Springville
5:50 p.m. A person was suffering a a psychological issue in the 300 block of Old Vincennes Road in Mitchell
5:51 p.m. Traffic stop in the 8000 block of State Road 54 West in Avoca
5:59 p.m. Report of a domestic fight in the 2000 block of Felknor Road in Mitchell
6:17 p.m. Agency assistance requested in the 300 block of Rabbitsville Road in Mitchell
6:31 p.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 2000 block of Plaza Drive
6:35 p.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 7000 block of State Road 158 at Belle’s Place
6:54 p.m. 911 call investigation in the 100 block of Lost Lane
7:32 p.m. Traffic stop on State Road 37 at West Main Street in Mitchell
7:37 p.m. Traffic stop on State Road 37 at West Hancock Avenue in Mitchell
7:57 p.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 20 block of Glory Lane
8:15 p.m. Traffic stop on West Hancock Avenue on North 14th Street in Mitchell
8:21 p.m. A controlled fire was reported in the 100 block of Old State Road 54
8:25 p.m. Traffic stop in the 3000 block of State Road 37 at Chicago Pizza in Mitchell
8:28 p.m. Traffic stop on South 5th Street at West Grissom Avenue in Mitchell
8:33 p.m. A controlled fire was reported in the 4000 block of Vinegar Hill Road
8:34 p.m. Request for animal control in the 1000 block of US 50 East at the church
8:37 p.m. Follow-up investigation in the 2000 block of Felknor Road in Mitchell
8:44 p.m. Traffic stop on West Grissom Avenue at South 10th Street in Mitchell
8:53 p.m. Request for a welfare check in the 90 block of Palestine Road
8:54 p.m. Traffic hazard reported in the 500 block of Oolitic Road
9:05 p.m. Request for animal control in the 400 block of South 6th Street in Mitchell
9:35 p.m. Traffic stop in the 2000 block of State Road 37 at McDonald’s in Mitchell
9:37 p.m. Lift assistance requested in the 1000 block of 11th Street
9:46 p.m. Traffic stop on State Road 37 at Dixie Highway in Mitchell
9:55 p.m. Traffic stop on State Road 37 at West Main Street in Mitchell
9:56 p.m. Traffic stop in the 1000 block of James Avenue
10:11 p.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 20 block of Teke Burton Drive in Mitchell
10:11 p.m. Traffic stop on South 5th Street at West Main Street in Mitchell
10:12 p.m. Officers made extra patrols on Dale Street in Mitchell
10:34 p.m. Traffic stopped on West Vine Street at South 6th Street in Mitchell
10:43 p.m. Officers made a business check in the 10000 block of State Road 37
10:43 p.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 200 block of Lincoln Avenue
10:47 p.m. Traffic stop on State Road 37 at John Williams Boulevard
10:59 p.m. Traffic stop on State Road 37 at John Williams Boulevard
11:19 p.m. Traffic stop State Road 37 at John Williams Boulevard
11:39 p.m. Officers made extra patrol on Tom Green Drive in Mitchell-
11:40 p.m. Report of a burglary in the 300 block of Huron Pike Drive in Mitchell
11:45 p.m. Traffic stop in the 1000 block of West Hancock Avenue at Burris Elementary in Mitchell
11:54 p.m. Officers made a business check in the 3000 block of State Road 37 at the Marathon station in Mitchell

Accidents – July 25

3:57 p.m. Fatal accident on State Road 37 at 29th Street
9:12 p.m. Property damage accident on DNR Road at VFW Road in Mitchell