Bedford woman charged with multiple felonies in methamphetamine investigation

BEDFORD— A Bedford woman was arrested on several severe drug offenses following an investigation by the Indiana State Police. Melissa D. Kern, 51, faces multiple…

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Lawrence County couple faces charges for animal neglect

BEDFORD — Micayla Patton and Billy Patton, residents in the 700 block of Old US Highway 50 East, have been charged with animal neglect following…

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Police Log: October 29, 2024

Bedford Police Department Incidents – October 28 Incidents – October 27 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – October 28 Incidents – October 29 Incidents –…

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New Albany man charged with murder after Saturday evening shooting

NEW ALBANY – Charges have been amended against a New Albany man involved in a shooting Saturday evening on Slate Run Road in New Albany….

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Indiana State Police investigating officer-involved shooting in Southport

SOUTHPORT – Indiana State Police Detectives were requested to investigate an officer-involved shooting in Southport. The Southport Police Chief made the request. On Monday, October 28,…

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Police Log: October 28, 2024

Bedford Police Department Arrests – October 27 Incidents – October 27 Incidents – October 26 Accidents – October 27 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Incidents –…

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Bloomington man sentenced to prison for stabbing and jail assault

BLOOMINGTON — Ian Thorpe, of Bloomington, has been sentenced to just under eight years in prison after pleading guilty to a series of violent offenses,…

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Autopsy results still pending on the murders of Samantha Jerrell and her son Colton

SULLIVAN CO.— The Sullivan County Coroner has announced it will take around two weeks to determine the cause of death for Samantha Jerrell, 36, and…

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Police identify man found deceased in 1999

COLUMBUS — A man found deceased over 25 years ago has finally been identified, bringing closure to a long-unsolved case. On January 30, 1999, Columbus…

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Woman charged after foster daughter drowns in bathtub

BRAZIL — A 25-year-old woman from Indiana is facing charges after her foster daughter tragically drowned in a bathtub. Hailynn Volpatti, of Terre Haute, is…

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