Crime
Police search for vehicle after hit-and-run leaves 14-year-old seriously injured in Mitchell
MITCHELL — Authorities in southern Indiana are searching for a driver who fled the scene after striking and seriously injuring a 14-year-old scooter rider Friday…
Man arrested after found intoxicated in middle of busy intersection
BEDFORD — A Bedford man who was ordered to leave a local hotel Wednesday afternoon was arrested less than an hour later after police found…
Man accused of trafficking large quantities of meth
BEDFORD. — A multi-agency narcotics investigation culminated late Wednesday night in the high-profile arrest of a Bedford man accused of trafficking heavy quantities of methamphetamine…
Police Log: June 5, 2026
Bedford Police Department Arrests- June 4 Incidents- June 4 Incidents- June 3 Accidents- June 3 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests- June 4 Incidents- June 5…
Woman arrested on May 31 following bigamy investigation
BEDFORD — A regional marriage tracking dispute has led to a formal criminal investigation in Lawrence County after a local man discovered his estranged wife…
Former elementary school employee arrested for allegedly stealing over $50K from extracurricular funds
COLUMBUS — A multi-month investigation into missing school funds has culminated in the arrest of a 56-year-old woman accused of embezzling tens of thousands of…
IDEM forecasts statewide Air Quality Action Day for Thursday, June 4
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has forecast an Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) throughout Indiana for Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ozone levels are…
Scott County man arrested after allegedly selling $38K in fake silver, attempting $210K gold heist
BROWNSTOWN — A Scott County man faces serious felony charges after allegedly swindling a local buyer out of tens of thousands of dollars using counterfeit…
Indiana State Police arrest former Delaware County EMS manager after multi-year theft investigation
DELAWARE COUNTY – Detectives, with the assistance of troopers with the Indiana State Police Pendleton District, arrested Meagan R. Coutinho, 42, of Albany, Indiana, the former…
Clinton man arrested for child molestation
VERMILLION COUNTY – Indiana State Police initiated a criminal investigation after receiving information that three females, under the age of 14, had been sexually abused…
