Public Safety
June 30, 2021
Bedford Police Department Arrests – June 29 8:55 a.m. Sarah Pickens, 36, Bedford, wanted on a warrant for petition to revoke 10:35 a.m. Zachary Thompson,…
Indiana State Police seeks recruits for the 82nd Recruit Academy
INDIANA – The Indiana State Police is now accepting applications for the 82nd Recruit Academy. Individuals who are interested in beginning a rewarding career as…
Two Lawrence County Sheriff Department officers graduate from Law Enforcement Academy
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department is proud to announce the recent graduation of Officers Nathan Snyder and Clifford Pruett from the Indiana Law Enforcement…
Town of Oolitic passes safety measures due to speeding motorists
OOLITIC – The Town of Oolitic approved the placement of stop signs at two intersections on Vista Drive during their meeting Monday evening. Discussion started…
June 29, 2021
Bedford Police Department Arrests – June 29 1:20 a.m. Kimberly Morgan, 45, possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, possession of meth, possession of…
Donors urgently needed: Red Cross still facing severe blood shortage
INDIANA – The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage that is negatively affecting blood product availability across the country. Blood and platelet…
Area police officers graduate Basic Class 223 at Indiana Law Enforcement Academy
UNDATED – Several area law enforcement officers have completed their required training from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Class 223. The training is a sixteen…
June 28, 2021
Bedford Police Department Arrests – June 25 11:26 p.m. Gage Stout, 22, Bedford, wanted on a warrant for petition to modify probation 9:08 p.m. Kyle…
Bedford Police Officer Morgan Lee placed on administrative leave
BEDFORD – The Bedford Board of Works placed Bedford Police Officer Morgan Lee on paid administrative leave pending an investigation into his conduct, following a…
Sheriff Brent Miller thanks Ascension St. Vincent of Salem Hospital for AED donation
SALEM –The Washington County Sheriff’s Department would like to thank Ascension St. Vincent Hospital for its generous matching donation to provide automated external defibrillators or…