Crime
Authorities warn public after phone scam targets recently released inmate
LAWRENCE CO. – Local authorities are warning residents about a scam in which a caller falsely claims to represent law enforcement and demands payment for…
Mitchell man accused of failing to register as sex offender
BEDFORD – A Mitchell man is facing a felony charge after authorities say he failed to meet the required registration requirements for the state’s sex…
Indianapolis man facing charges following 2025 drug investigation in Oolitic
OOLITIC— The Lawrence County Police Department has filed a probable cause affidavit seeking an arrest warrant for an Indianapolis man in connection with a drug-related…
Bedford store employee accused of stealing $10,000 in merchandise
BEDFORD — A local retail employee is facing felony theft charges after a loss prevention investigation allegedly uncovered a months-long scheme involving thousands of dollars…
Greenwood woman facing felony charges after traffic stop
LAWRENCE CO. — A Greenwood woman was arrested on several charges, including a Level 6 felony, following a high-speed traffic stop on State Road 37…
Man arrested on OWI charge after traveling 81 miles per hour on State Road 37
OOLITIC — A Martinsville man was incarcerated at the Lawrence County Jail last Thursday night following a high-speed traffic stop that led to multiple Operating…
Police Log: March 10, 2026
Bedford Police Department Arrests – March 9 Incidents – March 10 Incidents – March 9 Incidents – March 8 Accidents – March 9 Lawrence County…
Anderson man arrested for possession of cocaine and operating a vehicle while intoxicatedÂ
ANDERSON –Â On March 6th at approximately 11:00 p.m., Indiana State Police Trooper Taylor Murdock assisted the Anderson Police Department with a traffic stop for an…
Friday night targeted patrol nets four drug related arrest
FORT WAYNE – During a focused patrol initiative on Friday night, March 6, 2026, Troopers from the Fort Wayne Post dedicated approximately four hours to…
Governor Mike Braun signs statewide ban on homeless camping
INDIANA — Cities and towns across Indiana are preparing for a major shift in how they manage unsheltered populations after Governor Mike Braun signed a…
