Police Log: April 22, 2026

Bedford Police Department

Arrests – April 22

  • 3:50 a.m. Shannon R. Rishforth, 49, Bedford, two counts of residential entry, theft

Arrests – April 21

  • 4:20 p.m. Phillip A. Baker, 47, Bedford, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident
  • 7:52 p.m. Vincent M. Evans, 18, Bedford, minor consuming an alcoholic beverage

Incidents – April 21

  • 12:06 a.m. Report of a person having a psychological issue in the 900 block of 15th Street
  • 1:40 a.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 3000 block of Washington Avenue
  • 2:09 a.m. Request for a welfare check on 15th and I Street
  • 5:01 a.m. Request for a welfare check in the 900 block of 15th Street
  • 5:06 a.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 200 block of 20th Street
  • 5:25 a.m. Noise complaint reported in the 900 block of Summit Lane
  • 5:26 a.m. Parking problem reported in the 2000 block of 16th Street
  • 6:31 a.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 3000 block of Shawnee Drive South
  • 7:18 a.m. School patrols at Parkview Primary
  • 7:29 a.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 700 block of 20th Street
  • 7:37 a.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 3000 block of Shawnee Drive South
  • 8:22 a.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 100 block of Riley Boulevard
  • 8:35 a.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 1000 block of 27th Street
  • 9:50 a.m. Street blocked in the 1000 block of 23rd Street
  • 9:53 a.m. Parking problem reported at Walmart
  • 10:45 a.m. Request for a welfare check in the 400 block of Ravine Drive
  • 12:15 p.m. Fraud reported in the 2000 block of 16th Street
  • 12:18 p.m. Traffic stop on 22nd Street at P Street
  • 12:31 p.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 3000 block of Shawnee Drive South
  • 1:20 p.m. Report of an abandoned vehicle at Walmart
  • 1:39 p.m. Parking problem reported in the 2000 block of 16th Street
  • 2:08 p.m. Theft reported in the 1000 block of 14th Street
  • 2:32 p.m. School patrols at Lincoln Elementary
  • 3:07 p.m. Voyeurism reported in the 1000 block of K Street
  • 3:12 p.m. Parking problem reported in the 1000 block of C Street
  • 3:15 p.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 2000 block of John Williams Boulevard
  • 3:34 p.m. A disturbance was reported in the 1000 block of J Street
  • 3:46 p.m. Officers were out with a person in the 900 block of 17th Street
  • 3:49 p.m. Traffic stop on 17th Street at F Street
  • 3:51 p.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 2000 block of Q Street
  • 3:59 p.m. Fire reported in the 3000 block of 16th Street
  • 4:03 p.m. Transport detail to Norton Lane at T Street
  • 4:07 p.m. Traffic stop on 10th Street at R Street
  • 4:07 p.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 1000 block of 16th Street
  • 4:37 p.m. Traffic stop at Walmart
  • 5:56 p.m. Civil dispute reported in the 1000 block of 11th Street
  • 5:56 p.m. Off-duty assistance given at 23rd Street and M Street
  • 6:03 p.m. Report of shots fired in the first block of Ludlow Drive
  • 6:07 p.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 1000 block of C Street
  • 7:52 p.m. Report of a theft at Rural King
  • 7:52 p.m. Report of a domestic fight in the 1000 block of 24th Street. A male was detained
  • 9:07 p.m. Report of an unwanted person in the 1000 block of H Street

Incidents – April 20

  • 9:46 p.m. Parking problem reported in the 2000 block of 16th Street
  • 10:58 p.m. Officers made extra patrols on T Street
  • 11:00 p.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 600 block of R Street
  • 11:09 p.m. A fight was reported in the 900 block of 18th Street
  • 11:39 p.m. Open door found in the 1000 block of S Street

Accidents – April 21

  • 2:03 p.m. Property damage accident with a vehicle leaving the scene on John Williams Boulevard at James Avenue
  • 5:13 p.m. Accident with possible injuries reported on John Williams Boulevard at X Street

Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department

Arrests – April 21

  • 9:00 a.m. Dakota J. Deckard, 32, Bedford, contempt of criminal court
  • 9:30 a.m. Mariah E. Mills, 33, Bedford, wanted on a probation violation

Incidents – April 22

  • 12:04 a.m. Officers made extra patrols in Northside Village in Mitchell
  • 12:07 a.m. Officers made extra patrols on Lakeside Estates in Mitchell
  • 12:55 a.m. Officers made extra patrols on Camelot Court Avenue in Mitchell
  • 12:55 a.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 500 block of I Street
  • 1:07 a.m. Officers made a business check in the 1000 block of West Main Street in Mitchell
  • 1:12 a.m. Report of a suspicious person in the 400 block of South 4th Street in Mitchell
  • 1:38 a.m. Officers made extra patrols in the 1000 block of West Brook Street in Mitchell
  • 2:40 a.m. Officers were out with a person in the 900 block of Newby Street in Mitchell
  • 2:55 a.m. Officers made extra patrols on Tom Green Drive in Mitchell
  • 3:02 a.m. 911 call investigation in the 1000 block of Windwood Drive
  • 3:33 a.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 2000 block of 16th Street
  • 4:50 p.m. Agency assistance at IU Health Bedford Hospital

Incidents – April 21

  • 6:27 a.m. Request for animal control on State Road 60 East at South 2nd Street in Mitchell
  • 6:31 a.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 3000 block of Shawnee Drive South
  • 6:56 a.m. Traffic Stop on Hoosier Avenue at 4th Street in Oolitic
  • 7:28 a.m. Traffic stop on East Oolitic Road at Treslar Street
  • 7:29 a.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 700 block of 20th Street
  • 7:37 a.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 3000 block of Shawnee Drive South
  • 7:47 a.m. Traffic stop in the 100 block of 7th Street in Oolitic
  • 7:57 a.m. Transport detail to Monroe County
  • 8:17 a.m. Warrant service in the 500 block of Ridge Road in Williams
  • 8:23 a.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 100 block of Riley Boulevard
  • 8:36 a.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 1000 block of 27th Street
  • 9:15 a.m. Transport detail to IU Health Bedford Hospital
  • 9:18 a.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 10000 block of Williams Road in Williams
  • 9:21 a.m. Report of a suspicious person in the 400 block of Tanyard Road in Heltonville
  • 9:49 a.m. Transport detail to Courthouse Plaza
  • 10:31 a.m. Document service in the 400 block of 18th Street
  • 10:38 a.m. Citizen assistance requested in the 100 block of Main Street
  • 10:50 a.m. An information report was taken in the 7000 block of State Road 158
  • 10:51 a.m. Drug investigation in the 6000 block of State Road 37 in Mitchell
  • 11:55 a.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 20 block of Teke Burton Drive in Mitchell
  • 12:13 p.m. 911 call investigation in the 800 block of Meridian Road in Mitchell
  • 12:30 p.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 3000 block of Shawnee Drive South
  • 12:47 p.m. Transport detail to Courthouse Plaza
  • 12:59 p.m. 911 call investigation on State Road 158
  • 1:01 p.m. Report of a disabled vehicle on State Road 37 at State Road 60 West
  • 2:03 p.m. Traffic stop on State Road 37 at Washboard Road
  • 2:16 p.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 4000 block of Greer Lane in Springville
  • 2:20 p.m. Traffic stop on State Road 37 at Trogdon Lane
  • 2:29 p.m. Traffic stop on State Road 37 at Oak Circle Drive
  • 2:31 p.m. Warrant service in the 300 block of Old US 50 West in Mitchell
  • 2:31 p.m. Officers were out with a person on State Road 37 at Patton Hill Road
  • 2:59 p.m. Request for a welfare check in the 1000 block of Elm Park Drive in Mitchell
  • 3:14 p.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 3000 block of John Williams Boulevard
  • 3:39 p.m. Traffic stop on State Road 37 at Washboard Road
  • 3:46 p.m. Traffic stop on State Road 37 at Washboard Road
  • 3:50 p.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 2000 block of Q Street
  • 3:55 p.m. Officers made a business check in the 300 block of Hillcrest Way
  • 4:11 p.m. Officers made extra patrols on the Monon Trail from Woodville Road to Hancock Avenue in Mitchell
  • 4:23 p.m. Traffic stop on Old State Road 37 at Washboard Road
  • 4:28 p.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 1000 block of 16th Street
  • 4:36 p.m. An alarm sounded in the 2000 block of Old State Road 60 West in Mitchell
  • 4:42 p.m. Report of a controlled fire in the 90 block of Art Gallery Road in Mitchell
  • 4:49 p.m. Traffic stop on State Road 37 at Rariden Hill Road in Mitchell
  • 4:56 p.m. Traffic stop on State Road 37 at 16th Street
  • 5:08 p.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 4000 block of Tunnelton Road
  • 5:09 p.m. Officers made a business check in the 8000 block of State Road 60 West
  • 5:22 p.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 7000 block of State Road 158
  • 5:38 p.m. Traffic stop on State Road 37 at State Road 60 West in Mitchell
  • 5:59 p.m. Officers made a business check in the 40 block of Teke Burton Drive in Mitchell
  • 6:07 p.m. Lift assistance requested in the 1000 block of C Street
  • 6:25 p.m. Traffic stop on South 7th Street at West Grissom Avenue in Mitchell
  • 7:07 p.m. An information report was taken in the 3000 block of State Road 60 East
  • 7:16 p.m. Traffic stop on State Road 37 at West Main Street in Mitchell
  • 7:19 p.m. Report of a possible suicidal person in the 2000 block of Leatherwood Circle
  • 7:51 p.m. Report of a disabled vehicle in the 3000 block of Old State Road 37
  • 8:07 p.m. Request for animal control on South 8th Street at College Avenue in Mitchell
  • 8:41 p.m. An information report was taken in the East Oolitic Bottoms in the bean field in Oolitic
  • 8:42 p.m. Traffic stop in the 3000 block of State Road 37 in Mitchell
  • 8:45 p.m. A medical emergency was reported on State Road 54 at State Road 37
  • 8:55 p.m. Traffic stop on North 4th Street at West Main Street in Mitchell
  • 8:59 p.m. An information reported was taken in the 300 block of West Main Street in Mitchell
  • 9:08 p.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 100 block of North Maple Street in Orleans
  • 9:23 p.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 2000 block of Evergreen Drive
  • 9:25 p.m. Request for a welfare check on US 50 East at Leesville Road
  • 9:55 p.m. A controlled fire was reported in the 100 block of Juliet Lane in Mitchell
  • 10:00 p.m. Traffic stop on South 6th Street at State Road 60 East in Mitchell
  • 11:07 p.m. Officers made a house check in the 2000 block of US 50 East
  • 11:11 p.m. Officers made a business check in the 1000 block of Wilkins Way in Mitchell
  • 11:11 p.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 1000 block of Orchard Street in Mitchell
  • 11:14 p.m. Traffic stop in the 1000 block of US 50 East
  • 11:23 p.m. Officers made a business check in the 700 block of South 11th Street in Mitchell
  • 11:30 p.m. Report of an electrical hazard in the 2000 block of Leatherwood Road
  • 11:36 p.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 2000 block of 16th Street
  • 11:37 p.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 400 block of East Vine Street in Mitchell

Accidents – April 21

  • 8:38 a.m. Property damage accident reported in the 3000 block of US 50 East
  • 5:12 p.m. Accident with possible injuries reported on John Williams Boulevard at X Street