Rollover Crash on US 41 Sends Four to the Hospital
DATE: Monday, May 08, 2017 SUBJECT: Rollover Crash on US 41 Sends Four to the Hospital RELEASE NUMBER: 2017-NR-033 CONTACT: Lt. Noah Robinson AUTHORITY: Sheriff David Wedding On Monday, May 08, 2017 at approximately 4:30 AM the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office responded to US Hwy 41 and E. Mt Pleasant Road upon report of a rollover […]
VCSO Regional Jail Officers Course Graduates 11 New Officers
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office graduated eleven (11) new confinement officers from the Indiana Law Enforcement Basic Jail Officers Course last Friday afternoon. Officers from both Perry and Vanderburgh counties completed the Basic Jail Officer’s Course. In 2006, the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board approved the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office as a regional training site for […]
Sobriety Checkpoint Results for Friday, May 05, 2017
The Evansville-Vanderburgh County Traffic Safety Partnership conducted a sobriety checkpoint on Friday, May 05, 2017 near the intersection of NW 2nd Street and S. 3rd Avenue. A total of 86 vehicles were diverted from NW 2nd Street into the checkpoint. The checkpoint ran from 11:00pm to 2:00am.A total of five (5) motorists were arrested, either […]
Sobriety Checkpoint Scheduled for this Weekend
The Evansville-Vanderburgh County Traffic Safety Partnership will conduct a sobriety checkpoint this Friday, May 05, 2017 from 11:00 pm until 2:00 am. Law enforcement officers from the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office, the Evansville Police Department and the Indiana State Police will join together to conduct this checkpoint. The location for Friday’s checkpoint was chosen based […]
VCSO Begins 2017 Deputy Sheriff Applicant Process
DATE: Monday, May 01, 2017 SUBJECT: 2017 – 2019 Deputy Sheriff Applicant Process RELEASE NUMBER: 2017-NR-032 CONTACT: Major Rick Pace AUTHORITY: Sheriff Dave Wedding Preliminary applications for the 2017 – 2019 Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Sheriff candidate pool are now available online. Anyone meeting our hiring requirements and who is interested in a career […]
PHONE SCAM: Fake Deputy “Sergeant Russo” Tries to Extort Money
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office has received multiple reports of attempted telephone fraud involving a caller claiming to be a Sheriff’s Deputy. The caller, who identified himself as “Sergeant Russo” or “Sergeant Rizzo”, claimed that someone in the household had a warrant for their arrest. The caller knew the correct name of the resident, but […]
Sheriff’s Office Conducts High Stress Reality Based Training at Civic Center
Violent attacks on public spaces and governmental buildings present a legitimate threat to the safety of a potentially large number of people. This week deputy sheriffs and civilian court screeners participated in training exercises focused on violent attacks within the Civic Center and Vanderburgh County Courts Complex. The term “active killer” has become part of […]
Four Car Crash on Lloyd Hospitalizes One
DATE: Saturday, April 15, 2017 SUBJECT: Four Car Crash on Lloyd Hospitalizes One RELEASE NUMBER: 2017-NR-031 CONTACT: Lt. Noah Robison / Sgt. Rob Clark AUTHORITY: Sheriff Dave Wedding On Saturday, April 15, 2017 at approximately 8:30 AM the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of the Lloyd Expressway west of the intersection at South […]
Help the Sheriff’s Office Identify this Theft Suspect
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office is seeking your help to identify this theft suspect. On April 04, 2017 this male suspect stole a small vending machine from the Old Court House. The suspect removed his jacket and concealed the machine before walking out of the building. Please click here to submit a tip or call […]
Increased Enforcement Scheduled for April Distracted Driving Awareness Month
DATE: Saturday, April 01, 2017 SUBJECT: Increased Enforcement Scheduled for April Distracted Driving Awareness Month RELEASE NUMBER: 2017-NR-030 CONTACT: Lt. Noah Robinson AUTHORITY: Sheriff David Wedding Throughout April the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office and the Evansville Police Department will be participating in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Distracted Driving Awareness Month. “Driving while distracted represents at […]