BEDFORD — A 38-year-old Bedford man is behind bars following an early morning domestic disturbance that escalated into a physical confrontation with law enforcement and jail staff.
Jayme M. Buckman was arrested on January 25, 2026, after deputies from the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department responded to a residence on State Road 158.
According to a probable cause affidavit filed by Officer Kenton Carter, dispatch received a call from Buckman’s mother, who reported that her adult son was intoxicated and acting aggressively. She informed dispatch that her son had been striking objects in the house and had attempted to push his father.
Upon arrival, officers entered the home through an unlocked back door and located Buckman kneeling against a couch. Officer Carter noted a strong odor of alcohol and observed blood on Buckman’s right fist.
The situation reportedly turned physical when officers attempted to assist Buckman onto the couch so he could rest. Police state that Buckman repeatedly attempted to grab the responding officers. At one point, Buckman fell off the couch and struck his head on the floor, causing a laceration.
The confrontation intensified as officers prepared to leave. According to the affidavit, Buckman allegedly stood up and struck Officer Carter’s body-worn camera, knocking it to the floor before grabbing the officer.
Due to the head injury sustained during his earlier fall, Buckman was transported to IU Health Bedford, where he received staples for a forehead wound before being medically cleared for jail.
Once at the Lawrence County Jail, Buckman reportedly became combative with jail staff. Despite being placed in a spit mask, he allegedly spat at multiple officials. Officer Carter, Sergeant R. Compton, and Jail Officer L. Fish all reported being struck by saliva through the mesh of the mask.
Following the incident, Buckman was placed into a “jail wrap” restraint system and booked into custody. He faces several preliminary charges, including interfering with a public safety officer, battery against a public safety official, and battery by bodily waste.
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.
