Mitchell
CRIME & SAFETY
Man arrested after his vehicle collided with bicycle and he tested positive for drugs
BEDFORD – A Bedford man was arrested on a warrant on drug-related charges after the report of an accident at the intersection of 5th and M Streets on March 31. When police arrived, they found a vehicle had collided with a bicycle. Police found a woman on the ground next to her bike. The woman, who was 12 weeks pregnant, complained of pain in both legs and her neck.
Body recovered from Patoka Lake in Orange County
PAOLI, Ind. (WISH) — Officials reported that a body was recovered from Patoka Lake in Orange County on Sunday evening. Orange County Dispatch received a call at 6 p.m. that a male had disappeared under the water’s surface near Painter Creek boat ramp. At 8:23 p.m., Department of Natural Resources Division of Law enforcement divers […]
Violent felon caught in Martin County after spending the night in a tree
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Indiana DNR says a violent felon is back behind bars after he spent the night in a tree in Martin County. Martin County Deputies were in a vehicle chase with the suspect Saturday night, when he fled into the woods on foot. Officials say the suspect hid in a tree overnight […]
Police Log: July 2, 2024
2:35 a.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 2000 block of Ted Jones Drive. 6:53 a.m. Request for animal control in the 600 block of Q Street. 6:58 a.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 2000 block of Norton Lane. 7:16 a.m. An information report was taken in...
Caller captures trespasser on video, man detained
MITCHELL – On Wednesday, June 26, Mitchell Police Officer Jordan Taylor responded to a report of a man trespassing in the 400 block of Warren Street. When Officer Taylor arrived, he spoke to a male who said he had a video of 39-year-old Joseph Agan trespassing both inside his house and in the backyard. The officer reviewed the video.
Man sentenced to prison for not complying with probation terms
BEDFORD – Andrew M. Lee was placed on probation on June 22, 2023, for unlawful possession of a syringe, a Level 6 felony. He was sentenced to 910 days with 746 days suspended. He was given 164 days credit for time served. Lee was ordered to serve 545 days...
Open alcohol container in vehicle lands man in jail on OWI charges
HELTONVILLE – On Wednesday, June 26, a Springville man was arrested after Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Benton Trueblood stopped him for failing to use his turn signal and found him smelling of alcohol. Indiana State Police Trooper Cody Brown assisted with the traffic stop at State Road...
Police Log: June 30, 2024
12:22 a.m. Traffic stop at State Road 37 and Dixie Highway. A summons was issued for driving while driver’s license suspended. 1:44 a.m. Report of a suspicious person in the 1000 block of Q Street. 2:57 a.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 1000 block of 16th Street.
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