Woman sentenced 12 years for drunken hit-and-run death of IU student Nate Stratton 

BLOOMINGTON — A judge sentenced Madelyn Howard to 12 years in prison for the drunken hit-and-run death of IU Student Nate Stratton. Howard had a…

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Canine Scout alerts officers to drugs in a vehicle, driver is detained

BEDFORD – A Seymour man was arrested after police found meth, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia in his vehicle during a traffic stop. On Friday, May…

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Two returning from fishing trip detained on alcohol and marijuana charges

MITCHELL – Lawrence County Police Department deputies arrested two men after their vehicle was stopped on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 1:55 a.m. for a…

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One dead, one arrested after stabbing in Edinburgh

EDINBURGH — A 48-year-old man has died after a stabbing in Edinburgh early Monday morning. A person of interest was detained for questioning. A Monday…

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Springville man arrested after police find meth rolled up in dollar bill

HURON – A Springville man was arrested on meth and marijuana charges after a Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department deputy stopped his vehicle on Thursday, May…

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Child witnesses domestic fight; father detained after choking mom

MITCHELL – A Mitchell man is facing felony charges of domestic battery in the presence of a child and strangulation after Mitchell Police officers were…

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Intoxicated woman nearly strikes utility pole and is arrested

BEDFORD – An Oolitic woman was arrested on Friday, May 3, 2024, after Bedford Police Sgt. Uebelhoer stopped her vehicle at 2:11 a.m. Sgt. Uebelhoer…

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Police find more than 44 grams of meth and marijuana

BEDFORD – A Bedford man was arrested after police found him with more than 28 grams of meth. Police arrested 48-year-old Robbie Leatherman on charges…

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Police Log: May 6, 2024

Bedford Police Department Incidents – May 5 Incidents – May 4 Accidents – May 5 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – May 5 Incidents –…

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Crime is on a downward trend in Lawrence County, according to Prosecutor Sam Arp

LAWRENCE CO. – According to Lawrence County Prosecutor Sam Arp, Crime in Lawrence County is on a downward trend. Prosecutor Arp has released statistical data…

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