BEDFORD – A Mitchell man faces multiple felony charges following a shooting incident at a Bedford motel Sunday night, according to Bedford Police Department documents.
Stefan Wisnewski, 42, of Mitchell, was arrested after police responded to reports of shots fired near the Mark III Motel at 1709 M Street around 10:02 p.m. Witnesses reported seeing a man in dark clothing firing shots in the alley west of the motel, where police later recovered two 9mm shell casings.
Surveillance footage from the motel showed a man matching witness descriptions entering Room 104 shortly after the incident. After obtaining a search warrant, Bedford Police SWAT team members took Wisnewski into custody without incident shortly before midnight.
During a search of the motel room, officers discovered a Taurus G3c handgun with ammunition matching the casings found in the alley, according to the probable cause affidavit. Police noted that a child was present in the room at the time, leading to involvement from the Lawrence County Department of Child Services.
Wisnewski faces multiple charges including:
- Criminal recklessness with a firearm, a Level 6 felony
- Unlawful carrying of a handgun, a Level 5 felony
- Neglect of a dependent, a Level 6 felony
- Possession of a firearm by a domestic batterer, a Class A misdemeanor
Police records indicate Wisnewski has prior convictions in Illinois for domestic battery and burglary.
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.
