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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:…

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…

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.

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…

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…

The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office is cautioning residents about “porch piracy”. Porch pirates have struck several times in our county already this year and will likely continue their raids throughout the holidays. These pirates snatch packages from the front doors of homes and make off with the loot. Porch pirates have been known to follow […]

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…

In an effort to enhance public safety on Halloween, the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office conducted a verification detail focused on sex and violent offenders across the county. READ MORE