Seatbelt Violation Leads to Felony Narcotics Arrest During “Click It or Ticket” Enforcement
On the evening of May 19, 2025, a Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Deputy working a nationwide “Click It or Ticket” enforcement campaign conducted a traffic stop that resulted in the arrest of a driver on multiple charges, including felony narcotics possession…READ MORE
Deputies Arrest Theft Suspect Following Investigation
DATE: May 15, 2025SUBJECT: Deputies Arrest Theft Suspect Following InvestigationRELEASE NUMBER: 2025-NR-0515CONTACT: Major Matt Corn AUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson On May 14, 2025, patrol deputies with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office responded to a theft report at a rural property in the 15000 block of Old Henderson Road. The property owner reported several farm-related items…
Deputies Ramping Up Seat Belt Patrols Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
DATE: May 13, 2025SUBJECT: Deputies Ramping Up Seat Belt Patrols Ahead of Memorial Day WeekendRELEASE NUMBER: 2025-NR-0513CONTACT: Major Matt Corn AUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson In preparation for Memorial Day weekend and the start of summer travel, the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office will be increasing patrols as part of the national “Click It or Ticket” enforcement…
Driver Arrested after Driving into Floodwaters while Intoxicated
On the evening of April 10, 2025, deputies with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call regarding a vehicle stranded in high water at the intersection of Allens Lane and Eleventh Avenue…READ MORE
Evansville Man Arrested for Child Pornography
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office has arrested an Evansville man on charges related to Child Pornography…READ MORE
Deputies Increase Patrols for Speeding and Distracted Driving
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office is participating in a statewide traffic safety campaign from April 5 to April 19, targeting distracted driving and speeding….READ MORE
Large Scale Drug Investigation Leads to Multiple Arrests
In mid-2024, Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office detectives assigned to the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force initiated an investigation into multiple individuals suspected of distributing large quantities of methamphetamine in the Evansville area…READ MORE
Suspect Arrested for Possession of Narcotics and Firearms
DATE: March 13, 2025SUBJECT: Suspect Arrested for Possession of Narcotics and FirearmsRELEASE NUMBER: 2025-NR-0313BCONTACT: Lt. Matt SchnellAUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson Detectives with the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force received multiple anonymous complaints alleging that Johnathan Dewayne Driskell was selling narcotics from his residence in the 500 block of North Fourth Avenue. Driskell was sentenced to Electronic Home Detention by the…
Driver Arrested with Gun and Drugs after Fleeing Police
NEWS RELEASE: Driver Arrested with Gun and Drugs after Fleeing Police…READ MORE
Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force Seizes 40 Pounds of Methamphetamine, Two Suspects in Custody
On March 5, 2025, detectives with the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force were notified of two suspicious packages at a local parcel delivery facility believed to contain narcotics. A detective responded to the facility and discovered approximately 40 pounds of suspected methamphetamine inside the packages. The parcels were addressed to a location in the 1800…