Crime
Traffic stop in Bedford leads to arrest for methamphetamine and syringe possession
BEDFORD — A 39-year-old Bedford man was arrested Saturday night on drug-related charges after a routine traffic stop uncovered hypodermic syringes containing methamphetamine residue. According…
Two women cited for Walmart skip-scanning scheme; One jailed on prior convictions
BEDFORD — A self-checkout “skip-scanning” incident at the Bedford Walmart led to criminal theft charges against two women and sent one to the Lawrence County…
Springville drug bust following overdose call
SPRINGVILLE — A reported overdose call in Springville led to a major drug investigation and the seizure of dozens of grams of methamphetamine on September…
Greene County Sheriff’s Department warns residents of phone scam involving missed jury duty claims
GREENE COUNTY — The Greene County Sheriff’s Department is warning local residents to be on high alert following multiple reports of phone scammers impersonating law…
Indiana State Police execute arrest and search warrants following investigation
COVINGTON, IN – On September 14, 2026, Indiana State Police detectives executed an arrest warrant for Jose Lopez, 41, of Covington, Indiana, and search warrants…
Multi-agency human trafficking operation conducted in Northern Indiana
NORTHERN INDIANA – The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Tribal Police Department, working in conjunction with the Indiana State Police, Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi…
Former INDOT employee charged with felonies after allegedly stealing $40,000 in fuel
INDIANAPOLIS – An investigation conducted by the Indiana Office of Inspector General, assisted by the Indiana Department of Transportation, has resulted in level 6 felony…
Heltonville man arrested on drug, weapon charges after early morning moped stop in Bedford
BEDFORD — A series of traffic violations on a moped led to the arrest of a Heltonville man on multiple felony and misdemeanor drug charges…
Police Log: September 16, 2026
Bedford Police Department Arrests – September 15 Incidents – September 16 Incidents – September 15 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – September 15 Incidents –…
Mitchell man arrested after woman says he pointed gun at her vehicle, affidavit says
MITCHELL — A Mitchell man was arrested Sept. 7 after a woman told Lawrence County deputies that he pointed a firearm at her vehicle while her…
