Crime
Bedford man arrested on multiple felony charges after alleged dognapping and assault on officer
BEDFORD — A Bedford man faces multiple felony charges, including burglary and battery against public safety, following a reported domestic dognapping that escalated into a…
Shooting victim crashes on I‑80/94 while fleeing suspects; Investigation ongoing
NORTHWEST INDIANA –  Tuesday morning, the Lowell Regional Dispatch Center received a 911 call from an individual reporting involvement in a crash on eastbound I‑80/94…
Martinsville man faces felony charges following alleged $60,000 timber theft scheme
MARTINSVILLE — A Martinsville man faces multiple criminal counts, including a corrupt business influence charge, following an Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) investigation into…
Sexually violent predator arrested next door to Brownstown daycare after anonymous tip
BROWNSTOWN — A multi-agency compliance investigation into the Jackson County sex offender registry has resulted in the arrest of a convicted sexually violent predator who…
Proactive traffic stop leads to OWI arrest and protects juvenile passenger
DEKALB COUNTY – On July 5, 2026, just after 5:40 p.m., an Indiana State Police Trooper from the Fort Wayne Post conducted a traffic stop…
Protecting Our Kids: Understanding mandatory reporting and the Child Abuse Hotline in Lawrence County
LAWRENCE COUNTY — According to local officials, child safety remains a paramount priority in Southern Indiana, but keeping vulnerable children safe relies heavily on the…
Counterfeiting arrest made after investigation into forged documents
DECATUR – A months-long counterfeiting investigation has resulted in criminal charges being filed in Adams County against a former Adams County Deputy. The investigation originated…
Monroe County man severely beaten after seeking shelter from severe storm
BLOOMINGTON — Local authorities are investigating a brutal weekend assault that left a vulnerable member of the community hospitalized with severe injuries. First responders were…
Police Log: July 7, 2026
Bedford Police Department Arrests – July 6 Incidents – July 6 Incidents – July 5 Accidents – July 6 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…
Indiana State Police Peru District holiday patrol results
PERU DISTRICT – On July 3, 2026, the Indiana State Police Peru District executed targeted patrols aimed at identifying and apprehending dangerous and impaired drivers…
