Sheriff’s Office Mourns the Passing of Longtime Merit Board Member Tim Klingler
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office is saddened to report the passing of Sheriff’s Merit Board Member Tim Klingler, who died after a long illness. Tim Klingler was a dedicated public servant and a steadfast supporter of the Sheriff’s Office for more than three decades. He served on the Sheriff’s Merit Board for over 32 years,…
Vanderburgh County Launches New Child Support Compliance Program
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office and the Vanderburgh County Circuit Court Clerk, has launched a new Child Support Compliance Program aimed at strengthening enforcement and improving outcomes for children and families who rely on court-ordered support.
Vanderburgh County Coroner Releases Name of Deceased Person Found in Pigeon Creek
DATE: May 02, 2025SUBJECT: Vanderburgh County Coroner Releases Name of Deceased Person Found in Pigeon CreekRELEASE NUMBER: 2025-NR-0502CONTACT: Coroner Brian UnderwoodAUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson The Vanderburgh County Coroner’s Office has issued the following statement: The Vanderburgh County Coroner’s Office along with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a deceased subject found in Pigeon Creek…
Suspect Crashes Truck While Fleeing from Sheriff’s Deputy
DATE: 04/30/2025 SUBJECT: Suspect Crashes Truck While Fleeing from Sheriff’s Deputy RELEASE NUMBER: 2025-NR-0430 CONTACT: Sheriff Noah Robinson AUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson On the evening of Wednessday, April 30, 2025, the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man following a vehicle pursuit that ended in a crash. At approximately 6:03 p.m., a deputy on patrol…
Joint VCSO/EPD Statement Concerning Recent ICE Activities in Evansville
DATE: April 29, 2025SUBJECT: Joint VCSO/EPD Statement Concerning Recent ICE Activities in EvansvilleRELEASE NUMBER: 2025-NR-0429CONTACT: Sheriff Noah RobinsonAUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson The Evansville Police Department and the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office have received numerous media inquires and calls from concerned citizens regarding US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities in the area. Our respective agencies were informed in advance that…
Minor Plane Incident at Skylane Airport
DATE: 04/12/2025SUBJECT: Minor Plane Incident at Skylane AirportRELEASE NUMBER: 2025-NR-0412ACONTACT: Sheriff Noah RobinsonAUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson On April 12, 2025, at approximately 4:33 PM, deputies with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to Skylane Airport following a report of an aircraft experiencing landing gear failure. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with the pilot, Steven Eberhart, who reported that during…
In-Custody Death Under Investigation at Vanderburgh County Jail
An investigation is underway following the death of an inmate who was transported from the Vanderburgh County Jail to a local hospital on Friday, April 4, 2025.
Evansville Man Arrested After Fleeing from Traffic Stop
DATE: March 18, 2025SUBJECT: Evansville Man Arrested after Fleeing from Traffic StopRELEASE NUMBER: 2025-NR-0318CONTACT: Lt. Matt SchnellAUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson On March 18, 2025 at 11:40 AM a sheriff’s deputy assigned to the Street Crimes Unit observed a driver, later identified as Zachary Lee Cox, operating a vehicle near Madison Avenue and Governor Street. The sheriff’s deputy noted that…
Vanderburgh County Deputies Arrest 22-year-old for Attempted Murder after Drive-By Shooting
DATE: March 16, 2025SUBJECT: Vanderburgh County Deputies Arrest 22-year-old for Attempted MurderRELEASE NUMBER: 2025-NR-0316CONTACT: Sheriff Noah RobinsonAUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 22-year-old Jacob Austin Hille of Evansville on charges of attempted murder after a drive-by shooting this morning on Wyoming Avenue in northwest Vanderburgh County. At approximately 9:26 AM, deputies responded to a call…
Armed Felon Out on Bond Flees from a Traffic Stop
In the early morning hours of January 5, 2025, deputies with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office apprehended Jake Fuchs, 30, after a high-speed vehicle pursuit and subsequent foot chase.