Man arrested for OWI after officer observes suspicious driving maneuvers

BEDFORD — A Bedford man was taken into custody shortly after midnight on Thursday following a series of suspicious driving maneuvers and a failed sobriety…

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Mitchell man facing felony charges after alleged attack on female

MITCHELL — A Mitchell man has been charged with multiple felonies following an investigation into a violent domestic dispute that allegedly left a woman unconscious….

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Police log: February 27, 2026

Bedford Police Department Incidents- February 26 Incidents- February 25 Accidents- February 26 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests- February 26 Incidents- February 27 Incidents- February 26…

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Oolitic man arrested after early morning domestic dispute and pursuit

OOLITIC— A local man is behind bars following an early morning incident on Monday that led to a brief search by Lawrence County Sheriff’s deputies….

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FAA: Pilot-reported laser strikes drop for second year in a row

WASHINGTON, D.C.— The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported Wednesday that laser strikes on aircraft fell for the second consecutive year in 2025, though officials warn…

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Roommate dispute leads to domestic battery arrest in Mitchell

MITCHELL — A verbal disagreement between roommates escalated into a physical confrontation Tuesday night, resulting in the arrest of a 45-year-old Mitchell woman. Heather M….

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Investigators seek new leads on the anniversary of Oolitic homicide

OOLITIC — Three years after a local man was found shot to death in his home along the banks of Salt Creek, the Lawrence County…

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Police Log: February 26, 2026

Bedford Police Department Arrests – February 25 Incidents – February 25 Incidents – February 24 Accident – February 25 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…

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Resident arrested after unprovoked hallway attack and hospital outburst

BEDFORD— A 63-year-old Bedford man is in custody following an unprovoked assault at an apartment complex that escalated into a volatile confrontation with law enforcement…

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Student arrested for OWI, found behind the wheel in major intersection

BEDFORD — A local high school student is facing multiple criminal counts after being found unresponsive behind the wheel of his running vehicle in the…

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