Intoxicated driver attempts to deceive a state trooper and is arrested

AVOCA – On Wednesday, March 13, at 8:00 p.m., Indiana State Trooper Jesse Crane was on patrol when he noticed a 2012 blue Ford Escape…

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Man arrested after leaving fingerprints on woman’s neck

MITCHELL – On Wednesday, March 13, at 11:13 p.m., Lawrence County Central Dispatch received a 911 call from a woman in the 5000 block of…

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Trooper detains suspended driver on drug charges

BEDFORD – An Indianapolis man was arrested Wednesday, March 13, after an Indiana State Trooper stopped him for a traffic violation on State Road 37…

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Report of erratic driver lands man in jail

BEDFORD — An Indianapolis man was arrested after a report of an erratic driver traveling south on State Road 37 from the Lawrence Monroe County…

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Intoxicated woman passed out in a running vehicle in gear is arrested

BEDFORD – A Bedford woman was arrested on Friday, March 15, after Bedford Police officers were requested to Burger King after a report of a…

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High-speed chase ends with Indiana State Police canine apprehension

FORT WAYNE – A Fort Wayne man was incarcerated Sunday evening after allegedly leading troopers on a high-speed vehicle pursuit that ended in a crash…

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Indiana State Police Lafayette District weekend patrol

LAFAYETTE – This past weekend, the Indiana State Police Lafayette Post executed targeted patrols across the district to identify and apprehend dangerous and impaired drivers….

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Teen jumped while walking home and two were detained

BEDFORD – On Friday, March 15th, 2024, at 7:20 p.m., Officer Taylor Daugherty responded to the 18th and E Streets area after a report of…

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Police Log: March 18, 2024

Bedford Police Department Incidents – March 17 Incidents – March 16 Accidents – March 17 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – March 17 Incidents –…

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Norman man admits he shot and killed Lisha ‘Lee’ Branum

SEYMOUR – A Norman man has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter, a Level 2 felony, in the death of 58-year-old Lisha ‘Lee’ Ann Branum. Judge…

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