Man with two weeks left on probation back in jail on alcohol charges

BEDFORD – A Mitchell man was detained on alcohol charges on New Year’s Day after Bedford Police officers responded to the 1000 block of Hillcrest…

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Driver crosses the center line, crashing into a vehicle, arrested on meth charges

BEDFORD – A Bedford man was arrested on Saturday, December 30, after the Bedford Police Department received multiple 911 calls about a motor vehicle accident…

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Early New Year’s Eve partying lands Paoli woman behind bars

BEDFORD – A Paoli woman was detained after Bedford Police officers responded to a property damage accident at John Williams Boulevard and R Street on…

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Woman dies after accidental discharge of a firearm

FREDERICKSBURG – On Sunday, December 31, at approximately 8:50 a.m., the Washington County Sheriff’s Department requested the assistance of Indiana State Police Detectives and Crime Scene…

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Three detained after parole officers conduct unannounced search and find meth

MITCHELL – Three people were arrested on drug charges on Friday, December 29, after Mitchell Police officer Steven Britten responded to the 100 block of…

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ISP Sellersburg Post welcomes Trooper Wyatt Madden

SELLERSBURG – The Indiana State Police Sellersburg Post welcomes a new probationary trooper.  On Tuesday, January 2nd, Trooper Wyatt Madden reported for his first day…

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Lawrence County CASA Program volunteer training begins soon

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County CASA program is looking for volunteers. If you or anyone you know is interested in positively impacting youth in our…

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Community Crossings call for projects now open

INDIANA â€” The Indiana Department of Transportation is accepting applications for the spring 2024 call for Community Crossings Matching Grant Program projects. The application window is open…

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A 13-year-old female strikes mother over a cell and is detained

BEDFORD – A 13-year-old female was detained on New Year’s Day after Bedford Police officers responded to a home in the 1000 block of H…

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Sheriff saving taxpayers money by using commissary to fund projects

BEDFORD – Lawrence County Sheriff Greg Day presented the last six months of the commissary report “We have funded more than $470,000 in projects from…

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