
Narcotics Investigation Leads to Multiple Arrests
On February 17, 2025, Detectives with the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force initiated an investigation into complaints of narcotics being sold at a residence on Olive Street in Vanderburgh County. During the investigation, Detectives observed a vehicle leaving the residence and committing a traffic infraction. The vehicle was occupied by Maeling Pearl Smith and Dugniqio…

Evansville Man Arrested for Theft of Firearms and Cash from Relative’s Residence
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office has arrested an Evansville man in connection with the theft of multiple firearms and cash from a relative’s residence. Erron Scott Huckleberry, 45, was taken into custody in Marion, KY, on a warrant charging him with three counts of felony theft. Several search warrants were also executed in Evansville and…

Deputies Arrest Suspect on Attempted Murder and Multiple Charges
Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Braxton A. Morris following a domestic incident that occurred on January 30, 2025, at approximately 10:00 PM. Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Char Mar Ln. in response to a report of domestic battery in progress. Upon arrival, deputies learned that the suspect had physically assaulted the victim, attempted…

Bitcoin ATM Scam Alert
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about a concerning phone scam involving Bitcoin ATMs. Scammers are impersonating representatives of trusted organizations to steal money from unsuspecting victims. While this scam is occurring nationwide, it has recently been reported in Vanderburgh County, prompting heightened concern for our local community. How the Scam Works:…

Man Arrested for Arson Following Camper Fire
DATE: January 13, 2025SUBJECT: Man Arrested for Arson Following Camper FireRELEASE NUMBER: 2025-NR-0113CONTACT: Major Matt CornAUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson A man has been charged with arson after a fire destroyed a camper on December 30, 2024, in the 2300 block of S. Red Bank Road in Evansville. Sheriff’s deputies and fire personnel responded to the scene around 3:42 PM and…

Deputies Arrest Man for Attempted Murder after Stabbing
DATE: December 14, 2024SUBJECT: Deputies Arrest Man for Attempted Murder after StabbingRELEASE NUMBER: 2024-NR-1214CONTACT: Lt. Doug DazaAUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson On December 13, 2024, at approximately 7:50 PM, sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to Deaconess Midtown Hospital. A male caller had contacted Central Dispatch, advising that he had been stabbed. Deputies responded to both the hospital…

Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Rooftop Construction Owner on Felony Fraud Charges
DATE: December 13, 2024SUBJECT: Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Rooftop Construction Owner on Felony Fraud ChargesRELEASE NUMBER: 2024-NR-1213CONTACT: Lt. Doug DazaAUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office has arrested the owner of Rooftop Construction, a local home improvement and repair company, on felony fraud charges following an investigation into a complaint filed by…
Stolen Handgun Fired by Juveniles Inside a Vanderburgh County Residence
DATE: December 08, 2024SUBJECT: Stolen Handgun Fired by Juveniles Inside a Vanderburgh County ResidenceRELEASE NUMBER: 2024-NR-1208CONTACT: Sheriff Noah Robinson On Saturday, December 7, 2024, at approximately 12:52 PM, deputies with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a shots-fired incident at a residence in the 4000 block of Kuebler Road. Upon arrival,…

Sheriff’s Office Increases Patrols for Thanksgiving Travel Safety
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office will increase patrols during the Thanksgiving travel period as part of the Safe Family Travel campaign, starting November 16. The campaign focuses on curbing impaired and aggressive driving, enforcing seat belt use, and includes sobriety checkpoints funded by NHTSA grants through the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI). With Thanksgiving Eve…

Deputies Arrest Suspect Waving Hatchets
On Tuesday, October 22nd at 6:41 PM, deputies were dispatched to the area of N. Saint Joseph Ave. and Allens Ln. in reference to a male subject reportedly waving two hatchets around and talking to himself. Witnesses advised that prior the the arrival of deputies, the subject was screaming at people in the area and had walked out in front of traffic at one point and stuck a vehicle.