BEDFORD – Two men were arrested after police were called to an altercation at the Men’s Warming Shelter on Wednesday, February 5.
Police arrested Christopher Conard, 43, of Bedford, on charges of resisting arrest by force, disorderly conduct, and public intoxication. Jason Greer, 46, of Mitchell, is facing a charge of public intoxication.
According to a probable cause affidavit filed by Captain Dakoda Emmons of the Bedford Police Department, officers were initially dispatched to the shelter at approximately 6:34 p.m. for a report of two men fighting. Upon arrival, officers contacted Conard and another individual, Jason Greer. Both men exhibited signs of intoxication, and Greer was asked to leave the premises.
Later that evening, at approximately 7:12 p.m., officers were again dispatched to the shelter after Conard allegedly refused to leave. Shelter staff members were attempting to control Conard in a bunk room when officers arrived. Due to safety concerns, Conard was handcuffed.
While being escorted from the building, Conard allegedly resisted officers, attempting to pull away. He was then forced into the patrol vehicle and transported to jail. The affidavit notes that Conard is currently on parole for a prior felony conviction.
Greer was arrested after Major Swanson found him stumbling on 16th Street. The officer activated
his emergency lights to slow westbound traffic and ensure no one struck Greer. Police say Greer was intoxicated and almost fell into 16th Street. Greer told police he had been kicked out of the Warming Shelter. He told police he was walking to Summer Time Storage, where he had a storage unit.
Police say Greer could not stand still and not stumble towards traffic while speaking. Due to his level of intoxication, he was arrested. Police say his blood-alcohol level was 0.22 percent, well above the legal limit of 0.08. Greer was transported to IU Health Bedford Hospital for a medical evaluation and then to jail.
Those facing criminal charges are considered innocent unless convicted through due legal proceedings. Accusations alone do not imply guilt; the judicial system will evaluate the presented evidence to reach a verdict.
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