Crime
Man detained after punching out a window
BEDFORD – A Bedford man was arrested after he got angry and punched out a window. On Thursday, August 22, Bedford Police Officer Brian Sorrells…
Tracking device discovery leads to investigation
BEDFORD – A Springville woman was arrested after admitting to placing a tracking device on a vehicle. Police arrested 33-year-old Amanda Thompson on a charge…
Police find meth, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia; woman arrested
BEDFORD – On Thursday, August 22, at approximately 1:15 a.m. Bedford Police Officer Taylor Daugherty was patrolling 16th Street near J Street when she stopped…
Police find meth in vehicle, Bedford man arrested
BEDFORD – A Bedford man was arrested on a warrant on drug charges after an investigation on July 7, 2024. Bedford Police Officer Taylor Daugherty…
Police Log: August 28, 2024
Bedford Police Department Incidents – August 27 Incidents – August 26 Accidents – August 27 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – August 27 Incidents –…
Indiana State Police investigating a fatal crash following a police pursuit in Clinton County
FRANKFORT – At the request of Chief Shoemaker of the Frankfort Police Department, the Indiana State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred…
 Charges filed against two Michigan City men for neglect of an animal
MICHIGAN CITY – Charges were filed against two Indiana men after a year-long investigation. The incident stemmed from an occurrence in July of 2023 where…
Carthage man arrested on intimidation charges
CARTHAGE – On August 27, 2024, around 1:00 pm., the Indiana State Police Central Special Weapons, and Tactics (SWAT) Team served the arrest warrant at…
Judge Robert Cline recused himself from Jessica Staggs’ case and requested a special judge; taxpayers submitted a letter to the court
BEDFORD – Former Lawrence County Auditor and Oolitic Town Clerk-Treasurer Jessica Staggs appeared in Lawrence Superior Court II on Monday for her initial hearing. Staggs…
Former Sheriff who pleaded guilty to stealing millions for personal use sentenced to 15 years in prison
CLARK CO. – Former Sheriff Jamey Noel, a notable figure in the state Republican party, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after entering…
