Crime
Homeless man arrested after being discovered in a residential shed
BEDFORD — A Bedford man is facing multiple drug-related charges after a homeowner discovered him hiding in a backyard shed on Monday. Jonathan C. Hostetter,…
Traffic stop for erratic driving leads to drug and OWI charges
BEDFORD – A late-night patrol on January 30 led to the arrest of a local man after Bedford Police observed him driving erratically near a…
Inmate faces felony charges after assaulting female jail sergeant
BEDFORD — A Mitchell man is facing additional felony charges following a violent altercation inside the Lawrence County Jail early Monday morning. The Lawrence County…
Mitchell man facing burglary charges following domestic dispute
BEDFORD – A Mitchell man is facing multiple criminal charges after allegedly breaking into his ex-wife’s residence and stealing her cell phone during the early…
Bedford man arrested following domestic incident
BEDFORD — A local man is facing charges of battery and intimidation after a domestic disturbance turned violent on Friday morning. According to a probable…
Bedford woman leaves young grandchildren at home alone to purchase alcohol, arrest made
BEDFORD — A Bedford woman is facing felony charges after authorities say she was found “blackout drunk” while responsible for two young children. Cassi Dawn…
Police Log: February 12, 2026
Bedford Police Department Arrests – February 11 Incidents – February 11 Incidents – February 10 Accidents – February 11 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Incidents –…
Indiana sees nation’s largest surge in senior cybercrime: $4.48 billion lost nationally
INDIANA — An alarming new study has revealed that Indiana leads the nation in the acceleration of cybercrime targeting seniors. According to data analyzed by…
Multi-agency investigation nets nearly four pounds of meth after high-speed pursuit
WASHINGTON — A month-long narcotics investigation culminated in a high-speed, multi-county chase and the seizure of nearly four pounds of methamphetamine on Saturday, February 7,…
Indiana State Police troopers seize over 16 kilos of cocaine during traffic stop
JASPER COUNTY –   On February 9, at approximately 10:00 a.m., an Indiana State Police Criminal Interdiction Unit started a narcotics investigation after a traffic stop. …
