Crime
Bloomfield repeat sex offender sentenced to 15-plus years in federal prison
INDIANA — A Bloomfield man has been sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing and possessing child sexual…
Police Log: May 21, 2026
Bedford Police Department Arrest – May 20 Incidents – May 20 Accidents – May 20 Accidents – May 19 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…
State officials offer $5,000 reward following string of suspicious fires on Washington’s west side
WASHINGTON— A coordinated state and local investigation is underway after three structure fires broke out within a single hour on the west side of Washington…
Louisville man arrested in Mitchell following multi-agency drunk driving investigation
MITCHELL — A Louisville man is facing multiple operating while intoxicated and drug possession charges after a multi-agency traffic stop on State Road 37 revealed…
Simple assault and drug violations top list of Indiana’s most common crimes, FBI data shows
INDIANA — Simple assault was the most commonly committed criminal offense in Indiana, according to an analysis of recent FBI crime data. The study, conducted…
Bedford man arrested for felony domestic battery following late-night disturbance
BEDFORD— A late-night verbal dispute escalated into physical violence last Tuesday, resulting in the arrest of a Bedford man on felony domestic battery charges after…
Oolitic woman arrested for public Intoxication at Bedford pediatric clinic; DCS notified
BEDFORD — An Oolitic woman was arrested on public intoxication charges last Tuesday after staff at a local medical facility raised alarms that she appeared…
Police Log: May 20, 2026
Bedford Police Department Arrests – May 19 Incidents – May 19 Accidents – May 19 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – May 19 Incidents –…
West Baden assistant police chief arrested following state police investigation
ORANGE COUNTY — The Assistant Chief of the West Baden Police Department has been arrested on multiple felony charges following a criminal investigation by the…
Williams man facing burglary, theft charges after allegedly using former employer’s blank checks
BEDFORD — A Williams man is facing multiple criminal charges after a Bedford Police Department investigation revealed he allegedly used a key from his former…
